Hollywood Zenith

" What took you so long? Come on in; we don't have much time." Darren jumped up off the sofa and hugged him tightly.

" Are you okay? It feels weird that you are showing this much affection." Samuel said as he peeled him off of his body.

" I am just happy to see my brother grow up. Do you even know how much I prayed for you?"

" Che, an atheist talking about god. The world must be ending."

" You don't believe me. Come to church with me this Sunday. I will show you in person!"

" What? The girls you have been corrupting lately? No thanks."

" Hehe, you really know me the best. Anyways, I think we should head out tonight. I have planned it perfectly, so you don't have to lift a finger!" Darren was excited at the prospect of Samuel accompanying him.

" You are not planning anything 'bad', right? I am still someone who can't drink alcohol, remember."

" You don't have to remind me, but we will use private rooms, so you don't have to worry about it. Besides, the owner and I are close."

" How close? Are you finally coming out of the closet?"

" Fuck you! Come here; I have to show you something."

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After spending the morning listening to Darren's 'risky' plan, he returned home to Beverly hills.

"Huh? Why is there a truck at the door?" Samuel said to himself. He could see they were briskly moving several large boxes inside the mansion. He suddenly remembered he had mentioned a celebration to Arthur before leaving.

Was he trying to give him a surprise party? I didn't ruin it, right? Samuel thought as he walked inside with positive steps. It was expected as he had a successful showing at last night's press conference.

"Hey, Grandpa Arthur, are you planning a surprise for me? Is there a mysterious party? I am sorry to spoil the fun."

Seeing Arthur standing right in the hall, Samuel asked with a sly expression, but excitement couldn't be hidden in his heart.

But contrary to his expectations, Arthur had an anxious look; he was struggling to say something which surprised Samuel.

"What's wrong? Did you catch something in your eyes?" Seeing Arthur avoid his gaze, Samuel asked with concern.

" Young master, please don't take it as an offence, but you know where my loyalty lies, right? But even I can't control some things. So, I want to apologize to you beforehand." Samuel looked at him strangely; what was he talking about?

He looked to the side and noticed a girl looking back at him. My god, why was she here?

By the time he looked back, Arthur was nowhere to be seen. Utilizing his master assassin skills, he vanished on the spot. Was it really time to be showing off your running tactics? Samuel was furious!

Should he just sell the old man to the CIA? A massive party would be held after clearing ' Trigon' off their list, right? But his revenge had to wait; he had to make an excuse and escape.

"Oh, I suddenly remembered that there is another important thing. Arthur, look after the house, and I will be back later." He blurted it out in the air; no one was around him.

Just as he was about to enter his car, a beautiful female voice hit his eardrums.

"Heh, I can come with you. Can you show me this 'important' work too?"

Samuel was convinced it was the devil whispering in his ears; why didn't he learn exorcism when he got the chance?

But now, he was not able to escape by feigning ignorance. If you made a deal with the devil, one had to know he would follow you to the end of the world!

"Ah, Iblis, what a pleasant surprise! when did you arrive?" Lu Ning showed a pleased expression and smiled at the visitor.

"Arthur! Stop hiding behind that curtain and come out! It is interesting that you won't notify me about Iblis's arrival. I would go to the airport to pick her up myself!" Samuel gave Arthur a secretive look not to misunderstand his word's actual meaning.

" Tell me, why don't you notify me? you must have a good explanation for this blunder!" He doubled down.

"Well, young master, Miss Iblis came so suddenly I could not react!" As soon as Iblis came in, she kept staring at him without leaving his side. He couldn't possibly say that he was scared of a little girl, could he?

" Your anger is misplaced. It was me who didn't let Arthur notify you. Why are you getting so furious? Did I bother your plan to go to the nightclub? Or did I crash your mysterious party? Someone told me that Liliana and Rosaline already went home. Did I bother your plans to meet them? It's only been a few hours; you must already miss them, right?"

Iblis sat down on the sofa while crossing her beautiful long legs. She destroyed his whole career with a few lines of questioning while maintaining a prolonged sneer on her face.

"What nightclub? What party? Miss, I don't know what you are talking about?" Samuel decided to plead the fifth. She already knew everything? There was no point hiding it, but he was now clinging to the last straws!

"Oh, what's the matter with you? You were so lovey-dovey at the party. Kissing and laughing while surrounded by girls. I still can't believe that it was you at that time. Did you spend the night where they stayed?"

Samuel was lost for words; which motherfucker dared to take photos in the private lounge? He felt like he was being detained and arrested for interrogation.

Wait, but he had nothing to fear! Why should she care when he had a relationship with Liliana and Rosaline? Adele was different, but he hadn't done anything to Iblis yet!

"Miss Iblis, the young master was resting in the mansion last night." Arthur comes forward to prove Samuel's innocence.

"Grandpa Arthur, you don't have to intervene, I asked Samuel; he also has a mouth."

" Yes." Arthur accepted his defeat. He stared at Samuel, which meant, "it's not that I don't help you, young master. But the enemy is too strong, and our defensive line has been broken. I will leave it up to you!"