When Victor reached the room, the two chicks guarding the entrance respectfully bowed as they opened the door for him⦠They were sent by him to protect his mother and little sister.
Inside, his mother was enjoying a strawberry Ice Cream parfait as she discussed some random things with Iris. Lara was doing the same with El, who seemed to be quite happy eating her ice cream⦠Alex was standing respectfully behind them and perfectly hiding her annoyance⦠She wanted to try that ice cream too.
Irisās little sister Mia was there too, she was discussing something with Theta who seemed to be disagreeing with her. That reminded Victor that those two should be around the same age.
āVictor⦠We have just been talking about you⦠Iris had just told me that Theodore gave you a media production company⦠Why didnāt you tell me about this?ā His mother asked, just as he entered the room, causing the girls to look at him, including Mia whose face became a little disgusted.
āYeah⦠The family gave me a lot of stuff, including some investment companies and a few stores. Nothing major⦠I didnāt think you would be interested,ā Victor said, as he sat down and then dragged Mira to sit on his lap.
āYou know that I worked as a model before⦠I always wanted to be in aā¦ā¦. Who is that?ā His mother interrupted her speech to ask as she inspected Mira. This girl was not only pretty but had a very pure aura around her⦠Elena didnāt watch a lot of TV and there was no Cinema on the family's island, so she didnāt recognize Mira.
āThis isā¦..ā Victor wanted to introduce Mira but was cut by Mia.
āYOU ARE MIRAā¦ā She shouted as she stood up in shock, she just realized who this one was. It was her idol Mira Elven. The rising star singer and actress⦠Why is she with that perverted young master?
āYes, this is Mira, I plan to make her my concubine too⦠She is already mine.ā Victor explained with a broad smile, making Mira blush lightly and Mia gasp as her hatred for Victor multiplied⦠NO, not only her sister but also her idol has fallen.
āOh⦠come here then, let your mother-in-law have a look at you.ā His mother said with a curious look, making Mira leave her young masterās lap and find a seat near her future mother-in-law with a heavy blush.
āNot bad⦠Where are you from?ā Elena asked as she inspected the blushing Mira, This girl was to her liking, both shy and pretty. Her sonās taste is very refined⦠Most of the girls he keeps around proved to be to her liking, Except Two that is, Margret who had a slut aura around her and reminded her of her b*tch sister. The second is the one calling herself Alpha⦠Elenaās instincts told her that the one-eyed girl didnāt like Victor at all.
āMadam⦠My father and mother work for the Von Weise family⦠So I am also technically a servant there too.ā Mira clarified respectfully.
āOh⦠Thatās why my son declared that you are his! I didnāt expect him to get another good one from the family!ā Elena exclaimed⦠Thatās better, Like Lily, this way she can talk to her about some secrets that must be kept in the family⦠and Inquire about Victorās actions⦠Lily has been too tight-lipped lately. Was her son's punishment working?
āYes⦠I belong to him now.ā Mira replied politely. Hiding her sadness. Itās not that she hated Victor, on the contrary, he treated her very well. But who likes giving up their freedom and returning to be a servant.
āWell⦠I really like you, so if Victor bullies you, you should tell me. I will discipline him for you.ā Elena said, making Mira smile a little as Mia was fuming with angerā¦
Iris was surprised, she knew about Mira, and like her sister, she also was a huge fan. She never expected her to be a servant in her family⦠As for her being Victorās lover, she didnāt care, on the contrary, she was now her sister-in-law. Isnāt that better?
āHow is your movie shoot?ā Victor asked casually changing the subject.
āItās finished, Mr. Silberburg had it all planned so that I could shoot all my scenes in a few weeks.ā She replied.
āSo you are free now?ā He asked.
āAhh⦠Not quite, I have two other moviesā¦ā She replied with some embarrassment⦠She knew that he wanted her to move in with him.
āHmmm⦠That wonāt do⦠After about a week, I might need you for a couple of days⦠I will tell Aria to rearrange your scheduleā¦ā Victor said as he gestured to a waiter that entered the room and ordered a blueberry Ice cream parfait for himself⦠with a vanilla one for Mira.
āAh⦠wouldnāt that be bothersome for the film shooting?ā She asked with embarrassment⦠She was keeping her schedule full on purpose⦠She was hesitant about moving in with Victor and having to give him some night service⦠It was inevitable, but She wanted to take it slowly and get to know him better, and maybe fall in love with himā¦.. How did he know that she only likes Vanilla Ice cream?
āNo⦠I will need you to take a trip with a few of my girls and get to know each other⦠I will not be thereā¦ā He said, reading her dirty little mind.
āAh⦠I understand..ā Mira said as she blushedā¦
Mia was angry⦠Very Angry⦠āWhat did he mean āWith a few of my girls?ā How many girls does he have?ā She wondered as she eyed Theta⦠āIs she one of them? She was praising and defending him earlier, it seems like it. Damn pervert,ā she thought.
āMia⦠Donāt glare like that, Itās rude.ā Iris whispered in her sisterās ear, making her look away while pouting.
Iris ignored her and looked at Victor
āBrother⦠I want to create some advertisements for my new Mallā¦ā¦Do you think Miss Mira can help? I want her to act as our spokeswoman.ā She asked, she was wondering who she should use, but seeing Mira here gave her a great idea.
āWould you do it?ā Victor didnāt respond but asked Mira directly.
