''Alonso, I'm really happy that I adopted you. You are the best brother in the whole world.''
''Stop exaggerating it.''
''Okay, that was a little exaggerated but I am honest. I like you, a lot.'' Alison picked the lunchbox and her bag and walked to the door.
''Be safe out there.''
''You too, kiddo.'' Alison smiled and went out.
…..
Alison walked out of the building and saw Lucia standing by her car. ''Lucia? What are you doing here so early?'' Alison walked over and asked.
''I came to send my princess to work.'' Lucia hugged Alison.
''Take me to work? Lucia, why do I feel that since returning from your trip, you've become so nice to me? Tell me, am I dying soon?''
''Stop talking nonsense and get into the car. Don't you have to report to your new department today?'' Lucia opened the front door for her.
''Mm, but… where are you going? You are dressed up so beautifully.''
''I have a photoshoot with a pervert. I don't want to go but I can't say no because the money involve isn't child's play.''
''How much money are we talking about?'' Alison got into the car and Lucia joined her.
''About $250,000,00.''
''Whoa! That's a lot of money.''
''Yes, can't say no to it.'' Lucia started the car. She turned and saw Ali pulling over in front of the building behind them.
''But, will you be alright?''
''Don't you trust me? I can protect myself.''
''I know, but don't go too far. The law might catch you if you hurt him badly.''
''Don't worry, there are a lot of ways to deal with scum without getting caught. This big sister here knows exactly what to do.''
''Boss, good morning…'' Ali greeted when Walden walked out of the building to the car.
''How are you?'' Walden asked and got into the car.
''Doing good. Today, Miss Alison will officially join my team. I prepared the cleaning schedule. You can have a look at it and approve it before I hand it over to her.'' Ali sat at the driver's seat and picked the tablet on the front seat. He passed it over to Walden before starting the car.
Walden looked at the schedule and asked. ''You really made sure the days are those I don't go home early?''
''I'm sorry boss, but she doesn't seem to fancy you. I don't know whether she knows you are the same person or not but she is bent on avoiding you. I think that there is a reason behind that. I remember she said there were rumors that you were a pervert… ''
''You must have a lot to say since your workload isn't much, right?'' Walden asked.
''Not at all.'' Ali kept quiet and drove in silence.
Walden looked at the schedule and frowned. Even he didn't understand why Alison was avoiding him. Apart from the encounter at the graveyard, they have never met before.
Walden's mood changed. He was suddenly angry that Alison was avoiding him. As if trying to prove a point, he started changing the schedule on the tablet to fit his own schedule. He wanted to see what Alison would know once she finds out that he is the same man.
''How dare she try to avoid me? After sponsoring her for so many years, she has to guts to avoid me? You don't want to see me? Keep on wishing!'' Walden muttered.
Ali looked at Walden and smirked. He continued to drive without saying anything to him.
….
Kenji Motors.
''Babe, good luck.'' Lucia said to Alison after pulling over.
''Mm, you too.'' Alison picked her bag and lunchbox before getting out of the car.
Lucia got down and waved at her. She waited until Alison was inside the building before she turned. Lucia was about to open her door when she saw Ali pulling over. She looked at the car and met with Walden's gaze. They both nodded their heads in greetings before she got into the car and drove away.
Walden got out of the car and went into the building. When he entered, he saw Alison standing next to two other workers as they waited for the elevator.
Walden's steps slowed as he watched Alison with a curious gaze. She was chatting with the two male workers standing next to her.
''Miss Alison doesn't associate much with the workers but she is extremely popular for her looks. She was even named the belle of the company during the beauty poll voting. She came right after you. You won the most beautiful man in the company and she was the most beautiful woman.''
''Why are you such a talkative?'' Walden asked with an annoyed expression. She saw Alison getting into the elevator.
…..
When Alison entered the top floor, she went straight to the office Ali prepared for her. Alison sat down and sighed.
The thought of no longer having to work at her old department made her sad. Back at that place, because she had a good relationship with the team leader, she was able to do her work with ease.
Now that she found herself in a different environment, she wasn't sure what to do apart from what she was told. Alison turned when the landline phone on the table started ringing.
''Hello?'' Alison picked up.
''Bring a cup of coffee to my office!'' A cold voice commanded.
Alison looked at the phone with a confused gaze. ''Who are you…?'' She asked hesitatingly.
''What do you think?''
Alison's mind went to the faceless boss and she stood on her feet. ''Boss, I…'' Alison looked up when she saw Ali.
Without hanging up, she placed the telephone on the side and started blabbing. ''Ali, please that… that was the President. He said he wants a cup of coffee. His voice is terrifying. Can I not go? Please, can you go instead?''
Walden was hearing everything clearly from the other side.
''Miss Alison, why do you fear the President so much? I don't think you and him have ever met before, right?'' Ali asked curiously.
''No! We haven't met before, but all the rumors I've heard are not good. After every meeting, the team leaders return with long faces because he scolds them. I am a clumsy person, what if I make a mistake? Won't he just kill me? Also…'' Alison leaned closer and whispered. ''I heard he isn't human. A lot of the workers who have seen him say that he is too beautiful to be a human being. No media company has ever successfully taken a photo of him before.''