27 Mariotte 1 (2/2)
Unlike what one would expect, Ci-ci didn't feel uncomfortable at all listening to his name being smeared for the world to see. Instead, he sneered, looking forward to the day he could slap each and everyone of them in their faces.
'At least this anchor woman is pleasing to the eyes…'
Ci-ci's eyes left the TV, scanning the room before his gaze landed on a large vase of flowers that caused his eyes to narrow. Under normal circumstances, it wouldn't mean much. However, Ci-ci was very much aware that Milana was very allergic to this particular kind.
On their second date, Ci-ci had bought Milana some carnations for the occasion, but it had ended with a trip to hospital. What should have been a romantic evening was completely destroyed and it took a long time for Ci-ci to forgive himself for that.
The issue was obvious. Milana would never decorate her apartment with a flower she was allergic to, so who the hell did?
Ci-ci's frown deepened. He stood and walked to the flowers, checking them quickly before he found what he needed.
A holographic card projected a small message.
'To the woman I adore.
I invite you to dinner at the Mariotte, tonight at 8. I hope to see you there.
Abram Latka.'
”Anabelle, scan this room for unidentified devices.” Ci-ci's gaze became so cold that the air before him seemed to freeze in place.
A moment later, a slight and satisfactory beep sounded as an elegant voice spoke. ”8 formally unclassified objects found.”
Ci-ci grit his teeth. ”What are they?”
”4 video capturing devices coupled with 4 audio capturing devices.”
The vase that Ci-ci held in his hand shattered. Despite how thick the glass was and how impossible it should have been for a normal man to destroy it so completely in a single hand, it didn't matter.
”Destroy them.” Ci-ci voice could very well have been mistaken for a demon rising from the depths of hell. Suddenly, a situation he gave little thought toward had become one he'd pursue to the ends of the earth.
”Sending out targeted EMPs in 3… 2… 1…” After Dyon's personal assistant AI completed her tasks, she disappeared as though she was never there.
Having heard the shattering of glass, Milana ran out of her room wearing two rubber gloves and a cleaning brush. ”Lucius, what happened?”
Seeing Milana, Ci-ci sighed in relief.
The truth was that Milana was going to take a shower, but when she thought of the possibility of Ci-ci sneaking in along with her she panicked and began to clean, just in case. In true fashion, her bathroom was actually quite clean, but she still wanted to make sure it was in the best condition for Ci-ci.
She had no idea how that one decision had saved her from one of the worst situations of her life.