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"I promise you, they are just vicious rumors," Naveen smiled as he handed Louis a cup full of black coffee.

"That's why I don't like politics, thank you," Louis took the cup and set it on the desk. "Always messy. No one ever says the truth."

"I know the feeling," Naveen gave an uneasy laugh as he sat in his chair across from Louis.

"So, this ball in two days are supposed to dispel these rumors?" Louis took a sip of coffee.

"Yes, that is the plan." Naveen nodded, taking a last look at the folder that they went through.

"Your mother's idea?"

"You know it," Naveen chuckled, putting away the folder.

"That woman, she knows how to put out wildfires." Louis said as he held the coffee cup fondly.

"Right, you and my mom have been friends for awhile now haven't you?" Naveen leaned back in his chair, placing his arms on the arm rest.

"Almost ten years." Louis nodded. "Which is why when I heard these rumors I became a little worried. She knows that I do not like to be caught in the crossfire of a relationship. Bad for my reputation and their business." He placed the coffee cup back on the saucer and stood up. "Well,"

Naveen immediately stood up as well and offered him his hand.

"Thank you for the clear up, it puts my faith back into this family." Louis put his hand on top of his. "Not like I could ever lose it though," He chuckled, patted Naveen's hand then let go.

Naveen gave a silent nod and a tight smile.

"Sir?" Evangeline came into the intercom. Naveen quickly picked up the receiver.

"What is it?" He asked lowly. Louis grabbed his coat from the back of his chair and gestured to the door. Naveen stuck out his hand to which Louis shook then left.

"He's here," Evangeline looked at the lawyer who was sitting pretty and looking around the hall.

"Okay, send him."

"Aw Evangeline, so good to see you."

Naveen heard Louis greet his secretary as he hung up the phone. Rubbing his forehead he hung up the receiver.

"Hello sir, how are we this morning?"

"We have a lot to get through and little time to do it. Sit down," Naveen directed him to the chair then looked out the window.

"Is everything alright?" Facilier asked innocently, putting his briefcase on the floor near him.

'"No, everything's not alright." He turned around to face him. "Someone leaked about Tiana and I's divorce and the only people that know is my mother, me, my wife, her cousin and my lawyer." He leaned on the desk with his hands, leaning close to him.

"Well that certainly is a lot of people. Maybe you should have a contract signed for confidentiality." Facilier stood up and put his briefcase on the desk. Opening it he began to take out papers, stapled and loose.

"No," Naveen placed his hand on the briefcase, making him stop. "I need you to keep your mouth shut." He said lowly.

"Me? Why," Facilier backed away, looking very hurt. "Why I would never divulge such sensitive information."

"Then why do I have pictures of you and paparazzi exchanging copies of my divorce papers?" Naveen went into the right desk drawer and pulled out a blue folder.

"A spy for your spy?" Facilier laughed to himself as he opened up the folder. Facilier glanced over photos, seemingly uninterested.

"Do you wish to defend yourself or should I just fire you now?" Naveen asked with a raised eyebrow.

"Well if you would really like to know," Facilier shut the folder with a flap and put it back on the desk. "The paparazzi were asking too many questions from multiple sources, thus receiving the wrong information. So I took it upon myself to give a dummy copy or your divorce papers that held little to no information." He finished with a little shrug of his shoulder.

"Yes, but you confirmed something that is pretty big for my family. I don't need any information about it coming out. Tiana and I are doing better now and to have to take back that we're not getting a divorce is very confusing." Naveen explained taking the folder and putting it into the desk.

"You two are doing better?" Facilier squinted his eyes, although Naveen could not see it. He was too busy making mental notes of the things in his desk.

"We are. This past week has been good for us." Naveen closed the drawer.

"I see," Facilier nodded as he closed his briefcase. "Well good for you," He plastered on a smile and stuck out his hand.

"Thank you," Naveen shook his hand then sat down.

"So i suppose my services are not needed anymore?" He asked.

"No they're not. I'm sure by Friday Tiana and I will be right as rain." Naveen nodded with hope in his eyes.

"Okay," Facilier looked at his watch. "I'm sorry but if this is all, i need to go right now. I have another engagement."

"That is all." Naveen nodded to him.

"Talk to you later than," Facilier waved.

"Hopefully not," Naveen said as he looked at his phone. Realizing that it was Tiana, Naveen smiled brightly and answered it. "Hello?"

Facilier left with an uneasy feeling in his stomach.

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"He can't do that," Facilier said angrily throwing his briefcase on his case. "But he can, but I MADE sure that in due time she would eventually divorce hi-"

The door to his office slammed opened making him jump.

"Friends," He said nervously. Going around his desk he met one large man with two equally scary men behind him.

"Your plan Facilier, is not working." The large man said slowly as he went around the small office to the desk.

"We just need a little more time. They are the cusp of signing those papers, they just need a little persuasion." Facilier followed the big mans movements, completely aware of the two behind him.

"You said that last year, friend," What sounded like a snake speaking said in his ear.

"Yes. I remember that," The other one put his hand on Facilier's shoulder and pushed him down onto the seat.

"So our question is. Where is the payout, Facilier?" The big man folded his hands on the desk and leaned forward.

"It's coming, I swear it is. The problem is-"

"Too many problems, Facilier. We want a solution." The snake sounding one hissed.

"Well I-I do have a solution. But I'll need your help." He stuttered.

"But we've given you all of the help that we can give," The big one answered sarcastically, as he sat back in the chair.

"No, this will be a small favor. I just need her to realize again that she is not safe married to him. I swear you three will definitely get your payout after that." He quickly explained.

"And what services would you require of us?" The one holding his shoulder bent at the waist so that he was eye level with him.

"There's this ball on Thursday, get someone to go there, spook her out a bit, reinforce her trauma of being married to a royal, no harm no foul." Facilier explained quickly.

"Hmmm, well boss? What do you think?" The snake persons 's' from boss lingered long after he finished his sentence.

"I don't know, our parties are parties are becoming restless,"

"Yes yes, but this accumulates interest to which they would owe you more. Also this will trump up my business and i can pay you guys back double with each case." Facilier did not understand the hole that he was digging himself deeper in with each word.

"Hmm. Double?" The big man pondered, although he knew that this skinny man in front of him would never make good on any of his promises. Still, it was nice to have a lawyer for a laky.

"Alright," The big man relented getting up from the chair. "You have convinced me, but Facilier," He walked around the desk and invaded Facilier's personal space. "You have one last chance. Don't blow it." He threatened. The three left Facilier shaken up and in the dark.

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Hey guys. Heres another chapter. Kisses.