Snowfall

28 - The Witch and The Wicked Angel

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'She has arrived. The witch is here. Let the game begin.' She spoke to herself with an evil and mocking grin in her face.

Svetlana entered the pavilion and was mesmerized by the enormity of the event. All high class socialites, billionaires, aristocrats, royalties and famous artists gathered for this occasion. Orlov Gala always top their previous year's events. This year is the best they have done so far.

Tonight's theme is snow. The whole grand hall is turned into a mini snow kingdom. Moss green vines wrapped around the pillars surrounding the hall and the walls of the room. Snow maker and fog machine were discreetly placed around. A miniature castle gate arched in the main entrance welcoming everyone. Huge white crystal chandeliers hung above the foyer illuminating the beauty of the hall. The whole place sparkle with snow dust, glitters and pure whiteness.

She was standing at the door searching for people she knows. She found a few business associates on one side of the hall and started walking towards them when a white angel appeared before her. A white angel with malevolent eyes, a sweet sinister smile and a wicked aura.

Her eyes stared at the angel in front of her. Her game-on façade showing in her beautiful fair skin and ice-blue eyes. She will not let this angel beat her. She is Svetlana. Baroness. Volkov descendant. Orlov's wife. Businesswoman. She is a queen of her own. She will not let this woman walk over her without a fight. Pulling up a thin smile and an irritated look, she raised her brows and spoke to Ivana.

'Good evening, dear stepdaughter. It's been a long time coming. Finally you have appeared.'

'Welcome to my kingdom, Svetlana. It is good to see you are still alive. How are your businesses?'

'I never thought that you can pull strings like this. Bravo! But let me remind you that you are a kitten whereas I am a wolf. You are still too young to think that you can outwit me.' Svetlana reminded her of the Volkov's family crest, the Wolf.

'Ah, but I never thought of myself as a kitten. Oh, I am an eagle and I am here to crush you down.' Snežana threaten her lightly and used her own family's crest to mock her.

'Do not make threats easily. You don't know who you are dealing with.'

'But dear stepmother I know who and what I am dealing with right now. Ever since I died and returned, I have changed. Watch out.'

'Well, we will see who wins this game.'

'Then let it begin.'

Ivana step back and move away with a smirk on her face. She has upped the game with Svetlana. She knows it will only be a matter of time before the witch move. And she is waiting for it.

After the event ended, the host announced that the major stockholder would like to speak to all members of the management of each hotel chain under the empire together with the Orlov siblings so everyone went to the conference hall. The brothers went ahead to check on Svetlana and the rest of the council while Ivana spoke with Lucca. They are currently on one of the vacant rooms of the hotel.

'Will you be okay during the meeting?'

'Do not worry. My team knows where they stand and what they are required to do when the time comes. I have their support.'

'I just want to make sure you will be safe.'

'My brothers and board members will not let anyone hurt me. I trust them.'

'I will be near if you need me.'

'I know, honey. I know. By the way, tell Luther to leave. I don't want him to get caught up in the mess once this blows up.'

'Why?'

'He is a good friend. My brother will kill me if Luther is to be hurt. Just do it. I will tell you once this is over.'

'Alright.'

Lucca hugged Ivana and pressed his lips to her. She can feel his worry for her which made her heart flutter. His concern over her well-being is too much and yet she wanted more of his. Ivana wrapped her arms on Lucca's neck as she kissed him back full of passion. She wanted him to calm down and trust her through her kisses and sensing his tensed muscles relaxed to her touch, she knew she succeeded. They broke after another minute. His forehead touching hers, their breaths melding as one as he peck her lips lightly.

Ivana smiled and threw another mind-blowing kiss before she opens the door and step out of the room. Lucca heaved a sigh and step out as well after fixing his suit. Turning to a corner, he bump into someone.

'Luther.'

'Lucca.'

'You need to leave.'

'Why?'

'I don't know either but Ivana said so.'

'The princess still worries about me. Tell her I can handle the pressure.'

'She is at the meeting right now with the board.'

'Meeting? Ah! The one Ravi requested?'

'How did you know?'

'I have sources.'

'Then you should also know that once the meeting is over, everything will come crashing down.'

'Yes, and I would like to thank Ivana for worrying about me. But I can handle my own.'

'I don't know how the two of you become close but Ivana wanted you to leave before the meeting is over. So just do as she says.'

'Fine. Tell her to call me once she is out of that hellhole of a meeting.'

Lucca only nodded to Luther as the other man walk out.