Chapter 14

*Camille's POV*

We exit the resort with Niklaus locking my hand in his while I try hard to avoid the gazes from the people in the restaurant. When we reach where the car is, he opens the front door for me and I quickly slide into the car. He enters the car as well and starts it.

As soon as we start moving away from the premises of the resort, I turn to him.

"So, are we going to see Lester Lambert now?" I asked him.

He glances at me and shakes his head. "Well, I don't know if he would be available..."

"But you promised me that I would see him!" I cut him off quickly and sit up. Is he trying to go back on his words?

He sighs, "Relax, I didn't say that I will not take you to him. He's a busy person you see."

"I know he's busy, okay but you are his friend. You had better keep to your end of..."

"Can you shut up for a second?" He cut me off. "Like I said, you would have to come home with me, that's where you can see him."

Oh yes, he did say that.

"That's fine, as long as I see him." I nod in agreement.

"Great, so let's head over to my house then." He says with a smile before increasing the speed of the car.

Oh, dear Lord, please don't let this be a mistake.

After a few more minutes, we arrive at the quiet street that leads to his house where he stays. The last time I came here was dark so I was not able to get a better view of the area. The trees are very tall and beautiful, it's as if it's my first time of coming here.

It must be nice to live in a place where you have your own privacy and no disturbance. Like they say, money can do anything. I stare through the tinted glass of the car while he drives quietly.

Soon, we arrive at his mansion and the gate slides open before he drives into the compound. He drives through the driveway over to the garage. Just as we step out of the car, like before, servants come out to greet him and this time, there are four of them.

"Welcome back Sir Niklaus." The man from last time, I think Niklaus called him butler Stevenson, says.

Niklaus nods his head before he throws his car key to one of the servants and then he turns to me. "Come on."

I twitch my lips and nod. He starts walking to the entrance and I quickly follow him.

"So, where is Lester?" I ask as soon as we reach inside.

He doesn't reply and continues walking over to the sofa. He flops into the sofa and takes off his jacket before crossing his leg over the other. A maid quickly runs over to pick up the jacket. I move closer to him and fold my hands across my chest.

"Where is Lester Lambert?" I ask him again. He had better provide him this instant!

He shrugs, "I don't know. Am I Lester's keeper?"

I narrow my brows and frown, "You told me I will meet Lester if I come to your house, why am I not seeing a trace of him yet?"

He grins and opens his palms in front of me, "look closely, if you look closely, you might see him." He laughs.

This crazy asshole!

"Is this a joke to you? I did what you asked of me, now it's your turn to do your part and you are..."

"Relax, Camille." he cut me off and stands up. "I was just pulling your legs; you are too fierce."

I frown harder and glare at him.

"You will definitely see Lester but not right now, he would come over later at night."

"Night?! Why didn't you tell me earlier then?"

"You don't want to wait? Well, you can go home then and forget about seeing him."

This jerk.

"I will wait, that's the main purpose of everything anyway but um, can you at least call him? I need to trust that you are telling the truth, you know."

He sighs before he moves over to get his phone. After pressing his phone for a moment, I hear a voice from phone says, "What's up Nils." That must be Lester Lambert!

"Hey man..." Niklaus starts to say to the phone while glancing at me. "Are you still coming tonight?"

"Of course. What, can't wait to see me?"

Niklaus rolls his eyes, "Shut the fuck up, I'm asking for a reason."

I hear Lester laugh from the phone, "Well, yeah. I will come over when I'm done with my writing, still have a few edits to do on my new book."

"Good for you..." Niklaus says. "See you later then." He hangs up and turns to me.

"Happy now?"

I smile sheepishly, "Yes."

He shakes his head at me. "I want to take a quick shower, meet the servants if you need anything." He says and starts walking towards the stairs.

"Oh, alright then." I reply.

He pauses and turns to me, "You can join me if you want." He grins.

My eyes grow wide, "No, thank you."

He laughs lightly and starts walking over to me, "Oh come on, there's nothing to be shy about, is there? I have seen everything already."

Jerk.

"Go away." I frown at him.

He chuckles and starts climbing up the stairs. I heave a sigh and sit down clearly taking a view around the house. How can one person live in such a big mansion by himself? Just as I keep taking a view of everything before me, my phone rings and I bring it out and glances at the caller before answering.

"Hey Alice."

"Hey babe, where are you? I'm at your apartment right now but I only met Carter."

"Oh, um...I'm at Niklaus's house right now."

"You are at where?! Wait, the Niklaus McDonalds's house?"

Oh Alice, please don't start.

I roll my eyes, "Yes, the same Niklaus."

"You go girl! I knew you were going to go back to him, you weren't satisfied right?"

I don't need to be there to see the excitement on her face right now. "That's not why I am now, Alice."

"Oh? Then why are you there? To cook for him?"

Oh goodness, I am going to kill this girl.

"Of course not! You know very well that I'm a terrible cook."

"That's why I asked, just in case you end up killing someone's son."

I roll my eyes and sigh, "Thanks for the compliment, Alice."

"So why are you there, then?" She asks me further.

"You know about the difficult thing manager asked me to do right?"

"Yeah, he asked you get Lester to our company. I have been trying to help you on my end but no avail but what does that have to do with you being at Niklaus's house?"

"Lester and Niklaus are close friends and he promised to let me meet Lester at his house today."

"Are you serious?!" Alice screams and I wince moving the phone away from my ear. "You are going to meet Lester today?"

I nod, "Yes, that's why I'm at his house, to meet him."

"Oh, now I understand but well, who knows, something could happen before you meet him."

I arch a brow, "Something like what?"

"A little smooching and cuddling perhaps. "She giggles from her end and I sigh deeply. Typical Alice.

"I will pretend I didn't hear you."

"Would you be coming back tonight or I don't have to wait for you?"

I pause at her question; I haven't even thought about that. I have no idea what time at night Lester would be coming so it's obvious that I can't go home today.

"No, I won't be coming home today."

"Alright then. Tell Mr. hot god to take it easy, okay?"

I shake my head when I realize she means Niklaus.

"Fuck off." I say to her before hanging up. I move over to sit down but then; something comes to my mind. What if I sneak into his room and go through his phone, it's possible I can get something on Lester and... No no no, I shake my head quickly, that won't be good. I look over to the staircase and sigh deeply, it won't hurt to try right? I mean, I'm only just going to take a quick look, that's all.

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