Red Dress isn't Allowed

Roxanne woke up to the sound of her alarm coming from her cell phone. Last night she only made out with Ares, nothing more. If you're disappointed to hear that, look forward to Ares' brutality in the coming chapters.

Ares had left very early in the morning. Roxanne got a message on her cell phone that Ares suddenly had some news that needed to be resolved right then. She rubbed her face and sighed. Because of the crazy man's words last night, she lost her mind and did something impulsive again. Her cheeks were tinged with redness as she recalled how Ares kissed her lips gently yet demandingly. She was grateful to Ares for his strong self-control. Had she done something impulsive with another man, she could have been finished off that very night, but Ares just kissed her.

Roxanne went to shower and get ready for training. As the warm water touched her body, she closed her eyes and remembered how Ares had treated her. A faint smile was plastered on her face, the man seemed to have stolen her heart. Roxanne shook her head many times, trying to realize that she could never have Ares. Fuck that, this was not the time for Roxanne to act like a love-struck teenager.

Roxanne got out of the bathtub and put on a towel to dry her body, then walked towards her closet and chose what kind of clothes to wear. Roxanne finished with a black polo shirt and sweatpants. She put her hair in a ponytail and showed off the lotus and moon tattoo that was integrated into the back of her neck.

Arriving at the training venue, Roxanne found no one including her team at the time. She sighed as she tried to calm down and focus her training on boxing. Boxing was also her alibi for satisfying her anger. Her strong fist slammed into the sack bag, causing it to move aimlessly. She practiced boxing until she scuffed her hands. When they were blistered, she would stop. She laid her body down on the carpet with her breathing ragged. Sweat ran down her forehead to her shoulders and back. Roxanne tried to regain her focus.

Roxanne returned to the headquarters to see her task for today. As she was about to enter Cresenta's base, someone opened the door first, causing her to step back and allow the person to exit the base. One by one her team exited the room, Roxanne looked at them with a confused look. The last people to leave were Ares and Moon-06, the almond-eyed woman, again looking at her sarcastically and smiling wryly as if scorning her. She walked right behind Ares. How could the man who had kissed her gently last night now be as cold as ice when he met her?

Roxanne sniffed her breath trying to calm down. When the base cleared, Roxanne checked her computer to see her mission. Today and for the next week, Roxanne was assigned to do drug deals with some important people that many others knew. But others only saw what was good about them, blind to the darkness they were committing. Back at the police department, Roxanne was already targeting these people for arrest. This would be a good opportunity for her to find information about those people.

Roxanne quickly changed her clothes because she was going to meet them at a classic party. She changed in the bathroom and did some touch ups. Her dress was a wine red satin press body and matching colored stilettos. She wore some fancy jewelry accessories to support her look and wore black elbow gloves to cover her hands that were blistered from boxing earlier.

She exited the bathroom and passed through a hallway connected to the lobby. Then she bumped into Ares. Ares stared at her with a sharp gaze, he scanned Roxanne's body who was wearing clothes that showed too much of her curves. Roxanne tried not to emphasize it and stared ahead as she walked past Ares, but Ares suddenly grabbed her hand and pushed her gently until her back came into contact with the wall.

"What the fuck are you doing, Ares?!"

"Behave, Lily. You are now talking to your boss. What are you wearing now? Do you have to wear a dress like this to Dawson's party?" His tone was very cold, his deep voice voicing his dislike.

"Is there a dress code in this company, boss?" She emphasized the word boss sarcastically, "there isn't."

Ares rubbed his face and sighed in frustration, "I'll accompany you now then, let's leave together."

Roxanne paused for a moment and looked into Ares' eyes, then said, "I don't understand you, Ares. I'm not a child who needs to be accompanied."

Ares did not say a word and immediately pulled Roxanne's hand to follow him to where he parked the car. Some people who passed by them wondered what was going on between the two of them. Roxanne stopped protesting and got into Ares' car after Ares opened the car door for her. Once inside the car, Ares loosened his tie and removed the top few buttons of his shirt. Roxanne felt the atmosphere in the car suddenly become hot, there was only the sound of Ares' ragged breathing in anger.

"Do you need to be that angry?" Honestly, Roxanne was a bit scared to see Ares' anger. On the way, he was silent and snorted in annoyance several times.

"I know how Jayce's character is and you're wearing clothes like this!? You'll be the next prey. Remember, Lily, you're only there for drug deals," his baritone voice was very stern.

