"Feilan...you know you can contact Seisan for help right...he said if anything ever gets out of hand that you should contact him...why don't you–"
Kei said as he changed his tone from a professional one to a more open and gentle one but Feilan cut him short.
"I can't Kei...I can't ruin Sei's chances at gaining his rights as the first born son of the Shaos
"You know that despicable family will disown Sei the moment he helps me...I can't bare to have him lose everything because of me
"Please Kei...don't tell him..I'll figure it out....I'll find a way..just don't get Sei involved.."
Feilan said in a choked voice. She couldn't involve that kind half brother of hers in this.
"But Feilan....Sei will be pissed off with me if I don't inform him of the dire situation with Feilan Fashion...
"He gave me an assignment to not only watch over you but Feilan Fashion too...I have to inform him..Sei considers you his true family Feilan and if it means to disobey the Shaos, he won't think twice for your sake..." Kei said gently.
Feilan wiped her eyes and tried not to breakdown right in the halls of her office so she entered the elevator and punched in the underground parking area floor number.
"Give me a while...if I don't get a solution...you're free to tell Sei" Feilan said as she tried to suppress her pain.
Kei was silent for a while "OK...Feilan....I'll do as you've said but you should know that Feilan Fashion will only last for atmost two hours after the directors and investors withdraw their shares..."
"OK...thankyou Kei..."
"You're welcome Feilan...don't worry..I'm sure we'll find a way or die making one"
Feilan laughed lightly "Bye Kei"
"Bye"
...
Feilan looked at her phone silently before keeping it. Feilan closed her eyes...life had never been fair to her.
Growing up with a stepmother who absolutely loathed her along with her own family from her father's side inclusive of him.
They all loathed her and had succeeded in making her life hard to the point they did everything to suppress her success.
They had robbed her of family love, her fiancee's love, threatened her kind half brother to prevent him from helping her and even destroyed her fashion brand.
Feilan bit her lip as tears flowed down her cheeks.
"Who was gonna help her"
'Ding' the elevator doors opened and Feilan stepped out like a zombie and walked to her car. She entered and didn't know where to go.
That's when Feilan heard her phone ring. She picked it up and saw that it was an unknown caller. Feilan rejected the call...she wasn't in the mood to speak to some unknown person.
But the person called again...Feilan ignored it but when the person still called...she decided to answer and get it over with.
She answered but didn't speak.
"Hello...Am I speaking to Miss Shao Feilan" a masculine and charismatic voice sounded.
Feilan blinked 'Who was this...she felt like she had heard a voice like this before'
"Hello" Feilan answered carefully "Yes this is Shao Feilan....whom am I speaking to" Feilan diligently asked.
"I'm a spokesperson for a close person you know" the man who sounded no older than twenty four said smoothly.
Feilan frowned lightly and asked "Who's that" The man didn't answer and instead said "Miss Feilan.....the person I speak of is also your benefactor....he has requested to meet you at Feng International Restaurant...he'd like to speak to you and hopefully help you out with Feilan Fashion's current dilemma
"He's hoping you come"
When Feilan heard Feilan Fashion, her heart skipped a great beat...her attention was piqued alright but her brain was still functioning so she was still cautious.
"I don't believe you...." Feilan said strongly causing the man on the other side to chuckle softly.
"It's OK Miss Shao....my boss...your close friend is honest and I'm sure you'll recognise him if you come..he just wants to help you"
Feilan didn't say anything.
"I assure you...his intentions are clear...just come over to Feng International Restaurant...someone is waiting for you their"
Feilan bit her lip 'Her benefactor...who wanted to help her with Feilan Fashion's current dilemma...who was that'
Feilan tried to think but no one was coming to mind..moreover it was a he but indeed Feilan was tempted and pressured by her dilemma and the clock that was ticking closer to Feilan Fashion's doom.
She had said that she'd find a way or die making one but she wasn't ready to see Feilan Fashion fall...and now an opportunity had appeared though she wasn't sure of its credibility.
But Feilan knew she'd rather try everything...than give in so she made her mind up.
"What should I do..."Feilan asked with a clenched fist and her own reservations.
...
A black Bentley flying spur left Feilan Fashion quietly heading for Feng International Restaurant.
....
Feng International Restaurant stood as a majestic architectural wonder at Tokyo's main business center.
It was a world renown five star restaurant that offered a variety of international cuisines.The restaurant was one of the many businesses the Feng family owned.
It was hard to get a reservation and the price of getting a reservation wasn't cheap but it was worth the money since the service was spectacular.
Feilan drove to the front of the restaurant and after checking herself in the mirror, she stepped out of her car.
She put on a confident front and a smile that made the sun pale in comparison.
She still had to uphold Feilan Fashion's image as much as she could.
An attendant came forward and she handed her keys to the man who swiftly drove her car to the parking area.
Feilan took a deep breathe and entered the restaurant reception. There were a couple of people present who immediately recognised her and the reception was filled with murmers and looks of scorn.
Everyone present was either a rich scion from a wealthy family, business men and women, some A‐list artist or model...simply there were many influential people around.
And they all knew Shao Feilan and they all felt smug about her current situation.
They threw her the nastiest glances.
Feilan ignored them cause she knew better why these spoiled rich brats hated her.
Feilan walked to the reception and the receptionist smiled warmly "Good afternoon madam....how may I be of service"
Feilan smiled...atleast the receptionist didn't act like the upper class people around and treat her with scorn.