Cunning Trick

Aaron's Condominium

"Sir," a beautiful woman with short hair approached Aaron while at his luxury condo.

"How was it? Did you send what I told you, Stephanie?"

"Yes, Sir. I've ordered Mr. Anthony to deliver your message."

"Huum, well done. Now, I want you to do something else for me," said Aaron grinning.

"Something else … what do you mean, Sir?" Stephanie looks curious.

"Bring this letter to Mr. Rio. He is a dean at Dallas University. And also, prepare my new items on this list."

'What? Again?' mumbled Stephanie receiving a white long paper with black ink, Aaron's writing.

"Give me those items tonight at my condo! And tell Nick to come here!" Aaron's order.

"Yes, Sir. Right away."

"Brenda Carleta, we will meet again, soon," Aaron smirks, confidently.

***

Dallas University

A black luxurious Masserati came to an old and fine building in Dallas City. One of the biggest and most well-known universities in this town. A pair of long legs and flat white shoes are already preparing to come out from that deluxe car, making everyone in front of that building pay attention and curious about who's just arrived with such an extreme deluxe car?

"Wait, Miss Brenda," said the man in that car.

"What else, Mr.Anthony?" Brenda answered coldly.

"What time will your college finish?"

"I don't know!"

"I see, okay then, have a good time and enjoy your day." Anthony waves his hands and leaves the university. Brenda with her plain face and expression, without saying anything, walked through the people who were looking at her. Like Brenda doesn't care about her gossip girls who talk about her, Brenda just passes by and meets with her sister, ex-step sister for sure.

"Well … well, look who is this? A poor, ugly, and old-fashioned homely girl wannabe a charming princess." Said Mandy louder and the people around them laughed hard.

"Hi, Mandy. Long time no see. How are you? How's mom and dad?" asked Brenda with a smiling face.

"Huh, didn't you awoke, you've been kicked out of our house! Still don't remember that, my lovely ex-step sister?" Mandy wants to try to humiliate Brenda.

"What? She's been kicked out from your house?" asked Mandy's friends.

"Hum, but I'm a little bit surprised she came with a hot car. Tell me, my dear Sister, who's your sugar boyfriend? Or maybe you become someone's mistress?" Mandy whispered in Brenda's ears, making her feel shocked!

"What? M-Mandy, how could it be possible you talked like that?" Brenda didn't believe she would hear a cunning statement from someone she praised.

"Huh, didn't you show off to me by now? You're just being jealous of me because I can get what I want easily! I have a rich boyfriend, good life, a good appearance, while you … look at you! Even if you wore expensive makeup, it doesn't change anything! It looks worse on you!" Mandy pointed her index-long finger at Brenda and sharp glares.

"Aiya, Mandy. Why must we waste our time with someone like her? That's good if she's out of your house. Look at her! I was so impressed when she came out of that damn hot car in the beginning, but when you said she is the dumped person, I felt pity for her!" Brenda becomes the laughing stock of Mandy's friends.

'Calm down, Brenda. Don't get provoked! Chill out!' Brenda tries to convince herself.

"Do you still have something wanna say, Mandy? If done, I'm going to my class. See ya. Say my hello to mom and dad." Brenda waves her hand, and turns around from Mandy and her gang, gritting her teeth, shaking her body, as far as she could walk faster to the class.

***

Somewhere in Aaron's Condo, Nicky, the henchmen, and Aaron's substitute came in a hurry. With a hard breath, Nicky faced the heir to the Elmer Group with a confused and curious expression on his face. Wonder why Aaron, in such a hurry, orders him to meet the boss.

"Sir." Nicky bowed his head.

"How's the office? Is everything okay?"

"Yes, Sir. Just a little trouble caused by Mr. Lim," Nicky explains.

"What causes?" Aaron seems curious.

"Mr. Lim quarreled with a newcomer artist, named Luana but it's already solved, Sir."

"Why do they quarrel?" Aaron sits calmly.

"It's about the main role in the newest drama, Sir. Miss Luana wants to be the main actress while Mr. Lim doesn't want to."

Aaron is silent and looks at his substitute sharply. "Let Stephanie take over this matter, you will come with me tomorrow," Aaron said, crossing one of his legs and grabbing a bag from his glass table. "Take this!" his order again.

"What is this, sir?" Nicky feels confused and receives something from Aaron suddenly.

"Open it."

Getting orders from Aaron, Nicky then opened the bag and was a little surprised because inside there were white glasses, a brown wig, a thick mustache, and a dark brown book with a cover of the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the words "Ars est Vita".

"Sir, what is it?" Nicky was shocked when he saw unordinary items in that bag. "Could you tell me what you want me to do, Sir?" asked him, again.

Smirking and widening his smile, Aaron confidently said, "You are about to do something very big for me, Mr. Nick. As for the fee, don't worry! The Elmer Group will never be short of money! As long as you are loyal and generous to this family, your life will be guaranteed!" Aaron reassured Nicky who looked still confused and surprised.

"That's not what I meant, sir. It's just that...." Nicky put her face aside, hesitant to start opening her mouth.

"You dare look away, Mr. Nicky?" asked Aaron in his deep voice.

"No...no, sir. I-I mean, lately, I've been feeling a little bit strange Mr. Aaron, is it just me or is Master having an important matter? Sorry if I ask too many questions, sir." Nicky lowered her head.

"Hahaha, what do you think, Nick? I'm not a rule-bound person, but I'm also not someone who likes breaking rules. I feel like I'm at a point where I want to play with something a little different right now and you're going to help me make this happen. that I want." Aaron smirked at his confidant sharply.

"I understand, Sir. Then what should I do?"

"Calm down, Nicky. Just relax, don't be so tense. We're just starting the warm-up tomorrow. So I'm asking you to pick me up at eight in the morning."

"Very well, Sir. I understand."

"And don't forget to use all the things in that bag! Don't miss a thing! Got it?" Aaron narrowed his eyes.

"Very well, Sir. Is there anything else you would like to say?"

"Nothing! You can go." Aaron raised his right hand, telling Nicky to leave his condo and Aaron soon called someone while looking at the view of Dallas City surrounded by skyscrapers.

"Stephanie, find out who is the investor for Mr. Lim's latest drama, and also… I want to meet Miss Luana. Arrange a meeting with her, ask her when she can see me and don't say anything about me! Keep my identity a secret, you understand?"

Aaron immediately hung up, this man smiled contentedly as if God allowed all his plans to run smoothly without a hitch.

"I didn't expect that my plan would go well. Hah, it turns out that my fear was too much!" Aaron said before long, the ringing of his cell phone interrupting his enjoyment. His light brown eyes saw the name John Elmer on the screen of his cell phone. 'What else does this old man want?' he muttered then responded to his father's call.

"Hello, Dad. What's wrong?"

[Where are you?]

"Condo, what's wrong?"

[Meet Sir Roma William, now! I can't meet him, you represent me!]

"What? All of a sudden, why can't you Dad?"

[I'm on business.]

"Why don't you send one of yours? And … what kind of business? Didn't you already hand it over to Mr. Luo, Father?"

[He can't either! Alright, don't ask too many questions! My secretary will send the location and Aaron ... you better come and see him this time, because he's not a random person! Do you understand what I mean?]

'Why do I feel bad?' mumbled Aaron.

[Hello… hello, Aaron?]

"I understand," said Aaron in a short sentence.

Shortly after the call with his father ended, Aaron received a message containing the location of his meeting with someone named Roma William, a businessman and investor who often invests his money in the entertainment field and a ... playboy whose credibility is beyond doubt.

'Hmm, looks like I know who I should ask to accompany me to meet this man.'