Creaye POV
*pant* *pant*
*Bang! *
"Give up! " I hear one of the men shout and shoot at me. "You have nowhere else to go! "
'Like he'll I have nowhere else to go!! '
I ran barely avoiding the shots they threw at me, some grazing my legs and arms.
I saw a bridge ahead of me and tried to cross it but saw more men on the other side.
'Now I have nowhere to go...... '
'This is bad...... '
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"Aye come down already!" My mother yelled below which was clearly heard by my two ears.
"Coming! Sheesh" I answered and glanced back at my phone which read about the current business dealings of the Levierre family.
'Something's not adding up with this company..... '
'This deal is too much for a coincidence, it came at the time that we needed it?'
My thoughts was interrupted by another call.
"You Coming?!" I heard my mother again call for me and I finally got up and headed downstairs.
My name is Creaye Amber Levierre an average 21 year old girl. Well not that average. My family has been rich since like centuries ago, so I'm kind of living the rich kid's life.
I have the eyes of my mother which is clear purple and the hair of my father which is blonde. Actually not like my father, I have long waist-length hair.
Anyway my mother just called to attend the party with them. All of my relatives just came to celebrate the anniversary of our Company. Apparently it's proper etiquette to make an appearance as the heir to the Levierre. Full of rubbish really.
When I arrived downstairs. The whole room was packed. It was full of people talking and gossiping. Some of my cousins grouped up at the side who knows what they're discussing. The typical Levierre children, expensive watches and jewelries. Its not like I hate jewelries and pretty dresses. I just hate being burdened by necklaces and earrings.
'Pretentious people having a conversation full of deceit. '
I moved through the hall listening to they're discussions. Some are about, them buying islands, new clothes or, a new investment.
"Amber, you're late." Aunt Flare said and kissed me in the cheeks, then giving me an unpleasant look.
"My apologies, aunt Flare. I was in the middle of a personal activity." I said and bowed lightly.
'Aunt Flare, one of the shareholders of the Levierre Corp. '
'My mother's sister. She never hides her resentment towards me. It's clear as day. '
"As the next heir of one of the 5 most richest family, you always need to be punctual. Don't disgrace our family name." She strictly said unto me. She look at my appearance and made a disgusted look.
"My sincere apologies" I said still bowing lightly.
'This woman irritates me so much. She looks like someone just threw a pie at her face. '
"Flare stop pressuring my daughter." A middle age woman intervened and put her hands unto her waist. Same Purple but darker eyes, Black hair with an elegant disposition. My Mother.
"I'm teaching her the rights with discipline. If you're going to let her manage the company like this, it will only bring bad fortune." She said fanning herself in a slight manner. "My son should've been the rightful heir, but it looks like we were unfortunate that she came." She added and gave me a scrutinizing look. "Look at her! What would the others think if they see the heir of Levierre wear such dull appearance. It's horrible! This is all because of her upbringing! "
"Are you suggesting that I raised my daughter the wrong way? " This time my mother got upset and faced her directly.
"Who else is responsible? " Aunt Flare mocked and gave my mother a mocking smile.
There 5 families that have stood at the top of the entire world for centuries. My family, the Levierre family is the richest family in all of Spain. Of course, each of the five families arent called the top 5 for nothing. For example the Fiume family who lives in Italy, on the surface it might seem like a perfectly normal company, but in reality they rule the underground world of Italy. I don't know the specific detail but it states that their one of the most strongest mafia famiglia.
Our family's secret is that its company grew strong because of illegal activities. Blackmailing, Drugs, Trafficking are common occurrences when grandfather still held the company. The Levierre family may be the strongest in all of Spain, but it's the weakest of the 5 families. It's power is frail. It does not have that kind of power owned by the other four.
Ever since my father took over, he did everything he could to severe all of the Levierre's underground dealings, but to no avail. With centuries of data it was deemed impossible. This company is already too deep to be brought back to the right path.
'This company is just another filthy, corrupted, trash that even my father couldn't save. '
"What an insult!" My mother said and started to argue with her. My mother's voice brought me back. I looked at the both of them with a boring look.
My mother was fuming in front of me and I saw Aunt Flare's son, Aljero Levierre smirking behind her.
'Looks like his face is all fixed up after my kick last gathering. '
I watched my mom start to argue with Aunt Flare and the both of them gave each other a twitching smile.
"I'll just excuse myself." I said without anyone noticing and left the hall. I went to the balcony and found my brother, Eros.
"Hey" not even glancing at my direction.
"Hey" I answered back and strode beside him.
"Aren't you gonna go and mingle? " I asked him with a grin and he gave me a soft chuckle.
"Just taking a break." This time he faced me and patted my head. "You look like you just got ran over haha. Go on, I'll tell mom and dad you needed rest. "
"Thanks, I didn't know you needed brains to attend a simple gathering. "
I smiled and gave him a hearty hug.
