Chapter 1

Important Assignment

The devil's wide eyes glistened with ecstasy. She leaned back on the cushions soothingly, feeling the touch of its genuine soft silk against her bare skin as her fingers curled around the delicate wineglass. The tall crimson painted walls bordered her huge bedroom, enclosing her in the world of her own. A glance out of the ceiling-raised windows and she could see the magnificent sight of a vast serene ocean against the dark, gloomy night sky.

With a snap of her fingers, the large curtains drew in and blocked her out from that marvelous scenery. The blood-red fabrics of the curtains gradually dissipated into thin air, revealing a massive wall with a colossal portrait of a beautiful lady hung in the middle. In the picture, the lady had gorgeous eyelashes and snow-white skin. Her blond hair flowed down past her shoulders, enchantingly silky and smooth-like. She was dressed in a white angelic gown which revealed the perfect curves of her slender body, and in both hands she was holding onto a bouquet of red roses.

The devil stifled a yawn, enjoying her moment of peace as she took a sip of her wine. Her grip around the fragile wineglass tightened and it splintered into a million shards when there came a gentle knock on the door, interrupting the tranquil silence she was having. There was a glint of anger in her eyes as she stared down at the glass fragments irritably. Immediately the pieces of glasses fixed itself back together like a jigsaw puzzle and the wine that was soaking her bed sheets dried up instantly.

"Come in" she demanded in an irate tone. Behind the door she could see the figure clearly and perfectly. As the girl entered her bedroom, shivering in fright, she sank to the floor on her knees and took a bow.

"The Lord wants to see you, my lady" she told her in a shaky voice, not daring to look up. Her face was a pale color and locks of her pink hair fell onto her face. She quivered in anxiety as she heard the approaching footsteps of the devil.

"You're my new servant?" the devil asked softly, her voice icy yet filled with slight sugar.

The girl nodded immediately, afraid that the devil would be offended if she was too slow in responding. She nearly flinched when she felt the fingers of the devil rest on her chin. The devil felt cold like ice.

"Devils are like humans too, they feel of warmth. You look like you've been scared out of your wits" the devil told her gently as she surveyed her every feature.

The devil can read my mind? The servant gasped in bewilderment but the next thing she knew, the devil lifted her chin and her gloomy, burgundy eyes bored into hers.

"Not all devils can read people's mind" the devil said dryly and her charming gaze sent the girl's hair standing at its ends. She looks absolutely amazing and gorgeous, the servant thought to herself silently. Her heart pounded faster with dread when she remembered the devil knew what she was thinking. She could feel the icy breath of the devil against her face and she wouldn't dare move an inch.

The lips of the devil curled into a smile and she moved away from her. The servant remained kneeling down on the floor, her eyes shut as she could feel the devil drift out of the bedroom. Her heart was pounding miles per second and perspiration was starting to form around her forehead. She bit her lower lip, clenching her fists tightly, still recovering from the millisecond of shock she had just suffered. The devil was so close to her just now, she nearly took away her breath as well.

"Tidy up the room." She heard the devil say, turning her back to her. Instantly she scrambled up on her feet and scurried over to the tray of cleaning equipments outside the room. Her eyes widened in shock as she saw the devil whirl around, casting a wary glance at her.

"What's your name by the way, my dear?"

"Ca...Caro" the servant said softly.

The devil arched an eyebrow, "Caro. The name fits for a pretty girl like you."

A cold perspiration bead trickled down Caro's forehead. "Thank you, my lady," she said softly, blushing lightly as the devil disappeared out of sight. Wiping the perspiration off her forehead, Caro pushed the tray into the devil's bedroom cautiously. Her mouth formed an 'o' shape upon seeing the devil's huge bedroom. It was the first time she had been assigned to such a reputable devil in hell. She was awed at the portrait in front of her.

"So this is the room of the legendary devil" Caro mumbled to herself, blushing at the beautiful lady in the portrait.

The devil was now standing in front of the double-doors guarded by two ferocious-looking demons. It was convenient and easy orbing around this majestic palace to her. After all, she was well known in this palace for her supreme power and strength. Other than these, her beauty enthralled the hearts of many men. She was highly respected by the others and held a superior position among the rest of the devils living in the palace. No-one dared to defy her or challenge her powers for they knew of her nasty temper.

She was quick in gaining immortality in the palace due to her intelligence and slyness. The Lord placed complete trust in her and assigned her to different tasks. There had been so many to deal with in the past, providing her with experiences and causing her to become stronger after each fall she made. Now she was in full control. From a five-year-old puny and weak child, she grew up in the care of the Lord till she became an almost perfect and stunning lady.

She knocked on the door steadily and it swung open by itself, revealing a long-stretched carpet across the long and gigantic hall. She walked down the room, her long silky white dress sweeping past the carpet from behind. The room was dark and cold, she barely saw anything but a shade of black. She snapped her fingers and at once the chandeliers above lit up like magic.

The Lord was sitting on a leather chair, his back facing her. With a wave of hand and the chandelier lights went off only to be replaced by the luminous fire sizzling in the hearth. The chair wheeled around and against the glowing red fire, the Lord showed his handsome young and flawless face which was partially shadowed. A smirk found its way up his face.

"I have an important assignment for you, Fate"