Chapter 8: Chapter 8-
Nora stand behind me with cup of cappuccino at her hands she tilted her head with puzzles expression she offered to help but declined with calm expression I smiled at her act like nothing happened. Nora nodded at me and went back to my desk I was bit relief she doesn't suspected anything I continue my research until end of work day.
I went to bar for few drinks then I bumped into Nora she was just about to leave Next to her was Lucas " Danny what you doing here " Nora voice like she was tipsy smell of alcohol came from her mouth just she's about to continue speaking Lucas chime in " My apologies she's just bit tipsy we leaving now" Lucas slowly dragging her away she tried to speak again but stop by Lucas I went inside the bar order drink and sat at my usual spot.
Lucas that man once close friend to Original Daniel he was supportive and kind but both of them fall in love at same person Jenna during that time Daniel work so hard just to win her heart but Jenna doesn't pay attention at him Jenna attention only for Lucas his best friend.
During the wedding day Jenna found out Lucas was kidnapped by Daniel back then Jenna already became powerful business woman she used her influence to destroy Daniel life tha bring to his death. While I sipping a beer reminiscing Daniel past someone called me from behind I turn my head to look a tall slim woman standing behind me she wore blouse with blue tight jeans showing and glasses showing her smart altitude the woman sat across me she introduced herself as Angela trusted assistant " Mr. Hunt I here on behalf of Miss Parker assigned me to help your investigation my name is Tracy Blanchard" she handed me file which contains information about J-Corp I quickly examined the documents.
Founded by Jenna and Lucas Wong J-Corp starts as advertising company taking small contract back then no one knows about
their existence in business world suddenly the company received huge amounts of money from mysterious investors. As read the document Tracy phone ringing she answered it her face turn mischievous that's face remind me of Angela as she end the call she turn at me " Mr.Hunt I need to go now I have some unfinished business attend to here my phone number...oh and one more thing Miss Parker wasn't unavailable if you need anything just call me I'll do what I can to assist you" Tracy get up and left as she passed me I can smell her fragrance cheery mix with lavender i kept my composure and continue examined the documents again.
Next Morning I took a day off I it at sofa in living room looks at scattered paper I began organized it from scratch I pointed every evidence pointing towards Signature copy and J-Corp involvement. No results I reorganized again still no results did I miss something I take a sipping of coffee when I noticed a man in the photo I picked up to look closely. A man was actually one of Board directors from our company next to him was Lucas wearing sunglasses next to was a gun dealer i quickly reorganized the back this time I put my company in and the results was unbelievable.
The evidence points towards my company and Avalon Times I was bit surprised quickly I dialed Tracy number told her to come over my apartment. Tracy arrived few minutes later she wear casual clothes her mid length waves hair was stunning as ever she entered my apartment handed me a milk tea she spoke with calm smooth voice " Mr.Hunt what happened?".
I pointed at the boar evidence I made for her to see Tracy slowly walk Infront board and began examined pieces by pieces while i sipping a milk tea. After few times examine she look back me her face were grim she pointed to the results as she was confused I gently calmed her down. After she calmed down I began to explain what I learned about during my investigation Tracy face doesn't shown any kind of reaction she nodded calmly after few hours of explanation she began to understand Tracy pull something in her handbag it was USB drive.
" I got this from old friend who once a former hackers" she handed to me I quickly connected to my laptop inside the USB there was list of file I clicked of the file which writes special one a dozen of explicit photos flood over. Tracy screaming in shock force me to close it she push her face at back with embarrassing face she retorted " you watch alone Mr.Hunt" I tried to calm her down again I scrolled the photo again while Tracy call Angela and explained to her about the company involvement I clicked one photo suddenly shown Angela in provocative pose only wore bikini covering her nipples my heart skipped a beat looking at her photo.
SLAPPED!!!!!! I feel something hard hitting my head I screamed in pain then come another slapped I tried to look back there I saw Tracy her eyes fill in anger she snarled slapped me non stop "DELETE IT!!! DELETE IT!!!" She kept repeat that words I tried to apologize but my pleaded doesn't reach her. Few minutes later she finally stopped she still glare at me waiting for another chance I keep continuing scrolling till my eye caught one photo I clicked it to large it then popped Lucas standing naked with group of girls gather at his private parts pose in naughty way one of them twisted her tongue around it fill with disgust I scrolling again. Few hours scrolling i grow tired Tracy sleep soundly on couch I picked up a blanket in my bedroom and cover her and went to sleep.
Meanwhile at J-Corp Jenna was on the phone " you sure she will join then bring her in tomorrow morning of course you will be rewarded honey" her lips curled smiling mischievously the voice in the end of phone was Lucas he was standing looking the city through the mirror while tucking his pants " I'll bring her tomorrow you gonna love her " he hung up as turn his head behind smiling a women figure half naked covered in blanket sleeping.
That Morning I wake up as usual brush my teeth then I walking to the kitchen only to find breakfast are served with note writing " Eat your breakfast have work to do=Tracy=" I put away the and start eating the breakfast. Arrived at work I saw Alexa with one of Board director it would seems she getting scolded by him thinking what she had being through just to keep them at bay. I walk pass Nora she look indifferent as usual but I sense something wrong with her today I tried to start conversation with her but she shoved it off and walk away she became more distance than ever did something wrong with her.
That evening I got text from Tracy " Danny did Miss Parker ever call you " I was confused and replied " no she didn't " in second she replied again " Miss Parker hasn't come to office in weeks " seeing her text I was surprised and quickly dialed Angela number but only received voicemail I tried for few time but failed. I text Tracy " let's meet tomorrow usual place" she replied 2 o'clock evening that night I was awake by the System warned me about incoming danger " HOST BE CAREFUL DANGER HAS COME NEAR YOU GROUP OF PEOPLE GATHER AT YOUR APARTMENT DOOR READY TO KILL YOU ".