YOU'RE TASTING THE POISON... DARLIN'
The Kims
The Kim's mansion was lightened with bright lights, crystal chandeliers reflecting like mirrors, the scent of roses..... and a creepy voice which startled everyone even if it came out soft.
Zen Kim (Tiana's Dad)
Wow! Just Wow! Today is the most important... you heard? Most important meeting, and ceremony and you're telling me *furrows his eyebrows* that the documents aren't ready yet!?
Are you an idiot!
All the maids and the staff froze. Yet, it wasn't new for them as it happens every morning, but always scares them.... scared because they think they might be the next to be fired.
His secretary kept explaining the reason but — he's not the one who could listen patiently at all.
He took out his phone and dialed a number, but was out of reach.
Zen Kim (Tiana's Dad)
What? What should I do now *eyes ranging with fire, breathing heavily. He clenched his jaw and was about to hold his collar when —*
Tiana Kim
What happened dad?
Tiana came down the stairs, clicking her heels hard like she's stabbing a knife on a metal. Her hair half open, half tied up with a bow. As usual in an office suit.
Zen looked at her a second then punched his face so hard that he fell on the glass table breaking his glasses.
Tiana gasped.
Zen Kim (Tiana's Dad)
Don't come from tomorrow. You're fired. *he commanded*
The man picked up his glasses, fixed his tie and left, as there was nothing left to say.
Zen Kim (Tiana's Dad)
(Zen Kim) 👈 a rude CEO & mafia, who is now going to give his position to his daughter — Tiana Kim.
Tiana Kim
Dad, why did you?
He turned slowly walking towards her.
Zen Kim (Tiana's Dad)
The documents aren't ready yet. *still in anger but tries to stay calm*
Tiana Kim
But you gave the work to him 4 weeks ago!
Zen Kim (Tiana's Dad)
Exactly. *clenched his jaw looking down* That Brat!
Tiana Kim
So... *raised an eyebrow looking seriously at him* what are we gonna do now?
Zen Kim (Tiana's Dad)
We can't cancel the meeting as we had already given the invitation to everyone. *still looking down, angry*
Zen Kim (Tiana's Dad)
You should go now. I'll handle this.
He walked away without answering.
Their First Meeting
The car door opened in front of 'Krysa Designs'—a designing company including AI, graphics, animated comics, etc.
Sylvia Kang (FL's secretary & bodyguard)
"Good morning mam" *Bows before Tiana*
Tiana entered walking up the stairs as she saw her secretary at the entrance already waiting for her.
Sylvia Kang (FL's secretary & bodyguard)
"Mam... Mr. Lawrence has already arrived"
Tiana Kim
*her eyebrows lift, surprised* "Wow... very early."
Sylvia Kang (FL's secretary & bodyguard)
*nodes patiently hiding her words in her mind* ("Actually you are late, ma'am")
Sylvia Kang (FL's secretary & bodyguard)
"He's waiting upstairs"
They both went on the second floor. Tiana saw a tall figure standing in the lobby back faced towards them.
He then turns to see hearing their footsteps.
Tiana saw him. Their eyes met with each other.
Mr. Lawrence — tall, handsome, sharp jawline, erect posture, stern and firm eyes. His specs perfectly resting on his nose.
Tiana was like — "Wow..... finally a CEO, straight of a K-drama!"
Tiana Kim
"Morning, Mr. Lawrence." *She puts her hand forward with a smile instead of bowing* "We're glad you came to our company"
Steven Lawrence
*He looks at her before shaking his hand— very coldly* "Thanks for inviting us" *His voice came out sharp and deep and fierce*
Steven Lawrence
"We had discussed the partnership with your company to Mr. Kim. But since you are the future CEO of this company, we need to reconsider it."
Tiana Kim
"Sure. Come this way please."
They both went to the meeting room as their secretaries followed them.
The sun sat down. It was 7 in the evening. The Kim's mansion was glowing at the corner of the city. The lights shimmered on the figures of renowned business persons, CEOs and market dealers.
Tiana stood at the corner holding a glass of champagne, observing every person who came under the lights of her mansion.
Her hair was all open, sticking to her collar bones and falling down to her butts.
She got engaged talking with her father to some clients when she ........
Ceremony
Tiana stood beside her father greeting the guests.
Mr. Kim giving cold gazes to the guests, he then got engaged talking to a client.
Tiana felt a little bored but still faked a smile. No sooner she started making her way to the counter for more wine than her eyes saw something dangerously sharp and seductive!
Steven.....was at the drink counter with his secretary beside him, lazily swinking the glass of wine, crisp in black, half uninterested in the world.
Tiana's eyes widened. His apple looked..... uffff!!!
Tiana smirked. Already impressed by his presence.
After the morning meeting, she knew something was burning up inside her — a feeling to see him once again or a need to see him once again.
Though Tiana hates men, still.... something burnt in her chest, from the very first glance. Was it an attraction or his impression?
She made her way towards him with a smirk walking seductively, interested.
Tiana Kim
"Another wine" *She told the bartender*
Then she turned slightly, studying his face like an amazing puzzle.
Tiana Kim
"So..... Mr. cold mysterious CEO" *she said softly in her Korean accent* "leaving the meeting without saying a word wasn't very polite"
He took a slow sip of wine before answering.
Steven Lawrence
"I said what was needed to be said" *his voice was calm*
Tiana Kim
"You walked out before I could finish talking"
Steven Lawrence
"Because you were repeating things I already understood"
Her smile widened instead of fading. Most people would feel insulted, but Tiana looked.... amused.
Tiana Kim
"Dangerous attitude" *She said in a softer tone now, leaning closer* "Especially when you're standing in my house."
He finally turned his head and looked directly at her.
Steven Lawrence
"And still you chose to come and stand next to me" * voice came out deep and sharp*
Before Tiana could say a word, the host called Miss Future CEO on the stage to speak her thoughts.
After her speech Tiana got down the stage to see his father talking with Steven interactively.
Tiana wanted to go towards them but then was interrupted by some clients.
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