Criminal Detective

Storming The Manor

Claire sluggishly pushed herself through the gates of Roberto's mansion, her eyes watched Samuel's retreating figure as he led her to the bane of her life.

While she was in the hospital, "Dickhead" called her to tell her of a new development and requested her presence. Claire was beyond frustrated because she assumed her day off would be much longer.

Like, an actual day off.

Samuel pushed open the door of the building's entrance then gave way for Claire to walk in. She nodded at his gesture then bounced inside to find a dozen men seated with weapons. All of who paused their conversations as their eyes fell on Claire.

She stared back at them stiffly as their eyes seemed to not waver from hers. Samuel stepped inside and shut the door, his eyes trailed to the men who stared at Claire and he breathed in deeply before he let out a low growl.

The men quickly snapped their necks away from their direction and jumped back into whatever random conversations they were having with each other which played a little smile on Samuel's face.

"C'mon" He said then walked ahead of Claire. Claire looked between the men that stared at her and Samuel and was a bit grateful that he had done what he did.

She hurried quickly behind him and they both stopped at the entrance of Roberto's office. As Samuel's hand held the door knob, he paused at the sound of loud screaming which came from inside. He held unto his gun tightly but paused again as the familiarity of the voice reached his ears.

And, Claire's as well.

Claire heard a low chuckle next to her and she turned to find Samuel with a small smile on his face. He sighed, rested next to the door then looked at Claire.

"We might have to wait a bit"

Claire nodded and shoved her hand inside her pocket as she stared at the entrance.

"Stop being an idiot, I'm still your elder, whether you like it or not"

"I know, aunty but I run a busi-"

"A business I helped your Papa build from the ground up. Don't you dare think that because you run a business you have any right to disrespect-" There was a loud crash which made both Samuel and Claire turn to the door then look at each other "-me"

"Aunty, I'm sorry"

Both parties could hear the approaching sound of loud foot steps which made them both stand erect. The doors of Roberto's office swung open and the old woman who Claire had met cleaning the carpet from before stepped out. She stared at Samuel with a stiff scowl which made him bow his head quickly.

"Good morning, Abuella" He said and she scoffed. As she turned to walk away, her eyes landed on Claire and her face glowed with happiness.

"Ah, señorita. You're here?"

Claire nodded and as per Samuel's action, bowed her head in respect.
"Good morning"

"It's great to see your beautiful face again. You've come to take my idiot of a nephew, no?"

Claire rubbed the back of her neck with a chuckle "No. Just business"

She frowned "Well, please do change your mind. I know he is a difficult person but beneath all that trouble and stupidity is a wonderful man"

Claire chuckled "Understood"

"I need to see his grandchildren before I leave. Hopefully, you will be their mama, no?"

Claire stared completely bemused.

"Wait? Is she serious?"

Claire arched an eyebrow completely stunned at how Roberto's aunt was actually trying to hook her up with Roberto.