"Miss, you have got an invitation from HR Company for a banquet tonight."
Ezequiel told her that morning when they were in the elevator up to her office.
"Oh, uncle Harry's company, right?" she asked and he bobbed his head in agreement.
Uncle Harry is one of the few that is kind to her and her brother. He is Father's friend, and when her father was still alive, he would always visit their mansion and give her and Daniel sweets. Until now, he still visit them but less frequently because of his lately illness. He sometimes gave them money just because he felt like it. He treats them like his own grandchildren, for his biological grandchildren all live out of country, and seldom come back home to visit him.
"Okay, I got it. We will attend it tonight."
He nodded.
"Oh, will the Vicenzo CEO be there tonight?" the Vicenzo Company is the new company that was raising so fastly before, and maybe will be an alliance to Ramirez Corporation or stay as a rival.She was determined to make them her alliance, but that, will be decided tonight.
She sit gracefully on her leather chair in her office.
"Yes, according to the rumours."
She lift her eyes slowly, looking at him straight in the eyes.
Upon seeing that, he quickly corrected, "I mean, I got the information from a reliable source. It is sure the truth."
Sweats started to form on his forehead. Oh my, how can he forget that his boss really hate unsure information thrown at her??!! Ah, he regrets now that he didn't think before speak. Especially with Daniella.
Either Ezequiel was lucky today, or Daniella was in good mood,but certainly not because he overreacted, but she nodded curtly.
And Ezequiel sighs in relief. Though if whoever saw him right now, they can't detect anything wrong with him for he was trained strictly to be professional and not letting emotions slip to eyes out there.
When Daniella waves her hand dismissively,he knows it was his que to go. He steps backward a couple of time while bowing to his boss all the while, before he straightened his back and turned to the double door and see himself out.
Daniella rubs her nose,an old habit that she finds hard to throw, as she wonders, what type of man is the CEO?
Whoever he is,she will make sure they will achieve an agreement.
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A simple gold dress that was hugging her voluptuous body, looking polite enough with the long length dress until her mid calf, but still looks sinful enough for the eyes of men. Alluring and seductive. The off shoulders dress is matching with her black sparkling high heels and purse. Her dark hair framing her face delicately, bringing out the electric colour of her eyes.
With one look, she looks like a supermodel. Second look, she looks like a princess. But if one look at her thoroughly, one can see that she looks like a queen or more likely a goddess.
Her manners, attitude and movements, all screamed royalty, or powerful, looking so exquisitely gentle but firm. Her every gazes are sharp and strong, full with confidence, and she hold every hatred gaze thrown at her until the other party surrender.
The previous tattoo on her upper arm somehow was gone now, leaving only the tiny butterfly shape tattoo on her wrist. It was strange really, but she just assumed that it wasn't really a permanent tattoo,but only a temporary one. She knows nothing about tattoo, but she knows there's a temporary one.
She asked Daniel before, comparing with his, and his too is fading. Just like hers. And they just brush it off.
She walks elegantly, her hair cascading her slim back flowing gently with her movement.
She is not the only one beautiful there,on the contrary, safe to say that all women in that marvellous hall are beautiful. But there's just something to her that was different than any other girls.
Especially when there's two Greek god standing beside her. Who else if it is not Daniel? Her only family.And of course, her personal assistant, Ezequiel.
Her eyes are roaming around, scanning the place. The big hall was decorated in white and red, and there's a mini stage with piano on it. Everyone was welcome to perform their talents.
"Where is him?" she whispered to Ezequiel.She is quick to achieve her goal for the night, going straight to the point.
"I'm not so sure, mistress. Wait for a moment." And then, he's gone.
"Then, we will go meet uncle Harry first." she said as she walks to the very front table,trailing behind is her brother, to where the uncle Harry seated.
There's another people there around the table, maybe his business partners.
"Uncle Harry."
The old man looked up, and a smile started to form on his face.
"Daniella! Daniel! Oh, you're here!" he got up and hugs the both of them. "It's been a long time since I saw you both. How are you?"
