Chapter 7 Chapter Seven Trading in the Dark Night

"Hello, I'm Zola..." He stepped forward generously, and introduced himself a few words without being humble or humble.This gentleman, who looked as fresh and transparent as evening primrose, made it impossible to connect him with his identity as a gang member. Lisa also introduced him politely, "Hi, I'm Lisa the housekeeper, and this is our Earl." In fact, as soon as Zola saw this man, he immediately felt the strong aura of the man.But what he couldn't understand was that Mr. Earl appeared here in person, is it just for this ordinary tutor? This seems a little counterintuitive.unless-----

The Count Alfonso just nodded coldly at him as a greeting.But when the earl glanced at the other person, he seemed a little surprised, "Mr. Gino, why are you here?" That Mr. Gino had always lowered his head in a low mood until he heard the voice of the other party. Naturally, he was also surprised, and blurted out almost the same question, "Mr. Alfonso? How could it be you? " "The count's daughter has been kidnapped, and the kidnapper wants him to exchange that flower god." Lisa replied in time. "Flora?" Gino's eyes widened suddenly, "You mean the Flora in Titian's painting?"

"Otherwise, there is no second flower god." Lisa sighed softly. "I see. Could it be that they brought me here just to identify the Flower God?" Gino turned his face, and the words were obviously directed at Zola.It can be seen that the deputy curator did not come here willingly. Zola pushed the mirror frame and smiled good-naturedly, "Mr. Gino, we don't want to bother you if it is not necessary. However, you are the authority on the appraisal of Renaissance art works. So besides you, we can't think of anyone else for the time being." A suitable candidate."

"How could the Earl's Flora collection be a fake?" Gino seemed a little ridiculous. "Of course the Flora collected by the Earl is genuine, but I'm afraid that the one he brought is not the same one." Although Zola's tone was calm, there was a subtle edge hidden in it. "Then what about that painting? Where is it now?" Gino looked at his friend helplessly, as if asking him to understand his difficulties. "I brought the painting. What about people?" Although Alfonso was answering Gino, he stared at Zola coldly.Knowing that the other party must be cautious, he will not hand over the hostage casually.But for some reason, before he saw the girl's figure, he still felt an inexplicable loss that he couldn't even explain.

"Mr. Earl, don't worry about this. As long as you confirm that the painting you brought is genuine, Miss Liuxia will appear in front of you soon." Zola smiled slightly. "It's best to be like this." An elegant smile appeared on Alfonso's lips, which undoubtedly showed his excellent self-cultivation, but it was impossible to ignore the threat hidden under his smile, "Otherwise, I think It’s also very difficult for you to get out of your body.” Tonight's night is as thick as ink, the moon has already hidden in the clouds, only a few stars in the sky are still shining faintly.In a park not far from the Church of Santa Maria, many young lovers were whispering under the mottled shadows of trees, and kissing each other under the dim light. The unmistakable romance.

Under the shade of a tree in the corner of the park, a young man with warm blond hair was chuckling as if he had discovered something interesting, while the serious man beside him frowned slightly and pursed his lips tightly. Say nothing.While there are plenty of same-sex lovers in the park, a stunning couple like this is rare.If it was during the day, this pair of handsome guys would definitely turn heads 100%. But no one would have imagined that such a beauty would be the two most murderous demons in the EE organization. "Everything is going according to our plan, what are you still worried about?" Romeo's eyes curved into a lovely arc, "Parker, such a scary expression will scare other flowers and plants."

There was still no expression on Parker's face, "I'm not worried about this, but I don't understand why the boss wants to go out in person? Can't this kind of hostage exchange be left to Lisa?" There was a slight fluctuation in Romeo's eyes, and his smile seemed a little erratic, "Boss may also want to see what kind of character the other party is." "Really? I think the boss seems to care too much about that girl." Parker didn't notice the subtle expression changes on the other side's face, "It's not like his usual style of acting."

"That girl... is indeed not annoying." Romeo lowered his head and smiled, his restless eyelashes flickering, casting ambiguous shadows under his eyelids. Parker seemed to realize something, "Romeo, don't you also..." "Parker, it's time for you to find a woman." Romeo winked at him, "I think the oriental girl you dated last time is not bad either." "What oriental girl?" Parker's first reaction was obviously a little surprised, but he quickly covered it up with a flat expression, and changed the subject without a trace, "Stop talking nonsense and keep an eye on it."

