Jessy's café
Ana placed a mug of coffee in front of Mr. Lee and sat across him. Mr. Lee picked the mug and sipped a little of the coffee before asking.
''Ana, you must be angry with me, right? Since you left, I haven't heard from you''
''Mr. Lee, you didn't come here to ask me that, did you?'' Ana asked.
''I am now Mr. Lee? Right, I failed you as a father. I deserve this. I will go straight to the point. I heard you became Lin Shen's manager. Is that true?''
''Yes, it is true''
''Ana, after what the Yu family made you go through? Why did you suddenly become his manager?''
''The benefits were good, I couldn't ignore it so I accepted it''
''Ana, you don't have to rebel against me like this. I know, I know I have disappointed and failed you but I need you to understand that I still love and care for you. The Yu family is dangerous especially for a girl like you who hasn't experienced much in life. You went through hell when Yu Shiao broke up with you. You almost killed yourself. Yu Lin Shen put you through hell these past few days since he came back. How could you…''
''How could I stoop so low and become his manager, right? As I said earlier on, the Yu family promised me a lot of benefits. You know me. I can work with even Satan as long as I stand to gain something from it''
''Ana…''
''Mr. Lee, as you can see, Jessy isn't around and there are a lot of people coming in. I need to get back to work''
Mr. Lee looked at the counter and saw a few people standing there. Ana stood up and bowed before him before going to the counter to attend to the customers.
Mr. Lee sat for a while before standing up to leave. At the door, he met Yu Shiao.
''Uncle, good morning'' Shiao greeted respectfully while bowing.
Mr. Lee looked at him and said, ''if you hurt my daughter, I will never forgive you''
Shiao looked at Mr. Lee as he got into his car and drove away. He turned and entered the café and went to stand at the queue.
Ana concentrated on the customers in front of her. She had seen Shiao when he entered.
Ana had prepared herself for this encounter. She knew she would have to face him since she accepted to work for Lin Shen. She knew they would meet but she didn't expect him to be the first person to come and look for her.
After serving five customers, it was Shiao's turn. He removed a cheque and placed it on the counter saying, ''is this enough to cover for today's expenses? Let's talk alone, without distraction''
Ana looked at the cheque and laughed. ''It seems Mr. Yu loves to give out cheques?'' she said and picked the cheque.
Ana removed the apron and went out to bring the signpost inside before turning on the closed plate on. She pointed at a table and said to him, ''let's talk over there''
''Thank you'' Shiao said and went to sit.
Ana went back to the counter and made a cup of coffee, black to be precise. Even though she knew Shiao loved sweet things, she intentionally made a black coffee and sent it to him.
''We ran out of sugar and milk. You have to manage with this or have nothing at all''
''I saw there was a lot of milk and sugar behind the counter just now''
''We ran out of them just now too. You cheque didn't cover for such things. We don't have bottle water, but there is water from the sink tape''
''No need to be sarcastic Ana'' Shiao said to her.
''Let's hear it. Why did the young master of the Yu family come to see this peasant?''
''Ana, about being Shen's manager. Can you not accept it?''
''No''
''Why did you accept it in the first place?''
''Because I love the benefits it will bring to me''
''You and Shen don't even get along''
''We agreed to be professional when it comes to our work''
''What?''
''In short, I saw a lucrative offer and I took it. It has nothing to do with my personal feelings''
''Ana, you hate me. Are you sure you can work with me? Becoming Shen's manager means you are working under me''
''I just have to look at the benefits and I will be able to do my work well. Besides, I think that Young Master Yu thinks highly of himself. No matter how much I hate someone, it could never compare to my love for money. In short, I don't mind working with my enemy as long as I stand to gain something from it''
Shiao let out a sarcastic chuckle. Looking at Ana, he felt that she was a different person all together. Two years ago, she was a naïve girl who didn't care much for money but now… he wasn't sure.
''So, you don't intend to reject the offer? I will give you the same benefits that you are going to get from this''
''I'm sorry Mr. Yu but I love money I work for more than money I didn't work for'' Ana said with a smile.
Shiao clenched his fists under the table. He looked at the black coffee and smiled.
Outside the café, Lin Shen arrived and got down from his car. He looked at the café and frowned. Earlier on he had received a message from Ana to meet here but now it was closed.
Lin Shen turned to go and saw Ana sitting inside. He walked closer to the door and stopped when he saw Shiao inside. He furrowed his brows, watching them from outside.
Ana's face looked serious and Shiao seemed to be furious. Lin Shen wasn't sure what they were discussing for them to have such serious moods, but he knew it wasn't good.
''Mr. Yu gave me a big check of $10,000 to close the café because of this? You are quite generous. The money will help in getting a few more coffee machines, an ice fridge and some beans. Jessy would be so happy I made her such huge amount without lifting a finger''