When Mr. Eckerman saw Glenn's smile, he couldn't help but shudder. He was completely fool for testing this man's ability. He had a feeling that if didn't answer immediately, he will really do what he say.
Mr. Eckerman gathered his bearings and answered quickly.
"Satisfied, Mr. Handyman. I have no doubts now. I apologize for wasting your time. I'll just add another five million reward bonus to make it up to you."
"Sure! You know I'm quite surprised myself. You had the audacity to test me despite hearing my reputation from those who recommended me to you. All of those wealthy client who knew my name didn't dare, but you. You have a large sack of wrinkly balls for doing it and I commend you for that. I'm curious, who fondled that to make it that big?"
"Ten million, please let this matter go." Mr. Eckerman pleaded.
"Is it Mrs. Eckerman? Gosh your hands must be soft and quite skilled. What's your technique called? Nutty Hands? Jingle Bells?"
Domino at the back couldn't hold back anymore and just laughed while the couple, specially Mrs. Eckerman blushed hearing that.
"Fifteen Million, Mr. Handyman. Please... "
"Deal!"
"Now since I'm already here, let's hear what you wanted to say. " Glenn returned to his seat and leaned back, completely relaxed while smoking.
"It actually started when we attended a party with many high profile businessmen. All of the important people in the business world and political world was there. But then, a man with strange side burn approached me and invited me to join a club he called the Hellfire club. His name—"
"Sebastian Shaw, huh. Okay, carry on."
"Yes, that's his name. You've experienced my cautious behavior, right? And since I haven't heard that club before, I declined. That's where it became strange. He smiled at me weirdly and quickly left. He said, I should just accept the invitation while I still can but I didn't take it seriously. Then the day before yesterday, our daughter didn't come home from school which was usually taken care of by two nannies and four bodyguards. We called the school and said they left after school classes. It's as if, they disappeared into thin air. Then we received a call yesterday from a random number and said we can pick up our daughter to a certain address if we surrender seventy percent our companies share to the Hellfire Club. Then the rest, you know already."
"I gotta say, that's lengthy Mr. Eckerman. You could've contribute to medical institutions for curing insomnia. God I almost dozed off. Good thing I managed to fight back my sleep. The only important thing in your story is Hellfire club, ha."
"Sorry, I gotta start somewhere right?"
"No worries, David Attenborough. Well, I presume I won't be alone in this mission, right? Although I always do my missions alone, I could work with someone specially with that hot woman over there." Glenn asked as he stood up from his seat.
The couple stood up too as they briefly glance at Domino.
"She's already paid so I have to ask if you could take her along with you. Two heads is better than one right? By the way, let me introduce you two."
"Ms Neena, this is the Handyman."
"Mr. Handyman, this is Neena also known as Domino."
"Oh hello there bea—"
Before Glenn could even speak, Domino excitedly moved forward and grabbed his hand with eyes shining bright.
"Hello, Handyman. It's an honor to be in the same mission as you. I'm a fan. Could signed something for me please?"
Mr. and Mrs. Eckerman was surprised to see her react that way.
"See? I told you.. At least she knows my shit." Glenn said to the middle-aged couple.
Then he turned towards Domino and said, "Let's talk about it after the mission, okay?"
Then he winked at her and whispered, "I know some place with nice coffee, are you down with it?"
"Sure~I mean I'd love to. I know you wouldn't be needing my help but if there's anything I can do for you, let me know. After all, I'm all geared up."
"I'm counting on you for that. Since you are ready, let's go on our way before we disturbed Mr. and Mrs. Eckerman's fondling game. " Glenn chuckled while buttoning his suit preparing to leave.
"Gladly." Neena responded with excitement.
On the other hand, the couple blushed hearing his remarks about them.
———
At the same time, while Glenn was in the Eckerman mansion, a skin head middle-aged suddenly opened his eyes and removed cerebro from his head.
"I've finally found the child we've missed in Los Angeles. She's currently with ordinary humans. If they found out, I'm afraid she will be in danger." Charles said frowning.
"Get Jean and the rest. We should immediately leave and invite her before the brotherhood knows her existence."
"Okay, I'll gather them immediately." Hank said.
———
Meanwhile, four of mutants was sitting around a round table inside one of the luxurious building in New York.
A man with his usual confident smirk and strange side burns was heading the meeting while sipping his wine. His name is Sebastian Shaw also known as the Black King of the club.
"Did we already send the fake package in London?"
