Victor

"Why would you take this risk Victor. Our fight isn't with the daughter but the father. And we're not even sure that he's really involved" Father profound. I paid him a visit to tell him about the information I got regarding Elena's father. I know he won't agree with me right away.

"I know father. But this is the right chance for us. The motive is to get a hold of the shares with that we'll use it to our advantage"

I've already work out my plan. Mr. Carter gave half of his fortune to his children. Jaxon and Elena. Marrying Elena will give me the upper hand. She might not trust me now but I will make sure I make her succumb to me.

"So now you plan on using her to get to Santiago"

I nodded in answer. Father heaved out a sharp breath. "I trust you will do the right thing but be careful. Don't hurt the innocent girl"

Hurt? I pondered over the words. I don't know if I'm not going to hurt her. I won't achieve my goals without that happening.

"Sure father. It's going to be a one year contract. I will accomplish my goals before the deadline" I took a sip of the almost cold coffee and relax my back down.

"What route are you pushing yourself to now Vick" Mother placed a plate containing cookies in front of us. Mother and cooking. The woman loves cooking. If you don't see her in the kitchen trying out new recipe, then you will see her knitting a new apron or gloves.

Father has complained a lot about it before now he's not saying anything knowing he won't be able to stop her. "You know your son. He's stubborn. If he set his mind on something he won't back off. He wants to marry Carter's daughter"

"What?" She crashed next to me. "Why? Won't that be too much?"

"That was what I told him. Maybe you can convince him. As for me, he doesn't take my advice anymore"
I couldn't help but chuckle at the way he shrugged his shoulder.

"Vick" Mother commenced as soon as father was out of sight. I knew what will follow. Whenever she calls me with the nickname, lecture is bound to follow.

"Vick" She called again.

"Yes mother. I can hear you"

"Good. I know I've said this to you countless times but will keep telling you. Don't put too much pressure on yourself for this. Remember your life is precious in as much as it is to us. Don't risk other people's life because you want to accomplish your mission"

See what I'm saying. Her never ending lectures. I don't know how many times she had reminded me of that but here we go.

I breath out a sharp breath squeezing her hand that was resting on my laps. "You trust me right?" I asked.

"I do. But-"

"Then keep praying for me. I know you and father are worried but trust me this is the chance to get back what was taken from me and my mother"

"You won't take my advice right?" She squeezed her face into a frown. I only smiled in return.

I ended up staying for dinner. I couldn't help but think about how happy the Carter family are. The way they were all happy. Which was why I turned down the offer when Elena's mother invited me to join them for dinner. I just couldn't take that. It reminded me of a lot of things. The past.

As soon as we're done eating, I excused myself. I didn't even pay attention to the looks Mateo kept advancing towards me. He's looking for a fight to start. I have bigger problem on my plates to waste my time on arguing on things that are not worth it.

"Goodnight" I said to them in general before proceeding my way out.

"Do take care of yourself son and think about what I said" Mom exclaimed. I waved my hand in the air. If I want to, I will take her advice to action. However, at this moment of time, nothing can stop me from achieving my mission. Absolutely no one.

"I see you've come up with a new strategy" I closed my eyes and opened them again. Mateo. Arms crossed over his chest, his walked over to me just when I'm about to get into my car.

"I didn't know you have interest in wealth and girls. I mean are you sure your only reason is to get your revenge?" I ignored him and went on to unlock my car when he spoke up again. "Maybe you want to have a taste of her honey. You know... She's a hottie"

"Shut it Mateo! Hold your disgusting thinking to yourself and focus on your own business" The smile that was once on his face disappears. I passed him one last look before getting in my car.

Mateo's words didn't come back to me until few minutes after I left the house. Taking advantage of her is the last thing I would do. Besides, she's not my type. I'm only doing this for the sake of my revenge. As as soon as I achieve what I want, I will set her free. My phone buzzed beside me with a message. Surprisingly, I found myself smiling. I see Elena's father is desperate. He knew he has no choice but to accept my proposal. Knowing if his secret gets leaked out, not only his position will be shattered even his family will go apart.

