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"You don't understand!" Tatiana banged on the table furiously after the cops told her they were still at a dead end and the investigation on her twin brother's death could be closed.

"You have to calm down Miss," the officer said calmly but it wasn't getting to her, how is she expected to calm down when her brother was found dead in the middle of the street two weeks ago and the bastards who did it were still roaming freely.

"You have no right to tell me to calm down when you've not been doing your job right, it's been two weeks and you can't find a clue on who killed my brother or why he was killed," she replied breathing heavily. She just wants Justice, is it too much to ask?

"We could lead it to Chase enterprise since he worked for them," the officer said.

'My suspicious was right, Tyson called from work. Kendrick Chase definitely had something to do with her brother's death,' Tatiana thought her gaze rested on

"But we can't question Mr. Chase," the officer added.

"Why?" Her eyes twitched.

"Your brother was found miles away from the chase mansion or the company there is a possibility the street guys could be responsible for it," he said with a shrug.

"Nonsense," she said in annoyance. "Someone from Chase enterprise definitely had something to do with this, why won't you agree with me?" She asked her eyes beaming with tears.

"There is no evidence pointing at him and your groundless accusations can get you in trouble," the officer warned.

"I don't care if you guys don't want to help, I will find help myself," she said and left the station.

★

CHASE ENTERPRISES

Papers were scattered on Kendrick's desk with an employee standing in front of him, this is the third time he will be submitting a report of fifty pages and Kendrick trashed it every single time. And It's only noon.

"Not good enough," he said dropping the report.

"This is the third time sir," the employee lamented, he hasn't been able to focus on other things and with the look of things he will have to work overtime.

"Are you complaining?" Kendrick asked indifferently.

"No sir, I am suggesting..."

"Keep your suggestion to yourself and do a better job," Kendrick cut him off making the man walk out of his office helplessly.

Just then his friends walked in and each took a seat on the couch, Kendrick didn't bother to raise his head as he typed aggressively on his laptop.

"Someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed," Finn joked grabbing a magazine that laid carelessly on the table.

"Shut that mouth of yours if you don't want your tongue cut," Kendrick said passing him a killer glare.

"What happened? Your employee walked out almost in tears," Sam reported what they had just witnessed.

"He wasn't doing his job properly," he replied not sparing them a glance. "They should just quit if they can't follow simple instructions," he added angrily.

"This isn't about him is it?" Sam asked seeing through is emotions though he tried so hard to hide it.

"Really? Is it about a girl?" Finn butt in excitedly.

It's not new that the opposite sex triggers Kendrick, he hates more than anything and he would rather lose a contract than partner with a lady. A single touch from them can make him lose his mind.

He is so careful about this that all is employees are male and no female is allowed in his territory.

"I need a new chef," Kendrick said still working on his computer, even him had work piled up all thanks to his chef. He didn't have breakfast and now he's going to miss lunch.

"Why? Did your chef bring a girl over?" Finn laughed but Kendrick kept a straight face as he stood typing.

"No, he didn't!," Finn gasped at the realization.

"Yes, he did," Sam confirmed his suspicions and Kendrick hit his palm on the desk recalling how the lady had touched his meal.

He wasn't the type to invade his workers privacy as he believed they would do the right thing by following the rule which was; No female. He was going to get a bottle of water when he saw her fixing his meal while the chef did the dishes.

The nerve! Kendrick got him arrested with the lady for violation of agreement, that wasn't extreme for him he would have killed them both but he doesn't have that much time.

"Where is he now?" Finn asked interested in the story.

"Either in jail or heaven," Sam smiled, they know their friend too well.

"I need a break," he said shutting his laptop as he got up, he exited the office while his friends trail behind him.

"Let's go to a bar," Finn suggested, he's the most liveliest of the three, he is fun itself. Sam is the quiet bird while Kendrick is a mystery, most times he is unpredictable and can be super dangerous.

Finn didn't stop talking until they were out of the building where Kendrick's car was waiting.

"First I need a meal then a chef and I have to get some business done," Kendrick said turning to face his friends.

"I hoped we would go clubbing," Finn pouted.

"Hope down the drain," Sam smiled as Kendrick got into his car.

"I have a meeting with the Diamond store, can you do that, Sam?" Kendrick faced Sam from the car.

"When is the meeting?" Sam inquired.

"At 9:00 am tomorrow," Kendrick replied and Sam nodded. No

"And you Finn get me a chef, he must report tomorrow," he added.

"Okay," Finn responded and his car drove off immediately.

At a distance was Tatiana staring at the two guys who got into another car and went in the opposite direction.

"You all enjoy it while you can I will kill you myself," Tatiana said in her mind while her eyes brimmed with anger and grief.

