The next day Emma smacked her face several times after waking up. It had just registered to her that she had angered the ML yet again, which was something she desperately wanted to avoid. Being enemies with the ML of a story never ended well.

Emma sighed and began planning her outfit for the lunch date. She picked out a white dress and paired it with a black belt and accessories.

"System the mission is to make sure the ML and the heroine end up together right?"

"Correct."

"From what I noticed about the villain, she doesn't seem as bad as the story described her. She is just a woman trying to protect her man. What brought about the change?"

Ding!

"Congratulations to Host for revealing the hidden mission."

"What?"

"Find out who is responsible for the change in Ashley and Kira."

"What?"

"Please work hard Host. Rewards for completion of hidden mission is surveillance system."

"What? James I think you're too black hearted."

"System does not have a heart. Host should please refrain from making ignorant speculations."

"..." No matter what the black hearted system said, it really was too shameful. Speaking of, Emma recalled the author had given a vague explanation on why the villain and Kira were neccesary to the development of the plot. It seemed that the interference of the villain in the story was not ordinary.

Emma also recalled that she had gotten the money she needed to carry out her plan way too easily.

"I wonder who it is that has a vendetta against the ML."

Emma went to the library again and searched up news on the ML. It seemed the ML had inherited a broken company from his insolent father and had improved the earnings of the company with his wits and ruthless business tactics. The closest to the ML was his childhood friend and right hand man Xander Alfonso, who also owned a company of his own.

The ML had a rival in the same business as him named Matt Hughes. Hughes was also as ruthless as the ML the difference was that Hughes had started his business from scratch while the ML inherited his. Hughes also had more connections than the antisocial ML. If she remembered clearly the plot mentioned an upcoming event. A conference where some contracts would be awarded, and if her hunch was right, Hughes was using the ML's weakness to make him unfocused so he could win the contracts.

Although the stupid plot still made sure the ML won the contract even after he was unprepared. How? She did not remember. So the secret helper she had all along would be Hughes. This was another headache coming along. Emma glanced at the wall clock beside her and noticed the time was already twenty minutes past eleven. She was about to shut down the computer but she thought of something and left the page of a word document opened with a message.

Emma returned to her apartment and got dressed then she took a taxi to the Sky Garden. As expected Ashley had not arrived. It was still ten minutes to one and she hadn't eaten anything all day. She informed the waiter that she was expecting a guest. At one pm exactly Ashley took a seat opposite her.

"You're punctual I like that." Emma started.

"You're a prostitute I am told."

"Was. Life is not all flowers Miss Scott"

"Who are you?"

"I am sure you have done your research."

"What do you want from me?"

"Well I'm looking for a collaboration."

"Collaboration? I am not in your line of business Miss Kira."

"Now now I already told you I am not a prostitute at least not anymore. I came to you because of mutual gain." Emma said and removed her sunhat. Finally Ashley got to see the face of the woman that had haunted her and she was breathtaking. She had a diamond carved face with startling blue eyes and lips that were at the moment free from lip stick and yet a blooming red. Her blonde hair was tied up in a messy bun with wisps of hair framing the lovely face.

"Stare enough?"

"Why aren't you a model?" Ashley asked stunned and Emma chuckled.

"I think you know quite well the kind of aura I radiate. I don't fit in those circles. Now to business. I have an offer for you, you should be familiar with my work, I am using the pseudonym Idle Kat."

"You... You are Idle Kat? That's impossible."

"Why?"

"You... You are not Idle Kat. I refuse to believe it." Ashley stammered and Emma chuckled again. Emma saw the ML walking towards them. Emma rose from her seat and wore her hat.

"Miss Scott please think on my offer. You can get in touch with my publisher to confirm." Emma said and left a sketchbook and business card in front of Ashley. The ML arrived and was glaring at Emma. She smirked and left.

Ashley on the other hand was in shock when she opened the sketchbook, these drawings they fit the descriptions in the book 'Once Again' by Idle Kat. There had been controversy when fashion enthusiasts read the book over the outfits for the characters. If they saw this book they would realise that these outfits were exactly as the book described.

Vicente couldn't understand the expression on his fiancee's face but he was sure it had nothing to do with Erika. He felt relieved the who're knew her limits.

Meanwhile as Emma stepped out of the restaurant a sleek black sedan stopped in front of her and the window rolled down. When Emma saw the occupant of the car a mocking smile rose to her lips.