Roxanne rolled her eyeballs and snorted. "Then what do you want me to wear?"

Ares did not answer. Finally, they were both silent until Ares' car arrived in front of Jayce Dawson's house. Jayce Dawson is the son of a rich man who likes to spend money, but his intelligence to do business and politics with big people deserves a thumbs up. Tonight, there's a big party going on at his house. Ares and Roxanne entered the large room that was already filled with people dancing irregularly to the rhythmic DJ music, twinkling lights adorning the room.

The whole time, Ares kept holding Roxanne's hand so as not to be separated. He led the way to the upper floor where Jayce and his friends were gathered. Jayce and his friends who were laughing and having fun momentarily fell silent when they saw Ares' presence.

"I didn't expect the fuckin drugs to be delivered by the boss himself. It's an honor to meet you in person, Mr. Valeri," Jayce greeted Ares then his eyes moved to Roxanne, "your girlfriend?"

"My fiancé, and keep your eyes peeled if you want to live," Ares said firmly and positioned himself to cover Jayce's glance at Roxanne like a thirsty man.

Jayce burst out laughing, "ah, sorry for the presumptuous behavior. It's just that she is very beautiful. You are very good at choosing. Please enjoy my party, but before that where is my sweet order?"

Roxanne took the drugs from her bag and gave it to Ares. Ares thrust the medicine in front of Jayce, but when Jayce's hand went to take it, Ares pulled it back, "make sure you pay for it, Dawson."

Jayce laughed again, "oh yeah, right," Jayce took out his phone and typed something, then showed Ares that he had transferred the money, "done, Mr. Valeri."

Ares gave him the medicine and unceremoniously turned around to leave while holding Roxanne's hand.

"It's nice doing business with you, Mr. Valeri!"

Ares rolled his eyeballs and mumbled, "fuckin hell."

Roxanne glanced at the tall Ares, "I'd like to dance for a while, is that okay?"

Ares turned to Roxanne and smiled sweetly, his mood softened when he saw Roxanne asking for permission, "yes, but with me."

"Alright." Roxanne replied with resignation.

On the dance floor, they began to shake their bodies in rhythm with the fast music. Facing each other, Roxanne wiggled her body a little awkwardly because she was in front of Ares whose hands were on her hips. Her cheeks were flushed, but she was thankful for the minimal lighting that could hide her blush.

Looking at Roxanne who continued to lower her head in shame, Ares' hand held Roxanne's chin to look at her. He bent his body slightly and spoke in Roxanne's ear with his deep voice, "what's wrong with you?"

Roxanne looked into Ares' gray eyes, "it's okay."

Ares cupped Roxanne's face, "you're so cute when I see you from here," he chuckled as he had to look down to see Roxanne. Roxanne's heart was racing, this man was indeed a very to the point and unpredictable person, everything that came out of his mouth was unexpected.

Roxanne just smiled, a word hardly coming out of her mouth. She was really nervous. When Ares returned Roxanne's smile, it felt like her legs were suddenly boneless and melting. Not long after, Ares' cell phone rang indicating that there was a call.

Ares immediately took his cell phone out of his pocket and looked to see who was calling him, his hand pulling Roxanne again to move to a quieter place to pick up the phone.

While Ares was talking on his phone and slightly away from Roxanne. Roxanne looked for something to drink and found a waiter carrying a tray of glasses filled with white wine. She took two glasses for her and Ares, then returned to the place where Ares was on the phone.

Ares spoke in a very low voice, so Roxanne could not guess what he was talking about. Roxanne leaned against the wall and sipped her wine while staring at Ares' back.

A few minutes later, Ares finished taking the call and approached Roxanne. Roxanne handed Ares a glass of wine. Ares smiled and looked at the glass of wine doubtfully, "are you sure this is safe?"

Roxanne shrugged her shoulders, "I guess."

Ares raised one eyebrow and tasted his drink to check if it was spiked or not. Then nodded his head.

"Yeah, it's safe. Sorry to keep you waiting. Let's go home. It's getting late and I need to go back to the base."

Roxanne did not question anything, as she knew that the operation would take place after this. She gulped down her drink until there was nothing left and spoke, "alright."

Ares felt a bit strange because of Roxanne's sudden obedient behavior, "you really okay?"

Roxanne frowned and nodded her head, "yes, why do you keep asking?"

Ares shook his head, "...it's nothing. Let's go now."