"Babe," Karen's voice could be heard from the door and Tatiana stood up to welcome her friend who wasted no time in pulling her into a hug.

It was a surprise that Tatiana was in her house, Tatiana had refused to speak to her after her twin brother's burial. She has been going from the police station to the bar then to her house, it took a toll on her and it is understandable but that wouldn't stop everyone from being worried about her.

"Karen," Tatiana said burying her head in Karen's neck, she's taller at the moment because of her heel. Karen has been her best friend since high school, they were inseparable though Karen's family was wealthier than hers it made no difference in their love.

"How are you?" Karen asked leading her back to the couch. "Have you eaten? I'll have the maids prepare your favourite," she went on to drop her purse.

"I'm not hungry, Karen. I need your help," Tatiana said holding Karen's arm.

"What's that babe?" Karen asked giving her the full concentration.

"I need you to get me a job," Tatiana answered.

"You want to work already? That's good, I was worried it would take a lot more to pull you out of the dark," she said with a light smile.

"I want to work at Chase mansion as Kendrick's chef," Tatiana said and Karen went stiff.

"What?" She said when she finally found her voice, everyone knew how Kendrick hates the opposite gender and he was almost sent to prison for stabbing his female teacher. Thanks to his family's wealth the case was dropped. Why will Tatiana want to work for him?

"Please, I have to resume tomorrow," Tatiana said pleading with her eyes.

"This makes no sense Ana, he will send you to prison and that is if you are lucky enough to escape death," Karen said in fear for her friend.

"Don't worry about me," Tatiana smiled but it didn't reach her eyes.

"I can't help you, you will be walking to your death," Karen said worriedly.

"No," she replied firmly.

"Kendrick is ruthless, he will kill you," Karen sounded scared.

"Not if I kill him first," Tatiana said folding her fist.

"Ana," Karen called softly fear engulfing her.

"You owe me Karen," Tatiana reminded her.

Biting her lips softly she remembered her pledge, she can't go back to her word now.

"Fine, I'll get the job for you but you have to promise me you will return alive," Karen said seriously.

"I promise," Tatiana assured and Karen pulled her into a hug.

Karen has no idea what's going on in her head but she can only pray she returns safely. It's too late to pray for a change of mind, Tatiana will do whatever she sets her heart to.

About an hour later Tatiana walked into her house holding a bag, her mother sat on the only couch in the room folding the laundry while her father fixed a chair at the dining table.

"Ana," her mother gasped upon seeing her. That was the first night in two weeks she will return home sober.

"How was your meeting at the precinct?" Jonas, her father asked walking to the living room.

"They said they have no lead and would close the case in a few days," she answered.

"Are you okay?" Paige, her mother asked worriedly they are aware of how much she wants Justice for her twin brother's death. They desire the same too but Tatiana was different.

The precinct and bar was the only thing that made her leave her brothers room, she stopped them from touching a pin in Tyson's room.

"Yes, I'm fine," she assured with a forced smile.

"Okay," Jonas muttered.

"Dinner?" Paige asked.

"I ate at Karen's," she replied and they nodded finding her strange. "I'll head to bed now, good night," she said walking away into Tyson's room.

★

CHASE MANSION, THE NEXT MORNING

Kendrick stood in front of the mirror starring at the mark on his tummy, it was a surgical scar. It is the only scar in his perfect skin, he tried so hard not to touch it but his will was not that strong.

His fingers found their way to the scar and he began to rub it gently memories flashing in his head, his eyes were getting redder each passing minute and he was so sweaty despite the AC.

Yeah, it is a cold morning but just like his personality he loves cold. Cold temperature, cold food, cold expression, it's more like his favorite thing is cold.

"Ahh," he gasped catching his breath as he held the desk to support himself. In no time he stood straight gritting his teeth, his eyes filled with Rage.

His phone rang distracting him from the episode he almost had, he swiped green not checking the caller ID. He was grateful that his phone rang.

"Hey man," Sam's voice sounded from the phone.

"Hey," he replied casually walking away from the mirror.

"The Diamond store signed the contract, I'll drop it at your office later," Sam said excitedly.

"Good, I'll wire your payment," he said and hung up. Kendrick is a man of dignity despite having his friends run some errands he made sure they were well compensated.

After getting dressed in a black suit he walked out of his room and headed downstairs where his breakfast was set on the huge dining table a figure standing twenty feet from the table.

Ignoring the figure he sat at the table and made to grab the napkin only to see the dish.

Who dared prepare this?

Kendrick pushed the dishes away the plates cracked on the marble floor, oil spilled everywhere. Some maids who heard the noise left what they were doing to find out what or who caused the chaos.

"Who prepared this?" Kendrick questioned his eyes so widened and veins were popping on his neck. All the maids simply peeped and hid, no one said a word.

