On the second floor of the Clarke international group, the computers in the server room were working normally and it showed every detail of each floor.
Henry Adams was watching it very closely, although he was the head of the marketing department, he had given a break to the people who sat there and were busy checking it.
He saw that Scarlett had already left. He took out his phone and sent a message.
"He is all alone in his office."
After a few seconds, a reply came.
"Just go home , you have done your work."
Henry Adams smiled wickedly and as soon as the employees arrived after their tea break. He excused himself and left.
Scarlett reached the mansion and rang the doorbell. The housekeeper opened the door. She was in her late fifties and quite a charming-looking woman.
"Madam Jones, please come in." She said with a bright smile and Scarlett felt quite awkward as she was staring at her.
She shook her hand and greeted her.
"Mr. Clarke had called and advised me to clean the guest room, please follow me I will show you, your room." She said and started walking ahead after taking one of Scarlett's suitcases.
"Where is Callie ?" Scarlett asked her softly not wanting to sound too loud.
"She just came a while ago and told me to call her when you arrive. She is taking a shower right now." Came the response.
"Oh, okay," Scarlett said and walked behind the housekeeper. As she walked in she was observing the beautiful mansion with awe, as it was unique. And now she was confirmed that it was in Callie's genes to become an architect, as her grandfather had made a vintage mansion that was worth millions.
As they reached the guest room, the housekeeper placed the suitcase near the bed and was ready to arrange it for Scarlett.
But Scarlett panicked and said. " No, need. I will do it myself, if I need your help I will call you."
"Would you like me to make some snacks for you madam?" The housekeeper asked.
"Yes, please." She said.
But just as the housekeeper was about to leave she said softly. " Ahhhhh....stop please."
The housekeeper turned and looked at Scarlett's awkward expression and said. "My name is Xyla."
Scarlett smiled and said. " oh...thank god for that or I don't know how I would have addressed you. Can I get a strong cup of tea if you have it?"
"Yes we have tea in the kitchen, I will get it for you." Xyla said politely and left.
Scarlett on the other hand went and closed the door shut and opened her suitcase.
She took out her clothes and placed them, on the almirah.
After completing her task, she took out the last packet left there and opened it.
Tears were brimming down her cheeks as she looked at the burnt pictures of her family.
Callie and she had been her best friends from the university days and when her family was killed in the Maoist attack in Cambodia, she was captured by them and was married to their leader forcefully but Callie and Jayden had searched for her and found her right when her, then ruthless husband had attacked her and thrown acid on her face. They rescued her and brought her back to Budapest and she had a plastic surgery after which her face was unrecognizable and she had partial amnesia and couldn't remember few bits and pieces of her life that is why she had been unable to recognize Hudson whom she had met at the university . She had gotten over that trauma with the help of Jayden's and Callie's love and had decided to stay by their side always as they had become her family and she wanted to help them find the culprit who had killed their parents.
After a few minutes, she went to the washroom and opened her clothes to clean her wounds which were healing slowly.
The cut near her stomach was very painful but she endured it and never showed it to Callie . The only person who knew about it was Jayden.
She had to rush back to Budapest a few weeks back because of the project, which was supposed to be over by then but as Callie was unable to go, she had gone on her behalf.
The company which had collaborated with the Clarke group, was very happy with the outcome of the project and had thrown an extravagant party. Many dignitaries were invited and Jayden was also sent the invitation. Though he was not ready to come for the celebration, circumstances made him fly back as there were some issues with the workers at the new project site and they wouldn't listen to anyone other than Jayden.
So after completing his work Jayden had insisted she accompany him to the celebration.
Scarlett went shopping and went to numerous shops on fashion street but couldn't find anything suitable.
She was going to accompany Jayden and wanted to look good. After hours of searching, she finally found one Alexander McQueen evening gown, which looked amazingly beautiful.
She paid for her dress and came out happily but all of a sudden she felt something press on her back, she tried to move but a voice spoke from behind.
"If you move, I will pull the trigger and you know what will happen, my darling Scarlett." She was shocked and stood motionless for some time. She tried to speak but was unable to utter a single word.
"Surprise darling, did you miss me." He whispered,
Scarlett was shaking, as her nightmare was standing behind her.
"Move, or I will pull the trigger." He said hoarsely.
"What do you want Dimitri?" She finally managed to say.
"Stop talking and walk, I will tell you what I want when we reach our destination." He whispered.
Scarlett was scared and walked slowly but she was being pushed through the crowd of people on the street.
Scarlett was looking around for help and could find none but after walking for minutes, she bumped into a tall figure and when she looked up she saw it was Jayden, who was looking at her worriedly.
"Scar, why are you walking so fast." Then he looked at the man behind and asked. " Is he bothering you?"
The gun behind Scarlett was pushed harder, as if warning her not to open her mouth.
But Jayden was very fast, he pulled Scarlett towards him and held her in his arms.
And he saw the man holding a gun.
The man was shocked but immediately fired the shot and it hit Scarlett in her waist, blood gushed out and Scarlett screamed with pain.
Jayden held her tightly, while the people around them heard her scream and gathered around them. The man with the gun had already fled from the scene.
Jayden picked her up and rushed to the nearby hospital.
She was taken to the operation theatre and the bullet was removed but she had lost a lot of blood, so was unconscious for the whole night.
Jayden was there with her till the time she was shifted to the ICU but then had to rush for the celebration as being the CEO of the company was not easy for him as he had to fulfil his duties. After telling his right-hand man Black Pearl to take care of the situation he left but he was worried about Scarlett.