Vanessa let out a a high-pitched scream as soon as she slammed the door to her bedroom apartment.

Tonight had gone from bad to worse.

She had been looking forward to seeing Matteo all week, spending days looking for the perfect outfit, spending hundreds on her hair, makeup, nails and finding the perfect set of lingerie for her to seduce Matteo in; but all she got in the end was getting dumped by Matteo just as he dropped her off at her apartment.

Everything had went down the downhill the second that spoiled little bítch showed up.  She hadn't missed the way Matteo looked her, as if he wanted to ravish her and didn't care who was watching. But there was something else in his look and it took her a second to realize it was love.

He's in love with that whóre! She had realized in disgust, and his best friends daughter no less!

The night had been full of unpleasant surprises but nothing came more of a shock to her than finding out that the slùt in the video was none other than Maria and Roberts daughter, who was not even old enough to drink! She wondered how long Matteo and her had been sleeping together, and wondered how would Robert react to his "best friend" sleeping with his daughter.

Suddenly a thought crossed her mind and her mouth twisted into an evil grin.
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On Monday morning, Vanessa strolled into the large building with a mission.

Walking up to the receptionist desk, she asked the blonde receptionist if Mr.Robert Naughton was available to see her.

The blonde whose badge identified her as Mary Ann smiled politely at her, "Let me make a call and check if he's available. May I ask who you are, ma'am? And do you have an appointment?"

Vanessa returned her smile, "Oh no I don't have an appointment, I'm a close family friend. Tell him Vanessa Stirling is here to see him, its very important."

Mary Ann nodded her head, "Ok I'll be right back in a minute." She said and walked off to make a call.

A few moments later Mary Ann came back and gave her a small apologetic smile, "I'm sorry ma'am but Mr. Naughton is currently in a very important meeting and may take a while. But I did speak to his secretary Joanne and she said you can go up and wait for him until he's done if that's alright with you."

Vanessa shook her head, "oh that's no trouble at all, I don't mind waiting. Can you so kindly point me the way?"

Mary Ann pointed to the elevators on her left "Just go straight to the elevators, his office is on the 15th floor. Joanne will be waiting for you there."

Thanking her, she quickly made her way up the elevator. As the elevator car went up, Vanessa felt her heart race, and her hands and legs start to shake. She pressed her hand against her bag, reminding her of why she was here. When the elevator arrived and doors opened, she was greeted by a woman who looked to be in her mid to late 40s who she assumed to be Joanne.

Joanne gave her a polite smile, "good morning Ms. Sterling, please follow me so I can show you where you can wait while Mr.Naughton finishes up with his meeting." She gestured for Vanessa to follow her. They walked until they reached a seating area across an office with Roberts name on the door. Vanessa immediately took a seat, setting her bag next to her.

"Do you need anything while you wait? Water, coffee.." Joanne asked.

Vanessa shook her head, "oh no thank you I'm good." As soon as she said the last words a phone started to ring. Joanna held up a hand, "Excuse me for a second while I get that." Vanessa watched as Joanne walked to her office and answered the phone from her desk. She couldn't hear what she was saying but a moment later she saw her walk out towards her. Joanne gave her an apologetic smile, "I'm sorry I'm needed at the meeting, but I won't be long."
Vanessa just nodded her head and watched her walk away until she disappeared from view.

Vanessa's heart started to beat faster, this was the perfect opportunity to put the CD in his office without getting caught and without having to confront Robert about what was happening between his daughter and best friend. Quickly, she snatched her purse, got up and rushed to Roberts office. It seemed luck was on her side when she pushed open the door and found it unlocked.

Walking towards his table she contemplated where to put the CD, somewhere where it wouldn't be suspicious. Eyeing his laptop, an idea formed in her head. Clicking the side button of the CD drive, she watched it slide open. Pulling out the CD that already occupied it, she replaced it with the one in her bag.

Quickly closing it, she let out a sigh of relief and just when she was about to turn around a deep voice made her freeze.

"Excusez moi, can I help you with something?"

Slowly turning around, her eyes widened and jaw dropped at the sight in front of her. For a second she was captivated by how handsome the man was but then she realized she had met him a few days ago at the party, he was Ivy's date and from the change in his expression he recognized her as well.

Vanessa quickly shook her head, "Oh no, no I was just waiting for Robert but I got bored and decided to walk around, the office has a beautiful view of the city." She said, gesturing towards the large floor to ceiling windows. "I wanted to talk to him about something but it seems like he's going to take a while." She let out a nervous laugh and glanced at her watch. "Oh it seems like I'm going to be late to my appointment, if you'll excuse me I have to go."

Just as she was about to walk out, Raphael stepped in front of her stopping her in her tracks. Raising an eyebrow in question he asked, "is there anything I can help you with? It must be important for you to have come all the way here and only for you to leave with nothing."

Vanessa cleared her throat that was suddenly dry, "Its ok, it can wait. I really am going to be late." For a moment Raphael didn't move, staring right at her. Then slowly nodded his headed, stepping aside he gestured for her to go.

Raphael watched as the woman who he remembered being introduced to a few days ago get into the elevator and watched as the doors closed. He couldn't quite remember her name, he remembered it starting with a V, Victoria, Veronica, Viagra... if he was honest he didn't care to remember her name but he knew she was friends with Ivy's parents.

He was confused as to what she was doing in Roberts office alone. He knew Robert was in a meeting and had seen Joanne pass by him in the hallway also on her way there, that is why he surprised to find Roberts office door open and to find a strange woman standing alone inside.

Raphael looked back inside the office, he had gut feeling that the woman was up to something and it wasn't good.