Chapter 131 The More Available, The Less Appealing

"I have to say, I hated every moment of that just now", Hot Head spoke as he casually glanced down at the men and women mingling on the floor below.

He was back to where he originally was before he ordered his team to go after Aldo and his team. He leaned forward plopping his elbows on the railing and laced his fingers as he kept his gaze down. A nude earpiece was in his ear. His subordinate was nowhere in sight as he had sent them all away.

"I know", a deep voice resounded in his earpiece.

"But remember this A.J, I'm a man who sees to the end of the bargain. You give me your word, I expect you to fulfill it. You can't cross me, I'm the last person you want to do that", he said.

Amy chuckled, "I thought you would have learned to trust me after what I did for you."

About thirty minutes ago.....

Hot Head and his men were on the move in their designated positions. Their eyes were on Aldo and his company. They seemed to be going up to find a room and finalize their deal. This was what they were trying to prevent: a deal between The Dark Waters and Greco. If it went through, it would mean the two would easily conduct their businesses both in America and Italy. Hot Head would not let that happen.

"Alright men, on my signal", Hot head communicated using the earpiece.

"Roger!" The men echoed each other.

Just like their leader, they were seen getting their hands on their pistols that had been stashed in their holsters on their waists. Some of them felt their hearts thump wildly from the adrenaline rush. They had received a tip that The Dark Waters would launch a collaboration with a company in their U.S to spread out their operations. Immediately this tip was processed and proved eligible, they were flown from Italy to here hence their appearance tonight.

It was especially meaningful for Hot Head. He had a lot of making up to do to his dear ones because of this case.

'It's now or never', he mused with a lot of determination as he pulled out his gun.

"Stop!" Amy's alternated voiced resounded in his ear. "You don't want to do that."

Hot Head stopped in his tracks. He removed his earpiece and looked around. There was no man around where he stood except himself so he figured it was his earpiece. His brows were knitted in displeasure.

"I don't have time for games", he said.

"Neither do I, but you're about to make a huge mistake", Amy proceeded.

"Whoever you are, I suggest-"

"You want to go after The Dark Waters and stop their collaboration with Greco, don't. Now's not the time."

He fell quiet, confused by how this person knew all this confidential information. "Who are you?"

"I'll tell you if you stop your men", she bargained.

"You must be with them? You want to stop us!"

Amy chuckled, "Is that the thanks I get for masking your tracks when you infiltrated their, it's unfortunate, that you made your presence known too soon. I didn't know it was them you were going after", she said in amusement.

"A.J?" Hot Head's eyes widened in shock. He looked around at his men in position and signed them with his hand to stop.

"Glad I got your attention."

"Whats going on?" He gave her the full attention she sought.

"They have deliberately made this transaction transparent, showing you that there is no fault in what they're doing. If you go after them, you'll need evidence to convict them. You won't get any of that."

"How do you know? We might find something if conduct a search and seizure!"

"Do you think they're that careless? Do you really think it would be that easy? I know all this because I haven't been able to find anything substantial. From the moment I discovered them, I've been monitoring them till date. They're being extra careful because of that. If you go after them, you'll end up releasing them and they'll only strengthen their hiding abilities making it harder for you to catch them next time. So I ask you, don't go after them yet, be patient."

"Then what? What do we do?"

"Nothing."

Silence. Hot Head started laughing but it was a laugh showing his confusion unlike the amused laugh that Zach gave when she said the same thing. If anything, the man was more impressed than amused. He seemed to understand her reasoning.

"You plan to do nothing?" Zach had laughed. "I didn't know my wife was so sneaky."

"I noticed something funny about mice, they're always blinded by food. They overlook the fact that the cheese is set on a trap and solely focus on the food, and when they think you're not looking, they make a run for the cheese. When it's right in their hold, bam! They're caught in the trap! The pain of losing yourself along with something precious when it was right in your grasp....."

Amy was so lost in explaining her reasoning that she did not notice how evil and menacing she sounded. Zach could not help but smirk at this as he shifted in his seat.

"The way you sound right now is such a turn on", he chuckled.

Amy was snapped out of her reverie as her face had blushed from his compliment. "Zachery", she warned in a bashful tone.

He chuckled seeming pleased, "Then can this hubby of yours suggest something?"

"I'm listening."

"When you have one enemy, you're usually more at ease and more careful with your actions. But when you suddenly have more than one enemy working together, you're bound to slip up."

Amy chuckled, "I see where you're going with this. And who will I join hands with?"

"You'll know when it's time", he said trying to sound mysterious.

That's when she readily agreed to his plan. She didn't know who else would be going after them until the gala. She chuckled when she thought of this as she was brought back to her conversation with Hot Head. Somehow, Zach found out about him being on the case. She would tackle the issue later.

"For now, you do nothing. Once they find out we're working together, they're bound to slip up. Let the deal go through. In the end, you will be able to catch both sides all at once. You'll get your big win, you have my word."

Present time....

"I'll hold you to it. Now, let me go. I have to play 'Peeping Tom'", he said in a laid back tone as he stood up.

"I could report you for being a pervert", Amy warned in an unhurried tone.

"It's not being a pervert if I'm going to spy on my own wife, is it? You should see how sexy she looks tonight, like I should ask them to serve her on my plate and- hello?" Hot Head stopped and tapped his hear. But he had heard the familiar bleep of the connection getting disconnected.

"What a rude brat...." He spat as he went on his way.

Meanwhile, Zach was all amused when he saw the people crowding Logan's table. Kris was smiling ear to ear as the people came to curry favors. A smirk made its way to Zach's lips. She wanted attention on their family and company, and he delivered. It was his way of getting rid of people who were possible threats to sabotaging the deal between Greco and The Dark Waters.

"My gosh! Her mouth will tear up if she keeps smiling like that! Hey Xavier, aren't you worried that they got more offers and we got none?" Victoria asked him as she kept her gaze on the smiling Kris.

"No, they can't say yes to all of them. They'll need the money to make the investment if not, that will be scamming honest business people", Xavier replied.

"Very true. And if something is too available, it becomes less appealing", Victoria commented.

The boys got what she meant. Their company was sought after because of their being scarce. If the Howells make themselves too available to everyone, it might harm their business. She shook her head staring at them with pity as they welcome more offers on their table.

Zach gave a look to George and the latter responded with a tight lipped smile seeming pleased with himself. Whatever George did, well, he deserved a raise. George took two glasses of wine and passed one to Zach. They clinked their glasses together and downed their drinks.

"We have a lot to talk about", Amy's voice resounded in his ear.

He retracted the glass from his lips and smiled as he responded quietly. "We do baby, we do."