The Devious Games | Englot | GirlxGirl

Chapter 2 - Ups and Downs

In a large, dimly lit room, the only source of light came from a projector casting the image of a diamond mine onto a screen. Surrounding the projection were photos of people, each paired with the names of their companies, and a numbered list beside them. Some of the faces had already been crossed out.

A man, puffing on his cigar, broke the silence. "We all know Voss is her. Richard's just a smokescreen, a clever manipulation. Engfa Waraha knew exactly what she was doing." His words pulled everyone's attention away from the skinny man in front of the screen, who had been leading the discussion. Nods of agreement followed.

The skinny man chuckled darkly, his voice carrying a sharp edge. "She's no ordinary woman, Marcus." He paused, his finger pointing directly at the number one name on the list. "Engfa Waraha, or Voss-whatever name she goes by-she's the only person outside of this league with the guts and the skill to disrupt an organization as powerful as ours. And she's done it without even knowing the depths she's tangled with." A twisted grin curled on his lips.

A stout man with a thick Portuguese accent leaned forward, his voice heavy with frustration. "Maybe she could've been part of this League. But because of you," he jabbed a finger in the direction of the skinny man, "Jeff, and Damon's failures, we've lost any chance of that. You made someone with her potential an enemy, and now she'll never join us."

Jeff's laughter echoed, unhinged and mocking. "We don't need her."

A woman seated at the table spoke up, her tone sharp and unwavering. "We do need her, Jeff. Thiago is right. You're already a wanted man, with a bounty on your head close to five million dollars this year alone. And after almost two years of sitting idle, you think you can still take her down? Don't forget, Jeff, you're only in this room because of Richard. Without him, you'd be nothing."

Jeff's expression darkened, his manic smile lingering as he absorbed her words. He knew the weight this committee carried, a room filled with the most influential figures in the world, and yet, Anastasia's jab stung. Slowly, with an air of menace, he moved towards her, his steps deliberate. He leaned down behind her, close enough for her to feel his breath as he whispered, "I'm not here to make her submit, Anastasia."

He paused, letting the words hang in the air like a poison. Anastasia shifted uncomfortably, her mind racing to grasp his intent.

"I'm here to make her," Jeff straightened, his voice loud and commanding as he pointed to the screen. The image flickered, shifting to reveal Engfa's face, now marked with a bold red cross. The room erupted in murmurs and whispers as the weight of his threat settled over them. His voice cut through the noise like a blade. "Lose everything."

A manic laugh followed, and he returned to his place at the table, his eyes cold and fixed on the screen. "Don't ever doubt the plan I've been crafting for nearly two years. You all sit tight and watch what happens. Voss isn't someone we need-she's someone we destroy. And she'll pay for everything she's taken from me."

His stare was icy, his gaze unyielding, filled with pure determination. Jeff Satur wasn't here to play games. This time, there would be no mistakes, no slip-ups like Damon's.

He was ready to execute his ruthless plan, and Voss would be at the center of his deadly game.

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Engfa stepped out of her Rolls Royce with her usual elegance, her bodyguards trailing behind. The moment she entered her mansion, her eyes scanned the place, but there was no sign of Charlotte.

At this hour, her girlfriend should've been home. Without wasting any time, Engfa headed straight to their bedroom.

Inside, Charlotte was perched comfortably on the bed, wrapped in a plush bathrobe. Her hair was still damp from her shower, resting lazily against the pillows. The TV flickered with the playful antics of Tom and Jerry, and Charlotte's soft giggles echoed in the room. But as soon as she heard the door creak open, she glanced over and saw Engfa. She immediately stopped laughing and pretended to focus back on the screen.