"Right! Let me warn you beforehand. Don't you dare to think of trying to pay me back with your paintings. I want it in cash? Got it". Rubben brows scrunched tightly together in miff.
"If you didn't listen to me, I will set this place in fire." Rubben retorted before he turned to leave while Serene bowed down slightly to Jisonia and followed Rubben.
"Please wait, Mr Sel?" Jiosonia called out making Rubben and Serene paused their steps and turned back to face her.
"Mr Sel, You should purchase your ticket." Jiosonia turned to Serene and asked, "How many did you came here?" Jisonia asked with polite smile.
"Huh..?" Serene tilted her head quizzically.
"I think I saw you guys more than fifteen". Jiosonia clasped her together and said, "Okay! since there are more than fifteen people, you'll get discount. Madam Jasmi will guide you. Goodbye, then."
"What is she saying?" Rubben flat out said, an unamused expression splattered across his face staring at her back.
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Inside a van...
"The gallery is fine but I didn't understand anything about art." You know, Art...There were chatters and mutters in the back seat of the van.
"Members of elite family are sure different. She looks so elegant. She wasn't intiminated by these men and stood at her ground. Is that what they called "Dignity"?" Serene mutters audibly, smirking amusedly.
"Dig....?" Hey! I told you not to speak english in front of me. Rubben retorted with annoyance.
"It's similar to elegance. No, it's more than that. In any case, she has something that you lack". Serene huff pointedly with her arms crossed.
"What...?" Rubben trailed off with a sigh, before rubbing one of his temples as if getting a headache.
"By the way, How do you know the only child and duaghter of Director?" Serene narrowed her eyes in slits.
"We are..not..close. I just...ran into her a couple of times". Rubben stutters out, taken aback by her uncalled-for question.
"I see, you just ran into her like you would with your neighbours". Serene shook her vigorously.
"No, not really...." Rubben sighed in exhaustion.
"But you know what?" Serene chimed. "Perhaps, we'll able to get your money back easily?"
"How come?" Rubben chirped blithely in delight.
"You know Dandon group, right? There was once a talk about a possible engagement between her and the heir. They were so close to getting married but then her family backed out. We don't why, but still it's evident that they didn't care about his money."
Rubben was listening with his eyes only bulge in curious. "Maybe he wasn't that great or pherphas he lack humour." Rubben blurted out nonchalantly accompanied by a long smirk. "Rubben grinned with smile, recalling the time when Jisonia told him that he was an interesting person."
"Humour! All of sudden." Jisonia took a meaningful glance at Rubben.
"Hold on! I thought they were over. Why does have to do with our money?" Rubben stared at Serene in puzzlement.
"The guy is still pining for her. He paid for everything during her father's funeral. The love of his life is being threatened by these idiots...I mean by these men." Serene corrected with a superficial smile and continued, "he'll willing to pay for her safety. Afterall, he's from Dandon group. This is our chance."
All of sudden an angered flashed into Rubben eyes after he heard her words. "So, he is trying to win her over money. How petty! That won't won her heart." He growled, his brows scrunched tightly together in vex.
"They were together before". Serene simply replied, making him pinch the bridge of his nose in exasperation.
"How could a wealthy family's duaghter be so easily swayed? That says a lot about such elite families." Rubben shouted angrily.
"Gosh! Why is it so hot here? Drive properly, I am getting carsick." Rubben deadpanned making everyone struck dumbfounded by his behaviour.
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"The loan from "Yours B" is for Folld botique." Jasmi replied.
"Folld botique...!" Jasmi took a long deep breath and rubbed her face in frustration. At that moment her phone rang. She picked up after she checked the caller.
"Yes, Kamil!"
"What? I am coming" She hung and grabbed her bag. "Madam jasmi, I will drop to gallery later." She said before she rushed out of the room hurriedly.
Jisonia make the cab driver stopped in front of hospital. She quickly dialled Kamil and headed to emergency ward. "Loren Brother, Are you okay?" She asked as she stared at her cousin brother from the door.
"Why did you come here?" Loren asked coldly while Jisonia took a heavy step towards his bedside.
"I'm sorry, Brother" Jisonia whispered in small and shaky tone. "For what? For snatching the gallery from me" Loren hissed holding a cold glare in his eyes.
"You had no idea how was your father going through and you are being princess travelling her and there and then you show up and assume the Director seat? Get out! I don't want to see you." Loren said in dour manner.
Jisonia bit her lips tightly to stop the tears that were suddenly stinging her eyes after hearing Loren's words.