[-In The Pride Holdings Enterprise-]
Since the day Scarlett began at her work, some of her co-workers were giving her cold treatment.
They weren't happy of her getting the job instead of their friend.
One of the employees was aiming for her position and she failed to get promoted.
Instead, Scarlett was the one who got the job.
Ivon could sense the animosity from some of the employees.
When she was about to step in and talk with the others, Scarlett stood from her position and confronted those who kept provoking her.
Bringing along with her were the data and documents for research.
Slamming it onto the top of the desk of her subordinate.
They were surprised at the sudden appearance of Scarlett.
"LOOK! I GET IT! NONE OF YOU WANT ME HERE…"
Scarlett continued, "YOU HAVE NO CHOICE BUT ENDURE MY PRESENCE. BECAUSE WHETHER YOU LIKE IT OR NOT, I RANK HIGHER THAN ANY OF YOU."
She pointed at the employees who dared to treat her coldly and been mean to her these past few days since Scarlett started.
It impressed Ivon at the sassiness and fierceness of Scarlett.
At their surprise, the other employees wanted to say something but Scarlett prevented them.
"JUST TO REMIND YOU, THE ONE NEXT IN RANK TO OUR CHIEF… IS ME!"
Reminding everyone of her position in the office.
Others gulped and realized how wrong it was to treat Scarlett the way they were to her.
There was one feisty employee who was willing to face off with Scarlett.
Unfortunately for her, Scarlett was not in the mood to tolerate her.
"OH BY THE WAY, I CAN ISSUE INSUBORDINATION TO THOSE WHO CROSS WITH ME!" Scarlett threatened them if they dare to go against her.
They only stared at one another in their astonishment.
"Now, I am planning to get something outside… all of you start preparing the presentation and the research data for further analysis." Scarlet showed to others the three huge pile of documents that they needed to go over.
One of the things that Scarlett dislikes was being bullied or mistreated around.
Scarlett always fought for her rights and never allow anyone to stomp on her.
Life was too precious for her to let anyone push her around.
As Scarlett left the area for the lower ranking employees, she felt victorious and relieved to get out the things off her chest.
The lower ranking employees could not believe that Scarlett had a feisty side of her.
All of them assumed that she would be a push over like the other new comers.
When Scarlett was on her way, she decided to return and face the other lower-ranking employees once more.
"Let me introduce myself again, I AM SCARLETT!"
"REMEMBER THIS FACE BECAUSE I AM HERE TO STAY!"
"AND I RANK HIGHER THAN THE REST OF YOU HERE."
"I HOPE WE ARE CLEAR WITH THAT OR ELSE… YOU CAN FUCKING LEAVE THIS OFFICE!"
"AND OUT OF MY SIGHT!"
She turned her back leaving everyone in astonishment and speechless.
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On her way out, Scarlett was very relieved and felt so relieved.
Her heart was beating so fast.
'Oh my GOD! I finally said it!' Scarlett was proud for herself.
'I stood up for myself! YES!!!' she continuously celebrated deep within.
As she regained her wits, Ivon followed her.
"That was impressive back there! I didn't know you had it in you." Ivon praised Scarlett.
"Oh thanks!" Scarlett's response.
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"Do you want to eat lunch with me?" Ivon offered Scarlett some company for lunch.
At first, Scarlett was hesitant and was not sure about Ivon but since the curly haired offered… she could not refuse the kind offer of Ivon.
"You are Ivon, right?" Scarlett tried to confirm her name.
"Yes, I am… I am glad you remembered!"
Immediately, Ivon grabbed Scarlett's arm and walked with her.
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On their way to the canteen…
While they were making their way for their lunch.
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Prince Kratos stood looking at the over view of the entire lower floor, until he saw a familiar red velvet-haired woman walking with someone.
Waiting for her to turn around if it was really her.
And when she did…
Everything froze for Prince Kratos.
He was reminded of the image of his savior that he kept dreaming of.
Finally, he found her.
…
"I FOUND YOU AT LAST!" he uttered softly to himself.
…
He rushed towards her.
Then suddenly, out of nowhere…
He pretended to bump into Scarlett.
"Oh sorry! Sorry! I didn't mean to…" Prince Kratos apologized sincerely.
"It's okay! No harm done," Scarlett accepted the apology of the prince.
She wasn't aware of the real identity of Prince Kratos at the time.
"Let me treat you both for lunch for the inconvenience," Prince Kratos insisted to Scarlett.
Planning to get closer to Scarlett, his savior.
'I need to get to know you more… my beautiful savior!' the Alpha Prince thought to himself as he looked at Scarlett with his charismatic smile.
…
Unknown to Scarlett, Prince Kratos was already getting familiar with her scent.
To make it easier for him to track her down.
He could not explain to himself why he was acting that way towards her.
Having that sudden interest towards.
For him, it was due to his sense of gratification for being saved by her.
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"By the way… I am Kr-- Gavin!" Prince Kratos pretended to be his Beta.
Because he had to keep his identity hidden from the other humans.
It was not yet time for him to reveal his true identity or else he will be festered with reporters.
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"I am Scarlett… Scarlett Lively!" Scarlett extended her hand.
Greeting the Alpha Prince beaming with smile and positive aura.
If only she knew that the man she was trying to avoid was already in front of her.
"I guess that's enough for introductions. I am hungry!" Ivon wanted to eat lunch badly.
She continued, "Are you going to treat us in the canteen, Gavin?"
From that point on, Prince Kratos had no other choice but keep his façade and play along to the charades he just created for the sole purpose of getting to know his savior without compromising his desire to maintain his true identity hidden from the public eye.
"Sure, my pleasure!"
Prince Kratos followed the two with unexplainable excitement.
Spending his lunch time with the two new acquaintances.
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<<<_TO BE CONTINUED_>>>
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