The Contract

Chapter 130-The Bad Influence

PEARL'S P.O.V

I sighed once I took in the fresh air, the time was past 3pm. Nothing was more stressful than a 12 hours flight and I could feel the jetlag already kicking in.

For today I wore a light cream dress with white collar and long sleeves. I began heading down the stairs, taking in the dry afternoon air.

Travis stood by one of the cars talking to an older man, he was dress in a dark blue suit. Was he heading somewhere?

I continued down the stairs, tucking my hair behind my ear. His gaze locked with mine for a brief second and he looked away.

A group of SUVs rolled in and they pulled up in front of me. Men in suits stepped out, fixing their shades on, they remained anonymous.

My brows twitched and I was about voicing out my confusion until a voice cut in, "You'll be going with them" Travis informed, dipping his hands into his suit pants.

"And what about you?"

"I've got business to handle"

"How convenient for you. I have to face your family alone" I muttered, crossing my hands over my chest. "I'll be back before noon"

"It is noon" I grumbled and he lets out a low sigh. "I'll be back" he restated, trying to reassure me but it sounded a bit cold and distance. It sounded a bit edgy from what it was last night.

I watched him intensively but he gave nothing. I then sighed and walked towards the car, I was in Italy anyways.

I got in and the door got closed for me, I glanced at him, he was heading to the other car. What was up with him?

Moments later.

My phone beeped in my bag and I got it out, it was Kourtney calling. "Good morning boss"

"It's noon" I murmured. "How's the vacation?"

"We just landed. I hope you girls are at the office!" I called. "Yes, I just arrived. All hand's on deck and we are gonna make this wedding happen" she assured and a smile tugged at my lips.

"Sure"

"Are you feeling jetlagged?"

"A bit" I admitted, raking my hand, staring out into the city. "I'll leave you to go rest up"

"Yeah and get back to work"

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I walked into the house, my footsteps echoed through the halls, It was devoid of humans and so quiet.

I walked in further into the first living room and there was Rosa sipping tea and giving directions to two men who were about hanging a painting on the wall.

She rapped in Italian while pointing at something, a smile unknowingly went up my lips. I've missed her.

I sneaked up from behind and immediately threw my hands around her. She gasped, touching my me to recognize who it was. "Good evening Rosa" I greeted and she immediately turned around.

Her eyes were wide open and her jaw dropped open. "Oh mio Dio!" She heaved, placing down her tea, I chuckled lightly. "Hey Rosa"

"Come over here!" She threw her arms out and we embraced, I took in her comforting smell and sighed. We pulled away and her hand made way to my cheek.

"What are you doing here?!"

"I came with Travis"

"Did he force you to come along with him just to stress you?" She hissed, "Quel cretino!"