Valentina's POV:
We're all in the office now including Ryan and Stacy.
"Okay guys so you all know about the new lead we've got. We have to use it to the fullest", Ben said
"Yeah I found out that the auction's going to be conducted tomorrow at this location", Ryan said giving a paper to me.
I read it and give it to Ben. He nods reading it.
"What about the auction entry and other stuff?", Rafael asked
"This is an open auction so anyone's allowed, but obviously you guys won't be allowed in. There are many items put it the auction. From weapons to art, you'll find anything", Stacy said shrugging.
"Hmm I know we won't be allowed inside. The place will be well insanely guarded and safety precautions will be best", Ben said sighing
"Also we have a sure information that Dimitri's going to be there. He'll only be there for an hour, but he'll be there. He has to. It's his mafia's event", Ryan grinned
"Yes", My brothers and I shout happily.
Yas!
"Finally we can know how the asshole looks like so it'll be easy to find him", Matteo smiled
"Yeah, but the main problem is how will we enter the hall", Micheal frowned
"We can't, but Stacy and Ryan can", I smirk
"No I'm not going to put their life in danger Val", Ben said sternly
Oh yeah
"Our lives won't be in danger Ben. Nobody knows us there. We're spies remember", Ryan said
"But still", Ben frowned
"Ben I'll threaten you again I guess", Stacy mock exasperated
We all chuckled.
"I'll be there to protect them Ben, don't worry. There's no way I'll put my best friends in danger", I said
Ben looked at me unsure.
"What? How will you get in?", Marcus asked
"See I've got a good plan. First Ryan and Stacy can dress up as a wealthy couple and enter the auction with a painting I'll make. I'll go in totally disguised as their bodyguard. They can look around and try to find Dimitri and get his attention and have some sort of conversation with him. After he leaves we'll discreetly follow him and see where he goes. But we won't attack. We'll attack the next day because then we'll be prepared and will know his hideout", I explain smirking
They all look at me in wow.
"That's actually a good plan", Ben nodded
I smirk.
"But you'll have to disguise real good. Dimitri knows all of us. He can't identify you", Matteo said
"Yup done", I nod
"You can't carry any gun with you as well. They'll check you first before letting you in", Lucas frowned
"I'll have my lovely knives hidden", I smirk
"Amazing! She aces in throwing knives", Daniel grinned wide.
"We'll be outside hidden so you'll have backup if anything goes wrong which I doubt will happen", Micheal nodded
Everyone nods. Ben looked relieved realising that.
"Stacy and Ryan are you okay with this? You really don't have to if you don't want to", Deigo said
We all nodded in agreement and look at them
"Of course we're okay with this. We'll do anything to help", Ryan said seriously
"Look you don't have to do this just because you work for us. I don't want to put you in danger", Ben said seriously.
"He's literally like a protective dad", Stacy smiled at looking at me
"He is", I nod smiling as well
Stacy walked towards Ben.
"Ben I have a lot of respect for you. I might sometimes make fun of you which I really enjoy, but I really respect you so much. The way you're taking care of Val and her brothers is commendable Ben. I understand why you're so protective towards them and now at me and Ryan, but trust me we want to do this", Stacy smiled
"The first time we met Val's family, we felt like it was ours. It's just a homely feeling. When I met Val's Dad. I saw him as my Dad as I lost mine. We really care a lot about them and we want them to come home soon. So yes we want to do this okay. We also trust Val with our lives. So we know she'll take care of us there", Ryan smiled confidently.
I smile at my friends. They've really become family to my brothers.
"Wow. Thanks guys. Also, you kids are like my little siblings so obviously I'm protective of you", Ben chuckled.
"If Enzo would have been here he would say this calls for a hug!!", Matteo squeals.
We all laugh loudly and form a group hug.
"Okay now Val I need you to get ready with the painting", Ben said.
"On it", I nod
"Then Stacy and Ryan can take that painting and go to the auction tomorrow with you disguised as their bodyguard", Rafael said
We all nod.
We all leave and I go my room and start with the painting.
