Zach gave her the documents, and she signed them.
"Done," She said, dropping the pen.
"That's a wrap, Mrs Jang. We'll forward other documents to you, and starting from this week, our deal starts. Is that fine by you?" He asked.
"Yes, it's totally fine. I'll also be receiving the money by month's end, right?" She asked, eagerly.
"Yes, ma'am. Provided you don't breach the contract." He said.
"Definitely. I look forward to working with Emerald Forte" She smiled, and they shook hands.
"Same here"
*
Zach got out of the company, and sighed in relief.
"Phew, the weather is so hot" He murmured, tugging at his suit.
He got into his car, and removed the mask.
"Hey, dudes! I'm done" He said to the wire.
"Well done, Zach," Kael praised. "That was really smart"
"You took after me" Linx voice crackled through the wire, and Zach chuckled.
"Buy some Pringles. I'm hungry" He added.
"Cook something, or order. Don't stress me" Zach quipped.
"You know I can't cook. Since you are out, just buy them. I'm really craving Pringles right now" He whined.
"Such a lazy cat" Kael scoffed. "We can't both cook, so why the comment" Linx retorted, and Zach removed the wire from his neck.
"You guys are disturbing my ears" He said, switching it off.
He was driving, when he saw a young girl of about seven years, in uniform; surrounded by two heavily built ladies, by the sideway.
He frowned when he saw them ransacking her bag, taking the little money she had with her.
After taking the money, they knocked her head and she cried, helplessly.
It was common in this neighborhood. Pilfering, pickpocketing, stealing...this was their domain.
He parked his car, and was about to walk up to them, when someone sent a flying kick to one's hand, sending the money falling.
"What the heck!" The one who was hit, stumbled back, to look at her attacker.
"You both are cowards! Collecting money from a girl you can give birth to? You should be ashamed of yourself big bullies" Hye Soo shouted, at the wo ladies.
One moved closer to her, but even with their difference in height and stature, Hye Soo stood her ground, unfazed.
"You think you are wonder girl? What's your business?" One of the ladies asked her, and Hye Soo hissed.
"My business is that you are harassing a little girl. You both should get the hell out of here."
The lady raised up her hands to slap Hye Soo, but she caught it mid air, and twisted her arm. Zach watched, amused.
She groaned, but Hye Soo wasn't ready to let go of her arm. "Next time, you won't go about, collecting money from children"
The second attacker, lunged for a nearby plank, its weathered wood creaking,as she grasped it, ready to hit it on Hye Soo's head, when Zach decided to intervene.
He collected the plank from her, and threw it away. "What were you trying to do?"
"You both better leave, before I call the cops" He said, bringing out his phone.
They looked at him, and it didn't seem like he was joking.
The other lady, freed herself from Hye Soo's grasp, and they left the scene immediately.
Hye Soo's eyes narrowed, her breath hissing through clenched teeth, glaring at him. "You shouldn't have let them leave that easily." She snapped, her eyes blazing with frustration.
"I would have taught them the lessons of their lives"
Zach's gaze met Hye Soo's, a spark of amusement, dancing in his eyes. Hye Soo's scowl deepened. "What?"
"But I helped you" He said, expecting her to thank him.
"Did I ask for your help? I love beating them up.
However, you butted in with your handsome face, and sent them away, depriving them of the beating they deserved.
I know I'm handsome, thanks" He said, and she scoffed.
"Besides, did you think you could have handled them?"
"You should have watched, instead of interfering." She rolled her eyes, before turning to the girl.
"Here's your money, okay? Isn't there another route to your school?" She asked.
"There is," The girl said, meekly.
"Good. Don't pass this route anymore. It isn't safe for princesses like you" She said, handling her the money.
"Thanks, wonder girl" The little girl muttered, her eyes shining with tears of gratitude and Hye Soo smiled, her gaze cradling the girl's face like a gentle breeze.
"I want to be like you, when I grow up" She said, and Zach quickly cut in.
"No! Don't. Of course you don't want to be a fighter, when you grow. You want to be a cute, gentle lady" Zach smiled, patting her hair, ignoring the cold glares from the Hye Soo.
"What's your name?" The girl asked.
"Zach. My name's Zach"
"I'm Yvonne and I think, you look really handsome, just like what wonder girl said"
Zach turned to look at Hye Soo, and she scoffed.
"You have a pretty name, by the way"
"Would you marry me?" The little girl said, looking up to Zach with her cute, puppy eyes and Zach stifled his laughter.
"You are still very small" He replied.
"Would you wait for me then? Wait for me till I grow older, then we'll get married " She said enthusiastically, and Zach smiled.
Hye Soo watched the both of them in amusement.
"Okay, little girl" He chuckled.
"Bye, Yvonne" Hye Soo greeted, and she waved at both of them, before leaving.
Zach turned to leave, when Hye Soo dragged him back.
"I'm not done talking to you. Next time, don't interfere in other people's business" She glared.
"What a stubborn tomboy"
"Who are you calling a tomboy? You know, my hands were itching to give someone a good beating, but then, you ruined the fun.
How about you take the beatings for them instead" She said, rubbing her palms together.
"Crazy girl" Zach chuckled, walking away, and entering his car.
"Hey, stop there! Who are you calling crazy?" She yelled.