Chapter 10 The lady in Red

His dark hair flowed down his neck as the water from the shower sipped into his skin. His eyes were shut as he absorbed the chilled water pouring directly on his head, relaxing his tensed muscles. He turned off the running water and walked out of the bathroom, taking one of the towels arranged on the golden racks. He cursed under his breath.

"Damn it!

He wrapped it around his waist and walked into his closet, ten maids already stood by the side of the room, holding different suits from different countries. Their heads were bent to the floor. He walked passed them, walking into the part of the closet filled with underwear of different brands. 

He came out with joggers after a few minutes.

"Get out". He ordered. His deep voice filled the room as the maids walked out of the room in a straight line. They were aware that Nicholas was not in the right mood, he has never been in the right mood.

He sat on the sofa laying his head back as he fisted his hand to the slight knock on the door. Bennett walked in. He had just been through hell and was almost consumed by it, 'seeing Nicholas Alviero Ross in this kind of mood and mentioning his trigger word will be summoning Lucifer to drag your lost soul back to hell' He thought. 'but he has a mission to do, he has to convince Nicholas to attend his own birthday event or his own head was going to be served for dinner' Bennett stood far away, he couldn't go close to Nicholas, he wouldn't dare. Nicholas didn't even bother to look, for he had known Bennett from when he was a child, if there is anything he is good at, it is bothering people.

Bennett encouraged himself as he started. "Master Nicholas, I come once again, w-with...." He found himself stuttering as he started choking, he hit his hand on his chest trying to breathe. Lips arched.

Nicholas didn't move. His head was still laying down and his eyes were still shut. He enjoyed the sound of his old little butler's chokes. Bodyguards rushed in as they helped him and the maids rushed to give him water. Nicholas finally raised his head. He stood up slowly as he walked to Bennett.

"Alright Bennett, your silly choke party has made my day, you've earned a favor". Nicholas spoke with no expressions at all, just a sarcastic tone.

"Name anything and it is yours". He spoke calmly as he stood with pride, both hands in the pocket of his pants. Bennett shivered before the mighty man as he started.

"Y-y-your b-b-birthday, s-sir". Nicholas's face became dim, his eyes clouded with anger, and his jawlines moved up and down due to how hard he gritted his teeth.

"Deal's off Bennett, but pain is always an option". Nicholas's voice was deep and cold as he turned his back. "Crush his fingers". He ordered. Bennett started pleading with all his might, he was being dragged away by the bodyguards as he said his final word.

"Miss McKay will be there". Nicholas paused.