Chapter 194 - One Hundred And Ninety-four: Sakuzi Has Maya (1/2)
Niklaus' point of view
”How was the Purge?” I asked, absentmindedly twirling the pen in the grasp of my fingers.
”We got rid of five double agents,” Lucas answered.
The Purge was simply an event of removing the spies amongst my guards. My guards were infested with Adam's people so a trap was set to catch those betrayers one after the other.
With the way things were between my father and me, it was obvious I was going to usurp his throne. But then, there had to be a good foundation before construction began.
The only reason Adam had an upper hand over me was that he knew every move thanks to the monitoring from his spies. So now, I had to fish out those rats before carrying out my plans.
”And the men,?”
”We're recruiting men as you instructed”
”As you know, no betrayal is allowed. Watch over them closely, anyone with the highest potential should be planted in my father's guard; two can play at that game.
”Also, carry out step two of the purge. I would not rest until the last of his rats are removed from my guards, do I make myself sense?”
”Yes sir, Niklaus”
”You can leave” I dismissed him.
Adam wanted to play? I'm Game. Speaking of which …
”How's the preparation going?”
”What preparation, sir? ” Lucas who had grabbed the doorknob about to leave was called back.
'The engagement party”
”Oh, about that sir. As you requested, we have been looking into it and you can be rest assured, it would be ready before then,”
An excited smile curved my mouth, our engagement party would be a blast.
”Send out more invitations, create more buzz on the internet about the engagement”
”Alright, sir” He bowed and left.
No sooner did Lucas leave the door did a call come into my phone. My face scrunched up noticing the call was from Austin, the head guard. Something must have happened at home.
”What is wrong?” I inquired without hesitation.
”An incident happened at home, it's miss Tina” He replied, which made my heart skip a beat.
Has that evil witch done anything to my daughter? Isabella was low in spirit after that punishment so she wouldn't try anything funny - well, who knows? The girl was full of surprises.
”What happened?”
”Miss Tina went into Isabella's room…”
”Oh, ” Was all I said.
There was no need to hear the rest, it was obvious what transpired.
”Where is she?” I sighed, scratching my left eyebrow. Tina sure knows how to cause trouble, I shouldn't have let her stay.
”The Ambulance has taken her to the hospital, I've sent you the address already” Austin was still saying when a notification came into my phone.
”How's Isabella?” I inquired about my daughter, she must be so pissed at me but this was for her good- I'll just look out for her new traps.
”Alive and angry until Miss Tina's incident became a source of amusement to her”
Well, that sounded like Isabella.
”Fine then, make sure to keep a close eye on that girl. Don't be fooled by her sympathetic front and make sure she reflects on her mistakes” I commanded him having known Isabella has mastery over the act of deception.
”Of course, Sir Niklaus”
I hung up the call, stood to my feet, grabbed my blazer, and walked out of my office. I informed Micheal to start the car just as I stepped out of my private elevator leading to the lobby.
Left for me alone, I would not have bothered with that stupid woman but I was bored out of my mind and had nothing to do in the office. Even as close as Amanda was with Isabella, she doesn't dare to enter the girl's room in fear of her life yet Tina went - well, curiosity has finally killed the cat.
Tina, who had no idea how to maneuver around Isabella's bobby traps, walked into her room unprotected and set off all the hidden mechanisms and got injured and now is having a good time in the hospital.
Of course, Tina was moved into a VIP room after her dislocated arm had been shifted back into place and the bruises treated.
”Niklaus, you came” Her face crinkled into a smile upon seeing me.
Somehow I felt guilty but was brisk to kick that emotion to the back of my mind. Tina wouldn't be in this state if she hasn't gone snooping around in other people's rooms; she brought this on herself
”You must be the boyfriend?” The nurse who was adjusting her IV drip inquired.
”No, I'm not” I was quick to reply until I met the nurse's deeply complicated expression and rephrased,” I'm the fiancé”
”All the better,” she said,