"That's just how it is. " he said and I gave one final glance before leaving.
Eros Ambra Levierre. My Older brother. He was supposed to inherit the Levierre company, but he declined and disappeared for 3 years. Who knows what he's been doing all these years.
I went back to my room and sat quietly before my desk thinking about what will happen to me once I take over the company.
'Those power hungry people will never let my brother go for abandoning the family. Just seeing them makes me sick. '
'Is this really the only path I can take? '
"Parties aren't really my thing" I sighed and said to myself. I went back to examining the papers on my desk.
'Let's just do everything I can for now. '
It was already 12 midnight when I realized how late it had become. The muffled music that was ringing was replaced with silence. I don't know when it stopped but it must have been awhile now.
When I went down all of the lights were on, so I got curious.
"That's weird, the party should have ended by now. " I mumbled to myself.
When I peeked from the 2nd floors balcony into the hall. The situation surprised me.
All of my family and guests were all tied up. Some were unconscious and gagged. There were others lying in a pool og blood, I don't know if they're dead or alive.
My mother and father were tied up by men and they were facing someone, probably the mastermind, but I couldn't see them from the men blocking my view. My mother noticed me and gave me a glance that clearly stated to run away.
'Mother and father are in trouble, I should help. '
Before I could make a move my mother gave me a determined look and that woke me up from the panic that was devouring me.
'Calm down, calm down, if those men are restraining them, then they might not have the attention to kill them.... For now. '
There were 8 guys who had weapons and 5 were in the stairs. Who knows if there are others waiting outside or in the other rooms.
'What on earth is going on?'
'I should at least see that bastard's face! '
I slowly started moving, afraid to make any noise that might alert those men.
Then when I went around the corner. As I was about to see the leader's appearance, I almost forgot to suppress my voice when someone suddenly grab my mouth and dragged me.
"Quiet." A husky voice said.
"Eros, what is going on?! We should help mom and dad!" I said to him while whispering.
"Amber! Listen to me you have to run away." He said and started to drag me to the west wing.
"But mom and dad are still-"
"Please! I don't have much time! Escape and hide." He said and opened the elevator.
At that time a cry was heard.
"There they are!" One of the men found us and pursued.
"Curse it!!" he cussed then grabbed me inside the elevator.
Then I saw the guys who had masks coming at us and tried to shoot us, but the doors hurriedly closed saving us in time.
"Amber listen closely, in the 3rd floor, there is a secret exit leading to the outside part of the mansion. It leads directly to a road. You must escape you got it?!" He said in a calm but panicked voice.
"I got it." I said trembling. Its not like this never happen before. It happened once, but it was never this bad. I hope my parents are fine. I haven't seen Eros this panic stricken before. Those men probably aren't mere assassins. I didn't see the leader's face.
When the elevator reached its destination it opened and Eros hurriedly grabbed me and opened a secret tunnel behind the closet room. We could hear several footsteps coming from above.
'They're close!! '
"They're coming! " I almost yelped.
He suddenly pushed me and I fell down, but then he suddenly closed the closet leaving him outside.
"Wait! How about you?" I called out and blocked the remaining gap.
"Don't worry just move forward, cause I'll go a different way. I promise, I'll pick you up" he said then completely closed the door. I heard his footsteps disappearing. Moments later, I heard footsteps arriving.
'He didn't get caught right?'
'I just need to escape.'
As I tried to escape I touched a place where it had cockroaches nesting so I instinctively knocked over some debris which was heard outside.
"I heard something in here!" A man said.
'Great, I really am the goddess of misfortunes.'
Then they started to remove the heavy cabinet.
'What are you doing run!'
I said to myself then began to move forward and ran.
It was a few moments when I heard running footsteps behind me.
"I should've joined the track and field club." I said while panting heavily. I took off my heels and ran even more crazily.
I finally saw the lights at the end of the tunnel.
"No escape, little ms. Heir." A man with a mask said in front of me like he was expecting me to exit through here.
'How did they know?' Only elders of the family knows the secret paths. Even I don't know the exact location of them.
It couldn't be, but....there's a traitor in our family?
Then I heard footsteps behind me which brought me back to my current situation. I had nowhere to run, below me was an overpass with dozens of cars driving at a quick speed.
This certainly is very bad.
What am I going to do?
Is this the end of the line for me?
I was already leaning on the railings when it suddenly gave out.
Everything suddenly felt like in slow motion. I saw the men tried to reach out to me but was once step late and I started falling.
Suddenly and image of a boy with cold eyes flashed before me.
"Ah, I forgot about that guy. I hope he's doing well. " I murmured and closed my eyes.
Damn you whoever you are who didn't maintain those damn railings!!!
Ahh this is it, I'm gonna die.
I'm sorry mom, dad, Eros. I'll be going ahead.
Then I fell on something hard which left me unconscious.
After that I had no idea what happened.