āIt would be my pleasure,ā Mira replied with a smile. She was very pleased that Victor took her opinion. It might seem minor, but being granted a choice, even a fake one, meant a lot for her. He was not treating her as a property but as a human being. Her father told her that it means a lot in the family, and she believed him.
Victor nodded then looked at Iris, āThen call Aria and let her arrange it,ā He said.
āBrother⦠Why do you leave everything to Aria? Donāt you want to run your own business? There are already many talkies around the business circles saying that you are too useless⦠and only know how to chase skirts.ā Iris said with some embarrassment⦠Her brother gave her the impression of being a very smart and responsible man. Especially when he saved her from the demon that day, but since they returned from the island, he kept acting like a snobbish young master, which made her feel strange.
āI always delegate the responsibilities I find too troublesome⦠And Aria is way better than me in this. That girl is a business genius⦠I like it better this wayā¦ā He clarified as Mira helped him scoop some Ice cream and put it in his mouth.
āYou eat yoursā¦. Theta would feed me.ā Victor said to Mira, making his mother shake her head⦠Her son has inherited too many unnecessary things from his father.
āBrother... I can feed you too.ā Lara, who was being fed by the annoyed El said.
āThatās not your responsibility⦠Act like a young lady. ā His mother scolded,ā¦. Hopefully, Lara will grow up decentlyā¦. Unlike her eldest daughter, Alice⦠It has been three years since she last called the family saying that she found a new husband. The fifteenth one in three years... Where did she go wrong in raising her?
āWhen should we go meet Theodore?ā Elena sighed and asked.
āHe asked me to head there for dinner, it is still a little early. Did you finish your shopping?ā Victor asked,
āYes, Thanks To Iris I was able to pick a lot of nice stuff. Itās been a while since I went shopping, and my knowledge about fashion is a little outdatedā¦.ā She complained.
āItās my pleasure to help you,ā Iris replied with a smile, between all of her new āMothersā Elena was the nicest. The other two totally ignored her when Theodore brought her home, and only began to treat her well after she passed the ceremony.
āYou are the best Iris.⦠Anyway, most of the stuff is in the car... We would need some help taking them out later.ā Elena sighed and said.
āDonāt worry, Alex can do the heavy lifting.ā Victor said, making Alex glared at him⦠then looked away in annoyance, as Victor spelled āIN A SKIRT.ā Silentlyā¦
āBrother⦠Do you have girls locked up in your basement?ā Lara suddenly asked. That question came out of nowhere. Making the room go silent at once.
Her mother, Mira, and Iris look strangely at her then at him. El was listening attentively after hearing the term basement.
āWhere did you hear that?ā Victor asked as he looked at Alex who was trying hard not to laugh, she knew what this was about.
āEarlier⦠Mia was telling me that you are a pervert who kidnaps girls and locked them in your basement.'' Lara explained, making Mia lower her head as her sister glared at her ⦠This girl Lara was more sheltered than she anticipated⦠She canāt take a joke.
Elena sighed⦠She wanted to rebuke her daughter, but on second thought she decided to hear Victorās answer⦠His father and big brother had some hobbies like theseā¦
āWell⦠Donāt tell anyone,ā Victor whispered⦠āI have a lot of girls in my basement⦠They are my treasure.ā He said, making everyone in the room, except two, gasp⦠Including Mira, who had complex eyesā¦
Lara was surprisedā¦..
āBrother⦠You shouldnāt do bad thingsā¦ā She said, pouting. Not noticing that her new friend El had other thoughts⦠Are there girls locked in the basement too⦠She must tell Mr. Kline.
Elena and Iris were shocked, but they quickly noticed Theta and Alex who were holding their laughter with difficulty⦠This must be some jokeā¦
āDonāt worry, They are safe thereā¦. I will not let anything bad happen to them until I find a good buyer.ā Victor said, earning himself a head slap from his mother, who understood what this was about. As Theta, who was already letting her giggles escape, made a hidden gesture to her⦠He was talking about erotic magazines. Damn it, she was fooled too.
Iris and Mira noticed that too, and couldnāt help smiling⦠Mia who was sitting beside Theta didnāt notice her gesture, and didnāt get the joke⦠What was wrong with themā¦. Was this bastard involved in human trafficking? Why no one was angry about this. Damn itā¦
Lara was frowningā¦. Her brother had some other meaning that she didnāt get, she wanted to knowā¦. But seeing her motherās stern gaze, she didnāt dare to ask anymore⦠She will go down later tonight to investigate⦠El had the same thoughts.
āEnough with the chit chat⦠Itās already sunset⦠We must go see your fatherā¦ā His mother who was a little annoyed said,
āYesā¦ā Victor said. āMira.. Do you want to come with us?ā He asked, already knowing her answer.
āNo⦠I have an appointmentā¦ā Mira said with some embarrassment. She didnāt dare stay with him late into the night. She was not ready yet.
āOh,⦠What about you?ā Victor asked Iris.
āI will come, I haven't seen father for a week and I want to ask him about some thingsā¦. But I need to send Mia home first.ā She said giving her sister a certain look, she would have to educate her when they got home.
āWell, How about This, Alex would drive the girls home ā¦. They can drive Mia too..ā Victor proposed⦠It is not appropriate to bring outsiders into a family dinner⦠Many secrets might be discussed.
āThat would work⦠But who would drive us?ā Iris asked,
āI will call George.ā Victor proposed as he finished his ice cream. That was delicious.