Chapter 22 - CHAPTER 22: POWER AND INFLUENCE

But something in Feilan just didn't care anymore....but she atleast had to save Feilan Fashion and so with abrupt boldness, she asked "I've read the contract...I know your expectations but where do I benefit in this Mr Lushan...last I was told...you're my benefactor"

Lushan's eyes narrowed but he inclined back on the chair elegantly as his lips curled lightly in foreseen triumph.

"Don't fret Little flower....everything about working with me is beneficial...once you sign that contract...as your boyfriend....

"It will of course be my responsibility to watch over you and give you everything your heart so desires"

Feilan was silent and Lushan continued "I know Feilan Fashion is in a tough spot right now but one call from me and all its troubles will be whisked away...like they never existed

"I know all the directors and investors have already withdrawn all their shares from Feilan Fashion and Feilan Fashion probably won't last past two hours from now"

Feilan's eyes showed light surprise but she was still silent.

"Now that they're gone...once you're my girlfriend....I don't mind investing in Feilan Fashion to save it" Lushan nonchalantly said.

But Feilan's heart was already in her throat and she had doubts and so she said

"Are you sure you can live up to that statement Mr Lushan....Now that the investors have withdrawn their shares...it will take atleast five to six billion dollars to restore Feilan Fashion back to its former self"

Lushan smiled with a certain nonchalance as if the amount he had heard was nothing and he said as he leaned forward to look into Feilan's eyes.

"Why limit me to restoring it to its former self....I was thinking of doing more...what say I invest ten billion dollars"

Feilan sucked in a cold breathe and nearly had a coughing feat from shock 'Was this guy serious....that was practically Feilan Fashion's previous networth"

Who was crazy or rather rich enough to do such a thing.

Lushan relaxed back and elegantly folded one leg over the other and he became serious.

"Little flower.." He called out to her that nickname that bothered her..it was too intimate a name.

Feilan glanced into his eyes and froze staring into those unfathomable grey eyes.

"I can also give you revenge if you desire it...."

Feilan's body shook and she looked into Lushan's eyes strangely.

"I can help you punish the Shaos if you want...even that ex of yours..what's the name..luze..fule...Suren.."

"Suzen..Suzen Shei" Feilan interjected with a barely concealable hatred for Suzen.

Lushan smiled "Exactly....that nobody isn't worth my time but if my girlfriend feels that she wants revenge...which I'm sure you do...I can give it

"I can make your life so easy and pleasurable in this one month in ways you could have never imagined Shao Feilan...all you have to do is sign that contract and adhere to its terms"

Lushan had done his research on Feilan and struck the ball alright and now the ball was in Feilan's court.

Feilan sat quietly...her heart and mind were in turmoil but the thought of everything Lushan had said left her decision toppling towards signing the contract.

Feilan Fashion would be safe and...revenge. Feilan had never had the power to have revenge....the Shaos...that bastard Suzen Shei.

But Feilan didn't know 'Who was this guy...could he really do it all for her...and all she had to do was sign...sure the terms were absurd but..'

"Who are you Lushan...can you really do all you've said" Feilan asked as she looked at the pen infront of her.

Lushan smiled and actually felt tempted to tell this girl whom he was but now wasn't the time for that.

"Try me Little flower.....and see if you won't be trying to break term ten of the contract" Lushan said charismatically.

Feilan swallowed as she remembered term ten that said that once the contract time was done, she was free to go but wasn't allowed to stalk Lushan no matter the cause.

Feilan took hold of the pen with a shaky hand and scenes of being with this man scared her but she was ready to take a risk for Feilan Fashion.

Feilan carefully signed the contract and once she was done she exhaled quietly and slid the file back to Lushan....there she was done.

Her palm felt cold and numb but she had already signed and though her heart was in her head right now pounding fiercely....she knew she now had hope.

Lushan smiled and also swiftly signed the paper. He looked at her and saw she was quiet like a chess player who was regretting a certain move.

He shook his head and said "I'll have a copy made for you...little flower"

Feilan nodded still wondering if she had really signed that contract.

Was she really now in an unconventional relationship.

Feilan lifted her head and gazed at Lushan wondering what was next.

The contract stated that she had to do what Lushan wanted and follow his instructions.

Feilan felt faint thinking about it but she looked up to the brighter side of it so she looked at Lushan expectantly and said

"I know it might be too early for this but could you please help me with Feilan Fashion right now.."

Feilan held her breathe.

Lushan smiled leisurely and picked up his phone and dailed a person Feilan didn't know and the person answered shortly and Lushan spoke

"Feilan Fashion....I want it up and running deal with it accordingly"

was all Lushan said before ending the call.

Feilan was flustered "Was that it" she asked in confusion. Lushan chuckled seeing her flustered look "Yup..that's it...don't worry little flower....this is what power and influence do...didn't I tell you only one call is all I need"

Feilan just found it hard to buy but she just decided to wait a bit to see what happens.

Feilan subconsciously held her stomach and as if a response...her stomach grumbled deeply.

Feilan felt herself blush furiously and that's when she remembered that she hadn't eaten at all....not today...not yesterday and her stomach was badly empty that it hurt.

She raised her gaze and found Lushan suppressing a laugh but she pouted and lowered her gaze though her stomach grumbled more and it hurt again.

She was startled when she felt someone tap her shoulder. She raised her head and found Lushan standing at his majestic height of 1.88 meters looking down at her.

Feilan was for a moment dazed by the man's physique that couldn't be hidden under his fully black fitting designer suit.

Lushan smirked "You'll have plenty of time to gaze at me this month and surely do more than gaze..."

Feilan blushed furiously but then Lushan sent his hand out to her "Come on...let's have lunch before you faint of hunger here and I'm forced to carry you out of here"

Feilan's face only reddened further and she took hold of Lushan's hand and shivered at the warmth of his palm.

She stood up and surprisingly almost fell but Lushan held her up and whispered by her ear "Gain some weight or you won't handle me Miss Shao...."

Feilan felt like digging a hole and hiding.

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