"Are you all deaf?! I asked who prepared this?" He yelled angrily.

"I did," Tatiana replied confidently raising her head as she stood across the table.

Tatiana stood in front of the mirror dressed in the black shirt and blue pants Karen got for her the previous day, it was her uniform. Like she hoped and expected Karen got the job for her in less than an hour.

She will go to Kendrick's mansion and give him a taste of his own medicine. It was 5:00 am, and one could barely see a thing without light, but Tatiana could feel less as she flagged down a taxi that took her straight to the Chase mansion.

She has no fear of being found out as she is carefully dressed as a guy; her hair won't be an issue either, thanks to the wig Karen bought. What would she have done without Karen? Nothing.

"We are here, ma'am," the cab man told her, and she peeped at the gigantic gate through the window. She paid the cab man and alighted from the cab.

"Hey, you can do this," Tatiana assured herself as she stood outside the gate.

"Who are you?" The guard on parole asked.

"The new chef," she replied and the gate was opened for her.

"You better hurry. Mr. Chase will have his breakfast by 9:00 am," the guards said to her, and she nodded, walking towards the mansion, which was a bit far from the gate. It was already dawn when she began to make breakfast.

No one cared about her and went on their business, she heard the maids gossip about what happened to the previous chef.

Why does he hate females that much? She is curious but that is not her business, she has the perfect plan. She heard Kendrick hates her mother's favourite food since she left him as a kid. That must have something to do with why he hates the opposite sex.

She had just set the table and was going back to the kitchen when she heard footsteps behind her, she turned to see Kendrick walking elegantly down the stairs. He is handsome no doubt and his green eyes are so cute.

Tatiana had to stand at a safe distance while he settled on the chair, it took only few second before all came crashing down.

Tatiana smiled with her head still bowed, she could have prepared a different meal and poison it but what fun would that be? It is more satisfying if she tormented him. Who knows if her brother was tortured before he died.

"Who prepared this?" Kendrick questioned his eyes so widened and veins were popping on his neck. All the maids simply peeped and hid, no one said a word.

Tatiana raised her head enjoying the view, she wished she could get her phone and take a video. Aside from hatred towards the opposite sex Kendrick Chase does hate something else.

'Why don't I stay back and become your worst nightmare?' Tatiana thought with a smirk on her face.

"Are you all deaf?! I asked who prepared this?" He yelled angrily.

"I did," Tatiana replied confidently raising her head as she stood across the table.

"You?!" He growled marching towards her, Tatiana was going to let him get close but what fun would that be.

She fell on her face immediately. "I'm sorry sir, I started work just this morning I had no idea what your likes and dislikes are, please spare me," she explained through fake sobs.

Kendrick found her voice strange she sounded like a girl but Finn would never hire a lady to work for him, he is crazy and loves getting on his nerves but he doubts he will go that far.

"I'm sorry," she begged and Kendrick dipped his hand into his pocket relaxing a bit.

"Stand up," he said calmly and the gossiping maids gasped, Kendrick has never taken it easy with anyone.

"Huh?" Tatiana raised her head just below his knee, if she was going to play this game she might as well play it perfectly.

"I don't like repeating myself," he said displeased.

Not wasting more time Tatiana got up but with her head still bowed.

"You are new?" Kendrick said and she nodded, he stared intently at her as if trying to figure something out.

"Raise your head and look at me," he pronounced and Tatiana bit her lip, why? Well it isn't bad if he wants to see the face of his killer before his death.

Tatiana raised her head staring into his green eyes, his gaze was cold which sent shivers down her spine but she isn't going to make it obvious.

Kendrick was going to say something when the ringing of his phone stopped him, he turned around before picking up.

After a few minutes of nodding his head he simply said. "Wait until I get there."

He turned back to Tatiana and ordered her to get him a cup of coffee it's going to be another morning without breakfast.

"Yes, sir," she nodded obediently and disappeared into the kitchen while three maids walked to the messed floor and began to clean it.

Kendrick left for work after having the coffee and Tatiana couldn't be more proud of her achievement, now she needs to carry out her plan.

Soon it was night, Tatiana prepared pasta with lots of side dishes, Kendrick didn't utter a word... He didn't have to she knew he enjoyed it, she was informed she only gets a day off and that was fine with her she wasn't going to spend more than a night anyways.

Tatiana had taken her time to study the mansion while Kendrick was out, she knew where is room was and learned more about him from the maid.

The lights were off when Tatiana tip-toed into Kendrick's room, however, she didn't have trouble locating the bed.

There he is lying peacefully while her brother is lying size feet underground, she made sure not to make a noise as she got very close.

Tatiana raises the knife and dives it into his chest, she sank it deeper until no metal was in sight. A satisfactory smile appeared on her face.