The Devil CEO's Contract Wife novel Chapter 275

Chapter 275: Vixen

[Music: Vendetta By UNSECRET, Krigare]

I strolled through the club. The dance floor was tempestuous as bodies swayed to the deafening beat. My hand traced the railing as I climbed the stairs. We were led towards a more isolated area, and the beat from the main club faded.

In the back hallway, there was a heavy steel door guarded by two men in black suits. They looked between Athena and me.

"Name..." he asked.

"Come on, darling, you don’t know us?" Athena said, stepping close. "How about we refresh their memory?"

"Vixen..." I said.

They both looked at each other as if speaking with their eyes.

"And Medusa," Athena said.

"Forgive us, we have been expecting you."

They stepped away from the door and opened it. We stepped in through a hallway that was tightly guarded until we emerged into a bright space.

From here we could see the second floor where dealings were made.

"Well then, Cat. This is phase one. I hope you’re ready."

I don’t reply, observing everything. It was just like the casino, except this was far more intense. The air was tight in a way, and I knew danger lurked in every corner.

This was the crime world, and everything happening right now was either questionable or downright illegal.

Athena took my hand and led me down the stairs. She was quick to flow, introducing us, and I played my part.

Wherever my eyes moved, I saw guns, friendly or mean-looking men and women, all here to spend money, to bet their fortunes or explore ecstasy. Drugs.

With Athena’s guide, I was able to navigate and found myself at a table.

"Vixen..." I moved my eyes off the cards to the woman in front of me, the tip of her cigar burning angry red.

"I haven’t heard of you..." She slowly brought the cigar to her lips. "Where has someone like you been? You’re quite good with cards."

A smile slyly stretched my lips. "It’s a secret."

"I see... word has it that you got money to spend."

"I do."

She pointed at me. "That, love, is gonna get you more famous."

"I’m not here to be famous."

She tilted her head. "Then what are you here for?"

"To play..." I replied, amused. "All in."

A slow smirk crept on her lips. "Let’s see what you’re made of."

~☆~

It’s becoming addictive.

It was meant to learn the ways of the underworld, but an insatiable feeling was taking over me. It wasn’t just the danger, but it was freedom that came with it. No matter what, you get to choose the outcome.

At first, I was scared and wondered if I was doing the right thing or if Ares would find out about my extracurricular activities, but with Athena’s help, we have steered smoothly, and Ares has been busy lately, so it was more to our advantage.

My disguise was top-notch this time. I really took on the role of Vixen seriously.

My wig was a sleek, straight bob that fell above my shoulders. With full straight bangs that sit just at my eyebrows, framing my face neatly.

I wore contacts, green, and it completely transformed me into a different person.

I clutched the gun off the table, feeling the texture, but I couldn’t completely because of the lace gloves I wore. It felt heavy in my grip, like I was holding onto a weight, but it was more from my chest.

I could never wield or look at guns the same way again.

"Well, what do you think?"

I moved my gaze to the dealer.

"I have the best..."

"You do. But guns aren’t really my thing." I say that, but I had a small pistol in my thigh garter for protection.

"Then what is your thing then?"

"Still figuring that out. Hopefully, I will find an answer."

"When you do, you know where to find me. I supply the best, and I’m also recommended personally to Don King."

Goosebumps rose on my skin, and I cleared my throat. "Don King?"

He chuckled. "You really are new here..."

"Tell me about this Don King."

"He’s the kind of person you don’t wanna mess with. That is all I can say."

I smiled as I walked past him. "I’ll keep that in mind."

I emerge into the busy casino, my eyes veering around the area until I pause.

"Shit!" I cursed quietly.

"What’s the matter?" I heard Athena’s voice from the small earpiece I wore.

"It’s James..."

"James who?"

"Shaw. By your left."

"Oh... that James Shaw, the same one you were almost sold to. You know Ares has been looking for him, right, and..."

"Athena?" I murmured, walking to a more isolated space.

"He’s not alone."

Perfect. Now I had him right where I wanted. If there was one weakness James had, he was a sucker for money and a woman with money? It was a big catch. I bet my cents he’s gonna come right back.

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