Chapter 265 - Video chat (2)

Sophia changed the topic. "About the other thing we are looking into... Sarah, Aiden, did you find anything more related to leak of designs from BIDSEC?"

"We didn't find anything else leaked. But that does not mean that they didn't use non-electronic means of getting their hands-on designs... There are also other possibilities that can happen and make us to miss matches. For example, if they changed the name of design how they did with MX31, it would be impossible for us to match it as a stolen one. Of course, we can match the diagrams but if there is even a slightest change between two, again it would not be considered as a match. Unfortunately, that is a limitation we are dealing with because comparisons between two are done automatically. But if we do it manually, it would take a lot of time, and I don't think it's worth it." Sarah explained.

Sophia thought about it for some time before responding. "Agreed. There is no point in getting us delayed because of that. Jeff, when you acquire them, you will let Felix look at all their designs you find. Felix will work with you. Based on our initial talk, any designs found in their possession will belong to Orion Enterprise."

Jeff nodded in agreement.

Sophia asked Jeff to share his status. "How is your progress with plan of acquisition?"

"In few days I will send you the final plan. I started moving assets on Monday."

"Nice." Sophia was happy to hear that Jeff already started his part.

"Sarah, Aiden, how about you?" Sophia was on top of it, making sure no one is missed.

"If all goes as expected, we will have Philip next weekend." Sarah responded.

"Be careful." JoAnna reminded her. She still remembers how Sarah ended up in hospital after meeting with Philip. No one wants Sarah to end up in such a state again.

JoAnna and Sophia tried to persuade Sarah to give up on doing anything dangerous, but Sarah was persistent.

"I'm not going to be alone this time." Sarah reassured her.

They discussed details and timelines about handling of Ed, Philip and their illegal activities. Conclusion was that they are almost ready to act. While Jeff finalizes his plans on how to take over their companies, they will take on Gregory Light.

Sophia was happy to work with her sisters, it made them come closer together as a family. Addition of their men was a bonus. She thought how maybe six of them should form a company or some kind of organization of their own so that they handle criminals who are above the law. There is always plenty of people who can buy themselves 'out of jail' tickets by bribing off officials or knowing powerful individuals and using their connections... they could handle those scoundrels easily and earn a nice profit while doing it. Sophia took a note to think about this idea in more details later.

"Anything else?" Sophia asked before ending the call.

"We got photographed today." Jeff mentioned.

Sophia was alerted. She knows that Jeff takes his privacy seriously, and it's not convenient for JoAnna to be publicized at this time. "When? By whom? Is it something that can be used against you?"

Jeff shook his head. "Just lunch... There was two of them. I got one, photographer is associated with a tabloid from LA. But second one escaped. It might be nothing, but I still wanted to give you a heads-up."

"Sure, thanks... OK. Good night, everyone." Sophia logged off.

...

In Sophia's apartment in Seattle, Felix looked at Sophia who was obviously concerned. "Something wrong?"

"I hope not... if the second photographer is a paparazzi, and their photos get published in next few days... "

"Are you worried that dastard of a mentor can find out where JoAnna is?" Felix guessed her thoughts.

Sophia nodded. "I'm sure that Jeff will have security in place. He is a man who values privacy and has a heavy security. But I can't help but be worried. The man lost his job, reputation, and we will take the rest in few days... he will be desperate. Desperate people are capable of anything. Until he is behind bars, I will not be at ease."

Sophia got her phone and called JoAnna.

...

At Sarah's apartment in LA, Aiden and Sarah are looking at her phone.

"Ready?" Aiden asked.

"Yes." Sarah looked at number of messages Vivian sent her over last few days with determination. She was asking Sarah how she is, asking about her progress on projects, and telling her to meet when she gets a chance. 'If I didn't find out she is selling me out behind my back, I would be quite happy to have a thoughtful friend like this...'

Sarah typed a message for Vivian. "Sorry for not responding, swamped with work. How about we meet next weekend? Aiden will be busy working. We can have a girl's night out; you pick a spot. Make sure it's lively, so we can party. And no others, just the two of us. OK?" Sarah pressed 'Send'.

Sarah sighed and looked at Aiden. "What do you think, how long it will take her to respond?"

"It depends how quickly she gets a hold of Philip." Aiden hugged her. "We will get them this time."

Sarah nodded. "Tomorrow I want to talk to JoAnna and see if she can get us what we need."

"Sounds good." Aiden released Sarah from hug and watched her text JoAnna to meet tomorrow.

Few minutes later, Sarah laughed. "Look at this..." She showed her phone to Aiden. "It seems she got some bodyguards of her own... you two really are brothers."

He didn't find it funny. "We are just making sure our women are safe. Don't take it lightly... I will call those two to return to your side."

"No, no... no need. I'm fine, and Evalina is gone... right?" Sarah promised not to joke about bodyguards anymore.

She texted JoAnna back that she will come and see her tomorrow afternoon and kept her phone on the side before hugging Aiden tightly.

She buried her face in his chest. "I like when you call me your woman…"

He smiled.