Chapter 2 Back to the Present

Madison sat up in bed. She removed her sleep mask and looked at the clock on her nightstand.

The clock read 5:24.

Another glorious morning, she thought.

Madison pushed back the duvet and climbed out if bed. She looked around at her room. It was a large room with a gold and white color scheme, her two favorite colors.

She had a King sized bed covered with dozens of gold and white decorative pillows. It has a see through silk cannopy with curtains.

She had white marble floors. There were soft white rugs near all of the furniture and doors.

She had a big study attached to her room where she could work from home if necessary.

Her walls were lined with fancy mirrors, and pictures of snow leopards.

There was a master bathroom attached with a hot tub, shower, bathtub, counter, sink, heated benches, towel closet, and product closet.

There was a separate vanity room including a giant vanity table with lots of mirrors, Organizers full of makeup and hair/skin product's. There was a rack with different kinds of hair care devices too.

Her walk in closet was to die for, with every kind if designer outfit know to fashion. It was a huge maze of shelves that included tens of thousands of shoe pairs, and thousands if accessories/ jewelry.

Madison walked across the marble floor into the bathroom. She looked in the mirror at herself.

Everyone always told Madison how pretty she was, and she agreed. She wasn't bragging, she just liked the way she looked.

She was a staggering 5ft10 inches, she towered over most woman.

She was slim but not not too skinny. Her figure was very curvy and feminine. There wasn't an ounce of fat on her. Her stomach even had lightly defined abdominal muscles.

Madison perfectly had tanned skin and had no freckles except for one on her ankle.

Her long blond hair was naturally wavy, and it looked like spun gold under direct light. Her hair was so long that it went down to her hips, and it swayed as she walked.

She has the same facial features as most supermodels. She had a sharp angular jawline, high cheekbones, soft button nose, full heart shaped bush pink lips, a blinding white smile, and wide doll like eyes with thick full lashes.

Her most stunning feature was definitely her eyes though. They were the same bright sparkly purple color as cut amethyst stones.

They looked like contact lenses. People often thought that they were contact lenses until they got close enough to see. Madison loved her eyes because they were unique. She had never seen anyone with eyes like hers.

She smiled up at herself in the mirror. She was tired but couldn't sleep for more than 6 hours every night. But she was no stranger to sleep problems, they were just a part if her life at this point.

Madison lifted the white lady silk nightgown over her head. She put it with the clothes collected by a maid.

She walked over to the bathtub and turned on the hot water. After bringing out all of her favorite bath crystals and perfumes, she added them to the bath water. She turned the tap off, and climbed into the tub. All of the added product made the water light pink, and it smelled like roses and vanilla.

She soaked for twenty minutes washing her hair and body. She pulled the plug of the tub. Then she stepped out, and wrapped herself in a fluffy towel.

Madison walked out of the bathroom still wrapped in a towel. She headed for her walk in closet.

The clock read 6:02 a.m. She had just enough time to go for a morning run.

She changed into a black sports bra with criss cross straps, and white and gold splattered leggings. She put on black and white running shoes, to match. She tied her hair up in a neatly pinned bun. She put an Apple watch on her wrist. And lastly, she tucked over a dozen hidden knives into her outfit.

You can never be too careful. Especially a powerful CEO with countless enemies.

The outfit and shoes were from her friends newest designer collection. Well she shouldn't say friends, she doesn't really have friends. It was her personal assistant's collection.

She went downstairs to notify the guards. Her mansion was enormous and boasted a security team of over 500 people.

She took one of her most trusted guards with her, her name was Claire. Claire has been trying to be friends with her since almost immediately after she was hired. She's an honest and straight forward person.

Madison would know. Being one of the worlds most successful CEO's and best fighter arn't her only talents. Madison can always tell if someone is lying. It doesn't matter if it's in cards, or just someone saying something to her face. She can always tell when they are lying. It's a skill that she's had her whole life, and she doesn't know how she got it. But she has to be able to see that person's face.

Its hard to explain but she see's a sort of shadow cast cover a person's face when they are lying, and there is something off about their eyes.

She and Claire left the property with a final wave to the guards.

Madison headed to the nearest open park, opting for a crowded one if she has to make an escape. Plus she hated the completely fake country club and track in her neighborhood of old white rich snobs.

She reached the park by jogging for a few minutes with Claire.

"Hey Claire, why do you want to be friends with me?" Madison asked as if she didn't care, but deep down she really wanted to know.

"Boss, you seem sad, and you need a friend. Also, you are actually a really nice person who's just forced to be cold and uncaring in front of others."

Madison just nodded her head, to stunned to say anything.

They reached a big open field to do some practice in. It was out in the open and it was right where all of the morning families and joggers could see. But Madison didn't even care, in fact she liked the spectators reactions to her skills.

She started stretching with Claire, they both took up a fighting position. And a few people looked over.

Madison nodded and let Claire make the first move.

Claire leaped twards Madison trying to kick her mid air, but Madison saw it coming. she slid down to the ground and used the force of her hand behind her to push her underneath Claire. Claire was confused and barley had time to turn around. Madison pushed off with her left foot in a rotation that put her in a standing position for a perfect back kick that sent Claire tubling to the ground.

"Again Claire" She said in a sharp tone.

Claire was stunned, as a few spectators with gaping mouths began to watch them.

