Alluring Mask

CHAPTER 30

CHAPTER 30

I silently followed Atlas into his office. He went straight to his desk, sat down in his swivel chair, and opened his laptop. His face was serious as he started typing furiously, the sound of the keyboard keys clicking loudly.

"Is there a problem, Atlas?" I asked.

I stood in front of him, holding the clipboard with the drug shipment information for the end of the month.

"I really need to kill that motherfucker," I heard him mutter to himself.

I furrowed my brow. "Atlas? Are you okay?"

He looked up at me. "We need to attend every event or party that is related to our organization. I just wish that he's there so I can kill him."

"Is it Helios?" I asked. "I'm sure that he's there whenever we attend some event."

"Not him. It's your job to kill him. I was talking to Helios' underboss."

"Perses, am I right?"

He nodded, his eyes still fixed on his laptop.

"Yes. My hands are itching to kill him."

His expression was dark as he said that. This was the first time I've seen him so angry. I couldn't help but wonder what Perses had done to him to make him feel this way. And as far as I knew, they were supposed to be allies, belonging to the same faction in their organization.

"All you have to do is come with me to any party I attend. You'll be my escort, Hexia. You'll do your job when you see Helios. It would be better if you could kill him as soon as you got the chance so I can focus on Perses."

"Okay," I replied quickly, not daring to ask any more questions. His expression made it clear that he was in a bad mood. I handed him the clipboard, and he took it from me, gesturing for me to leave.

"Thank you. You can go now."

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"Are you sure you don't need an accompany?"

I looked up to see Oceanus standing outside my room, watching me as I adjusted the small knife in my leg holster. I'd left Saf in my vanity drawer for a moment, as I was only going out for a short while.

"No, I don't. I'll just be quick. I need to buy some groceries for us," I replied, pulling down my bodycon dress after securing the holster.

"Atlas could just ask one of his men to do that. We could spar in the basement instead."

I shook my head. "I've already asked Atlas, and he agreed. We can spar tomorrow, I'm not in the mood for training right now."

He just smirked and waved at me before leaving. "Okay. Take care."

I nodded and grabbed my black tote bag. Before leaving my room, I checked myself one last time in the full-length mirror. My straight, chocolate brown hair was down, and I had on light makeup. I was wearing a sleeveless bodycon dress and paired it with gold jewelry except for my pearl earrings to look classy, despite the simplicity of my outfit.

I went straight to the elevator and pressed the button for the upper ground floor. I used Oceanus's car to go to the supermarket. In the five years I've been working for Atlas, I've learned how to drive.

When I arrived at the supermarket, I parked in the parking lot. Unfortunately, the only available spot was at the far end, a dark area that wasn't well lit. I made sure to lock my car door before entering.

"Good morning, Ma'am," the guard greeted me as I entered.

"Good morning," I replied with a smile.

I grabbed a cart and started getting the items I needed. I was in a hurry because Atlas might have more tasks for me in his laboratory. I still needed to check Section 2 of the main hall because I didn't get to it yesterday.