chapter 144

Lucy sighed in relief.At least everything's not lost.They discussed some more and Mark immediately got to his work. He rapidly typed on his keyboard and he retrieved the list of all the companies. "These are it. Ethereal Corps, EBV Cosmetics, Evergreen Corps, Enigma steels, Elysian Corps, E.S Corps and EW Industries. Seven companies.""You are fast.""This much is nothing."Lucy touched her chin. "So how will we investigate?"Mark raised his brow. "I have a few contacts. They can help me find out any Mafia connections of these seven CEOs."Lucy read the names again and grinned. "Six. Not seven. You can strike out EW Industries.""Why?""Because I am an intern there! I know the Boss!""Eric Willson. He came to your college that day when you were accused of Laura Bailey's disappearance."She blinked her eyes. "You know that?""I was one of the spectators from a distance."Her mouth twitched. "Yes. Anyway. I know my Boss! He has got nothing to do with the Underworld."Mark was speechless. "How could you be so sure? You don't even know him that well. You are just an intern and you haven't even started working in the company yet."Lucy gulped.How should I tell him that I know him very well because he is my very neighbor? Assistant Frank had said not to leak his location to anybody. Plus, how can my innocent Boss have anything to do with the Underworld!?"I know it because the day before that, I was accidentally kidnapped by a businessman. At that time as my Boss, he came to save me from the kidnappers. Of course, they belonged to the dark side. If he is the Mafia King, wouldn't Vicky Lawrence and his subordinates have recognized him? They were scared shitless of him haha."Mark thought that it was strange."Why would the CEO personally come to save you? As I said, you are just an intern. Also, being scared could have different meanings too. The Mafia King sits at the top. He is the foremost authority. Of course, some small local gang who cannot even dream of meeting him would be afraid out of fear and respect."Lucy fumed. "I am saying the truth! Boss has nothing to do with the Underworld. I am reducing our work here," she harrumphed."I trust my Boss," she proudly said, "He is just the CEO of EW Industries. He is not even remotely connected to the Mafia!"---Back at her apartment complex, Mark dropped Lucy home. She stepped out and he said, "I will get back to you once I find something."She nodded. He noticed that her usual vigor wasn't there. Her gaze dimmed as she lowered her head.Mark flicked on her forehead."Ouch!" Lucy painfully rubbed her forehead and glared at him."You!""You are luca's sister. Moping like that doesn't suit you. She will be just fine."She grumbled. "I know…"As she stood in front of her door, a shadow loomed behind her. Lucy jolted and gasped as she turned. But to her relief, it was Eric."Phew. It's you, Boss. You scared me."Eric stared at her blankly and unblinkingly. "Where did you go so late at night?" He quietly asked in a whisper.