I did not expect that the events would turn out like this; I ran away to escape an arranged marriage, made an enemy out of the CEO of Revolution, and then I ended up working for him. In this moment I forgot one key information, he said Mr Wilson, as in the family I was meant to marry into, I had completely overlooked this matter and I would repent it tomorrow.
The next day, "Sir! You have to attend this meeting! Sir! Mr Wilson!", I kept yelling at him, but he sat there sipping his coffee.
"Ok, stop yelling." He said to me. His face was aloof as if he did not care, not bothered about the fact that the meeting with an important executive would start in ten minutes. I knew it! He is making it difficult for me intentionally.
I immediately left the place and ran to the meeting room where the executive was. He was already in the meeting room waiting for Mr Wilson, yet Mr Wilson was sipping coffee like there was no tomorrow.
"Welcome sir, the CEO will be with you soon."
"Humph, he was the one who arranged the meeting, but he's making me wait, who does he think he is." The man was displeased, "He'll be with you in a few moments please be seated and enjoy the special imported coffee brought just for you." I lied without batting an eyelid and without any falter in my smile. "Imported coffee where did you get that from?" Lily asked, she was supposed to teach me everything today but she did not help me at all instead she spent her time in the lounge enjoying luxuries, she said I need to learn things 'practically' without her help. Now out of nowhere she showed up. "It's not imported, it's just filter coffee with vanilla ice-cream and chocolate, a person like that is not the type to care."
Lily, however, looked like she did not understand this point, I sighed before explaining things to her, "Look, he is wearing a very expensive pair of clothes but they do not match at all, they're not even ironed for heaven's sake, this tells us that he gives important only to the brand and price rather than the quality or suitability, just say something is imported or costs millions and he'll buy it."
I missed the expression on Lily's face. She looked like she chose the correct successor to her throne.
While the executive sipped on the coffee with great delight Mr Wilson finally decided to show up, I glared at him from the moment he stepped in if my glare could kill; I have stabbed him to death by now; he noticed my murderous gaze and smirked at me. "Sorry for making you wait. This is Ms Luna Brown, my new secretary. She made a small mistake, and it took time for me to rectify it, thus causing the delay." He said conveniently shifting the blame on me. I did no such thing! I wanted to shout that out a loud but I remained smiling; I would deal with this matter later.
"Oh, a new secretary, eh? What happened to that gorgeous brunette, Lily? She promised me lunch last time, but she did not fulfil it yet." He shifted his weird gaze from the door as if searching for Lily, to me, his gaze made me frown. I gave him a very unkind look.
"This little girl seems very lazy and unfit, where did you find her? If you need help, I can train her for you." The executive laughed heartily. I seriously wanted to leave the place, especially after his comments, but I could not leave until that petty guy told me to.
"No need, I can take care of my company's employees myself. I do not need the help of others." Mr Wilson answered. His tone was ambiguous, though the context was about me. He meant it about the reason why they met. The middle-aged executive seemed to understand the underlying meaning since his laugh immediately stopped. He looked at him in a serious gaze. "Are you refusing our deal?" He asked seriously. He shifted his gaze from Mr Wilson to me. "Since you are breaching the contract, I have not chance but to sue you. But I am willing to let go of this matter on one condition, give me that brunette Lily or this little girl, I'll appoint her and give her a good life, don't worry. After all, she'll be working for me." His gaze was lewd which made me shiver before I could react to his words Mr Wilson spoke out, "Sue me if you dare because once you do so, I will make sure your whole business will go bankrupt. See this and then tell me how you are willing to negotiate." He pushed a file over to that executive. He took that file and read it with a smirk as if nothing could affect him, but once he read further, his smile froze and his hands started shivering.
"How did you- ", he asked in bewilderment. Apparently the file contained a very sensitive matter.
