Conel came out from the driver's side, "Miss Naina, Please get inside the car".
"Sure..." Naina said as she opened the back seat door. Naina paused for a moment and merely stood outside the car, seemingly having no intention of getting in.
John informed that she need to attend one banquet with Assistant Conel. She was in daze when she saw Shyam inside the car. For no reason, Naina didn't like being with this man. Maybe his piercing gaze made her feel anxious or lost.
She got in, Shyam was busy on his phone typing away.
"Good evening, Director" Naina greeted in low voice while Shyam just nodded his head in response.
They arrived at the hotel where the product launch was supposed to happen. Both of them exited the car at the same time. Conel whispered to Shyam ears before he disappeared with a file in his hands.
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Naina tailed behind Shyam as he led them to the elevator. She pressed herself at the corner putting reasonable distance from her boss.
Shyam silently looked down at her because of the advantage of his height. "Is she going to run away from him if he confessed now?" He asked himself anxiously.
Naina lifted her head up to look when she felt Shyam's feet had taken one step and another placing right in front of her.
Naina unconsciously held her breath when he lowered himself down to her level and said, "Listen, Naina. Don't talk and act friendly with anyone who approached you. Get it?"
"Okay..." Naina replied.
At that moment the elevator chimed in arrival. Shyam straightened himself and buttoned up his coat.
As soon as they entered, a number of people approached Shyam, paying their respects and greetings to get in the good books of the young man. Shyam was dressed in a black solid suit. His facial features were distinct. With his masculine aura, he appeared formidable without making any gesture or saying anything.
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"Would you like some?" A woman, wearing a red dress, toss her wavy hair asked tilting her glass towards Shyam.
"Thank you, but no. I need to drive back" He declined her politely. His tone changed completely to a professional one.
The woman gave Shyam an extremely enchanting smile. "As our product was launched successfully with your cooperation. So, I here propose a toast to you" The woman raised the wine cup.
Shyam with unfazed expression pushed a business smile.
Naina's two eyes were filled with ridicule. Naina, who was standing quietly so far, turned in bored and walked past them disappearing into the crowd.
Listening to their boring one-sided conversations, Shyam's gaze drifted to his surroundings looking for a particular person. He found her sitting on a couch with a fresh orange juice in her hands.
Shyam was in the middle of a conversation but his eyes never stayed away from her. But the liveliness in his face disappeared quickly when he saw Naina chatting with someone familiar. Her smile was more alluring.
Shyams frown grew deeper. His heart felt as if it was being wrung by an invisible hand. He felt annoyed and anxious for some reason.
A familiar male smell crept towards her. Naina snapped her head towards the right side.
"Good evening, Director" Hardin greeted with a courteous bow while Shyam with his stoic face mumbled "Mmm".
"Naina, I need to talk with you. It's urgent. Follow me!" Shyam said in domineering tone. Naina gave a smile to Hardin before she follows Shyam with anxious look. She felt that something is not right with his voice.
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