New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 426 Second Mission

Eligos sat in his dimly lit office, a faint smirk tugging at the corners of his mouth as he flipped a silver coin between his fingers. He wasn't just playing with the coin; it was his thinking ritual, a rhythmic, almost hypnotic motion that helped him map out his schemes.

His sharp eyes gleamed with satisfaction as an idea crystallized in his mind. Time to get Cindy involved again.

He grabbed his sleek black phone from the desk and dialed Cindy's number. The call was answered on the second ring, Cindy's bubbly voice coming through the line.

"Hello? Eligos?" Cindy sounded chipper, almost too chipper.

Eligos allowed a thin smile. "Cindy, darling. How's the glamorous life treating you?"

She laughed softly, the sound tinged with a bit of nervousness. "Oh, it's great, honestly. Never thought I'd be here. I have a photo shoot tomorrow if you can believe that."

"Of course, I believe it," Eligos said smoothly. "You're talented, Cindy. You just needed the right hand guiding you."

Cindy hesitated, then responded, "Thanks, Eligos. Really."

"Good. Now, let's get to business," Eligos said, his voice taking on a more commanding tone. "I have another mission for you."

The pause on Cindy's end stretched longer this time. "A... mission? Again?"

"Yes," he said, his smirk widening as he leaned back in his chair. "It's time to repay my generosity. Don't forget, Cindy, I made this life of yours possible."

Cindy froze for a moment on the other end of the line. She had promised to help him when needed, but every time he called, it felt like a Faustian bargain. She sighed softly, clearly torn. "I haven't forgotten. What do you need me to do?" Eligos's smile turned predatory. "You're going to seduce Adrian Saint Laurent."

end. Finally, Cindy's voice came back, higher-pitched than before. "Excuse me? What? Adrian Saint Laurent? n Adrian Saint Laurent? The tabloids say the Saint Laurent family is practically

photos hit the internet, Claire Peterson will see them. That's all I need for Claire to spend every waking moment obsessing over it. Maybe

a disbelieving laugh. "Wow. That's... sneaky. Smart, but

self-assurance. "I don't make amateur moves, Cindy. But this requires finesse. Adrian isn't the kind of man who can be easily swayed by

see through everything. So, what's the plan? How am I supposed to pull

sending you a package. Inside, you'll find exactly what you need to make

piqued, and her brows shot up. "A package?

see soon enough. Just know that it's everything you'll need to

frowned, the suspicion clear in her voice. "Familiar? What do you

Do your hair like hers. Channel her style. Adrian won't be

offended. "Why Claire? Why can't

there to show off yourself you're there to plant doubt in Adrian's mind and get Claire off balance. Do you understand now?" Still frowning, Cindy muttered, "This is so

as I say, and I'll send you the rest

grumbled but nodded. "Fine. But I

Eligos said flatly. "Just wait for the package. Once you have it, the plan

though her tone lacked

again. "I'll send you the details of Adrian's

hint of unease. "Ok, I

voice dripping with condescension. "This is your chance

tossing the phone onto his desk. "Clueless," he muttered to himself, shaking his head. "No wonder her career tanked in the first

Cindy would do as she was told. She owed him, and Eligos always collected on debts. Leaning back in his chair, he allowed himself a rare moment of satisfaction. If all went according to plan, Claire would be too busy dealing with personal chaos to focus on her work or

lucky she's halfway useful," he

again, his sharp mind already racing ahead to the next steps of his plan. If Cindy could execute this flawlessly-and that was a