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Surprised is an understatement of how she felt that moment. Could this really be a coincidence ?.
"Mr. Jason Robert what is happening here?. why are you harassing my employee? ." Alexander asked even though he vaguely had an idea of what was going on.
Feeling petrified, Jason Robert carefully chose his words, after all Alexander Quinn is a Stern man .A man who is respected and feared by everyone in the business world and even the underground world. "Mr Quinn, your employee was too careless now and she has ruined my suit pants and even shoes . How am I supposed to take that Mr Quinn." He said with a much calmer voice than before.
"But Sir I didn't….."Emily tried to defend herself but was cut off by the manager who gave her a fierce glare. Meanwhile Alexander just passed her a passive look for interrupting him.
" you're sure about that Jason?. Or…. Maybe we can just check the CCTV. And I will compensate you if there's any damage." He said earnestly .
Jason Robert, seeing that the situation is not favoring him "oh, come on Mr.Quinn ,I don't think there's any need to go through all that hassle. It's just a minor matter, we can just sweep it under the carpet right?."
Alexander smirks, just as he thought. " How can I just sweep this matter under the carpet, when you harassed my employee. What kind of boss does that make me? …Hmmm??".
The surprised Jason was wondering how he knew that within the short period. " I…I'm…I'm sorry Mr Quinn".
"Sorry?...it isn't up to me. Don't apologize to me. You should apologize to her the victim"
'What…? How can I?... how can I apologize to this low life whore . This is just absurd.'
As if he knows what he is thinking "or you can choose to settle this matter legally . your choice".
Jason muttered an apology and angrily stormed out with his friends.
Emily who was feeling relieved from being saved now felt petrified. How can he ask him to apologize.she needs no apology, just wants to be left alone. Now she has a feeling that this isn't over. Jason will come for revenge.
And her premonition was right.
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After her night shift was done,she packed up and was ready to go.
The night was silent and eerie.
About two to three light poles her six sense kicked in .You know that feeling like someone is following you but when you turn and look, around you see nobody. She looked around again. That's when she noticed the black SUV parked across the road under a tree in sync with the night, not far from her.
Emily pretended not to notice, so as to not Alarm the person in the car if they are actually after her.
She then slowed down on her pace while pretending to look for something in her handbag. Consciously she turned back to the hotel intending to go back to the bar even if it means staying in there till morning at the very best, it'll be better for her.Emily thought.
Unfortunately, the people in the car disagree with her. A burly looking man on black and black came out from the car and was following her .
Now she was even more sure that they were here for her . She picked up her pace and soon started running.
The burly man also crossed the road to her side and started chasing her at full speed.
And so the marathon began.
They say, in this life you never know your strength and limits until when faced with a life and death situation.
Emily ran like she had never run before. She ran like her life was dependent on it. (Well ,( ꈍᴗꈍ) obviously her life depends on it.)
With the tears blurring her vision, she tripped over and fell . The Man caught up with her before she could get up. " You're quite an athlete you know, you gave me a good run. Can't remember the last time I ran this much."
"You bastard let go of me".Emily struggled to break free from him.
"Help!!... Someone please help me!!"she cried hopping that anybody can hear her even though it is almost impossible because of her lonely and quiet the road is .
"Ahh….stop fighting. Don't worry my boss will take good care of you" the man said as he made a hand gesture for his subordinate to give him the prepared drugged piece of fabric. He remembered the strict order from his boss not to hurt her physically . Having been working with Young Master Robert,he knows that guy would do anything to get what he wants.And He (the bodyguard) will just do his job.
"Please…I beg you, let me go"
'Why can't I have a normal peaceful life?Is it too much to ask.I try to avoid trouble but trouble just keeps coming my way.' She cried as more tears kept falling.
The drug was quick to take effect making her numb and lightheaded.
"Let her go this instant and I might spare your life"a deep male voice threatened .
Emily, who was fighting her conscience, struggled to look up at the unfamiliar voice but didn't recognize him. "Please….help me…" she said before drifting away. Even though it was barely a whisper the unfamiliar man still heard her.
Aiden was in the middle of analysing work data for Alexander when he suddenly halted him and ordered him to follow the girl and after her night shift he should make sure she gets home safely.
Not quite understanding he tried to argue with him about the trivial matter at hand, but Alexander told him It's an order and so…, here he is.
" And who the f**k are you!!!?" The burly man asked.
Aiden not having the patient for this question and answer. "Just let her go and I will spare you" he said again impatiently.
"Alright you will have to get through me first if you want her ". The burly looking man cracked his knuckles, readying for a fist fight. Thinking he had the upper hand since it was a two against one.
Aiden brought out a gun which had been on his waist line . "click....!" he pulled the trigger. With gritted teeth he said " for the last time let her go.Now!!" . But they both refused to back down. How could they when they were given a strict order?.
Aiden didn't plan to delay nor did he want a blood shed. Not tonight.
*Bang….bang*
Aiden shot them both one at the leg the other on the arm . With speed he scooped the unconscious Emily up from the ground and took her to his car and then drove off.