His Devious Rule

"Why did you invite Linus Collins to the party?"

Martin watched Anya play with the handgun as if it was a toy. He had seen her first time in the Skylar launch conference, then the banquet, and now. She was exactly as the rumors said. She wasn't ladylike but terrorizing.

He wanted to respond to her question as 'To acquaint with Linus Collins.' but he didn't dare to lie. His first effort was to get away from the nerve-racking firearm pointing at him, ready to take his life, "T-This is illegal." He stammered, stating he wasn't a criminal and she couldn't keep him under a firearm.

A scornful laughter followed his words. Honestly, if the special officers go rogue, they could turn into the most dangerous criminals in the world. What she was doing wasn't even a fraction of it. What's more, he wouldn't have any proof to prove she was in the hotel.

Her intimidating tone gave him a reality check, "Trust me Martin Cox when I say this. You can survive having Casper Matthews as your enemy but me." She was simply asking him to cross Casper and tell her the truth. She could threaten his life for that truth.

Martin's breath stuck in his throat and visibly paled hearing her. Did he have a chance to go against her? Anya will kill him if he lies. Hence his focus wasn't on Casper's animosity but on escaping her.

But how did she get to know there was a plan against Linus?

Casper had called Martin, Martin told his assistant. There was no one else involved in the process. Then?

He didn't realize she just shot the arrow in the dark considering his close business relationship with Casper.

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Anya concluded it was Casper's plan, carried out by Martin Cox. Did Casper plan it in the morning before stepping inside the Matthews headquarters?

Or was it planned for many days?

Anya might have to go upstairs so she didn't waste time convincing him. She unlocked the child lock of the handgun and pointed at Martin's head, "Choose loyalty to Casper or your life." She ruthlessly gave him an ultimatum. Nevertheless, she wasn't going to leave without a clear view of the situation.

Martin just agreed to help Casper so that Casper could help him when he needed it. Why would he sacrifice his life for the battle of a different family?

He loved his life more dearly than being loyal to Casper. Looking at her lifeless cold gaze, he feared her doing what she said.

Thus he hurriedly spat out Casper's plan of bringing trouble to Linus's business and controlling Alvin at the stake of Linus's business, life, and career.

Due to heavy snow slides in the mountainous region, numerous homeless people were flooding the city for jobs and stay. Casper had found twenty men to join Linus's NGO relief team with those homeless people.

Once Cox companies sign the business deal with Linus's company, those twenty men would be selected to start working in the Matthews subsidiary.

Then those twenty men would suddenly disappear with expensive vehicles, data, and resources. Then Casper's legal team will take the case and play in Linus' life and control Alvin.

At the end of Martin's words, Anya's eyes were sharply narrowed at the man. She didn't know much about business. She couldn't understand how people could work at Matthews subsidiary after signing with Cox. If this plan could be successful, then Casper had meticulously planned to have Linus, his future, and his career in his hands and control Alvin.

Since she and the Owen family was out of Casper's reach, Elder Collins didn't stop Alvin, Casper was attacking another weak link.

Anya sneered in her mind. Linus might be selfless and new to the business but he wasn't a fool to believe the Cox companies even if they had offered a magnanimous deal and pretended to be generous to the helpless people.

She could let Linus deal with Martin Cox or alert Linus but it also involved Alvin. Alvin had lots on his plate and he wasn't letting her help in anything. This would be the least she could do for Alvin and Linus.

She dictated to the man who was waiting for his verdict. "Martin Cox, call Casper to meet you in the cafe tomorrow." She commanded him without room for any negotiation.

She lowered her head to get close to the ears of the man and whispered, "Don't you dare cross me." Even if he wanted to cross, Casper wasn't available to anybody until the officers completed the raid at the Matthews Industries.

Martin Cox rattled his head, to get away from her as soon as possible. He ran out and left the hotel without caring about the banquet he was hosting.

Anya stared out of the window. When everything started, neither she nor Alvin had anything to do with the Matthews family. They could have ignored each other and she would get over the past. Gianna's interference and Casper's actions got everything messed up.

Neither the Matthews family was happy, nor could they rest at ease with relentless foolish attacks on them.

'When would all these end?' She just wanted a simple fulfilling life with her husband and baby.

After her current mission, she was considering resigning from her job if she doesn't get a promotion to a safe job. She didn't want to worry her husband.

The microphone at her end unmuted in a few minutes and Senon's voice sounded, [Skye, the mission completed.] There was a long sigh of relief in his tone.

[Thanks, guys. See you later.] It was Paxton's voice while completing the work in low profile. Paxton efficiently took care of the criminal, and the minister as soon as the diplomat was vacated.

Anya changed her waitress attire quickly and went to the Oasis mansion, in case Alvin woke up and waits for her return.

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At the Oasis mansion,

Anya breathed a sigh of relief seeing Alvin sleeping with her Baby Bear. Half past one, she changed into her bear pajamas and sat by the bed watching her husband cuddling their son.

She grew up with both of her parents. So she knew the importance of her father, mother, and both being in her life.

Alvin didn't get warmth and affection from anybody while growing and she was glad Zane didn't miss his father. She hoped Alvin wouldn't miss anything anymore.

Kissing her son's chubby cheek, she had just stolen a kiss from her husband, Alvin opened his eyes. Anya grinned sheepishly and again pressed her lips on his cheek hoping he wouldn't be angry anymore.

Alvin mumbled without letting go of Zane. "Succubus." His low groggy voice barely reached her ears, yet he heard her melodious soft giggles.

Anya didn't have a plan to wake up her sleeping Chipmunks. She quickly snuck under the duvet behind Alvin and became a big spoon.

Alvin opened his eyes to the snuggling frame and the slender hand that wrapped around him. He wanted to turn her into a real succubus instead of innocently cuddling him to sleep. A soft curve hung on his lips at his thoughts as he closed his eyes to let her rest.