"Yes, dear Black. The fake package has arrived there alive. What are you going to do with the true package at the basement?" asked by a blonde woman wearing a white sexy outfit showcasing her body. She was draped in an elegant white overcoat over her white lace corset top and long fitted pants.
"Of course, keep a tight leash to it. Once we control the Eckerman Group, our influence politically and in the business circle will become more solid." Sebastian said with confidence.
"Who would've thought their daughter is still here New York. It's funny to imagine how they'll become desperate reaching us out in London", said another man that looks like a devil. His skin was red, he had fangs and more importantly a devil tail. He is one of the core members of the club named Azazel.
"If we're not trying to deceive them, I could've let you take away the fake package and leave it at London." Sebastian said non-chalant.
"They better send the contract quickly or I'm gonna have to tear the throat of that little bitch in our basement." A man with white long hair chimed in. His name is riptide and he is known as impatient.
"Don't worry, we're gonna get what we want. One way or another." Sebastian declared.
———
Los Angeles, California
Illyana was sending Elle and uncle John off inside the building's lobby watching their leaving backs. They were there to visit her and Glenn but told them he was doing work somewhere. They ate and chatted for a few hours before Elle and uncle John decided to leave early since they are going to visit Elle's mother's grave.
She watched them disappear into the corner before heading towards the elevator to get back to the penthouse.
After heading back, since she has nothing better to do, she decided to grab a snack from the fridge and play the game console Glenn bought.
Halfway through the game, she suddenly heard a faint sound of an engine. She looked outside only to find something invisible hovering about the balcony. She could see the ripples in the pool and the artificial grass outside.
She stood up from the sofa and saw a group of people descend from the sky. One of them was quite familiar with her but she frown on why she looks different than the one she knows.
They spotted her as soon as they landed. A female with auburn hair stepped forward to introduce themselves. While she talk, she speak in the most calm and comfortable voice she can muster trying not to frighten Illyana.
"Hello there, little miss. My name is Jean and we're the X-Men. We're like you, a mutant."
On the other hand, Illyana look wary of them thinking this people has no manners. They just trespass like it's a normal thing to do.
Seeing Illyana being cautious and not answering them, Jean once again explained.
"Don't be afraid. We're not here to hurt you. Rather, we would like to invite you to join our school where you will be free to use your own ability without being judged. In there, you'll be safe like the rest of the kids your age."
Illyana didn't answer her. Instead, she turned her attention towards Storm and asked to confirm her name.
"Are you really Storm?"
Ororo was taken a back when the girl she never met before know her name.
"Yes, did we meet before?"
Illyana frowned when she confirmed her name. They indeed have the same name and looks but there differences like in style and the way talk and move.
"You aren't the Storm I knew."
"Huh? What do you mean?"
"Nothing. I can reject your invitation right? Otherwise, it would be kidnapping. Besides, you people don't even have manners. Landing in a private property blatantly like that?"
"Kid, you don't understand! You're in far more danger that you can imagine. You have friends and family members, right? What if they found out about your powers? They will turn to hate you just because you are mutant. Someone might even take you forcefully and get dissected in random laboratory." Scott said trying to reasoned out.
But Illyana just smirked at them before replying.
"So you guys are spying on me now, huh? What a bunch of creeps. As far as I know, you standing illegally at our balcony is the most dangerous thing I can see right now."
"Sigh~I knew something like this will happen as soon as Glenn was away." Illyana continued.
"Who?" Logan asked.
"He's my guardian. You don't know him but I'm sure you won't want to know someone like him considering you trespassing his property."
"I think it's time for you to tell us if you're afraid of him and he's forcing you to stay." Scott scoffed.
Illyana chuckled and asked Jean, "Is he really one of your own? How can such an idiot be amongst you? Do I like I'm being held captive?"
"Look we just wanted to make sure you're okay and you're not being forced to do something." Ororo said in concern.
"Oh don't worry, Storm. I'm absolutely fine. I even felt safe when he's around. You are lucky he's not here—"
Illyana disappeared and reappeared in the sky standing over something invisible.
"Or else, this toy of yours might be a scrap right now."
Jean and the rest was taken aback when they saw her teleport over their invisible aircraft.
"Now, do you really think I need your protection?" Illyana smirked.
Minutes later, she saw them leave with the aircraft. She couldn't help but find it funny how ridiculous this group was specially the idiot with visor. There's a mischievous smile on her face as she look forward to what will happen once she told Glenn what happened in his penthouse.