"Remember, Revolution is an IT company since it is dealing with software having a hacker is not surprising. Since you planned to get my company in trouble, I'm just returning the favour." The way Mr Wilson spoke made me admire him, he was shining so brightly with confidence and power it made me wish to be like him someday. Maybe when I get the reins of Oasis.
"This will not stand in court!", the executive tried to fight back, I know a bit of law so based on his words it meant that they cannot submit the evidence in the court since they acquired it without a warrant.
"Who said anything about the court, I will release it in the public. Imagine your stocks once I do so. Now tell me what you're going to do." He asked with a smirk, he stood up and placed his hands in his pockets while he instructed me to leave, I was staring at him and he caught me, I felt embarrassed so I did not hesitate to leave. I stood outside and watched what was going on.
There was an exchange of few words before he handed over a different contract to the executive which he signed without a second thought. After he signed, Mr Wilson came out and asked me to send that man out while Lily took the newly signed contract.
"Sir, this way," I asked him to follow me as I showed him the way out.
"You're new here, right?", he asked. However, I did not wish to answer, so I kept quiet. "Oh, little naive girl, you think your life is set since you're working for Chris Wilson, you're wrong then, Lily was the longest working secretary, she worked for 2 years before quitting. I think you may have gotten the gist of how things work. How about I pay for the termination of your contract and you work under me, I'm sure I'm much better than him?"
"I don't need to tell you to shut up, right? I'm sure you're intelligent enough to notice that I'm ignoring you. Since you have nothing else to say I'm leaving." Before I could leave, he slipped his business card in my palm.
"The offer is open at all times!", he said before he left. I saw the card in my hand before I crushed it and threw it in the dustbin. I immediately went to the restroom to wash my hands. Him touching my hand was the most disgusting feeling I've felt till now.
After I dried my hands, I went to my cabin outside his office, Lily on seeing me came rushing towards me. She gripped my shoulders and looked at me from head to toe. "You're fine?"
"Yes, that guy cannot do anything to me, don't worry." Lily sighed in relief, it seems it was not her first time dealing with that guy, she seemed to be disgusted by him. "Oh, by the way, make two coffees and deliver them to his office, 1 cube of sugar and no milk for the CEO and a black coffee for his guest." Now that made me wonder who his guest was. Only a few people had direct access to his office, but afterward, I dismissed the thought because I really did not care who he meets. By the time I made the coffee and went to deliver it, I could see a few blushing ladies staring at the CEO's office. "Did you see him? He smiled at me!"
"No! He smiled at me!" Two of those employees argued with each other. I did not bother about them but I was curious so I decided to ask them later on.
I opened the door and entered, "Mr Wilson...."
"Put it right there." He indicated the table in front of the sofa.
"Ooh, who's this girl? Your new secretary? Did the last one already ditch you?" I could hear a very playful voice. I had my head down. Though my eyes really wanted to explore the source, I did not want to seem rude by poking into their conversation.
"Shut up! I will not invest regardless of what you tell me. How dare they? They have no respect for us." Mr Wilson was extremely angry. This was my first time seeing him this angry considering I just started working there. I stood there awkwardly for a moment before I decided to leave.
"Hey girl, wait." I heard that playful voice again. This time I faced the guest properly and when I saw him my heart stopped. It was Jason! My eyes were wide open when I saw him. "Why are you here?" I blurted without a second thought and on realising what I said, I immediately apologised.
"Huh? I'm meeting my brother. Anyway, answer this- "he went to say something, but I did not listen, my mind was preoccupied with many realisations. Mr Wilson means Chris, the eldest grandchild of Old Man Wilson, the workaholic guy, and Jason, his younger brother. Oh no, I will get caught, I thought. Surprisingly, unlike his brother, he did not seem to be offended by my unruly remark.
"Sorry?", I did not listen to what Jason was ranting about at all. I thought my behavior would annoy that Jason. I blurted a possibly rude comment and totally ignored what he said. I can totally see why all the girls like him, he was down to earth though he has the name and fame unlike his brother is very arrogant and petty. How come he didn't recognise me?