The Traps of Black Swan

It was true she wasn't the real Evans. But calling Aarvi 'Fake' didn't go well with the Rivas family.

The people started to murmur between them, some people exchanged tables and gossipped looking at the calm Rivas family. None looked afraid but the smart ones knew the man offended the wrong ones.

Jaxon's heartwarming chuckle reverberated in the hall before a simper appeared on the Rivas members. Aarvi had a beautiful smile on her face that didn't reach her eyes.

Was that an attack on her? She wanted to laugh at Leon's face, who didn't know Aaron hadn't left a single loophole that could be used against her with her identity.

Jordan sat on the couch and crossed his legs, imposingly looking at the man. Aaron glanced at Alex who was in a formal suit with the guest. Alex nodded at Aaron and went to the man who called Aarvi fake. 

Alex did nothing, he cordially pointed to the businessman to go ahead as he walked behind him.

Jaxon's laughter turned sarcastic when he commented, "Mocon people are humorous." But his voice carried the underlying threat.

He couldn't believe it, people get tempted with money and dare to let their tongue loose. His eyes brushed over Leon and met his eyes. They held their gaze for a few seconds before Jaxon smirked.

Leon frowned deeper. He doubted if Aarvi aka Ava Kelly really had that close relationship with the Evans to lend their name.

Neither Jaxon nor his parents had any objection to announce Aarvi as an Evans. It was Aaron and Aarvi's choice to be low profile else Jaxon would have shut their mouth easily.

As soon as Aarvi got to know Leon was at the party, she had alerted her team and the earpiece was already in her ear. Hearing the biography of the man.

He was a third-generation businessman. His father had a good relationship with Karsen, built the company considerably well with the support of Rivas Industries. Unexpectedly, their team found nothing that could be used against the man.

She also got to know how many in the banquet hall had attended the party three years ago. But those people seemed to ignore it or not identify her. She wasn't so important at that time, she won't be surprised if they don't recognize her.

Alex pointed to the empty separate chair in front of Jordan for the man to sit. He appeared like a sheep, getting ready to be slaughtered when his eyes nervously brushed on the confident Rivas family members and urged him to look behind where Leon was present.

Everyone had their curious eyes fixed in one direction. When a magnetic voice sent shivers down their spine.

Aaron's chilling tone resounded next to Aarvi but it was difficult to read if he was annoyed or entertained, "Mr. Hamilton," Hamilton was a subsidiary under Rivas, so obviously, Aaron knew his name. If not, Milo Wen was there to fill him up. 

"Could you please enlighten us how appearing at the police station made My Wife fake?" He emphasized 'My Wife.' which was a silent order that you lost the support from the Rivas family for pointing at the woman who was being treasured by the Rivas family.

He did nothing much but asked the question back. If Hamilton was being driven by the power of money in such a short time, how could Mr. Hamilton even know about Aarvi? Hence he had no right to get a response.

The guests looked at each other. People don't just go to the police station because they were criminals and Rivas weren't idiots to accept just any random person. And Jaxon Evans was standing right there with her, laughing at the foolishness of the man.

The opinions didn't take long to change just by a question of Aaron and looking at Hamilton who didn't know how to counter.

If he really had seen Aarvi, even if he didn't have proof, should he have more words to explain the situation?

Well, Mr. Hamilton was trying to recall the date he had received over a text message. He had memorized it, but looking at Aaron in the deadly frosty eye, his legs were shaking and his brain seemed to freeze.

The biggest difference between Leon and Aarvi. Even if Aarvi plots in less time, she wouldn't leave a way where her plan could fail, whereas Leon used a man in the banquet hall in the shortest time who immediately fell on his face.

Of course, smart people wouldn't dare to go against Rivas so openly, hence Leon's plan failed before the start.

Leon was expecting Jaxon to announce Aarvi as Evans, his sister or cousin. That he wanted to use it later and play her with the Kelly family. 

Hearing no response, Aaron added another line, narrowing his eyes at the man, "Let us accept your theory... You have also been to the police station too."

Hamilton: "..."

Doesn't that mean he was also fake? The people around them sniggered as they started gossipping if Hamilton was doing it for attention but foolish enough to point the arrow against their head company.

Mr. Hamilton tried to find a reason to hear the mocking comments passing on him. If he proves it, Leon had said he would have a high honor in the eyes of the Rivas family. He started stammering, "I- I- I w-went f-for s-some v-verification."

However, everyone laughed at him saying President Evans must have been there for the same.

Before any more comments could be passed, a grim voice resounded in the hall, "Mr. Hamilton, why don't you run out and prepare your legal team?"

All looked at each other when Aarvi's soft chuckle resounded accurately knowing what he was up to.

"Skylar will sue you for the defamation of President Evans." Dax completed, flashing his signature dark smile meant, the destruction was near.

With Aarvi melodious chuckle, the guests realized the talented, fearless President was merciless and malicious too. That made the Rivas and the Skylar more daunting.

Aarvi never stopped Dax or Aaron from standing for her except in the matters of Leon. So she didn't stop them. However, she pitied the man who was drenched in sweat. He wasn't only going to lose Rivas's support, with Skylar suing him, he would have to lose his standing in society. 

Aarvi wanted these actions to be lessons for others. She also hoped the ladies in the party who were enviously staring at her to learn from it, without pulling stupid stunts on her.

Shawn shook his head resignedly without liking the party spoiler. He clapped his hands. The two guards ran inside while Shawn announced, "Let's keep the party going." He announced making everyone breathe while Hamilton was respectfully escorted out.

Aarvi's eyes brushed on Leon who was seeing the whole Rivas family standing behind her. He understood another reason for his presence. Just because Aarvi alone was standing against him, doesn't mean they could do anything. In reality, he was against each of them.

The smile on her lips was mocking. So Leon pulled his mobile out and messaged her to let her know it wasn't an attack.

[It's a test, Little Lamb. Relax, enjoy the party.]

Aarvi understood the underlying meaning. His next move was the gift that could disrupt the party or spoil her mood or both.

She couldn't understand what he would get by it. 

A psychic satisfaction?