Romeo raised his eyebrows jokingly, and shut his mouth knowingly.In the half-bright light, he vaguely saw that the other party looked at his palm subconsciously, and then looked into the distance thoughtfully, as if he had fallen into some unpredictable emotion. At this time in the church, Mr. Gino also completed his identification work. "There is no doubt that this is the real Flora." Zola breathed a sigh of relief at his answer.The deputy curator's wife is in their hands now, so forgive him for not daring to tell lies. "Since it has been confirmed that this is the real product, it's time for you to fulfill your promise." Lisa's green eyes flashed sharply behind the lenses.

"Don't worry, there are rules in this business." Zola smiled calmly, and asked casually, "But I'm really curious, Mr. Earl, why are you willing to exchange this painting for a painting?" What about the tutor? Oh, of course, you can also refuse to answer." In fact, this question was just to test the other party, and Zola did not expect that the count would really answer him.Unexpectedly, the Earl gave him a complicated look, and actually said a few short words, "Because -----she is worth it." Lisa on the side suddenly raised her head to look at the count, her deep eyes were a little bit of probing.

"It's really touching. Tsk tsk, the story between the employer and the beautiful tutor..." A slightly frivolous voice suddenly came from behind the altar of the church.Although these words were spoken casually, the dreadful feeling of oppression that followed suddenly permeated the air. Alfonso looked in that direction vigilantly, and saw a slender and tall figure standing quietly in the candlelight and shadows at some point. The dancing candle flames on the altar reflected the person's face indistinctly, revealing an incomparable beauty, especially the charming tear mole under the corner of his eye, which looked extraordinarily mysterious and charming under the dim yellow light.The corners of his mouth were slightly bent, his smile was a little lazy, a little careless, exuding a wild cat-like sexy temptation. The eyes of the two collided without any suspense, and there was a trace of antagonism in the air that was not easy to be noticed.The surroundings were terrifyingly quiet, and the hostility between each other was obviously so strong, yet it was skillfully hidden by both sides.Except for themselves, others can hardly feel it.But some kind of hidden touch is still like the vibration of the seabed, spreading like ripples in this silent space. "Master..." A trace of displeasure quickly flashed across Zola's face.He had repeatedly told the young master not to come forward.Although their identities had probably been discovered when the Countess was rescued, it seemed too willful for the young master to choose to show up in person at this time. "Where is she?" Alfonso first withdrew his gaze.Needless to say, this man must be Miranda, Madeleine's younger brother.It is better to meet him than to be famous, and he is not just a legendary playboy. Mirante ignored Zola's displeasure, and still stared at Alfonso without blinking.A man possesses noble blood and inexhaustible wealth, but at the same time, he can also have a stunning face that makes all women jealous... It seems that God is really unfair sometimes. However, at the moment when they looked at each other, he seemed to feel a familiar yet indescribable atmosphere.There seemed to be some kind of desperate darkness and coldness lingering on the other party's body. "The person you want is right there." He reached out and pointed to the back of the altar, and after finishing speaking, he picked up the painting and walked towards the door. Alfonso walked quickly to the back of the altar, and saw an oriental girl with her hands tied sitting close to the corner. She lowered her head, and her long black hair, as smooth as soft satin, half covered her face. Only the lips that lost their blood color and the delicate and graceful chin can be seen. "Liu Xia..." When calling her name, he suddenly felt an inexplicable tension.Some ominous thoughts flashed through his mind and were immediately suppressed by him. It wasn't until she slowly raised her head that he heard his heartbeat recovering.The faint candlelight shone on her pale face, and it seemed to illuminate the most sensitive and softest part of his heart. The originally empty place was instantly filled with a kind of tenderness that even he had never experienced before... The reason why he appeared here in person, although part of the reason was to meet those people, but the more important reason was -- he wanted to see her soon. "Mr. Alfonso..." The moment Liu Xia saw him, mist appeared in his black eyes, and there was an unexplained agitation in his heart, with an inexplicable urge to cry.Since childhood, due to her physical advantages, she has always been the role of saving others.But he didn't expect that this time, he would be the one to be rescued. She looked at the man in front of her, as if she had been bewitched by something, and she couldn't