This time Madison made the first move. This round was an exchange of blacked punches and kicks. Madison was holding back for Claire, she slowed her moves down just enough rought for a highly trained gaurd at Claire's level could block and dodge. She took two hits on her arms in purpose, as to not scare Claire. She punched Claire thrice and kicked her once. Claire worked her really close to a tree trying to gain the advantage. She went in for a kick, but Madison knew this would happen. She turned around and did a wall flip off of the tree and over Claire. She did a sweeping kick that made Claire fall to the ground before she could register what had happened.

The large crowd that had gathered was clapping for Madison. They were all chatting to themselves excitedly.

"Wow, two fighters, so amazing!"

"And their girls, so cool!"

Madison helped Claire up.

"Your so talented, my Queen."

Madison's soldiers often called her Queen because her name in the underworld was Blood Queen. No one who saw her face lived to tell people who she was. She was the most mysterious figure in the underworld.

She had no connections, she wouldn't risk being exposed. Her gang was called the dark army. They didn't deal in drugs, human trafficking, or weapons. They never robbed bank's or museums.

They trained using ancient tactics lost to time, as well as modern fighting. They forged their own guns and weapons. They were also experts in poison and drugs.

They are defined by their skin tight all black uniforms, black mask that covered their face, and bright blue contact lenses. They wear gloves so there are no finger prints. Masks to avoid facial recognition software, and contact lenses to avoid any definable traits.

Madison threw knives at the tree in the park as Claire gave her some updates.

"We rescued the girls from the brothel like you asked my Queen"

Madison just nodded and kept throwing knives.

"How many girls were there?"

"Twenty four my Queen"

"Send them to the Salvation Home"

The Salvation Home was the name if the orphanage that Madison built. It used to be an old historic mention, but Madison restored it. It sat on a huge property of 25 acres. She built playing fields for all kinds of sports, and there were parts of the house for music and art.

It housed hundreds of children rescued from the streets, brothels, and abusive families. And unlike most orphanages you weren't kicked out at 18. You could either get a job and leave, or you could stay and work at the orphanage.

Madison made an effort to visit the orphanage to see the children once a week. To the outside world Madison was a cold ruthless CEO, but inside the orphanage she was warm and kind. She has a soft spot for children, and teens.

"Today your going to see the children from 2pm to 3pm"

"Good, we will visit the toy store and a local candy shop before hand to get something for the children."

"Yes my Queen"

Madison looked at her Apple watch. It read 6:58, SHOOT! She was going to be let for her meeting! But she was to the richest and most powerful women in the world, no one was going to comment on her late arrival.

She started sprinting with no warning back twards her mansion. Claire noticed and went after her and failed to catch up. They made it back after a few minutes.

Lucas' POV

Lucas was on his way to his parents mansion for brunch when his car got stuck in traffic. He snarled at his driver and the traffic light.

Lucas looked out of the car window. They were right near a local public park. There were morning joggers, business men, and kids running around.

Then he saw her

She was dressed like the morning joggers. You could tell she came from money though, her clothes, and accessories screamed designer.

She was by far the most beautiful girl he had ever seen. There was just something about her. She had a very dangerous and sexy aura. Her cold expressionless face is the kind that comes only from years of training, or trauma. He suspected the latter.

She was fighting with someone, it was obvious that she was a professional. Yet he had the feeling she was holding back. Still it was impressive.

Suddenly she did a wall flip off of a tree to dodge a strike. She landed behind her adversary and swept her partners feet out from under her.

He smiled to himself. Interesting, she's so different, he thought.

His smile dropped, he didn't know why he was smiling over a girl.

The red light turned green and the car drove away.

Madison's perspective

Madison walked up the main path of her mansion. There were dozens of guards and servant lined up and waiting. Her personal assistant Chloe was also there waiting to talk to her about the investors meeting in an hour.

She cut off her assistant off before she could speak.

"I know Chloe, I'm getting ready we'll leave by 7:30"

Chloe frowned and followed her boss inside.

Madison walked inside the house straight to her bathroom. She took a quick shower, and walked over to her closet.

She put on thigh length black skater dress that was off the shoulder. Her hair was done is a classy updo, with a golden hair comb adorned with sapphires and diamonds.

she put on Black knee high boots that showed off her her calves.

She grabbed her black and silver briefcase, and handed it to Chloe.

A maid handed her a handbag with the essentials.

She stopped in front of her vanity and put on a light dusting of blush and highlighter. She grabbed her favorite blush pink lip gloss and slathered it on. she decided to put in more than a nominal effort and put on light mascara. She chose a sparkly gold eyeshadow and did her eyelids.

She picked a silver and gold choker from her jewelry cabinet, and the markets newest rose gold watch.

Madison walked out of her room, Chloe In tow. She hopped into her favorite black Lamborghini. Chloe got into the passenger seat.

She started driving to her company's Head Quarters.

End of Chapter 2

Author's note - This is my first story ever

Hey readers, I hope you liked chapter 2!

Every few chapters I may ask you what you guys want to happen next with a certain character, who knows I may just take your suggestion!

Please don't hesitate to tell me if there are any mistakes in my writing, English is my second language.

Please keep in mind that I'm a medical student with a very busy schedule so I hope you understand that I can't post every day.

Until next time!

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