8.

"What do you want?" Ashley asked upon coming in and Adrian signalled him to stop.

"What do I want??" Bella asked him mockingly.

The look on their faces was of bewilderment and Bella was enjoying it. Adrian was quiet this time, he didn't say anything.

"So you got my mail?" Adrian finally spoke and his friends looked at him in shock.

"What mail Adrian? And when did you send it? Why didn't you tell us?" Klaus asked him.

"Well yes. I did get your mail. You mentioned quite a lot of things but I'm still not sure of many things. Your parents, what did they do? I know they're not your real parents, but they brought you up, so why do you want to get rid them?" Bella asked and it was a tricky question.

Ashley and Klaus were really shocked and surprised at how many things Adrian was hiding from them.

"Guys, I don't have much time. My parents have been poisoning me since I was a child, because they wanted to have all of these riches, my position and all that belonged rightfully to me." Adrian told them.

"Wait, what do you mean by 'not having much time'?" Ashley asked him and if Bella didn't have a mask on, they would surely know how worried she was now that the truth was in front of her.

"Recently, I have been coughing up blood. And didn't you ask me why I was covering up so much even in the summers? It's because the poison is kinda cold poison. I had myself checked up and it's mixed up with my blood now fully. I will have to undergo a full new blood transfusion or maybe get an antidote. John Hally has been looking for an antidote, but no success yet." Adrian explained to his friends.

"And how much time do we have before we find the antidote?" Klaus asked his voice low than ever.

Bella straightened herself and cleared her throat. The important thing in this profession was not to show any emotions and be heartless.

"Are you done with your bromance? Can we just discuss what help you need from me?" Bella asked in her ice cold voice.

Ashley and Klaus were about to say something but Adrian stopped them.

"We need that person. And we know only (points to Bella) can do it." Adrian calmed the both of them down.

"Well, my step-parents, it's impossible to get in if you don't know about the traps and alarms. Even if you avoid that, before you can reach them, there are just 2 people who are literally killing machines. If you pass them, then there is a trap door. If you get stuck in there, you can forget getting out." Adrian explained looking at Bella.

"Cool, get me the blueprint, with all the traps, the alarms, the cameras, the trap door marked and once you get me that, I will do all the work. Also, how sure you are of them having the antidote? And what about the place, where would they keep it?" Bella asked him and he stared at her with shock.

"What are you made of? Who are you? A man, a woman? How are you so calm? And how much confidence do you have that you will succeed?" Klaus asked Bella.

Bella stood up and stretched her arms abd legs. Adrian was not sure either, he signalled his men to attack. All the men were on floor in a blink.

Bella was right in front of Adrian and holding his collar. Ashley was about to get to her, but Bella kicked him backwards.

"Don't play with me. I don't have time for this children's games. You want your work done, that's it. How I do it or will I be able to do it is my problem. Not yours. If you have doubts, go fight them yourselves." She warned him.

Bella was about to leave when she stopped and turned back. "Send your men with me to the hotel to get our weapons in. They're down there in that black car. I will see you with the plan in two days." And with that she left.

Adrian turned to Ashley who was on the floor. He walked to him and helped him up.

"You know that person won't harm me. Why did you have to come in between. Furthermore, whoever it is, knew I was testing them. So chill. Help them get the weapons and stuff inside the hotel." Adrian said but he stopped.

"Oh wait, Klaus you go. Ashley see the doctor." Adrian ordered and they all left to do their own work.

Would Black Rose be able to get into his parent's house? Will the antidote really be brought to him before the time is up? Adrian had no idea but he decided to trust this person for once.