Over My Dead Body

A/N: Like I promised another chapter.

Disclaimer: I only own Darcy. That is all.

Darcy walked into the Suite with Chuck and the Lawyer. Blair sat there giving them a curious look.

"Are you okay?" Blair asked.

"Several female employees at The Empire are suing me…" Chuck said.

"For Sexual Harassment" Darcy continued.

"What?" Blair asked.

"Obviously there was incidents with room service at the Palace, but that was father's hotel. I was a kid. I would never do that now. Not in my hotel. Not to you." Chuck said sitting down next to Blair.

"Of course not. They're scheming harlots trying to get you to pay them off."

"I agree with Blair" Darcy said.

"We have proof that two of those girls weren't even in town on one of the alleged nights." The lawyer said.

"So we'll fight it, we have innocence, good breeding and Doug Jarrett one of the best lawyers in New York on our side." Blair said. "It's a slam dunk"

"But a court case will be a P.R. nightmare. Something the Empire can't afford" Darcy said.

"Then we have to settle." Chuck said then looked at the lawyer "You'll take care of it"

"Settlements are for the guilty."

"Not always Blair" Darcy said. "I'll leave you two. I have class."

"Thanks for being here Ellis"

"Of course Bass. I have you're back"

She arrived at Columbia and headed to class. After class she arrived back at the Empire to see press everywhere. Great she thought. She pushed her way to the door, press calling out to her every which direction. The doorman finally got her inside where she spotted Chuck and Jack.

"Miss Ellis come to rescue your business partner"

"Bite me Jack."
"You are so hot when you're feisty. I'm sure you spice up the bedroom with business talk too"

"Ignore him Ellis."

"You two are so adorable. I think Blair's the wrong gal for you nephew" Jack said. "I'll be seeing you both later"

He walked away leaving just Darcy and Chuck. Darcy turned to Chuck.

"That can't be a coincidence. Press all over the place and Jack"

"I was just thinking the same thing"

"Wanna talk strategy?" she said.

"I'll handle it"

"Bass, I'm you're business partner. Let me help"

"I'm meeting with the lawyer. I'll get back to you. Plus even with all this press someone needs to run the place"

"You'll keep me updated" she said and kissed his cheek. "I'll see you tonight"

"Sounds good partner"

"I can't wait to meet your mother"

She smiled at him and walked away. After a few more classes she went home got ready and headed to the party. She spotted Lily.

"You look marvelous Darcy" Lily said.

"Thank you, as do you. Will Rufus be joining you?"

"No he won't"
"I'm flying solo as well"

"Well enjoy your night Darcy" Lily said as Chuck entered.

"Ellis" Chuck said and she greeted him with a kiss on the cheek.

"Where's Blair?" she asked.

"I'm solo tonight"

"Well if you need a date. I know a girl who owes you"

"I'll let you know" he said as Lily hugged him.

"Charles" Lily said.

"I have a feeling you're to thank for the uh turnout tonight"

"None of us believe slander" Lily said.

"Thank you" Chuck said then turned to Darcy "I think I'll take you up on that offer"

He held out his arm and Darcy took it and they walked around the party.

"Thank you for having my back"

"Always" she replied. "Look I hated that kid. The one from the Palace. But now you're a good guy and one of my best friends"

"You're one of mine too" he responded as they walked into a room and took a seat. A few minutes later their lawyer walked in. "Doug don't give me that face. People still showed up tonight. Things can't be that bad"

"Actually things have taken a turn."

"Such as?" Darcy asked.

"We're getting attacked by Christian Conservatories"

"We have those in Manhattan" Chuck asked.

"The family travel council's organizing a boycott" Doug said "You'd be shocked how much influence they have"

"Oh I bet a bunch" Darcy said and Chuck looked at her.

"That would only entice my target clientele" Chuck said.
"I don't think the business has the luxury of waiting around to see. I'm sorry Chuck for P.R. if nothing else, it needs to seem that you're no longer in charge. You need to hand over operations of the hotel, at least temporary"

"Well I can do it. I already do a lot of the inside work anyways."

"I don't think an alcoholic Hollywood actress will really help the situation. No offence" the lawyer said.

"Oh yeah, none taken" she said sarcastically.

"Maybe a family member?"

"I'll do it." Jack said walking in.

"Over my dead body" Darcy yelled.

"Give us a minute" Chuck said to the lawyer.

"Bass you can't" she said as the lawyer left.

"I promise you Jack. That will never happen" Chuck responded.

"Then I'll wait"

"For what. Me to kill you" Darcy remarked.

"This was your plan wasn't it?" Chuck said.

"No, but I'm gonna reap its rewards. You took what was mine. Now I'm gonna take what's yours. At least you know it's staying in the family" Jack said and left.

"We won't let him do that. There has to be someone else"

"I don't know who. You were my first and only choice Ellis."

"I knew my drinking problem would become a problem eventually."

"Hey don't beat yourself up about that. No matter who we get to take over, you still have 50% control." Chuck said grabbing her hand.

"I told you there would be a new scandal before the day way over" Blair said walking in. She saw Chuck's face "But we can talk about that later. What's wrong?"

"A boycott. Doug says I have no choice but to sign my hotel over to someone else." Chuck said.

"Well that's easy. Darcy" Blair said.

"Other than me. Doug's exact words. Alcoholic Hollywood actress"

"Well that's not fair, you're amazing at it."

"Thank you Blair" she said. "That means a lot coming from you"

"So who else?"

"Jack nominated himself."

"Of course he did" Blair said. "What about me. Darcy can help me. I mean we both hate each other but we do have you in common. That counts for something."

"Blair is right Bass. She could be the front man and I can help behind the scenes."

"I don't think signing the hotel over to my 19 year old girlfriend would ease the public's mind" Chuck said.

"What about Lily" Blair said.

"She's Bass Industries. The last thing I want is my father's company bailing me out"

"I don't see what choice you have" Blair replied as his phone went off. They both looked at him confused.

"D.N.A results in" he replied.

"What do they say" the girls asked.

"Looks like we've got another choice" he smiled and they returned it.

After discussing it she walked out of the room and back into the gala. She arrived back at her home and saw her dad's bag on the floor by the elevator.

"You leaving?" she asked.

"A patient needs me."

"Your ex?"

"6 month checkup."

"Well I hope it goes well" she said. "For her"

"Me too" he said "Love you Sweetheart"

"I'm sorry dad for running out"

"I totally understand. And trust me. When I get back. We will sit down and I'll tell you everything."

"Everything?"

"No Secrets. From then on okay"

"It's a date" she smiled and he kissed the top of her head while hugging her and then he left.

A/N: What is William going to tell Darcy? You'll have to stay tuned. Things are about to get good (Well in my opinion, but I hope you agree)