Chapter 409 - Men Dont Like Aggressive Women (1/2)

That night the Schneider family and friends enjoyed drinks and togetherness which rarely happened. Lauriel and his men talked about the facial sketches of Takeshi and Mischa that Nicolae had made, while Peach and Endo discussed their plan to infiltrate Rhionen Industries headquarters in China.

”If all this fails, I will need your help, Marion,” Lauriel said, clearing his throat. He turned to Marion who was leaning against the wall while Jean massaged her 'sprained' ankle.

The girl was not paying any attention to Lauriel because she was fascinated by how expertly Jean massaged her legs. She wouldn't even mind if she had to sprain her ankle for real. Lauriel had no choice but to cough a little and repeat his words.

”Marion,” Jean patted Marion's knee because the girl was still dumbfounded.

The girl widened her eyes in surprise. ”What is wrong?”

Jean leaned his chin towards Lauriel who was staring at them with an impatient look.

”I said, if we fail to find the Rhionen Assassins in that way, I will need your help,” Lauriel repeated his words.

”Oh, why... of course, Lauriel,” Marion said casually. She looked back at Jean and gave a signal for him to continue the massage. Marion waved her hand nonchalantly, ”I will infiltrate wherever and whenever needed.”

”Uhm ...” Lauriel's face seemed to tense up. Given her current attitude, he did not know whether Marion took their mission seriously. He guessed that Marion and Jean were deliberately trying to make him jealous but he could not do anything, because he had no right to forbid Marion from dating anyone. He cleared his throat. ”So, you know what to do?”

Marion nodded. ”Sure. I have to disguise myself as Aleksis to lure Alaric Rhionen out.”

Everyone was surprised to hear Marion's words uttered in such a relaxed manner.

”You already know everything?” Lauriel asked in amazement. He did not expect that without being told, Marion had understood everything that had happened and even knew what had to be done.

”Who is Alaric Rhionen?” asked Jean in surprise. ”Does it have something to do with Rhionen Industries?”

Marion nodded. ”Rhionen Industries is actually the legal version of Rhionen Assassins. They are very dangerous and mysterious. We may not even be able to find them, so our last option would be to lure the leader out using 'Aleksis', because he seems to have a relationship with Aleksis Schneider.”

Jean was stunned to hear that. He turned to Finland and found that his best friend was as surprised as he was.

Finland did not yet know in detail what had happened to Aleksis. She turned to Caspar and asked for an explanation. Her husband looked uncomfortable.

”Was Aleksis involved with dangerous people ???” Finland asked hysterically. ”Why didn't anyone tell me anything? She is my daughter!”

”Honey, I don't want you to be worried. Let us take care of it. Everything will be fine,” Caspar tried to persuade his wife who started to panic. ”Lauriel and I, and even Aldebar are putting our efforts into this. We will find out whoever is behind all this.”

Finland shook her head frantically, she immediately excused herself and entered Aleksis' treatment room. She felt very uneasy after hearing that her daughter was involved with dangerous people. She became increasingly afraid to let her children go to the outside world.

Jean observed everything with a worried look. He regretted not having any resources to help Caspar and Lauriel; he was just a mere actor.

Lauriel took a deep breath. He finished his beer and then refilled his glass until it was full. ”It's good that Marion understands. Next week we will gather at Grosseto. I hope you get better soon.”