The Billionaire's ASSASSIN

Chapter 10 Ignored

　　“Hop in, sir!” She awkwardly smiled.?

　　Brianna did not know if she should be grateful for trusting her or if she should curse him for being so vulnerable in her grasp. Had he been the very person of her target, she would have done avenging her parents’ death already.

　　But, since he is just supposed to be a prop, a stepping stone, she cannot act as harshly as she wanted to.?

　　Lucien found it funny that someone, his employee, although not officially yet, and a lady to top it all, spoke to him in a casual way.

　　Telling him to hop in, in his own car, a luxury car! He should have been offended, but looking at her being all fingers and thumb, he couldn’t help but snortle instead.

　　He was somehow enjoying seeing her less confident. It makes her look more adorable in his eyes. Like it was a challenge for him to make her feel less confident around him.?

　　Brianna was not intimidated at all because of the car. She knew everything there was to know about this magnificent thing. She knew its worth.

　　And she could afford it too, being alone, she has all her earnings for herself. She also has a lot of investments which she calls putting her eggs in a few baskets. She also has a few accounts on the stock market. She is also at the peak of her career, and her service fee is a million in its minimum. But then, her profession demands discretion. Privacy.

　　She cannot legally disclose her income and revenue. And so, even if she wanted to have one of this beauty, she had to be content in looking at it and knowing all about it. She was there when it was launched and introduced it to the market.

　　Had it been in a different circumstance, with someone other than a Michaelson, she would be screaming in excitement sitting behind its wheel.?

　　“Do you know how to drive this thing?” Lucien was amazed at how she knew which and what to touch and how to operate this hybrid sportscar.?

　　“Oh, I didn’t declare it on my personal files as I thought it was irrelevant, but I am actually a racer by heart.

　　And I love this car that I think I know almost everything about it. It’s a beauty, and I would love to have one for myself, but… You know..” She did not say she couldn’t afford it. She just let him think what he wanted to. “What?!” Dumbfounded was an understatement to describe his reaction.?

　　“A car racer?” He couldn’t imagine her, with her feminine, refined, and lady-like gestures, to be a badass of a woman. He was sure she would look devilishly beautiful, and he would love to see her that way, but he couldn’t show his enthusiasm so obviously.

　　He was hoping to see her less confident and somehow be of no choice but to lean on him and rely on his help, but she was the exact opposite to all his expectations! “Alright then, let’s see what you got?” He fastened his seatbelt.

　　He did not sense any of her being boasty when she said she was actually a racer. But he almost fell off his seat. His supposed victory almost felt like a slap on his face.?

　　“Where to, sir?” She asked politely.?

　　“Didn’t Vicky inform you about today’s itinerary?” He was annoyed. Not because she was asking but because he felt in crisis to find faults in her.?

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　　“She must have neglected to tell me where. She was more focused on telling me the hows of everything.” Brianna replied, still in her polite tone.

　　“We’re going to see the Mayor.” He informed her in a “duh” manner.?

　　“I know, sir. Shall I take you to the Mayor’s office then?” She was also irked, so she willfully annoyed him more.

　　At least in this way, he won’t lose his life. And she can pamper herself with the thought that he won’t be having it all easy. Making him feel irritated makes her feel elated.

　　“Of course, where else can we find him?” He barked.?

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　　“Are you kidding me?” She smiled. Her strategy worked. “There are many places to meet, he is a politician, but it doesn’t mean he will only be in his office.” She calmly explained. Although, she was, in all honesty, on the brink of bursting into a hearty laugh. He was silenced when he realized she had a point.?

　　“Just take me to the city hall.” He ended the conversation with a nuisance.?

　　“Can you hold these for me, sir?”?

　　Brianna placed her things on his lap, not giving him any chance to say yes by deliberately avoiding his eyes. The car only has two seats.

　　There is absolutely no space for anything much. His lap was the only space for her purse and things. He wanted to say, “Wow! Just wow!” but he bit his tongue. He just kept his intense gaze at her every move as she fastened her seatbelt and adjusted everything according to her preferences and comfortability. Noticed or not, she was making herself comfortable to leave.?

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　　“It really is quiet.” She uttered, almost only to herself. She couldn’t help herself from praising the car’s performance.

　　As most, if not all, sports cars are expected and known for their loud and roaring engine, this one is definitely different. She was lost in her fascination that she was almost forgetting someone was with her in the car.?

　　“Such a sexy thing!”?

　　She was driving smoothly, and as she goes on, she can feel more of its excellence on the road and to the one driving it.

　　Her mood has changed into her racer personality. She has heard, according to the designer himself, from an interview coverage of how this car was different from the other sports car.?

　　Hybrid, indeed.”?

　　She kept talking but was not directed to the man next to him. She was like having a conversation with someone only she can see.

　　Making Lucien drop his jaw in disbelief. He had never been ignored. Not even discreetly and never this blatantly! But she was so lost in her own thoughts that she couldn't even realize that Lucien was already furious.?

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　　“Pull over on the side.” He ordered. He was actually checking if she would hear his voice and listen to him or if she would totally ignore him.?

　　“Sir…?” She pulled over. Just right after he delivered his command, she turned her head to look at him and ask. He was staring at her.

　　He looked annoyed. Upset. He looked like she did something so grave for a mistake, and he was outraged.?

　　“Get out of the car!” He barked as he opened the door on his side and unbuckled his seatbelt, preparing to get off the vehicle.?