The Daemon’s Eyes
CHAPTER 31

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"I can't thank you enough sir..", Sabrina smiles at Richard as Roger drives them both to work.

He only nods with a straight face. Had this girl been the daughter of Hamilton Davidson who he killed?... Why had she come to Durindo?... "Sir..?", She was about to ask him...

"Mmhm?", He was leaning in his seat with his arms folded. It was a bit inconveniencing that they had to sit facing each other. The troubles of owning a limo, he told himself.

"I know you've already done enough for me, but I would like to ask another thing of you.... but I shall pay you if necessarily..."

He couldn't hide the amusement from showing on his face as his lips took a lean up. "This sounds interesting.... you want to pay me?"

She took a deep breathe before clasping both hands together and placing them on her laps. "The real reason I came to Durindo, was to find my father's killer"

"He left for this city on a job and was found dead in a shallow river...". She could feel some tears build up but managed to keep it in. "I mean... My dad was all I had... And he's a strong man!.. he can't just drown like that!"

"Hmmph...", He cups his chin. 'I should have thrown him into the ocean... But then his body won't have been found!!'. He purposely wanted the body to be found so they could bury him, but it seems he'd made a grave mistake.

"Sir", her voice became thicker now, as she managed to fully suppress the tears. "I don't know anyone here... And I don't think other investigators would take up my case cuz' I'm just an average or lower ranked person when it comes to money here..."

"Then how would you be able to pay me?". She could tell he was mocking her now, but for him to show her his ability.... It made her feel like she could confide in him too.

She swallows, "I wanted you to take up the case, being a licensed investigator.... And keep taking all of my salary till your satisfied..", she bows her head.

"Ohhh?..", he repeats once more. "Then how do you expect to survive here in Durindo??... And what do you expect to do when you find your assumed killer?... Revenge?" "Firstly sir, I didn't come to enjoy the pleasures of Durindo. A little hardship won't finish me off that easily...", she smiles lightly. "And for the second question, According to Fredo law, a person who kills and is proven to be a killer is to be executed in the same manner".

The car suddenly comes to a halt.

"I'll think about it". He lied. He was already going to accept it... It wouldn't be safe for him if she'd gone to another person for help.

It really was fate.

Now he'd gotten her full name, there was no reason to keep her around for long.

Or maybe one thing would lead to another and he'd end up using her to get revenge on Donatelli Franchester? A wide grin formed at his lips...

"Ahh!.. You seem to be in a wonderful mood today Richard my boy!!", Mr Vermillion waved from their left. He was his normal joyful self as far as Richard could tell.

"Why is he always here..." He mumbles to himself with disgust.

On sight, Sabrina's eyes widened.... 'Wha... What was that man?... And what were those black clouds steaming out of him??... Was he possessed?!?'

"Who's this pretty lady you arrived with?", He smiled.

After sighing, Richard answers. "My newest secretary.."

"Ohh... A handpicked one?", He teases stretching out his arm to shake her....

She couldn't shake that creature.... No....!

She bowed instead saying her hands were dirty. But Richard noticed the frightful look in her eyes...

As they walked towards the building after Mr Vermillion's departure. "What happened.."

"Ohh... Nothing...", She lied.

He stops, placing both arms on her shoulder... "I need to know...", He frowns. "I need to know everything that happens in my company..." She meets his eyes, "that man.... He's... He's possessed by something sinister!!"

"What..?", It sounded unbelievable. Had she become suspicious of him and started making up things?

"I'm telling the truth sir!... There was a thick black cloud constantly seeping out and going into him..." "Hmmph...", He lets go of her. "We'll talk about this later"

They both walk to the entrance.

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The first floor was so huge with a maximum of about twelve people present.

"Apart from the receptionist, salaries are based on the floor a person stays..", he says without looking at her. "Yes.. sir..", she nods.

They both stop at Misha's desk, and after giving her some instructions concerning Sabrina, he leaves for the elevator. His office was way up the fifteenth floor. Having the whole floor to himself, it was usually as quiet as a graveyard! The elevator ride was a silent one, and Sabrina waited for Richard to question her further about what she'd seen.

As for Richard, he wasn't certain if he could let her words slide or dig deeper.

The elevator finally stopped and ahead was a straight corridor. It was wide to an extent, and at the end of it was a desk.

Beside the desk was a door.

Sabrina understood that was her spot. The door was probably leading to his main office....

"Get all the records rearranged Ms Davidson, we have a lot to talk about when we get home"

"Home?....", She cocks a brow.

"Yes..", he stopped at his door, opening it halfway. "If I take all your salary.... You won't be able to pay your rent which is usually deducted from your salary..." Her eyes widened. "You mean.."

He leaves without answering.

She was happy.... He was going to take up the case!

She squealed with joy in the silent corridor.

"Don't make noise!", He called out from inside.

"Ohh... Sorry...", She reduced her tone and squealed once more running to her desk to get started.

Richard sat quietly on his seat, an elbow on his desk pivoting his chin. 'Sorry woman.... But..', a devilish smile forms at his lips. 'I'll have to make use of you....