Immediately she sent the message, it took Mike twenty seconds to answer.
Worshipping boss for thousands of years: "Boss, it is not just any auction but the auction of the jewels and arts. The Purple Jewel will be displayed."
As if she had been charged, Aang Jiang's energy and strength came rushing back.
The Purple Jewel was a priceless gemstone found from the core of a healing tree found at Mount Drava, the coldest mountain. The tree is said to be a gift from the gods. It used to be the resting place of gods when they roamed free on earth. However, after a rebellion, which sacked the gods from the surface of earth, the tree vanished and was only found a century later at the cliff of Mount Drava.
At that moment, the tree was dying due to an unknown cause. After its death, the gemstone was the only thing fount at its position. The gemstone was found to have some of the healing properties of the dead tree, but it only worked on people with pure hearts and intentions. This brought a lot of controversies, so it was hidden by a certain religious group, never to be found again. Until now, that is.
Dark One: "Why didn't you say so earlier? Wait! Are you sure your sources are correct."
Worshipping boss for thousands of years: "Boss, are you doubting me? You make me sad boss.
Dark One: "Quit your whining. Send the location, I am on my way."
After sending her text, Aang Jiang changed her pajamas to a black top and jeans outfit and black boots. She wore the black pouch bag on her waist. The bag contained her phones, spy gadgets and hacking devices.
Stealthily, Aang Jiang left home, hailed a taxi and alighted four blocks away from the location Mike sent her.
She walked three blocks and climbed to the rooftop of the fourth block. There she watched guests arrive one after the other as she waited for Mike. There was a particular guest who attracted a lot of attention when he arrived.
In the country, very wealthy families usually buy certain car number plates which are only used by them. So, it is easy to identify which wealthy family one is from. This black Honda Accord car which appeared, although it didn't seem much, had the Gu family number plate. That was enough to cause a commotion.
Inside The Car...
"Sir, are you sure you want to display the Purple Jewel tonight?" Su Han sitting at the front passenger seat asked. He didn't understand the president's decision.
The Purple Jewel was a priceless gem the president needed due to his health but displaying it will attract the wrong kind of guests. If care was not taken it could get stolen.
"...Double security" a hoarse voice said from the back seat. Turning his head to the window, he seemed to be looking for something in the dark. Gu Huang alighted from the car after some time. He was greeted by the directing manager of the auction.
All this was seen by someone who was getting bored of waiting for her assistant. On her arrival, Aang Jiang had texted Mike her location.
Dark One: "Where are you?
She finally got tired of waiting. "I am here, boss" a male voice said behind her two minutes after her message. She turned to look at a panting Mike. Mike was also wearing Aang Jiang's exact outfit choice. He was holding a lot of big black bags.
"It took you long enough. Where is the dress?" Aang Jiang asked Mike. "It's here" Mike replied while removing a blue Cinderella gown from one of the big black bags he was carrying. Aang Jiang took the gown and headed to the auction event in the opposite building after changing.
Mike stayed behind to get his equipment ready in case things went haywire. That was the plan they had agreed on before Aang Jiang left.
*The auction began*
Aang Jiang headed to the bathroom five minutes after the beginning of the auction. She put on her hearing gadget and spy glasses, changed her heels to boots and went in search for the gemstone.
'Something is wrong' Aang Jiang thought as she surveyed her surroundings from the shadows. The were too many guards stationed everywhere. It felt as if they were trying to trap someone.
'A TRAP'. Yes, that was it.
Aang Jiang knew she had no choice than to abandon the mission. Security had the entrance blocked so it was not an option. Aang Jiang roamed the entire venue for an exit with less guards.
Aang Jiang smirked. There was her exit out of here. She approached the two guards who were positioned at the exit door leading to the roof.
"Hey, lady. Where are you headed to? Yiu better return to your seat." one of the guards barked.
"That is absolutely no way to talk to a woman", and with a kick from Aang Jiang, he hit the wall and moaned in pain. The muscular guard attacked Aang Jiang but to his dismay, Aang Jiang dodged all his attacks.
Finally, Aang Jiang stopped dodging and caught the man's fist which was approaching her face. She dislocated his wrist, kicked his abdomen and knocked him unconscious. The already fallen guard, seeing his friend unconscious became afraid. His friend, whom he couldn't beat, was knocked out with three moves from this frail looking woman. As if mockingly, she was wearing a Cinderella gown!!
Aang Jiang set her clear almond eyes on the only conscious guard and knocked him out for convenience. As she made her way through the door, she noticed a little figure cuddling itself in a corner.
She couldn't bear to leave the child having knowledge of how the place could get chaotic. She carried the child and run to the roof. "Mike, Mike. Come in Mike"
"Boss, how is it going?" "It is a trap. I am coming from the roof. Connect a rope from your position to this building's roof." Aang Jiang said.
"Baby, hold me tight" Aang Jiang whispered to the child in her arms before she started walking on the connected zipline. As she approached the middle, she missed a step and almost fell. Fortunately, the child had already glued herself to her, so her hands were free enough to catch on to the rope. Just as all seemed well, the zipline snapped into two due to the weight.
The swinging group were to hit the glass window two levels below Mike's hideout. Aang Jiang realized then that the child would hit the window first, so she changed positions and her back rather crashed the glass window.
"Mm" Aang Jiang muffled a sound before getting up to check on the little girl. The girl stared back at her with bright phoenix eyes.
Aang Jiang looked at the girl's body and face, avoiding contact with her as much as possible. After checking that the girl was fine, Aang Jiang stood up, dusted herself and left the room as the girl watched her every move.