Chapter 3: I Found Her!
Bianca considered her options. She had been struggling to find evidence against Stacey and Haris, so why not go along with their plan until they slipped up?
With a small smile, Bianca went to Peter, knelt in front of him, and took his hand.
“Thank you, Dad. I’m sorry for arguing with you before. I promise to listen to you from now on.”
Stacey felt relieved when Bianca agreed to the engagement. It seemed Bianca didn’t suspect her and Haris’s involvement in what happened yesterday.
‘But... Where did Bianca go last night? She should have been in bad shape after being drugged so heavily.’ Stacey frowned, unsure if Bianca had spent the night with someone.
Suddenly, Stacey noticed a red mark on Bianca’s neck. As an experienced woman, she knew what it was.
‘Hmph! I was right,’ Stacey thought.
Now, Stacey was sure Bianca had been with someone last night. A plan began to form in her mind, and she smiled.
As soon as Bianca got back to her room, she hurried to the bathroom and tried to wash off the marks on her body.
She felt upset, knowing she lost her virginity to a stranger.
‘This is all Stacey and Haris’s fault!’ she thought angrily.
After a long shower, Bianca calmed down and thought about how to handle the engagement party at the end of the month.
She called a private detective recommended by a friend, asking him to secretly track Stacey and Haris, gather evidence of their infidelity, and find out their plans for the engagement party.
After getting things in order, Bianca turned on her computer and posted a status on her social media.
At the same time, Justin burst into Dave’s office at the Evans Group’s headquarters, brimming with excitement.
“Dave, I found her!”
Dave stopped what he was doing, eager to hear Justin’s report.
With a grin, Justin sat across from him and showed him a photo of a pretty lady with a ponytail and bright eyes, looking cute and smart.
Dave had only glimpsed at her that morning, but her face stuck in his mind. She was the woman he woke up next to!
“Find out everything about her background. Every detail,” Dave said, touching the photo with his fingers, showing no emotion.
Justin cleared his throat and shared what he found about Bianca.
“Her name is Bianca Scott. Her father’s been searching for investors because their family business is struggling lately.”
Justin paused to ask, “Do you think she did it to help her dad? But why did she run away afterward? Is she playing hard to get?”
Ignoring Justin’s questions, Dave said, “Keep going.”
“She has a boyfriend named Haris Carter. He works as a sales representative in an unknown company.”
Dave frowned. ‘She had a boyfriend? Then why did she throw herself at him last night?’
“There’s one more thing,” Justin said, interrupting Dave’s thoughts.
“What is it?”
“Look!” Justin showed Dave his phone. “She just posted this weird ad.”
Dave frowned as he read Bianca’s clear caption. His expression quickly darkened.
“Looking for a boyfriend!”
The post said: “Looking for a boyfriend for hire, just for a day. Once passed, huge compensation will be given. Details were discussed at the interview.
Requirements: Over 6 feet, handsome, in good shape, and good-natured.
If you’re interested, please give me a call…”
“What game is she playing now?” Dave muttered.
Justin looked confused at Dave’s reaction.
Seeing Dave’s dark expression, Justin cautiously suggested, “Should I have someone bring her here?”
Dave’s hands clenched into fists, blue veins popped out, and his eyes blazed with anger.
In the next seconds, in a chilling voice, he ordered, “Take down that post. No one should see it!”
“Achoo!” Bianca sneezed suddenly. Rubbing her nose, she wondered who could be talking about her behind her back.
She checked her phone but found no notifications, which felt odd.
It had been an hour since she posted the ad, but she hadn’t received any calls or comments. With thousands of followers, this was unusual.
‘Was something wrong?’
‘Was her post too demanding?’
As she pondered, her phone rang, bringing her back to reality.
It was a call from an unknown number.
Bianca sat up straight and answered the phone without hesitation.
“Hello?” A pleasant, mellow voice came from the other end.
“Hello, who’s this?” Bianca asked politely.
“I saw your ad about a boyfriend-for-hire, and I think I meet your requirements.”
The man’s voice had a deep tone, like a cello’s melody, which made Bianca feel something she couldn’t explain. Yet, she also felt like she knew that voice from somewhere.
Bianca quickly threw her strange thoughts, asking. “Sure thing. When can we meet?”
“You pick the time and spot,” he calmly replied.
Bianca appreciated his directness. “Okay, let’s meet at Galaxy Café tomorrow at eight in the evening. I’ll send you the details once I’ve booked the table.”
“Great. See you then.”
Bianca felt excited. She didn’t think everything would go this well.
Meanwhile, Dave sat in his big office, wearing a mysterious look. After the call, a small smile appeared on his thin lips.
He was curious about what Bianca was planning.
The next day, Dave reached the café exactly at eight.
When he walked in, he saw Bianca sitting at their table, glancing around nervously.
This scene was not exactly what Dave had imagined. The girl in front of him wore a white shirt and a khaki windbreaker. Her long hair flowed down her shoulders, giving her a calm and peaceful look.
Dave checked his watch, impressed by her punctuality.
He started walking towards her with big strides.
Bianca felt him coming closer and turned around, meeting his eyes. She was taken aback by his strong build and handsome face.
She might have mistaken him for a movie star if he hadn’t stopped at her table!
“Excuse me, are you Miss Bianca Scott?”
A familiar and pleasant voice suddenly jolted her.
Bianca was stunned for half a second before finally realizing that this person was the man she was supposed to meet!
“Um, hi,” Bianca uttered nervously, still surprised to see a man who looked like a movie star in response to her online ad.
“Please, take a seat.”
As the man sat down, Bianca discreetly checked him out.
He had thin lips and looked a bit distant. His face was angular, with refined features and a strong jawline. His hair was casually slicked back, adding to his cool demeanor. Despite wearing just a worn-out brown leather jacket over a simple T-shirt and jeans, he had a regal air that caught everyone’s attention.