Death Bed [Part 5]

A woman with blonde hairs tied in a bun, hazel brown intense eyes, with black sweat pants and a white T-shirt on. A carefree yet mysterious aura surrounded her. Walking down the narrow alleyway, she looked like someone belonging to a 'wolf pack'.

Reaching in front of an old hotel backdoor, she knocked thrice like it was some sort of coded signal. The door opened, on the other side stood a man, his body tall and muscular, height approximately 6ft 2 inches. He appeared to be nearly same age as her, in his thirties.

The man guided the woman towards the room 403 leading through a grand hall. It was one of the famous hotel "Paradis" meaning heaven in English. He handed her an access card to that room, and a key. She took both of them after making sure they were what she wanted. Nodding in satisfaction, she waved her hand as to indicate that his work is done here so he could leave now. That man left without any further delay.

After entering the room she analyzed her surroundings to ensure that there was nothing that could pose a threat to her, such as any sort of hidden weapon or cameras. It appeared to be safe, she lay down on the bed covered in white sheets to relax. A moment later there was a knock on the door that alarmed her.

"Room service." A voice came through, followed by another knock on the door.

"Coming." Replying to voice behind the door, she walked cautiously towards the door with her hand on her secret weapon that was well kept in pocket of her sweat pants.

Looking through the eye hole she figured that it was one of her allies.

"Ice?" in a hushed voice that person asked her, in response she nodded.

It was her name that was called which further confirmed that the person belongs to her side because only her subordinates know her by this name.

Ice invited that fellow inside the room and motioned for him to be seated. The individual appearing from the other side seemed to be a middle aged man with his face disguised with a mask, his eyes sharp, he would be a good fighter given that he had a strong built and muscular body. She recognized him despite his face being covered by the mask.

"What brought you here, Leo?" Ice questioned the man sitting in front of her.

"I got the news that you will be coming here today so I came to see if you need me for anything." Leo answered.

"Not now, I will be staying here for a week, will inform you if there is something that needs your help." She said while mentioning her purpose of stay here. He was one of her trustworthy aides.

"Got it. Remember this I have your back here, don't do everything on your own." He emphasized reminding her about his concerns.

"Tch. Enough nagging." She gave him 'Yeah, yeah I know' expression.

"Then I will leave. Take care." He bid her farewell.

"Um, you too." She replied.

.... Continued...….

Next day, it was 6 o' clock in the evening when Ice change into a formal attire after taking a quick bath. As she was getting ready her phone buzzed, an incoming message notification displayed on the screen.

She unlocked her mobile to check the text message, it stated; "Target is here." It was sent from a private number. After reading she deleted it.

Wearing a beautiful and elegant gown, a color of royal blue, Ice walked towards the ball room where a grand party was being held. It was going to start within a few minutes, any further delay was not expected. All the business men and industrial big shots were invited. She got this intelligence from none other than Leo, he was an insider.

Even though she tried to keep it low-key but as soon as she stepped into the ball room, many heads turned to look at the mesmerizing lady gleaming with confidence and elegance having a hypnotic pair of eyes. She passed by all the audience looking for her target, she feigned ignorance to any of the approaching men or women until she found the person she was looking for. She had to wait for her chance before making any further move so she took a glass of red grapes juice that just looked like red vine. Leo already had exchanged her vine to juice before her arrival just for the safer side to prevent her being drunk and falling victim to any mishaps. She planned this all, way before coming to his hotel. Leo was just carrying out what he was asked for.

Ice was a strong woman she would still have clear mind even after drinking many glasses of vine but she still thought it was better to avoid it when doing her business. Yes, she was here for work not to play around. She would have enjoyed herself if she was with a group of friends but today she is standing among many strangers, she would consider them merely as business acquaintances, nothing more.

A robust man dressed in a brown suit walked towards her, she has been waiting for this moment. It didn't take much time for him to take notice of her and approach her. He was quiet an influential man in the marketing industry.

"Good evening miss, I am Robinson Dafoe. You can call me Rob." He offered a handshake while greeting Ice.

"Good evening." She responded, shaking hands with him firmly.

"You are gorgeous." He complimented her.

"Thank you." She replied, having an aloof expression.

She didn't care about his small talk, she was looking forward to get more information from him. There wasn't a need for him to introduce himself, she already knew him even about his background but he didn't know that, did he? He walked into a trap on his own, talk about inviting trouble for himself.

"May I know your name, pretty lady?" He asked, while wondering

'Who is she...….?'