Larove (GirlxGirl)

Chapter 18 - Rothmans

Blanca's PoV

It's official. I have no idea what I'm doing. Here I am, sitting at the head of the table while I listen to the representative from the branch families continue rambling about all sorts of things. I need to pretend I even understand half of what they're saying.

"We agreed to make you the next head of the family. Your mother took down major corporations that were against us when she was your age. I'm sure you can do better than her."

Yeah- thanks for the pressure, uncle.

"Enough. Don't put more pressure on her. She managed to co-own one of the largest oil companies in the world. That's an achievement even Diana couldn't do. I think you've done enough, Blanca."

I smiled at my aunt while tapping my fingers on the table. That's the problem- I don't think it's enough. My mother has done many things for the family, and all I ever did was kiss the Arabic prince to give me a portion of the company's assets.

I've only reloaded the bullets into the pistol's magazine. I have never pulled the trigger even once. Unlike my mother, she became the heir with a gun blazing directly into her enemies' heads. That woman who gave birth to me decapitated every head she saw as an obstacle to her glory. Well, she didn't decapitate literally, but still- that woman made her enemies kneel on all four, begging her to stop.

It's a pity that I often get cold feet whenever things aren't going my way. Am I even qualified to be the next heir of a great family?

"What's on your mind, Blanca?"

One of my cousins asked.

"The family grew into such a great foundation that we got too comfortable standing on top. I want to keep the status quo. But how? When my mother steps down, our enemies will take advantage of my youngness. I want to build my foundation. I don't want to stand behind my mother's shadows."

My uncle chuckled.

"I'm sure no one dares to look down on you. Did you forget what happened at your summit? You kill a full-grown man with a fork."

But for how long? How long will they fear me? Do I need to keep killing someone else to make myself a name? I instead do something legal if I want to make my name known out there.

"I have an idea."

My mother walks into the room with a smile on her face. It looks like she's been drinking.

"How about you do something about the cult led by the Rothmans? I heard a pretty interesting story from the party I just attended. It seems the Rothmans are actively searching for new members of their cult."

Has my mother gone insane?

"As much as I despise the Rothman, I don't think my influence could bring down a major cult like that."

I tried to reason. My mother sighed.

"You're my daughter! Why are you looking down on yourself? You're Blanca Vladimir! Make use of the last name that was given to you."

Again- it's impossible. Bringing down a cult will only lead me to my death. The Rothman's has huge backers like the Leroy's and the Garcia's. They are all enemies of Vladimirs, including the Carmichael's. I don't think I can face four prominent families simultaneously.

"Are you close to Aurora and Svetlana? Honey, you have enough backers. Besides, to be the heir to the Valdimit throne, you must do something that will open everyone's eyes. Use your resources wisely."

Is this woman telling me to take advantage of Aurora's trust and my history with Svetlana? How could I? I-

"Svetlana? That Volin girl? If she's on our side, we might be able to challenge the Rothman. Isn't there a rumor about Svetlana being a Grim Reaper? Death followed her everywhere she went. If we have someone like that on our side, even the world leaders will fear us."

That's not my aim, though. I want to be known as a worthy heir to the Vladimir name.

"Well, why don't you go to tomorrow's gala to see if you have what it takes to eliminate the Rothman's cult?  We are invited."

My mother threw an envelope on the table which had the invitation.

"Treat them as your training wheel. Surprise me if you must."

That's a lot of pressure. I guess I don't have a choice but to accept this. I clicked my tongue in annoyance.

The next day,

I exited the car and sighed at the sight in front of me. I never thought I would step into the Rothman's territory. I smiled when I turned to Aurora, who was checking herself out from the window's reflection.

"You look incredibly sexy for someone who doesn't want to be here."

I almost forgot that Svetlana is here too.

"How many times do I have to tell you to shut up? You're here to protect Aurora. Then act like a damn bodyguard." 

Aurora suddenly placed her hand on my back.

"Relax, Blanca. You're showing such an unsightful attitude. Your mother told me to keep an eye on you. I have a mission tonight, and it's to make sure you're not getting into trouble."

Aurora chuckled. I offered my arm for her to take before walking into the mansion.

"Is that Blanca Vladimir?"

"What kind of dress is that? I could almost see her nipple. Is she trying to seduce our fiancés?"

"Who is that girl beside her? I had never seen her before. She must be Blanca's new girl."

"Blanca would enjoy being with a man after I'm done with her. I mean, she never dated a man before. Perhaps she only needed to have it once and then realized how much she was missing out."

I was planning to ignore every single comment on me, but Svetlana has other ideas on how she will treat others today. I sighed when Svetlana did a spinning kick on the man who just said he was going to give me a good time.

"Save your tiny penis to girls who want it."

Svetlana looked at the man from head to toe before laughing in front of his face.

"What? Are you in pain, little boy? Do you need your mommy to blow on you boo-boo?"

The other guests chuckled.

"Svetlana- that's enough."

I said before pinching the bridge of my nose. Svetlana scoffed before giving the man a hard punch on his face.

"I thought you were here to keep Aurora safe. And why did you have to hurt someone the moment we arrived?"

I asked, and it seemed Aurora was curious, too.

"We dated before. And when I heard that man say such things, it seemed like he was calling me a loser. Our sex life was fun and exciting. You can't deny that."

That's true- I can't deny that one bit.

"Come on, guys- can we not talk about this right now? A beautiful woman is making her way towards us now."

Svetlana and I turned around to see the hostess greeting us.

"It's such an honor for Miss Blanca from the house of Vladimir to be here tonight. And, of course, Miss Svetlana from the house of Volin- I heard many tales about you. And it seems a guest of mine has offended you two."

The woman turned her attention to the man who got kicked and punched by Svetlana. 

"My husband will have a talk with your parents after this gala. Leave before I call for security."

Svetlana gained the man's attention by whistling.

"Next time, you won't be so lucky. If we ever meet again, I will cut your tongue out and force you to swallow them whole. Remember this warning-"

The man was horrified before he left.

"I'll remind myself not to get into your bad side, Miss Volin."

Svetlana chuckled. The hostess was only joking. But Svetlana just had to be so serious.

"You should."