The Traps of Black Swan

While Aarvi and Aaron were on their own level of flirting, the ones who could have heard them were in their own war.

"You, Al. Val whatever you are, how dare your team man wants to hurt our boss? Does he have a death wish?" A girl's voice was piercingly grim, absolutely being overdramatic.

Alex, the captain of the Shadow team: "..."

"Did you guys lose the common sense building your body?" A young man's voice snapped at the Shadow team members.

The Shadow team: "..."

Followed by that young man's mellow voice, a deep menacing voice of a man sounded, "I will make sure that man is sleepless tonight."

The Shadow team: "..."

They were tongue-tied the whole time. They really wanted to tell them Aaron's bodyguard was specially appointed by Jordan Rivas. He was a retired military officer who was treated and saved by Connor and Jordan. So anything that brings danger near Aaron was a threat in his eyes hence his reaction was very normal.

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Giving a break to her team before the start, Aarvi removed her earbud to focus on the man who wanted to avoid her teasing lips from brushing his lips again. She had missed teasing this man but they didn't have much time together as she had to take action quickly.

She has to wipe those smiles off on those two men before the engagement starts so that their fake smiles could be read by each one.

Creating a good distance between their faces, his fingers brushed her fluttering hair lock looking at her serene face while her eyes held the zeal.

Aaron had no idea she was planning to attend the engagement party and torture Leon Harmon. As far as he knew, she had plans at the Mirage Banquet.

Thinking she might have changed her plans and might want to meet Leon alone, he didn't remind her she had agreed to meet Leon with him.

He hadn't doubted her capabilities but as far as he studied about Leon's impotence case reports and his psychological trauma, the chances of Leon's recovery are high after he looks at Aarvi.

And his Cupcake is so beautiful, Leon would definitely try to put his dirty hand on her. He was just protective of this little woman of his.

"Because they don't know, my Lioness never retreats." His low deep voice further calmed her agitated heart. 

Looking at his captivating smirk, the Lioness roared silently with her pearly teeth and little claws mimicked like biting and clawing him.

Aaron let out a hearty chuckle for finally seeing her mischievousness, she looked too cute like a white kitten roaring at him. "Doozy." He embraced her planting a soft kiss on her forehead.

Aarvi slightly tilted her head, even, she felt odd how her emotions relax just by looking at him but it was true.

Anyway, he should be punished too so she raised her brow in question looking at him, "Then who should I start with?" Her game, her own way of punishment.

Her finger moved against his sharp jawline thinking of severe punishment to him. 'Who will give me a suggestion?'

She suddenly imagined herself holding a black whip and Aaron tied on the bed.

She was speechless at her instinctive thought.

Aaron knew his mistakes so he accepted the punishment to start with him, "Me!" He had just uttered, Aarvi captured his lower lip, and… was biting it.

His brows slightly ceased at the sharp pain, she wasn't teasing him but was biting with her teeth without mercy. But he neither pushed her nor tried to kiss her. It was too simple punishment after all. 

Aarvi quickly snapped out when she felt her lips warm and tasted metallic in her mouth. Her lips slightly trembled with her brows and fingers. She had thought he will stop her, 'Dumb man.' 

However, she was calm and gently sucked his lower lip without letting him taste his blood.

Aaron's brows slowly relaxed and the balled-up fist rested on her tiny waist. Seeing her caress his lips that was making him lose control, he had to gently pull back her head.

Aarvi licked her lips satisfied looking at the pretty good cut on his lips, 'Serves you right, Hmph.' She thought.

Aaron gulped by looking at her lick her own soft kissable lips. He craved for her kiss. He felt like her torture was going to be his punishment instead of a bite.

Aarvi could guess why Aaron was there at the party, "I will give you five minutes. Let's see who is important for him." Stepping closer, she whispered to his ear, "You or me." Her fingers grazed his cheek before she walked away.

Licking the cut on his lip that was stinging, Aaron watched her wearing earbuds before she vanished from his sight.

Who is important for Leon Harmon?

It was absolutely 'Ava Kelly.

She was appearing in front of Leon and he was thirsting for her blood so before that, Aaron's presence should be known to Leon because Leon was going to be overwhelmed soon.

Going towards the hall, Aaron paused next to his bodyguard who quickly reported, "Our men are around and prepared." 

Gazing at the clouded mood of Aaron, his bodyguard quickly explained with a bow, "If I knew it was Young Madam, I wouldn't have touched it. I am sorry, President Rivas." It is a handgun. Aarvi was shot on her chest and Aaron did everything that never could remind her of the past.

The bodyguard followed Aaron closely ignoring the admiration arising around in the hall for Aaron.

Dylan whispered next to Leon's ear, his voice had a hint of amusement due to the presence of Aaron, "President Rivas is coming."

Leon's brows quivered but put on a warm smile due to the guests around. The six men who Aaron had sent to the police station in city Coasta couldn't be held for a long time as those men hadn't attacked Aaron and there was no concrete proof of following Aaron.

They were soon released with a warning when Aaron left the city Coasta but Leon couldn't track where those six men disappeared after stepping out.

Leon strongly believed Aaron was behind the disappearance of Leon's men. Not only six, Leon's other men who worked for him in the city Coasta, also disappeared and Leon or his team failed to connect to any of them.

Dylan who had no idea about Leon's secret moves realized Leon wasn't himself. His arrogance was wavering tremendously that his palms were sweaty and repeatedly corrected his collar in discomfort just by a glance at Aaron Rivas.

Leon was a man with pride and ego so he sent Dylan away. Dylan was anyway waiting for it because he wanted to see if 'Ava Kelly' started her game.

Leon wasn't scared of Aaron or the Rivas family, Leon had the power with illegal resources. He was agitated because it was truly not the time to face or oppose Aaron Rivas especially when he has to solve the mysterious "Ava Kelly" Issue and the important project at hand.

As far as he knew Aaron had morals and values unlike him who kills without a second thought. And 'Ava Kelly?' She is just a woman hiding from him. So he assumed facing one didn't look like a big deal without knowing their full power.

At the same time, he was shaky at the thought of going against Aaron and 'Ava Kelly' together. One has a brain and another one has power, that's what he thinks.

He hid his nervousness by stuffing his clenched fist in the pockets and forced an amiable smile at Aaron forgetting it should be professional instead.