CHAPTER TWO

Why would Sir go on vacation? Really this time? When will Mr. Javier is going to have meeting with us.

But that man really looks hot and handsome Mr. Javier looks like he's just the same age as Sir Luhan who is in his mid 20's.. based on pictures on the internet. I think he's kinda rude And maybe he'll get old too early too!

That's why in the evening I really fixed myself because I might be mistaken for my meeting partner. I'm ashamed of myself.

I wore a red off shoulders dress that was above the knee partnered with my silver heels shoes.. I also did light make up so that I would be presentable to him. When I came out of the office I met Sir Edward, alas! Who else could it be?!

"Pearl, is that you?" He asked as he looked at me from head to toe.

"Yes and why? Is something wrong with me?" He shook his head while smiling and still didn't take his gaze away from me.

"It's just new to see you look like that, you look so.. attractive tonight." He always compliment people and, I'm used to it. And I'm not like the women he's quick to flatter and get.

"Thank you, Sir. I'm leaving." I said as I left and every employee I passed looked at me. Am I really that beautiful today?

"Oh, where's the date?" Manong Bert, one of the security guards I was close to, asked. I laughed.

"I don't have a date. I just have a meeting." I answer.

"Why did you make yourself so beautiful?"

"Hala?! It's just a simple one! I'll be right ahead! I might be late..." I took the taxi  I booked earlier and I quickly got to the location.

I was surprised, is that really it? This is my first time entering this restaurant that looks for social and rich people only..

First time I was not with Sir Luhan in a meeting. When I entered, the place was very romantic.. I kept smiling, imagining that I'm going on a date.

But no way, of course if I want to date someone it's just one person, and that's Sir Luhan. It's enviable that only couples are here, why is the meeting place here? Until my gaze landed on the man alone sitting in the corner, Mr. Javier? I haven't seen him in person yet but I've seen him in the picture. I approached him there and I was not mistaken, it's really him.

"Are you, Ms. Rivera?" It was as if my hair stood on end in his voice that was deep and cold.. I immediately smiled even though I was nervous, I shouldn't reveal that.

"Yes, please. Good evening, Mr. Javier." He suddenly stood up and pulled out a chair for me to sit on. Gentleman, eh? Not obvious. I could not continue to speak due to shock.. He sat across from me and then stared at me again. I noticed that he was more handsome in person and that he was also wearing a blue suit that you could see his good physique.

"Good evening too, by the way you look hot and gorgeous, I hope you're not gonna seduce me.." I felt like I blushed at his praise. But I have no intention of flirting! It's like you are, because your eyes seem to attract me. He didn't have any emotions but he was still very appealing.

"Thank you, Mr .--" I even forced myself to laugh because it seemed really awkward because I didn't expect him to say those words like that because of his voice, it was like he was the serious and cold type of person.

"Just call me, Zayn." Why? We are not close and I am not on par with the state so I have no right to call him by his name.

"Uhmm.. Sir Zayn." He closes his eyes and he seems to be annoyed with me when I don't call him by his name only. It seems to me that he always wants to be followed and get what he wants.

"Only. Zayn." He said sternly. He is like a commander when he speaks.

"Zayn. I'm not used to it." It's very difficult for me to say his name because I'm not used to it and can we have a meeting to end the most awkward conversation in my whole life.

"So you're still calling Luhan, sir? Even though you've been working with him for a long time?" Of course..

"Yes, because I feel like I have no respect for him without Sir." He smiled.

"Oh. I thought you two are in a relationship cause if I heard it right, you're the one who took over the LM Group of Companies." I wish, I wish Sir and I, you would have been an angel, Zayn, if that happens! But wait! Where did he find out that I took over the company? We didn't broadcast that!

"Sir already has a fiancee .. And I was the one who took over LM--, how did you find out?" He smiled again, I haven't seen him smile yet..

"I do have my own sources." Does he have a spy with us? Possible. But I hope not, because if there is, there is a traitor to us! Wait a minute! Is it just like this? Why don't I ask Zayn what's the purpose of this meeting really is.

"Uhm.. Z-zayn, what is the real purpose of our meeting?" At the same time as my question, we both looked at the waiter who came.. So, did he order? What is that, I thought I would choose.. But it looks delicious. Kuya Waiter also poured the wine on our glasses, I didn't drink it.

"Are you in a hurry?" He asked while drinking wine as if you thought he was an endorser in a commercial.

"Not really. It's like you're the type of person who's serious and doesn't have time to date." His seductive eyes narrowed at me. I just realized what I told him. I shouldn’t have said in front of him whatever was on my mind. He was probably thinking that I was judging him. I just bit my lower lip while he seemed to be observing me.

"I'm sorry." I said softly that he would have heard.

"You are a straight forward person, its the first time someone has told me that in person." It was as if his hint to me was that no one could tell him that as if everyone was afraid of him. Only God do I fear. It doesn't mean that because only he's a billionaire, I should kneel in front of him.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to." I repeat.

"And also if you want me to go straight to the point, I'm gonna say that I'm interested on you." My jaw dropped at what he said. What?! Is he interested in me? Eh, we just met! The strength of my charisma then. That's why, I can't crush you back! There is only one in my heart but--

"I'm interested on you that I want you to work for me." I said he didn't like me.. I was surprised, I'm already working for Sir Luhan, he knows that, right? Why is he still offering me?

"Yeah, you can continue your work on his company while you're also working for me. Report all the things, details, and his plans that you will know. Its just simple." In short, he wants me to be his eye there.

"Do you want me to be your spy?" I couldn’t help but to raise my voice, I didn’t like what he was offering.

"Just name your price." He was looking straight at me, and my blood was getting hotter with him. He's really bad, but I don't know why he wants to overthrow Sir Luhan. I just swallowed, I didn't know what to say because I might not be able to control my annoyance.

"As far as I know, your salary is just small compared to my employees. I can double or triple it, if you want." I took a deep breath then stood up, I couldn't. He seems to think he can buy me. He can't get me!

"I'm sorry, Mr. Javier but I can't betray my boss even if you offer me a big salary." I turned around, and started walking until I felt like he was following me. And he said something that made me stop.

"Not everyone is offered that much money and also not everyone is as loyal as you, maybe there's another reason, I think you are in love with your boss." Am I obvious? Or he's just really good at connecting things but he doesn't know me. At his source? But only me and my other friends know how I feel about Sir Luhan. Maybe he's just really smart, he's a businessman after all. He walked in front of me and then handed me his calling card.

"And if you ever changed your mind, just call me." And he left. Wait, why did I accept this?!

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