Just as she made her way out of the hospital building's entrance, her phone rang receiving a message from an unknown number.
["Do you still want to get your salary back?"]
["Have dinner with me if you do."]
Two messages sent just like that inflamed her. It was without a doubt that it was from that cold-blooded demon. In a short span of time, her fantasies about him went upside down. Well, what can you say? She was greatly angered by what he's done.
"What the hell just this living creature want!?" she couldn't help it; he was bothering her enough not even letting her go. But more importantly, how the heck did he have her personal number!? Ughhhh!
In the end, Xiaoqi waited for Deming to come down to the first floor which took quite a long time. She waited for him patiently although she was irritated for him being so slow and making her wait; standing there with heels on.
It was getting dark and finally, Deming decided to go out.
"You waited for me?" Deming asked looking at Xiaoqi standing beside the entrance.
"Who else would I wait for?" she clenched her fists for his sarcastic tone.
"I thought you went away. If I had known you've waited for me, I should've come down sooner…"
If she couldn't restrain herself, she could've already punched than man for all the things he had done. Thankfully, she was able to calm herself for the moment thinking about the money that she'll be gaining after this. It wouldn't be so bad being treated to dinner on a fancy restaurant and being paid for a hundred thousand Yuan, although it was hers in the first place; it's a combo win for her gaining both money and delicious dinner. I wouldn't be so bad…
She grabbed Deming's wrist which was covered by his suit, and dragged him away.
"I'm starving, where are we eating?"
Meanwhile, they have arrived inside the 5-star Grand hotel's restaurant. With steaks on their plates costing ¥1,500 each and a bottle of champagne costing no less than ¥5,000, Xiaoqi realized that she was nothing without her parent's money. A great realization which made her think she should work harder and earn her own money which she could spend freely.
The place had a classic ambiance, the musicians playing their violins made the place relaxing and it was just great. When was the last time she had such perfect and elegant dinner? She couldn't quite remember…
"Please, help yourself Miss Xue,"
"Yes, you too Mr. Choi," Xiaoqi responded after taking a bite of the tender and juicy meat that was cooked just perfectly. A bite of it melts in your mouth it would make you drool; she swore for the moment she'll be able to make the same or even a much better taste than what she was eating that day.
After a few moments Deming placed his fork and knife aside and wiped his mouth.
"Now, let's go down to business,"
"About returning my salary?"
She asked taking the glass of wine and twirling it around, smelling its aroma.
"Yes, but I need you to do something for me first."
Xiaoqi halted; she knew there was something more to it. He wouldn't just easily give her the money back without another condition. He's such a cunning fox. What does he want now?
"In this coming day, three days later, a party will be held in this hotel's Royal Hall intended for VVIP guests only. There will be a lot of high-ranked people invited there,"
"And? You want me to be your company?"
"I see you're easy to catch on things, I didn't expect Ms. Xue to be so straight forward."
"It's in the contract, no need to be surprised about it. So, is that all?"
"No, more than my date, I want you to act as my lover for that ball."
"W-what? Me? You're lover? Why would I?"
More importantly, why would she act? Even if she doesn't admit it, she had already fallen for him either way. She got flustered for a moment and lost her composure.
"What did you mean by 'act as your lover'?"
"Exactly as I said. You'll be there, not as my secretary but as my woman."
"Why would I?"
"Because if you do, I'll pay you twice your monthly wage and a bonus if you do well."
"Alright, there's no problem. I'll act the way you like; I'll do whatever it is."
For the moment, she got blinded by the money he offered. Why? There would of course be only one reason for that; the earlier she could earn that million, the earlier she would be freed from the chain of arranged marriage and she'll be able to enjoy her life more earlier. She needs youth, and to experience real romance. Not something like arranged marriages and marrying someone she doesn't love. And she'll only have that when she's able to win that bet with her father.
However, for this reason, Deming felt dismayed. She was really someone who only cares about money, he thought. It was as if she would do everything given the sum of money; just like… every girl around him who sticks with him for power, fame, and riches only; there's no such thing as real love he could feel from it.
But even still, he chooses her to pretend to be his lover, even when she's not any different from them. Little did he know in his heart a small sprout had already started to blossom deep in his heart; an affection towards that person deep in his heart without knowing the reason why.
"Deal, you should remember what you just said today,"
"Don't worry; I don't go back on my words,"
"Alright I should go first," Deming stood up and straightened his collar. "We'll have your dress fit tomorrow after the meeting, don't be late. I'll have the chauffer send you back to your home,"
And so, Deming turned his back away from her, and walked away disappointedly…
On the other hand, Xiaoqi who know nothing about what he was feeling was rather joyed. She'll definitely do well whatever task it was for sure.
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Now, I'll be earning more money. That million's within my reach; I can see it now. I guess, he wasn't so bad after all…
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