When Leigh heard that, she immediately looked at him with her mouth open, dumbfounded. Seconds later, Kendric's movement made her even more shocked, because he easily put something in her mouth and she didn't see it coming. automatically her mouth is closed tightly. She cursed herself, swearing that she would never open her mouth again in his presence.
"Chew, it will make your tense subside," said Kendric softly and casually, who had leaned back and sat quietly in his seat.
Leigh with what Kendric put in her mouth. She only felt the shape was round, a moment later she felt a sweet and chewy taste on her tongue. And she realized in her mouth now is chocolate. She glanced around, looking for anything round. She wondered if he had chocolate in his car. She also hadn't seen him pick up from any corner of the car since he got in and sat down where he was now. She also didn't see him unwrapping the chocolate. Even if he was open it, there should be a plastic or paper crackling sound that could be heard. But she didn't hear it all. Her curiosity flooded on her small mind.
"Here, if you want more" Kendric's voice startled her again, amidst her active detective behavior. who had been looking around the car. When Kendric showed her where the chocolate was. It turned out to be tucked away in a box in front of each of their seats.
And he seems to know if chocolate actually makes her more relaxed. The sweet and bitter taste of chocolate fits on her tongue. Makes her calmer. She hesitantly glanced at him. "Thank you" a soft voice was barely audible if it weren't for Kendric's keen hearing, he probably wouldn't have heard it.
He answered simply with "Mn" expressionless.
"Hmm... can I... take some more?" she stammered and glanced slightly at Kendric. She really needed a few more to calm her tense. One is not enough.
"Sure, you can take as much as you want" he replied casually but gently. From the moment he saw her, she was always tense and awkward when he was around her. He didn't want that to continue. Then he remembered Leigh's personal data that he had read. It says that chocolate is her favorite. At that moment he asked Ezra to buy the most quality and expensive chocolate. He asked Ezra to put it in his hotel room, in the car, wherever he thought he would interact a lot with her. Of course, so as not to look too obvious. He refused to put it in her room.
After getting permission from the car owner. Leigh took 3 more chocolates from the box. She chewed it slowly, feeling every sensation between sweet and bitter of chocolate. This is the best chocolate she has ever eaten. If only she knew how much the chocolate cost, then she wouldn't feel bad about chewing it casually and guilt-free. But the price was not a problem for Kendric. With the wealth he had he might be able to buy the factory, so he could have the chocolate available to him, whenever he wanted.
But the problem was he didn't know if she would accept the offer. He really hoped she would accept. He waited anxiously but kept his usual nonchalant and dignified appearance. Tomorrow was the time he gave her, to give him an answer. Even though she couldn't give an answer tomorrow, he would still wait until she accepted his offer.
The driver's voice woke both reverie "Sir, we have arrived".
Gracefully, Kendric got out of the car. Then walked around the car to open the door for Leigh. He reached out his hand to help her down.
Leigh with no less courtesy, she accepted his outstretched hand. and descend gracefully.
Ezra got there first, he could have opened the door for Leigh, but he knew Kendric wanted to do it himself, so he let him and just stood in front of the car.
An annoyed Vhaken gets down from the car. But as soon as his eyes looked at the building in front. His eyes opened wide, dumbfounded. If I'm not mistaken, he had seen this building in one of the projects on Farley's desk. but Farley never discussed this project once. Turns out the project is here. Of course, because this wasn't the scope of his office, he was in. But why was he brought them here now? For what purpose? A flash appeared in his mind. His eyes narrowed sharply at Leigh and Kendric.
Leigh was not much different from Vhaken, once her eyes caught sight of the amazing building before her. Although she had seen this building in the file that Kendric showed her in the hotel room. Still seeing the original building made her astonished, for her this building was stunning, she really wanted to meet the person who designed this building. she admired the person. and look forward to working with the person. 'Wait, Kendric offered me this project' that way of course I can cooperate with the person. But the question is, am I qualified enough to work with a well-known architect?' she asked disheartened, glumly.
"What do you think Leigh?" Kendric asked casually, his hands shoved into his trouser pockets, leaning against the car behind himself.
"Amazing!" replied Leigh subconsciously with sparkling eyes. Still amazed by the magnificent and stunning building in front of her.
"Well, I hope you can work with it" he commented, his words shooting Leigh right in her still stunning demeanor. Made her gulp, hesitating.
Leigh was embarrassed by Kendric's comment, she knew very well he was indirectly urging her to accept his offer. She was still hesitating. At least she still had one night to think. She thought to herself. She only gave a small smile from his comment.
"I volunteer to work with it, sir," Vhaken chimed in with Kendric's words with ulterior motives.
"Well, too bad, I've offered to the right person for this project" replied Kendric sharply, leaving no room for Vhaken to make any other comments he didn't expect. He brought him along here, only to have him back off regularly. He wanted to give the impression that he had his attention on Leigh.
Vhaken clenched his fists. he already knew the answer he was going to get. Yet he still voiced his mind. 'Yes, that person is Leigh! You bastard' Vhaken couldn't take it anymore, he cursed inwardly.
"Sir, the restaurant informed, the place and menu orders are ready," Ezra suddenly chimed in to melt away the tension between the two men. One was for sure he couldn't give any comment, but the other. obviously, he just hoped, he didn't do anything stupid to challenge Kendric. It was a possibility that he avoided as much as possible.
"Then let's go" Kendric replied flatly. He turned to open the car door for Leigh hop in. Then he himself climbed inside with ease.
All the way to the restaurant no one spoke. Kendric, who would normally talk to Leigh, was silent in his seat. He thought he wanted to make room for Leigh to think about the answer she would give him, after he showed her the original building. She might be interested in.