Chapter 2 ANNOUNCEMENT

LILY'S POV

As Nevaeh left for her room drying her tears on her way out, Diane walked into the room.

"Good morning Ms Lily," Diane greeted as she walked to my front.

"Good morning, Diane," I responded.

"Oh my gosh, ma'am are you okay? Your voice sounds hoarse as though you've been crying," She said as she walked to my front.

"You also look pale, should I get the doctor to take a look at you?" She asked me full of concern.

"No need, I'm fine thank you," I said.

"Okay, ma'am,"

"I just need you to gather all the men of Dark Isle," I said.

"What for ma'am?" She asked.

"That, you'll find out later," I said.

"You can leave,"

'Diane was now my assistant. A few weeks after Georgia's death, Zavier suggested I get a new assistant. The options were limited because the position was meant for a lady and we had limited choices. There was a total of fifty females in the household and most of them were aged since they'd been working here for a long period.

Diane was the best option because she knew more about the underworld than other young females, but due to my distrust for her, I tried to alter her from the position. She and some others partook in a contest that would land them this position. Although I did not trust her I knew she was the best candidate. The test also proved so.

Over time she proved reliable and responsible. It was true we were closer than our first meeting but I had not completely gotten rid of my distrust for her.'

After getting ready for the day, and getting the girls ready, Diane walked into my room.

"Ma'am your breakfast is ready," She announced to me.

"Should I send someone to bring it up to your room?" She asked.

"No, don't bother. Is Nevaeh down already?" I asked.

"Yes, she is,"

"Tell her I'll be joining her soon," I said.

"I'll do just that," Diane walked out of the room as my eyes trailed her.

After some five minutes, with the nannies behind me pushing the strollers I went to join Nevaeh for breakfast.

"Hi, mum," She said.

"Hello, baby," I said sitting down.

As I sat down, I noticed Nevaeh was not eating but she was just teasing the food.

"I know you are sad baby, but don't worry we'll see him soon," I said as I pulled her to my chest and hugged her.

After struggling through breakfast, Diane walked up to me and said, "Ma'am we are all waiting for you," She said.

I stood up from the dining holding Nevaeh's hands as we walked out to the front balcony with the nannies at my back.

As soon as I stepped onto the balcony all eyes turned to me and they all greeted me in unison,

"Good morning boss-lady, good morning little Ms,"

"Good morning to you all, although there's nothing good about this morning," I said all eyes fixated on me.

"I called this meeting to make a very important and tragic announcement," Pausing at my words they all looked at each other anticipating what my next words would be.

"As we all know the boss and some of your companions left our company yesterday evening to settle the ongoing feud between Dark Isle and Camorra. But unbeknownst to us it was a trap,"

"I just got news from one of our men, that they were attacked on their way to the base. Unfortunately, we lost many of our men..." I paused briefly to suck in the next announcement while they all grieved their friends.

"The boss although not dead was shot... at the back of his head,"

*gasps*