look away for a while.And the other party was also staring at her so intently, with deep eyes that couldn't see to the end.This made her seem to see the expression of God in a trance --- looking at his people with that kind of pity and pity. "Mr. Earl, it's time for us to go back." It was not until Lisa's voice broke the silence that Liu Xia hurriedly withdrew her gaze, and Alfonso quickly untied her from the tied rope. Liu Xia rubbed her red and swollen wrists, she wanted to stand up but her feet were soft and slipped down. "Are you okay?" Alfonso immediately noticed her abnormality. "It's okay..." She paused, "I just got a few injections, so I can't use my strength. But..." Before Liu Xia finished speaking, she felt that her body suddenly rose into the air, and when she came to her senses, she found that she had actually fallen into his arms. "Mr. Alfonso, I can walk by myself..." She was taken aback by the count's swift action, and wanted to struggle to get down in embarrassment. "If you don't want to trouble me any more, don't move around." His voice was still cold and indifferent, but the hands that hugged her tightly unconsciously increased a little bit of strength. Hearing these words, Liu Xia's confidence naturally weakened.Even though he was also involved in this incident, no matter what, the other party still saved her at such a high price. Because ----- she deserves it.Suddenly, the words he said echoed in her ears, her heart skipped a beat, and her nose felt a little sour.When I heard this sentence just now, it was impossible not to be moved... Thinking of this, she sighed lightly, did not struggle any more, but said in a very soft voice, "Thank you." Although she couldn't hear any answer from him, she could vaguely see that the corner of his mouth seemed to be bent. Alfonso carried her out of the church without saying a word. Her black hair was gently blown by the night wind, and gently brushed against his cheek. The numbness brought an indescribable feeling. Palpitation feeling. Maybe people only know the preciousness when they lose it, and he is the same. When he heard that she was still in the hands of the other party, he once again realized what it meant to be worried; When he couldn't see her, he realized what it meant to be lost; When he saw her but could not be sure of her safety, he experienced what it was to be nervous; At this moment, he experienced -------- an intoxicating tenderness. Everything made him confirm his mind again. Whether it is the wind that comes and goes without a trace, or the light that scares the darkness, he will hold it tightly in his hands. Never let go. In the silver Bentley galloping towards Rome, Ruxia fell asleep unknowingly because of being too tired.Her head rested unconsciously on Alfonso's shoulder, and her quiet expression looked like a well-behaved cat, completely removing the masks she usually wore. "Mr. Alfonso, Parker and Romeo have gone back." Lisa, who was driving, glanced at the message on the phone and said in a low voice. Alfonso nodded, and seemed to sigh again, "Aren't these two people worried about my work?" "They're just worried about you." Lisa stared at the front calmly, then spoke again after a pause for a few seconds, "I don't know what kind of expressions they will have when they find out that it is a fake." Alfonso just smiled and didn't speak. "It's also thanks to Mr. Alfonso that you got what you wanted, and went to the deputy curator Gino in advance. Only he can tell the truth into a lie, and the lie into the truth." Lisa also laughed. "Milante is indeed not a playboy who only knows how to have fun, but it's a pity that he still made the wrong move." Alfonso looked at the blurred light outside the window, "Everyone's weaknesses are different. Some people value family affection, while others Money. Gino is the representative of the latter. When he was the deputy curator, he received a lot of bribes, and it is said that he even had several lovers." "In that case, Gino wished that his wife would disappear, so that he could take the money we gave him and his lover away." Lisa sneered. "Perhaps." Alfonso's eyes flashed the same sneer.Everything was as he expected.Sure enough, Mirante thought of finding someone to verify the authenticity of the work on the spot.In Rome, the most authoritative appraiser is Gino.That's why he went to Gino, and asked his cooperation as the earl to rescue the kidnapped daughter.Three million dollars was enough to buy off this money-conscious man and make him disappear in Italy for a while. In this way, he can not only keep this flower god, but also successfully rescue Liuxia. "Mr. Alfonso, are you going to send Miss Liuxia back to her residence tonight?" Lisa knew she was talking too much when she asked this sentence. In the rearview mirror, she clearly saw the earl's eyes dim, and then replied in a deep voice, "It's too late today, let's talk about it tomorrow." So Lisa didn't say anything, and continued to drive towards Rome. The night is getting deeper and deeper. For some, it may be another long sleepless night.