Chapter 422 - Cox sisters (3)

After some time on the dance floor, two couples went to get refreshments.

"I saw them." Sarah told JoAnna. "Based on how they looked our way, I think they are ready."

"OK. In five minutes?" JoAnna asked over her drink.

Sarah nodded, and glanced around. "I still didn't see Liam. He was supposed to come with Lindsay."

Aiden frowned. "You should have all your targets in sight before making a move." He didn't know what they plan to do, but it's common to know where your targets are before attacking. Having Liam unaccounted for, is a potential liability.

"Don't worry." Sarah patted him on the shoulder. "We got this. Liam is not very important. I treat him like clean up from Jeff's birthday… As much as I know, he saw me and fled. We can't delay everything just because of him… we came all the way here just for you to enjoy this good show."

"You didn't tell me what you want to do. I will be more relaxed if you tell me." Jeff told JoAnna.

"You also don't know?" Part of Aiden was relieved that he is not the only one who is kept in the dark. Other part was hoping that Jeff knows, and he will tell him, since Sarah is keeping quiet.

JoAnna caressed Jeff's cheek while coaxing him. "Sweetie pie, you always know everything. Let me have this, and you sit and enjoy the show." She kissed him.

Jeff's brain melted, together with his will to find out what they are up to. "OK, honey... whatever you say…"

JoAnna turned to Sarah. "Let's go." Her eyes showed urgency, she didn't know how long Jeff's daze will last, and then it will be back to interrogation mode.

Sarah giggled and turned to Aiden. "You two be good. Don't make us need to come and clear out the flies that you always attract. Handle those yourself." She gave him a quick kiss and disappeared in the crowd with JoAnna.

JoAnna and Sarah walked through the venue, and people moved to give them way. The only ones who didn't move were the ones whose backs were facing them, but as soon as people in their group pointed to their back, they would turn and move away as soon as they spotted JoAnna and Sarah. Two of them picked a spot next to snacks and looked at selection.

It didn't take long until few young ladies could not hold their curiosity in check, and they approached them for a small talk. They wanted to know more about these two mysterious Hill sisters. Soon, group of ladies surrounded them, and they chatted casually.

Sarah and JoAnna exchanged glances when they noticed Lindsay approach them, with her sisters one following step behind. "Hi, I see you are back!"

JoAnna ignored the malice in Lindsay's voice and smiled. "Yes. My future in-laws are here. I come to visit often." She glanced behind Lindsay. "And that is…?"

"My sister, Scarlet." Lindsay moved half a step to the side, so that Scarlet can approach JoAnna.

"Sister? Nice… this is my sister, Sarah." JoAnna glanced at Sarah and then back to Lindsay and Scarlet. "She is Aiden's girlfriend."

"Oh, you two sisters are dating brothers? How did that happen?"

JoAnna giggled. "A long story, maybe some day I will tell you." JoAnna glanced to the side. "You came by yourself? Or is your plus one somewhere in the crowd?"

Lindsay didn't understand why would JoAnna concern herself with that, but still replied since she didn't want to appear too obvious that she came only because of Jeff. "He is running a bit late. He should be here any minute."

Sarah didn't miss this response even though her gaze was locked on Scarlet.

Some other girls approached JoAnna and Sarah, and Lindsay and Scarlet ended up being pushed away to the side.

Shortly after, JoAnna and Sarah walked to the area with desserts.

"This time they only came to check us out. Next time they approach, they will try something." Sarah warned JoAnna.

"Yes. I wish we do our thing now." JoAnna was holding her purse tightly with a mix of anxiety and excitement.

"Me too. But it's still early."

JoAnna nodded in agreement.

As soon as two of them stopped moving, girls and few men approached them for a casual chat. The sisters smiled and talked politely, but their eyes were scanning beyond the people, making sure they don't get caught off guard.

Sure enough, they didn't wait long until Lindsay and Scarlet found their way toward them.

Sarah noticed that Scarlet has a plate with a large chocolate cake in her hand and is glancing at it apprehensively. Sarah leaned to JoAnna and whispered, "Cake."

JoAnna replied with a whisper. "I will be relying on you."

When Lindsay and Scarlet were few steps away, Lindsay moved to her left to give way to Scarlet who stumbled between two girls and the plate from her hands flew toward JoAnna. In a flash, Sarah's hand was around JoAnna's waist and pulled her to the side. Plate with a gooey cake landed on the ground, breaking into many pieces.

Scarlet was visibly shaken. "Sorry, sorry…"

Sarah's eyes threw daggers at Scarlet. She was not sure if she is distressed because their plan failed or maybe she would be in the same 'I'm-sorry' role even if she was successful.

JoAnna put her amiable expression on in less than a second. "Are you OK? Looks like you tripped onto something?"

"Lucky that missed you. That chocolate goo would ruin your gown!" One lady who was next to JoAnna spoke while looking at the cake mess on the floor.

"Yes. Lucky." JoAnna smiled.

Scarlet was frozen in place, and Lindsay pulled her back. "Sorry, my sister can be clumsy sometimes. No harm happened. Right?"

"Right…" Sarah said through her teeth. She wanted to smack those two for trying such childish things.

Sarah pulled JoAnna to the side. "I don't think we should wait any more."

JoAnna was about to agree with Sarah, when her eyes landed on a person and she lit up. "Wait… that is Olivia. Come."

Olivia was happy to see JoAnna. The two of them exchanged their phone numbers last time JoAnna visited, and they chatted few times since then. JoAnna introduced Olivia to Sarah. "She is the one who told me that Liam cut the saddle."

At the mentioning of that incident, Olivia's posture stiffened, and she avoided JoAnna's gaze.

"Olivia, I want to know how you found out that he cut the saddle. Did you see him do it?" JoAnna asked carefully.

Olivia shook her head. "I overheard them talking about it… after it happened."

"Who was talking?" Seeing that Olivia is reluctant to talk, JoAnna had to assure her. "I will not expose you or anything… I just want to understand what happened."

Olivia looked around, making sure no one overhears them. "It was Lindsay and Liam. She asked him how it went, and he responded that front straps are cut and that no one saw him." Olivia looked down and it seemed like she is about to cry. "I wanted to warn you, but you were already on the ground, and Jeffrey was asking staff for a helicopter. I saw you sitting and thought that the fall maybe was not a bad one, but I got scared and I left the club. Jeffrey was scary. I thought that if I stay behind, he will think I did it. Only when I reached home, I collected my courage and sent you a text."

JoAnna patted Olivia's shoulder. "Thank you for telling me this. We will talk more later, now I need to handle something."

JoAnna walked away with Sarah.

Sarah glanced at JoAnna. "Does this change something?"

"No." JoAnna slightly frowned. She was upset that Lindsay schemed against her. And it made her heart ache when she saw how Olivia is scared of Lindsay. It seems that Lindsay is a bully. JoAnna was confident that she will make Lindsay regret; for her and for Olivia and any other person that Lindsay bullied.

"Then?" Sarah smiled. She was happy to see JoAnna's expression who showed that she knows what to do.

JoAnna paused for a second. "We attack!"