I change into a my usual shirt covered with paint. I use it everytime I paint. I get all my paints, canvas, brushes. I tie my hair and stand in front of it thinking what to do.
Suddenly I get some inspiration and start painting. I do this for god knows how long but by the time I finished it was dinner time.
I make sure to detail it properly so it looks like a professional's painting. This should be worth enough for an auction. I finally finished the painting and stand back and look at it.
( She made this 🎨⬆️)
Once I was convinced that it was fine I pick it up and walk down to show it to everyone and ask for their opinion.
I was extra careful walking down the stairs. Lol
I enter the living area and look at everyone lounging around watching tv.
"Hey guys. I've made the painting just want your opinion", I said holding it but it was faced towards me so they couldn't see it yet.
"Wow look at you. You look a painting yourself", Micheal snickered
"Yeah she's covered paint. We should put her in auction", Deigo chuckled
We all look at him weirdly. I raise my eyebrows in an 'excuse me?!' way
Deigo looks at all of us and opens and closes his mouth like a fish.
"That..came out..wrong", Deigo muttered in a strained voice.
Ben rolls his eyes and massaged his forehead. I chuckled shaking my head.
"You took so long", Daniel groans looking at me.
"You think it's easy to make a painting? It's not as easy as playing a video game", I said rolling my eyes
Daniel gasps dramatically.
"It's not easy to play video games bambina! It takes lots of sacrifice", Daniel said with a hand on his heart.
"Yeah like what?", Ben asked in disbelief
"Sacrificing studies to complete levels", Daniel said in a duh voice
I stifled my laugh. Matteo smacked his cousin. My other brothers face palmed themselves.
"What? Wait till Leo knows about this", Ben smirked
Daniel's face paled with eyes wide. My brothers give him a death glare and Daniel cowers down
"Show us the painting Val", Matteo said
I nod and turn the painting carefully.
They all look at it with wide eyes and jaw open. They were in awe.
"Woaahhhhh", Damon dragged
"Damn Val I love it", Lucas grinned
I was happy since Lucas paints as well, his opinion matters.
"Wow Val. No doubt it took hours to make this", Daniel said in shock
"And it was worth it", Marcus smiled
"If this wasn't made for an auction I would buy it for sure. It's amazing", Savannah giggles
"You're very talented Valentina. It's beautiful", Rafael praised.
"Indeed it is", Micheal muttered looking at me. He winked at me and mouthed 'wow' at the painting.
I smile.
"Damn. I love it Val. It's perfect", Ben smiled
"Okay cool I'll put it for drying and no one will touch it", I warned
"Wait wait I want to take a picture of it with you", Stacy jumped
I nod and smile.
She takes a picture in her phone and I go and leave the painting upstairs.
Then I come down.
"Let's have dinner", Matteo said
We all go and have dinner.
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Dimitri's POV:
"Tomorrow should be perfect Enis. I want everything to go as per plan", I said sternly
"It will I've double checked everything", Enis replied
"Good. I want all the guards in place and security should be tight as I planned. I don't want anyone not required to be there tomorrow. Definitely not the Costellos. I'll come for an hour only and attend it because it's needed", I said seriously.
"Yeah don't worry. I'll personally check who's coming. When you come your security will be tight", Enis said
I nod.
"Any updates about my father?", I ask hopefully
No. None of our men are able to find out his exact location", Enis sighs
"I'm sure those bastards have kept him in their cells of their main building", I growl
"Yeah, but attacking that place is almost impossible. Its their main headquarters which means it's heavily guarded", Enis said
"I know. That's the only reason I haven't attacked yet. But I'll soon once I come up with a plan", I said
"No offense Dimitri, but I don't think any plan will be strong enough for attacking their headquarters. So I think you should make a deal with them", Enis suggests
"I know, but I'm not going to give them any of their family members in return for my father", I said shaking my head.
"Don't then. Just make them believe we'll do that. Lure them in our trap and then we'll take care of them and we get your father", Enis smiled
I think about it for a second.
"Sounds good", I smirk
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