Much to my surprise when I arrived at the house, Mr. Carter was covered up. Last time I checked he was all fine in the morning. What has changed? "What are you doing here" A cold voice of Elena attacked me. One look at her and you'd know she hasn't gotten enough sleep. At some point guilt settle in me.

"Are you here to poison my father's mind more? To see him succumb to you. Go on. You-" If glares could kill maybe hers will bury me six feet under. But then it's nothing I'm not used to. Although I worked with Male client who have much more temper than her. A knife was once thrown at me by one of my client. Thank God It only scrape my arm. The scar is still there.

You see why her hot temper doesn't move me a bit instead I find it funny. "Elena" Her father interrupted. "Go to your room. Don't create a scene"

"But father-"

"Please" She gave me one last look before storming out not before turning my ears deaf with a loud thud.

I turned my focus on the man in front of me. "You're not sick" I blurted out.

Shock slightly occupied his face. "How did you know that?"

"I've worked with top clients. It's normal for me to know all these tactics" I pulled the stool next to me and sat down plopping one leg on the other. "What are we going to talk about today?" I questioned.

"I've managed to convince my daughter to agree to this marriage. But you have to promise me you won't hurt my daughter. Because I won't-"

"Calm down Mr. Carter. I think I should tell you some personal things about me which you didn't get from the information you collected about me"

"First of all, I don't hurt women. So you should be rest assured that I won't hurt her"

"Secondly, I don't make fake promises. When I give you my word, then rest assured that you're safe. If you trust me then we don't have to drag the issue anymore" I ended with a tight lipped smile. He discarded the covers from his body and sat up.

"How am I to trust that you will keep my secret?" He paced around the room.

"I'm not only a bodyguard. I'm a spy agent. You know what that means. And you knew all that about me when you hired me. What you should be worried about is how to protect your family from the enemies. You know the competition is tough this time around" I decided to trigger him so he will trust me more.

Something flashed in his eyes. "You're right. I don't want Elena or Jaxon to be involved in this. Most especially Elena. It's easy for them to hurt her. And I don't want them getting to her"

This time around it was my turn to be curious. "Who are those 'them' you mention. Is there something you're hiding from your family?"

"No. I.. I'm not hiding anything from them. I'm just worried about the election" I wasn't satisfied with his answer. The way he responded tells me there's more to what I know.

I sat up too. "Mr. Carter. Whatever it is you're hiding from your family its better to say it out. I'm not saying you should tell me or trust me but at the moment, I'm the only one who can help you in this situation"

"Not when I'm here" Our heads snapped towards the source of the the voice. Jaxon. He shut the door behind him and walked up to us.

"Next time be cautious of your surrounding before you discuss about sensitive matters" I don't know what I should call the look he gave me. Like some sort of disdain look.

"Father why would you allow someone like him to toy with your emotions. A stranger we know nothing about"

"That same stranger that is going to marry your sister" I added for him. His jaw clenched. He look like a guy with hot temper. Maybe it runs in their family. The father, the sister and the brother.

"Look here Man. I'm not like my sister that you will talk to anyhow. You don't work for me" He exclaimed pointing his index fingers at me. If there's one thing I hate, it will be someone pointing a finger at me. It makes me feel belittle.

"Mr. Carter, from the behavior of your son, you must've told him everything"

"Yes I did. He's my special advisor"

Special advisor I see. I access him from head down. Does he know about Elena's boyfriend too?

"Stop looking at me like that. Why are you here. Father didn't you tell him that we don't need his help"

"Look Jaxon. Victor is the only one that can help us. Remember he knows our secret. I can't risk this election. You know how important it is to me. You will also benefit from it"

His eyes moved from his father back to me. How would you help us?" He said.

We're getting there. My lips curved up into a smile. "Its pretty simple. I will sort out every problem of yours. In return..." I trailed off sparing both of them a glance.

"What in return?"

"I will get a share in your company after I get married to your daughter"