FRT.

Case's P.O.V

"Dad, where did you fucking take her!"

I yelled over the phone.

As soon as I left his office yesterday evening, I had drove down to the black house only for me to hear the news, that she has been transferred somewhere else.

"Mr Chaplin don't mess with me..."

I said gritting my teeth.

"Now hold it right there, Case Chaplin!"

He shouted back at me.

"You have slowly lost it!" He shouted again.

I could feel my grip on the phone tighten.

" I've become so casual with you now..huh?

That you dare disrespect me.."

"Where did you take her?"

I asked ignoring what he just said.

"Fine, Case... Seems like you've become soft over this issue."

The disappointment was evident in his voice.

" Dad, we don't punish the innocent..

A Chaplin does not punish the innocent..."

I said, exhaling loud enough for him to hear.

"That's what you don't get.... No Guan is innocent...."

Already exhausted from the discussion, I threw my phone on the bed.

"When are you finalizing the deal?"

" Hopefully in the next four days."

He replied in a much calmer tone.

"And what's going to happen to the girl?"

I asked again, trying not to sound emotional.

"She would remain with Zack!"

I nearly screamed at the mention of the name..

"What the hell.... Dad."

" If she remains a good girl, No harm would come to her."

He said bluntly...

"Fix yourself Case... I won't tolerate it, if you are becoming soft indeed."

He added, before ending the call.

"Fuck it!"

I yelled, as I banged my fist on my lamp stool.

Slumping into my seat...

*Flashback*

"Miguel, is the canvas and paints I requested for ready?"

I asked over the phone...

"Yes sir.. the maids are sending it to the Miss room right away."

I smiled, quite satisfied.

"Thanks alot Miguel.."

"Anytime Sir.... I must say you are quite different from the stories."

I smirked..

I'm totally different, I'm not even a boy like everyone thinks...

" Well thank you Miguel... I'll be leaving you to the rest."

I said, dismissing him and ending the call.

I slowly smiled to myself.. as I turned on my system and soon I was watching the girl's reaction change from depression to pure happiness..

"She deserves it I guess." I mumbled as I turned off the computer after confirming what Miguel had just said.

His quite a decent man, wonder what he's doing here... Working for a Mafia, like my dad...

I sighed and swirl my seat around..

Remembering the first day, Lin's case was brought up to my desk..

"Mr Chaplin, request you abduct this lady.."

My dad's personal assistant said, dropping some photos on my desk..

I looked really confused at first...

There wasn't any information on to why and who's the person I'm kidnapping...

"He would give you the basic details when he comes back from Barcelona...for now you need to find this girl."

The man said, with a bow, signalling he was about to leave.

"And who do you both think I am, Zeus?"

I asked, irritated.

Making him look up in fear, and confusion.

"You had the audacity to bring in a lady's picture and wants me kidnap her without giving me any details of her location or whereabouts.... Since when did I turn omniscient?"

I asked sternly again, not taking my gaze off him.

He felt frightened, and I love the effect I was having on him..

"I'm sorry sir.. I'll do some look up concerning the lady Sir..."

"Get out!"

I snapped cutting him short, waving my hands towards the exit..

And I smiled to myself as I watched him, scurried away...

Sighing I picked up one of the picture on my desk..

"And what have you done to Mr Chaplin..cutie?"

I muttered, as I clicked my teeth.

I guess the matter is strictly confidential and that's why my Dad refused to leave any details and wants to tell me everything by himself.

I stared intensively at the picture again..

This Miss looks real innocent.. pure, naive and soft...She doesn't look like a criminal... Trust me, I can tell when I see one.

She also doesn't look like someone who's got any affairs with the Chaplins..

" Seems we would be using facial recognition technology on you girl!"

I muttered standing up from my desk, and head for our digital lab.

Luca's P.O.V

The vibration of my phone woke me up..

Glancing at the clock, it was 8:30am..

Dammm I overslept..

I didn't bother to check who called.. I wanted to make a run for the bathroom.

But I felt this reoccurring sharp pain on my leg..

And I suddenly recalled, that I had hit my leg hard on the mahogany wood..

Sighing I slowly stretched my legs..

Luckily it wasn't that swollen.. just reddish and then there was the internal pain.

I carefully limped to my closet, brought out the outfits for the day..

Then I changed into my bath robe and limped towards the bathroom.

A hot shower is what I really need at the moment.

After some long painful minutes I was done bathing.

I walked towards the service bell, and ringed it twice. Then I went to get my phone.

I need to call Jane as well..

I'll need her to cancel all my plans for today...

Before she could pick, the slight knock on the door got my attention.

"Come in."

I said adjusting my bath robe.

One of the perks of been in the mansion is that whenever you want a princely treatment you just have to ring a bell.

"I want my breakfast brought in.."

"Right away sir."

The maid replied with a bow.

"And a hot cream."

I said before signalling her to leave.

Turning back to my phone.. Jane was already on the line.

"Good morning Jane."

I said as I carefully placed my affected leg on the bed.

"Good morning sir."

"I need you to cancel all plans I had for today."

I said with a yawn.

"Okay Sir... Is everything good though?"

"Yes, Jane. Thank you."

"Welcome sir..."

I didn't want to hear anything else so I ended the call abruptly.

I stared at my rather unfortunate leg.. The affected spot was looking much obvious now.

"And what do you need a hot cream for."

My mom's voice interrupted my thoughts.

"Ahhh... Good morning Mom."

I said , startled. I didn't except anyone to barge in.

"Good morning... What happened to your leg?"

She exclaimed, as she hurriedly sat down by my bed edge.

"Just a freak accident last night."

I said with a shrug.

She touched it gently. I kind of felt she was getting too stressed about it.

"I'm fine Mom."

I said, trying to hold her hand.

But she pulled out immediately..

"You need to see the orthopedic doctor."

I sighed...

"That's too much, if I really do need anything. It should be a messeur."

I said, calmly.

The short knock on the door, made both of us look towards that direction.

"Come in."

And two maids walked in with food trays.

I pointed to my center table, and with a short bow, they went to place the food tray on it.

"Come on now.."

My mom, said as she helped me to my feet without any grimace to show the effect of what my weight did to her.

She's quite stronger than I thought.

"Move the seat!" She ordered the maids..

"C'mon mom.. I can handle it."

I groaned, it's quite embarrassing as the maids were showing sympathy, as though I had lost both legs.

"I'll get the doctor."

My mom said, as soon as she made sure I was seated comfortably on the sofa.

"No mom, no need to bother, I'm fine."

"Shut up and shove something down your throat."

She said and the turned to the maids.

"You may excuse us."

She said, with a small smile of appreciation.

And the maids politely left, closing the huge doors behind them.

"Seems you would be the only one in the mansion today."

She said, turning back to me.

I gave her a questioning look.

"Your dad and I have a seminar to attend."

She added, clearing my confusion.

"Ohh.. okay."

I said with a slight nod, as I resumed eating.

"Want me to tell him, you're sick?"

She asked again.

I was quiet for a while and came up with a decision.

"No, it's not necessary."

I said with a smile.

"Uhhmm okay.. I'll speak to the messeur then."

She said, exhaling loudly as she stood up from the opposite sofa.

"Take care of yourself Luca."

Smiling...."thank you mom."

"I have to get going."

She said, and after giving my hair a little ruffle she head for the door.

"Mr Spade this is our only chance."

I muttered.