Versailles Series Book 9: The Lawyer [COMPLETED]

CHAPTER 30

E N T E N G

I knock on Hera's door even if I know her door's pin code already. She opens it and the first thing I notice is her hair in a messy bun and her dressing robe loosely tied around her so that I can see her cleavage. Not that I'm complaining. If I didn't know her, I'd think she just had sex and scrambled to open the door.

"You look...unprepared." I slowly walked into her home which was still as neat as I remembered.

"You said we're going to a bar."

I chewed my lip as I nodded.

"You said to wear something slutty." Her face was unreadable as always.

A chuckle escaped from my lips as I stared at her in amusement. "And?"

"How do you look slutty?"

I placed my hands on my hips. "Tell me, Hera, by some miracle, do you have any slutty dress?"

She looked at me with so much hate in her eyes before stomping to her room. I like childish Hera. She doesn't know how adorable she looks.

She strode out of her room with three hangers in her hand. One short black dress, classic. A red one with so many holes I don't even know if it covers anything. The other is a sheer pink cocktail dress that probably might leave nothing to the imagination.

"Why don't you try them on and we'll see? Pair it with shoes while you're at it."

I went to her kitchen to grab myself a cold drink just in case seeing her in those dresses would awaken a monster in me.

She tried on the black little dress at first. It was a black halter top that showcased the creamy skin on her shoulders and reached three inches above her knee. She paired it with high-heeled boots.

"Looks modest." I briefly commented.

"The party is in the back." She turned to her back and damn, that dress doesn't have anything to cover her sexy spine. Who knew my Hot-torney is keeping this from everybody?

I took a sip of my ice water. "An option. Next."

I can't help but watch her sassy ass go back to her room to put on the next sinful thing she hides there. I sat straight up when she went out in that dark red dress that showed more of the skin beneath her neck and a hint of cleavage. The sides of the dress are bare which also allowed my eyes to see the curves she hid beneath her business suits. Like the red dress, it ended mid-thigh and her fucking legs gave no mercy. I spun my finger to let her show me the back and thank God it has a back.

The third dress almost made me spill my drink because it is so fucking sheer and the dress hugged her body like a second skin. The cleavage ended at the top area of her tummy but the dip at the back was so close to her butt.

She put her hands on her waist and glared at me. "Well?"

Why are they all so slutty? Kung ako nga naaapektuhan, iyung ibang lalaki pa kaya.

"Whichever is most comfortable." Yes, Enteng, that's a safe answer.

"Do you think any of those look comfortable?" No. Even for me and I am not even wearing it.

I shut my eyes and picked the red dress just because it had a tad bit more cloth in it than the other two. She wore it with a wet look for her hair and I can't help but regret my decision instantly.

I drove to the usual club I go to. We went straight ahead to the VIP area on the second floor. I wanted to poke the eyes of men who laid them on her sinful body the moment we came inside. The club is packed tonight. Many of them are young people but there are also a handful of corporate ones that Hera and I will be targeting tonight.

"We'll try your flirtation skills tonight, Hera. Lesson one, check the ring finger." I raised my left ringer at her. "We don't want you to end up with a married one."

She nodded. Her eyes were busy observing the crowd, slowly taking in everything happening in front of her. I on the other hand was busy looking at the lights bouncing on her beautiful face. Why even bring her here, dickhead?

"Roam your eyes until you lock eyes with someone. When you do, give him 3 seconds then smile seductively."

"What if he buys me a drink? I don't drink alcohol remember."

"Then don't drink what he offers you. Or tell him you are allergic to alcohol. You're smart. Come up with something."

She rubbed her hands together. "Okay...I think I can do that."

I nodded. "I'll watch you from here. If I hear a man cry out of pain, I know where you are."

She rolled her eyes before going down to the first floor. She sat on a bar stool and glanced at the crowd just like what I said. It was a good thing tonight's crowd was a rowdy one. She didn't glance up at me to check if I was watching and just maintained her position. I know someone will spot her soon. I can easily spot her anywhere.

That's when I saw her smiling at someone. The someone in question is a man wearing corporate attire who raised his glass to hers. Her smile was more like a cringe. Like the witch finally spotting Hansel and Gretel. I turned away to stop myself from laughing. At least she tried. As expected, a few minutes later, a fuming Hera was walking up to me.

"You made me look like an idiot!"

"I said smile seductively. You smiled like you were planning how to murder him and dispose of him afterwards." I took deep breaths and composed myself. "Watch and learn okay?"

Both of us went down but we sat on opposite ends of the bar. I know she is watching me from my peripheral vision.

I scanned the crowd and saw a fake blonde looking at me. She licked her lips and raised her glass at me. I raised the glass I just ordered before sipping it slowly, my eyes still on the woman. She whispered something to her friends before coming to me.

I subtly looked at Hera and gave her a look that said 'Easy, right?'

Hera ordered a glass of some drink before doing what I just did. I don't know what the woman beside me was saying. I'm just nodding at her. I felt myself swallow a lump when I saw Hera smile. Fuck I want that smile for me. A man walked towards her this time and whispered in her ear. She didn't laugh instead, gave him that sinful smile of hers.

She glanced at me with a cocked brow as if saying 'Am I doing it right?'. She continued to talk to the man until I saw his hand wander to her thigh then up her butt then squeezed it tight. Okay. Here we go.

And that's when all hell broke loose.

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"So we have some work in that department." I sighed as I drove us back to her place, burgers sat on her legs as she angrily munched on her fries. I bought an extra order because looks like she can finish two orders of fries with the speed she's shoving them in her mouth.

"He was a pervert!" This is one of the days where I'm thankful her wrath is not directed at me.

"I know. I understand." I said slowly, calmly.

"And he had a nerve to yell at me?!"

I cringed. "You yelled the law he violated, threatened to sue him, and broke his nose."

"He deserved it. How can you touch someone inappropriately?"

I sighed some more. "When people come into the club, Hera it is expected. I mean consent is always important and people should know when the person they're going to touch is comfortable already. But some people in the club go there to flirt and sometimes flirting comes with touching. But yes, he should have asked for your permission first."

"Damn right he should have! Not on the thighs! Especially not my butt!"

I nodded in resignation. "Yes, he deserves it."

I tightened my grip on the wheel. If Hera hadn't knocked the man unconscious, I would have been the one to do it. "You made progress, Hot-torney. No matter how small it is. There are other nights when you can further...uh practice."

She sulked in the seat of my car. I guess we still have a long way to go. Good thing she has two more slutty dresses. Bless me with restraint. Fuck.