All Chapters of The spoiled protégée of the ruthless CEO: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

“If I make you my protégée, will you stay by my side?” Asked Claude. “I am… You stupid Claude!.. Can’t you see I am already on your side, from the start?!” Answered Flora. Claude looked so satisfied by the answer. He blushed and smiled. Then, he brushed his beautiful black hair and stepped back: “Flora! Flora! My dear sweet Flora! Are you an angel or something? You always tell me the words I need to hear the most, the words that flatter my heart and bless my soul with serenity.” “And you sometimes scares me…” Flora and Claude walked together to the louange. The rest of passengers, except Mielle, Amélie and her Sugar Babies, were there. Claude stepped in and announced: “Hello Ladies and gentlemen. My name is Claude Knightly and I am a businessman and a former detective. I have a master's degree in Criminology and collaborated with local police on many occasions. Due to the unfortunate events we are living, Mr. Bouc the director of the train asked me to conduct an investigation to

“Sir, we still have a lot of work to do” said Flora, pushing Claude softly to end their long hug. “I believe so, Flora” replied Claude “From now on, you are my protégée and I am your armor” “You are my silver knight with shining armor” whispered Flora, not knowing how much her sweet voice is driving him crazy. “We still have to interview Mr. Daniel, Dr. Philip Watson, and Mr. and Mrs. Schnider. I can do it myself if you want to.” “No. I will be present by your side. If this matter is linked to the mafia, then I may be of great help since I lived among them all those years. Plus, apparently, I ended up being your assistant!” Claude laughed hard. His loud masculine laugh triggered the heart of Flora: “If that’s your desire, I will not stop you. But if you ever felt the discomfort, tell me. Also, about Mrs. Schnider: Being a secretary in the Black Castle does not mean she can recognize your face or even know about your existence. Jack did a great job hiding you from the eyes of ever

“You bunch of liars!”, said Claude. There was no response, only silence. “Daniel and Faranight were two retired mafia men. They both got killed in a train where: The sister of the train’s director and the close friend of Mrs. Schnider AKA Miss Helia Mett was killed in a shooting in the office of Black Castle. Probably by one of the two men. On the same train, we find Madame Sesilea Labrino who miscarried some years ago after witnessing the shooting. Then, we have Mrs. Amélie De Cassel, a pharmacist, whose husband was killed too by the mafia after he tried to compete with them trading on their land. But, who was the killer? Was it Mr. Daniel? Wasn’t he the same person who shot Athena Bouc in Black Castle years ago?!”Flora was not surprised. Some minutes ago she looked at her surroundings and saw the images of guilty people, not of scared witnesses. “Helia tracked down the movements of Daniel. Bouc and Seselia arranged the train trip. Amélie poisoned herself since being a pharmacist

- You will be having a personal doctor, Miss La Candida. We can’t train recklessly due to your health condition. - I already had surgery to remove Cancer. - Still. You are not fully recovered. Else, the doctor said you are still carrying further treatments. - Which doctor? - Dr. Jade... - Jade?! - Did someone call me? Said Jade coming into the examination room. He was smiling sweetly and softly as always. Flora looked at him astonished and murmured: - Jack didn’t kill you? Jade laughed and answered: - I believe he didn’t. Mr. Knightley is protecting me and my family. We are having a new life away from the mafia. Flora almost cried from happiness. Jade is one of those people who helped her out of a good heart and pure humanity. He risked his life and didn't ask for anything in return. Moved by his act, Flora wanted to thank him yet she thought he didn’t make it out of Gotham since Claude never told her about him: - Dr. Jade, I wanted to tell you something. - Go ahead! - Th

Flora came to the mansion at seven in the morning. She met the gentle housekeeper and was asked to wait in the dining hall where she was served breakfast.Claude woke up at six. He took a shower and locked his secret room before going to his private gym to exercise. At seven, he came back and showered again before meeting Flora in the dining hall:- Good morning, sir!Flora got up from her chair as she saw Claude coming in. She greeted him showing great excitement. That fresh spirit made the soul Claude refresh too:- It looks like you are ready!- I am!- Do you remember the plan?- Yes!- Your gun?- It is ready.- I trust you but make Vlad give it a look after breakfast. Meanwhile, Samantha will help you dress up and disguise.At eight, Flora came out of the dressing room wearing a classic dress. With good makeup and an elegant mousy wig, Flora looked very gorgeous and different. Claude barely canceled his astonishment seeing her:- You can be reassured. No one will identify you th