149 CHAPTER 149: DIRTY TRICK

Aisha had already notified Sophie and Hunter about their new mission. They have gathered at Hunter's shop to prepare all the necessary items that they will be carrying in the North when Shawn showed up.

"I hope I'm not late." he came in smiling carrying all his things.

"Don't worry you're not." Aisha chuckled.

"Are you perhaps going to attend a boy scout camping?" Sophie jokingly asked with her hands crossed over her chest. "What's with those heavy big bags?" she creased her brow but Shawn laughed at her comment.

"Who knows how long we will be staying there? it's better to be prepared at all times. You should know that." he placed his bags on the sofa and went near Hunter.

"So what do we have in here?" he nosily asked Hunter.

"Boy scout stuffs." He chuckled, after a second, their laughter echoed in the house.

Sophie rolled her eyes. "Ah, Aisha, please tell me that I am not going to work along with these men."

Aisha chuckled while fixing her stuffs, "I think this mission will be fun." She looked at her meaningfully.

Everyone was fixing their things inside the van when a car halted in front of the shop. A familiar lady got off the car. Shawn whistled unknowingly but Sophie elbowed him on his side.

"Rikka? What are you doing here?" Hunter looked at her. she was wearing a mini skirt exposing her fair legs and a fitted V-neck spaghetti shirt revealing her cleavage.

"I dropped by to send you off since you said that you're going away." She voiced sweetly but Sophie rolled her eyes. Shawn saw her facial reaction then he smirked within.

"I smell someone burning." He teased Sophie.

"Shut up! Just get inside will you!" Sophie angrily got inside the van trying to avoid looking at the two love birds. She's jealous. It's written all over her face. Aisha who was seating in the passenger side, was silently observing them.

"Ah, yeah right. But you don't have to send me off. I'll see you when we get back." Hunter smiled.

"Okay. but promise me that you will call me often, will you?" Rikka's puppy eyes resurfaced.

"I'll try but I can't promise you that." Hunter honestly answered. "Rikka, we have to go since we need to catch our flight."

"Okay. take care." Her voice hints sadness. But hunter caresses her hair before striding to where the car is.

Unknown to Hunter, Sophie's eyes were throwing daggers at them.

"Whoa! Look who's glowing!" Shawn was teasing Hunter when he finally got inside the car. "Hey, who's that chick? Is she your girlfriend?" he asked loudly for Sophie to hear.

"She's just a friend." Hunter defended.

"Not a special friend?" Shawn probed. "She clearly likes you broh! Don't you like her?"

Hunter exhaled. "Well, she's beautiful, sweet and naïve. There's no reason to dislike her." but what hunter really meant was simple, she's just a friend. However, his statement reached Sophie's ears differently. So Hunter likes that kind of woman? She felt as if her heart was pricked by thousands of needles. Ah! Is she jealous? No it can't be! She tried to shrug her thoughts.

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Meanwhile, Clint took his phone out and showed Ethan the pictures of Stacy who was with Silver and Sherry. He was surprised. But why is she with the Gray? What is her relationship with them? he was in deep thought.

"It's seems like they knew each other for a long time. I can't tell you how close they are but they definitely do." Clint stated. "And that woman, I thought she was her mother."

"It's impossible. Their mother was dead a long time ago." Ethan answered.

"So what's your plan? Are you going to tell Aisha about her?" Clint inquired since he knew that Aisha was also searching for her twin sister.

Ethan was now in deep thought. "Yes, but not now. they have a major operation in the North and they're on their way as of the moment. it might distract her if she learns about Stacy."

"So what's your plan?"

"I'm still thinking." Then after a few minutes, he stared at Clint earnestly.

"Why am I feeling anxious all of a sudden? I hope you're not thinking anything stupid right now." Clint eyed him but Ethan smiled devilishly. Dang! Clint knew what that expression means.

"Ethan I have to go. My father is waiting for me right now." he was about to stand up when Ethan stopped him.

"Clint, can't you think a more realistic alibi? We both know that your father doesn't want to see you so just cut the crap." His tone was condemning.

"Fudge!" he cursed silently then went back to his sit.

"Clint, I need your help." Ethan started. "Please."

Clint pretended as if he didn't hear him. Instead, he stood up and walk towards Ethan's wine cabinet and took one out.

"Clint…" he raised his brow. "Remember my Lamborghini that you've always wanted?"

"What do you want me to do?" Clint immediately respond when he heard the Lamborghini. Yes, Ethan owned one and he was fully aware that Clint has been eyeing it for a long time. and now his using it as a bait. A poor Lamborghini! Clint sighed in defeat.

Ethan chuckled at the sight of his friend's defeated appearance.

"And you should know that's a dirty trick." Clint made a face.

"Don't get me wrong but I'm not going to give my car away for free. I will just let you borrow it for a period of time!" he kept laughing.

"One year." Clint smirk.

"No, six months…" his tone was final.

"Deal!" Clint agreed fearing that Ethan might decrease it for just a month."So what do you want me to do?" he finally asked.

"I need you to find out the reason why Stacy is with the Grays."

"Just that?" Clint creased a brow.

"Yes. please let me know as soon as possible." Ethan pleaded. He wanted to know as to why Stacy was with the Gray instead of looking for her sister. he knew that Stacy must have heard about her twin but there must be something that's preventing her to see Aisha. That's what Ethan needed to identify before Aisha returns from their mission.