"For what reason?" Ethan asked

"Because the first ball is on Friday this week! At the main council's city hall. Since this was where the man died. I received the invitation months ago but I never really thought of going because I didn't see all the possibilities this could open, until now"

"And what opportunities would that be?" Ryan asked

"No. Rather, in plain terms, what exactly do you want from us Viv?" Flick asked.

"They have seventy one branches all across the world, so we know they're widely stretched and that's why we couldn't pinpoint the exact location of the red diamonds. And each of those fortresses, because that's what they are, properly secured fortresses, are too big and massive for us to search through thoroughly, in every single branch! So this is just the perfect opportunity we've been waiting for. Because with almost every one coming here to Philadelphia, their headquarters, definitely, the diamond would follow them too, and be right here in Philadelphia. They can't afford to leave such valuable item anywhere else. Think about it guys! If this plan pulls off, we'll save a lot of money, million of dollars that it could have taken, to search seventy one different countries would be saved. Not only that, Mr Nygma is going to triple the initial price we charged him and he's going to pay fifty billion dollars now. And with all these money going into our treasury, there are so many things we wouldn't have to worry about in the future! Plus, let's be honest with ourselves. Even if we had that complete seven months to fully plan and strategize, is that really still enough time to steal from the order? Even if we had fifteen years to plan, it still wouldn't be time enough to steal from the order. And this ball provides us a once in a lifetime opportunity because absolutely everyone, would be at that ball; the order is insanely good at paying respect to their dead " Viv finished off in a huff, coming down from all that high tension

"So we're really doing this or what?" Aaron asked, cooking an eyebrow

"Um... I suppose we should take a vote?" Viv asked, biting her lips

"One question though. Will you be at the ball? Or follow us for the breaking into the Machiavellian mansion?" Ethan asked, a bit lost in thought

"You're the strategist Ethan. I'll be wherever you want me to be" Viv answered solemnly.

"It would be better if she's at the ball, in case anything goes wrong..." Cole trailed off

"My point exactly" Ethan said, suddenly studying Viv carefully.

"Is this really what you want Viv? I mean apart from the money, cause the money would always come, but is this what you want? Because it's your call. If as our leader, you're good with it, then its okay by me. We don't need to cast any votes." Nath spoke up

"It is what I want. Yes. Because I don't like the way this project, has been hanging over our fucking heads for the last five months! Yes, it wouldn't be wise to get in the same bed, or fuck with the order of Machiavelli, but that does not mean, that they're totally indomitable or all powerful. They have a weakness, and we're going to find it. As merchants, it's our job to find a chink in that seemingly all-perfect armour. Plus, we've never turned down a client's request before; we're definitely not going to start now, because of the order. Have you forgotten so soon that the more challenging a mission is, the more exciting it gets for us? Really? Let this mission remind you then." Viv finished off, a soft glow right about her. She was ready to do this.

"Well, let the games begin then" Ryan announced.

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The day of the ball finally arrives and her limousine expertly drives into the gravel driveway. The outer entrance was bustling with cameras and people, which included news reporters and various celebrity icons. Celebrities...yes. There were going to be lots of celebrities at this ball, Vivienne thought, as she came out of the limousine, accompanied by Richard, her date for tonight's ball. The bright lights from different cameras startled her a bit, but she managed to keep on her cool exterior as Richard directed both of them into the hall, with his hand kept firmly on her lower back. Richard. A lot of people would prefer to call him her ex-husband, but she'd rather call him a business associate. They'd been married for four years, but somehow it hadn't worked out so well. They'd remained friends though, and most times he ended up being the person who accompanied her to every function she wished to go for.

"Viv can you hear me?" A voice resounded from the micro chip situated craftedly in her outer ear

"Yes Aaron, I can hear you" she whispered back discreetly.

"We're about to break in. We've already scanned the area. Seems like you were right after all. There's not as much security here as we expected"

"Okay. That's good. I want regular tabs and reports on your progress there" she replied, careful not to let someone else hear her.

"Yes ma'am. Don't forget the part you're supposed to play Viv. Go lay on your charms"

"Right on it beau" she said stifling a laugh

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