Daniel smiles. "We are good, uncle. Its you who we should worry about. How about your illness? You have it cured yet?"
"Ah! I'm just fine here! You kids shouldn't worry for an old man like me!Im already old, so many illness come to me." he waved his hand, brushed the topic off. "Ha, I heard you finally took over your father's company? I'm sure Nathaniel will be so proud of the both of you." he smiles proudly, tap Daniel's shoulder father-likely.
She just smiles,her eyes sparkling with happiness and they continued to talk for half an hour, before Ezequiel came back, informing her the absence of the Vicenzo CEO in the banquet.
"He didn't come?"
"Yes, mistress. Only his secretary came replacing the CEO. He can't attend because a last minute issues according to his assistant."
"Okay, then." she murmured.
She huffed. It is so hard to come in contact with this one CEO. Why it is so hard?Is he a king or what? So busy,and no one have ever saw him face to face too. Ah, he's so secretive.
As she was thinking, a masculine voice interrupted her.
"Baby girl?"
Ah, here we go again.
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Xavier was standing in the corner, watching people went about in the hall with the lack of interest. He sipped his wine, his face was covered with a half mask. He brings his gloved fist up to his face, coughing a little due to the fever he recently got.
Earlier, he had planned to just stay at home, tends to himself. But somehow, he got the feeling he have to come tonight. Though he not sure what the cause of it.
Ah, if he just ignore his nagging feeling to come here tonight, he would have already laying in his bed now, with a cup of hot coffee in his hand, especially with the cold weather now. Ah, how cozy it will be.... Now he kind of regrets his decision. He should have just stay at home, laying, rest—
His thought was cut off when his eyes caught something glimmering in the corner of his eyes. He turned his head with a bored look, only to be change into an awestruck look when he saw a woman in a gold dress with her back facing him.
He just know who the woman is. By the sweet scent and the beating of his heart, he knows its her. Oh, how beautiful she is. How come she is his mate? She's too beautiful, just like a goddess. Her fair milky skin, her dark soft hair, her sexy body. He will never admit it to her, but he always dreaming about her. Her thin, pink lips, coloured with a slightly red lipstick and oh, her eyes. Her silver eyes that is now looking into—
Wait, who's that blue eyed man talking to her?
He squinted his eyes. Who the hell is that man? He makes her smile...
The man smiled too, revealing a straight pearl teeth, looking so charming. He was built, and kinda handsome too.
Xavier pushed his tongue inside his cheek, annoyed with the so happy scene in front of him. He could feel his anger was raising right now.
He watched them with hawk-like eyes, especially when the man took her wrist, leading her outside.
He followed them.
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"What is it that you have to say to me,and that's alone too?" she raised her brow toward Damien.
"Thank you for forgiving me, Daniella. And I'll try to behave myself. I'll not call you 'baby girl' again, but you can't stop me from loving you." he said, his voice is soft and sincere.
She furrowed her brows."But your love is one-sided, Damien. I've told you I can't love you anymore."
He looks tense and hurt. "D—do you have someone else now?" his voice was small, barely passed as a whisper.
"Yes." she whispered back.
"No." he ran his hand through his hair roughly. "Am I really doesn't have any chance now?Even the slightest bit?" he looks desperate.
"No, Damien. Not even a bit." she replied firmly, though it kind of hurts her heart to watch someone suffering because of her.
His eyes glistening with tears. And he tried to gulp it down.
"B—but, can you at least let me love you?"
She was hesitating, before she nodded slowly.
He tried to smile, but it was meaningless. He cleared his throat. "Can I get a friendly hug, then?"
She was silence, and he took it as a yes. He stepped toward her, and wrapping his strong arms around her tightly,and put his chin on her shoulder.
Is it okay to trust him?
But the hug only last for some seconds, before the man body was thrown to the ground with an inhuman strength.
Her eyes wide, and her breath hitched. What the.... who is it???!!!
A growl was heard, following by a deep,dark velvety voice.
"She's not yours to touch."