Is this destiny?

While Jeff and JoAnna enjoyed their time on the private island, two hours boat ride off the West coast of Mexico, Greg was in Los Angeles, making his plans to come back on top. He managed to suppress rage and clear up his mind enough to start planning his next move. He felt that right now he is at his lowest: lost his job, his woman is with someone else, and he is forced to tolerate another woman because of current circumstances. But he will fix this… the only way he can go from here is up.

He is in the guest room in Rebecca's house, thinking about last few days and what he found out.

He spent Friday night in front of the White corp. waiting for JoAnna to come out. By Saturday morning he suspected, and by noon that day he was certain that JoAnna was not in the building anymore. 'I must have missed her somehow when she left.' He remembered that number of cars with tinted windows let the building on Friday evening, and he assumed that JoAnna left in one of them. It is not impossible that she returned with a different car.

There are few things he is almost certain of: JoAnna is staying with Jeffrey White, in his penthouse. Greg did his best to suppress his rage while thinking about this.

It is difficult to get near JoAnna, because she is accompanied by the bodyguards. His options to approach her are either in the penthouse or when she is out in the city. White corp. has too many people, and too much security, that is out of the question. Also, he can't predict when she will come to White corp. which is making that as an option even more challenging. He is not sure about existing security in the penthouse, but it's at least those four bodyguards. Because it's the penthouse, it has a private hallway, so he can't even go and investigate to see if there is more of them standing guard. If it's any other floor, he can pretend just to pass through or say that he is lost. But penthouse is private, top floor. You can't 'accidentally' get lost there and look credible. And even if he manages to scout hallway which leads to the penthouse, he can't confirm how many bodyguards are inside. Greg's best bet of reaching JoAnna is when she is out in the city... however, he needs to find a way around those four bodyguards.

Just as he was finalizing his idea, there was a knock on his door. Greg rolled his eyes, knowing that it must be Rebecca. shortly after, another series of knocks was heard. 'If I don't answer, she will get in to check if I'm sleeping. Then I need to explain why I didn't answer.' He opened the door and confirmed his thoughts when his eyes met Rebecca's.

"Hi Rebecca, how can I help you?" He looked at her coldly.

"I was wondering if you want to join me for an evening dessert?" Rebecca shyly said.

Greg was about to reject, but then he remembered his plan. "Sure. I'm not sleepy yet." His expression softened, and his lips curved into a smile.

Rebecca was elated. She took Greg to the patio which overlooks large rose garden. Round table was quickly set up with a variety of deserts and herbal teas. Once maids filled up the table, they silently retreated, giving them privacy.

Rebecca and Greg took their seats and Rebecca was happily chatting about the types of roses in the garden.

Greg listened for few minutes, and then decided not to waste his time. "Rebecca, dear..." His low voice interrupted her chatter. "Do you by any chance have veterinarian friends in the area?"

She was confused for a second before responding enthusiastically. "Yes, of course."

He hesitated for some time, giving an impression that he is struggling if he should speak up or not. "I heard about new type of pneumatic syringe gun* that is small enough to fit in a palm, and allows medicine to be delivered at a distance... is this something you can get for me?"

"Why would you need such a thing?" Rebecca was puzzled.

"I read an article about it, and I'm just curious. If it's too much, I understand..." He made a pitiful face.

Rebecca thought how finally he showed initiative, and she is questioning him. She scolded herself internally. Rebecca swiftly stood up. "No, no..." Realizing that she is standing, Rebecca slowly went back to her chair. "It's just that it's a bit late. I will make some calls in the morning and see what I can do."

He nodded and enchanted he with his smile. Before she realized, Rebecca agreed to go to her office next morning and bring him a supply of anesthetics as well as some other equipment.

Once he accomplished what he wanted, Greg stood up and held her hand lovingly, excusing himself for the evening. "If you manage to get these for me, I assure you that I will be very grateful." He kissed her hand while maintaining eye contact with her, and then left for his room. Rebecca was sitting, dazed, in the chair for a long time.

When Greg closed the door of his room, sinister smile was on his face. His plan was shaping up nicely. Tomorrow he will get everything he needs. After that, he just needs to be patient and wait for the right chance. He will disable bodyguards; they will not know what hit them. And then he can get JoAnna for himself.

Greg's mind was shifting between punishing JoAnna for betraying him, and leaving with Jeff, and making her his. 'Hmmm... why not both? I can punish her, and then make her mine. Even if she resists at first, that is not the issue which some light medication can't fix...' He hummed a tune while heading for shower.

Greg's twisted mind processed JoAnna's rejection as a betrayal. Greg thinks that JoAnna belongs to him. He sees Jeff as an enemy, a villain who seduced JoAnna. Greg would not mind if he can get to punish Jeff as well.