Veiled Vendetta

CHAPTER THIRTY THREE (T.W Explicit Content/ Crimes)

Sitting comfortably on the apartment's couch, Izzy listened intently as DJ and BJ briefed her on their discoveries. DJ initiated, "Robert Anderson has a son named Robin Anderson, currently 28 years old, and he manages the Club Cartel."

Intrigued, Izzy commented, "Quite an interesting name, 'Cartel.'"

BJ chimed in, adding details, "Robin's club is involved in some illegal activities. Drugs are circulating, and there are reports of him taking advantage of girls. It's rumored that he drugs them and then exploits the situation."

Izzy inquired, "Rumored? Any evidence?"

BJ explained further, "I received this intel from an insider, but no girls have reported these incidents, and there's a lack of solid evidence against him."

DJ then contributed, "However, there's talk of videos he's taken of the girls. They exist, but their whereabouts are unknown."

Izzy made a connection, "Robin... more like Prince John."

Perplexed, DJ asked, "Who's that?"

BJ explained, "He's the antagonist in the Robin Hood tales, DJ."

Izzy concluded the discussion, "Well, keep up the search. I'm heading home."

As Izzy revved up her bike in the parking lot, she heard someone calling her. She glanced behind to see Luiz approaching her. "Luiz? Why are you here?" Izzy inquired.

Luiz replied, "Dad told me everything. So, Excel is under Wilson company now." Izzy nodded in affirmation. "Yeah, your dad doesn't really hide anything from you, does he?" she remarked.

With a smile, Luiz walked closer to Izzy. "Izzy, I know that my father did wrong, and he's one of the reasons Izaiah is in his current state. I'm sorry, Izzy," he said, his tone apologetic. Turning to leave, Luiz started walking away.

However, Izzy interrupted him, calling out, "Luiz, why are you actually here?" Seeing him pause, she continued, "I don't think you came all the way here just to say sorry."

In the parking lot, Luiz appeared hesitant, as if contemplating whether or not to speak up. Sensing his indecision, Izzy prompted him, "Luiz, be honest with yourself. I might say yes if you confess right now." Luiz's gaze met Izzy's, a glimmer of hope evident in his eyes. "Will you say yes?" he asked, sounding hopeful.

Izzy smiled mischievously. "I might, but you have to say it right now," she teased. Without hesitation, Luiz dashed towards her, exclaiming, "Izzy, will you be my girlfriend?" Overjoyed, Izzy shouted, "Yes!"

Embracing her, Luiz spun Izzy around in sheer happiness. As they settled down, Izzy playfully remarked, "Luiz, you know I'm not the type to make the first move."

Luiz chuckled, replying, "Yeah, that's why you made me confess to you. You're quite cunning, Izzy."

Izzy nodded, grinning. "I know," she said with a laugh.

The following morning, Luiz opted to play the role of the gallant escort, picking up Izzy on his motorbike. As they arrived at school together, hand in hand, the sight stunned onlookers. Their friends, taken aback, couldn't help but comment. Blake exclaimed, 'Well, well, look who's here!' while Nina added, 'And holding hands! What's the story?'

Izzy glanced at Luiz, a smile curling her lips. 'Someone decided to swing by the apartment last night and make a confession. Of course, I accepted.' The girls, thrilled, gathered around Izzy, enveloping her in excited hugs. Luiz, respecting the girls' moment, retrieved Izzy's bag and settled into his seat, carefully placing her bag in her usual spot. Meanwhile, the guys engaged in conversation with Luiz.