Xsmyv was clearly frustrated and tired of her cousin's confrontations. She retorted, "No one would ever know when you are running mad." she walked past Shante and her aunt, refusing to engage further.
As she moved on, she crossed paths with Jesse and Bovi, who had been observing the heated exchange. Unbeknownst to Xsmyv, Shante couldn't help but be drawn to Jesse's striking physical appearance, and her attention shifted from the argument to the presence of the handsome stranger.
Jesse's attention was diverted by a phone call from Lazarus, his chief secretary.
"Sir, the Salvador's group is here," Lazarus informed.
"Okay, I am on my way," Jesse replied, indicating that he needed to attend to the matter immediately. With that, he made his way to meet with Salvador's group, leaving behind the commotion involving Xsmyv, Shante, and her aunt at the hospital.
As Jesse and Bovi were driving away from the hospital, Jesse happened to spot Xsmyv walking down the road. Impulsively, he instructed Bovi to stop the car beside her. Jesse rolled down the window and offered, "Get in, I will drop you off."
This unexpected act of kindness opened struck Bovi as surreal. His boss, the almighty Jesse being nice to a woman, it has never happened before.
Xsmyv expressed her gratitude to Jesse and got into the passenger seat in the front of the car. She couldn't help but notice the air of wealth and arrogance that seemed to surround him. She pondered on the possibilities, considering whether he might be one of the affluent men in Ligalia, but she couldn't have fathomed that she was sitting beside the enigmatic and incredibly wealthy Jesse Adams.
As they drove, her thoughts wandered, and she remembered her commitment to go sing at Cecilia's cousin's bar. It was a side gig that she had taken on during her time in school, performing for the customers there.
As they continued their drive, Xsmyv informed Jesse, "Sir, please, I will be dropping off at Martini." Jesse's brows furrowed at her destination, wondering what business she had there.
While he contemplated this, Jesse received a text from his mother, and his expression darkened. Just as he was about to call Madam Adams, she beat him to it.
"Jesse, do you like the picture of the girl I sent? She's the daughter of one of my friends," Madam Adams inquired.
"So you've set up a date for me with one of your friend's daughters?" Jesse responded.
"Jesse, you must go and meet her. I want you to get married this month, or I will be setting you up for blind dates until you settle for one," Madam Adams declared, her tone resolute.
Jesse couldn't help but sigh, realizing that his mother was quite serious about the matter of his marriage.
Jesse cut off his call with his mother and held his forehead with his thumb, feeling the weight of the conversation. However, as he looked at Xsmyv, he couldn't help but think that the young woman was intriguing and captivating in her own way.
Xsmyv had been on the phone, apologizing and informing someone that she would soon be there to sing. Jesse, who had been listening to her side of the conversation, couldn't help but be drawn to her once more.
"Sir, we are here," Bovi informed Jesse, breaking his train of thought.
Xsmyv noticed that she had reached her destination and was about to exit the car when Jesse inquired, "You work here?"
"Yes, I do," Xsmyv replied.
Jesse nodded and offered his help, saying, "I see you have a problem with your family; I can help you with that."
Xsmyv, however, declined his offer, saying, "No need, I will figure it out."
Jesse responded with a devilish smile, which sent a shiver down Bovi's spine. He was well aware of Jesse's reputation as a shrewd businessman and knew that the boss's interest in this lady could lead to unexpected consequences.
"Lady, I will wait for you when you are done with work. I need to be sure you won't request any compensation after you walked right into me," Jesse stated, his intentions veiled but unmistakable.
Xsmyv was taken aback by the proposition but quickly assured him that she wouldn't request any compensation.
Xsmyv proceeded into the club to prepare for her performance, leaving Jesse in the car. As she got ready for her gig, Jesse was led upstairs to an executive private room by Lazarus.
In the private room, Jesse was greeted by Joseph Salvador and his son, Emil. Jesse acknowledged their presence with a nod and took a seat. Lazarus handed Jesse the proposal that Joseph had brought for their consideration.
Jesse explained the purpose of the meeting, saying, "Real estate is expanding, and we want a construction that will be a state of the art. we are looking into the development, design and construction of residential properties. I have seen your previous works, and I chose your company because of your capabilities. You might not be the most well-known company, but I believe in giving chances to upcoming, genuine construction companies."
Joseph nodded in response, and said, "Our materials are raw and original. We don't use fake materials. Selecting the right raw materials for a construction project depends on the specific needs of the project, the local climate, budget, and aesthetic preferences. It's essential to consider factors such as the quality, source, and sustainability of the materials to ensure a successful and long-lasting construction project"
The meeting continued for a while, and Jesse was evaluating the proposal and the potential partnership, while downstairs, Xsmyv was getting ready to showcase her singing talent to the audience at the club.