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Chapter 5 - Business or Pleasure

I had already been notified that Serena Campbell was on her way up, I checked the elevator camera that led to my floor to have a glimpse of her, I was struck by the beauty goddess staring blankly at the elevator door, who would have thought that this gorgeous lady is a Campbell. Her flammy hair was neatly packed atop her head in a bun, dressed in a blue blazer and pant trouser which further highlights her curve, a mental image of her in nothing but a red lace bra and panties played in head and I went hard!

What the hell, Ryan!

I turned off the screen and directed my gaze towards the elevator, I watched from my office as my secretary, Jenny welcomed her and I couldn't help but drink in her appearance. She walked with confidence and I could clearly see her hour glass shape.

She stepped into the office and stared at me, she looked away quickly but I had already caught the look of admiration in her eyes. My lips curled and I smiled, a jolt of excitement ran through my body. Seeing her clearly, I could see she's a beautiful woman, her sharp green eyes fits her pale skin and compliments her pointed nose and full lips. I couldn't help but stare at the lips once more.

"Not gonna happen", she said with an annoyed look and I smirked knowing it annoyed her the more. I deliberately composed my words to insinuate that I wanted her body in exchange for the deal, it was just to get a reaction from her, nothing more. I felt thrilled teasing her and I wanted to gauge her reaction and it was worth it. It killed me to take my eyes off her chest when she planted her palm on my table.

i'll do the honour of ruffling your feathers, Serena.

"Wanna bet?"

I egged her further, "you don't strike me as someone who backs away from a challenge, Serena" I drawled and she raised her brow, "I didn't know we're on a first name basis",

"considering we will be partners soon, there's no harm in that" I shrugged'

she formed a fake smile, flashing me her dimples and she continued, "not all challenges are worth overcoming, some should be sidestepped".

It's been long I enjoyed the company of a woman when it comes to discussing business matters, I appreciate women and I don't lack any when I needed one for pleasure or as a plus one. As cool and calm as Serena looks, I bet there's a fire underneath her that is waiting to be unleashed.

I glanced at the clock on the wall above her head, realizing that my next appointment-the second Campbell - will be there soon, as much as I enjoy the beautiful company of little spitfire in front of me, I need to hear from Garret jnr.

"So, should my legal team draw up a contract taking note of the condition as discussed?", she mused for some seconds and agreed.

"Don't you need to inform dear daddy that you're selling one of his precious lands? I mocked but continued, "last time I checked, he's still the CEO of his company until it's passed down to you or junior" I saw the flash of bitterness that passed through her eyes and the quick anger it transformed to.

I knew there's a fire brewing underneath that cool face of hers!

"Don't worry about the land" she spoke with pride, "I can handle dear old daddy" and I smiled inwardly, feeling a strange sense of admiration. "and that post is mine" clenching her teeth.

I stood up to walk her towards the door and she extended her hand ,"I look forward to a wonderful partnership with you", I held her hands and deliberately let my hand slid off hers slowly, enjoying the feel of her smooth skin on mine.

A tingling sensation runs through my hand and I bet with how the shade of her eyes grew darker that she felt it too.

"Have a nice day, Serena"

"and you too, Ryan"

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"Hello, Son", my dad said as he stepped into my office, he sometimes come when he feels the need to breath in the city air, he settles himself on the settee and I joined him.

"where's Ma?", knowing he wouldn't step pout of the house without my mum tagging along. They had the habit of going everywhere together nowadays, I guess they're making up for those days when they were apart.

"Your mother is having a 'grandma and grand-daughter time with Ari", smiling.

"oh" I sent a quick text to her to invite her and Ari to a quick lunch if they don't mind.

"how was the meeting with the Campbells?"

"just finished a meeting with them not quite long" stifling a yawn, I continued "it was not at the same time actually"

"Serena clearly knows what she wants and how to get it unlike Junior who sent his assistant in his stead, his assistant couldn't assure me if the conditions will be met or not"

"who the hell sends his assistant to do the talking, knowing what is at stake?" my dad said incredulously and I shrugged "I guess someone who is so sure that the position will be his".

"if Garret is blind enough to hand him the position, he will run the company down to the ground in few years" I nodded in agreement with him and he continued, "Serena is more capable."

"Yeah, she's an intelligent beautiful woman", recalling our earlier discussion, I smiled, got up to get ready for lunch with my parents and niece.