Part 5

Electra's POV

"Because I currently have forty five percent of the shares and that's why I am the major shareholder and Chairman and CEO as well. Neither you nor your father can take any of that positions without my permission" and that just snatched my breath. How is this even possible? How? Aiden Miller? Is he now my CEO?

I looked at him and then at all the other office members. They all were looking at me, waiting for me to say something. But I don't know what to say. Then Aiden entered the room as he owns it. He was wearing a beige suit and a black shirt. He was looking fine and he stood right in front of me and looked into my eyes. I have always been good with reading people, I can understand what they want but this time... for this man, I am not sure.

"I think we should talk alone" he said and I nodded.

"Guys, I think we have discussed what we need to do, now you all get back to work." I said with a smile and everyone left. Then I turned around and faced him. I was not looking forward to meeting the man I was thinking about the whole night again.

"Did you sleep well, Electra? It looks like you were up all night" he asked with worry and I plastered a bright smile to cover my tired eyes. The way my name rolled off his tongue... it was making me feel things I was not supposed to. He looks nice, even his husky voice is killing. This isn't fair god. He is just perfect in every way, normal humans like us can't even be good at one department.

"I am fine Mr. Miller. Let's cut to the chase, tell me how do you have my company's shares, that too forty five percent?" I asked and he smiled. He showed me the file. He was right. He has the shares. And right now our shares are low, no one wants it so he might be the major shareholder in the company.

"Why?" I looked at him in question and he took the file back and he looked at the door and the door opened and a man entered with a trolley and he placed the covered plates and left. What is that? He went near it and opened it and I was shocked... how?

"First... call me Aiden. And this is breakfast...Avocado toast with cheese omelet, eggs and bacon with pancakes with freshly cut strawberries and black coffee, extra strong." He said and I was shocked. How does he know this is my favorite breakfast?

"I have brought breakfast for everyone, I think it would be nice if we can talk after breakfast." He said and I looked at him suspiciously.

"How do you know what I like for my breakfast?" I asked directly and he looked at me with confusion.

"You like this? I didn't know. This is my favorite as well, that's why I ordered it. Then I guess we both are very similar, don't you think?" he asked with a smirk and I don't know why I am scared. No matter how hard I try, I am scared of this man, the mystery around him. I am scared in every way.

"I-I don't want to eat. I am not hungry. I will be back when you will be done with your breakfast" I said and I was about to leave when I felt him holding my hand and pulling me and I turned around and almost slammed into him but I stopped myself at the last step and glared at him. What was that? How dare he touch me?

"Sorry... I was just trying to stop you.... are you ok Electra?" he asked and tried to come close to me but I swiftly took a step back. He raised his hands in surrender.

"It's Ms. Jones for you, Mr. Miller." I said and made it clear that I didn't appreciate him coming here; neither did I appreciate him buying my shares or touching me.

"Ok. I think you have a lot of misunderstandings about me Ms. Jones. I am not here to create problems. I didn't buy these shares to control you or your company. I saw you that morning on TV. I was impressed by the way you were so confident and that's why I told my people to buy a few shares. You won't believe me but I know you can change this company's fate and that's why I bought them. I know it has no value now but that will change and you will make that happen. I have faith in you" he said and I was confused.

Why is he doing this? When I looked into his eyes, I can tell he is telling the truth. He thinks I can change the company's fate. But still, buying so many shares of a drowning company is not something I can digest.

"And I want to help you do that. I am here to help you. I am the chairman... the official announcement will happen soon after the board of directors meeting but you can be assured that I am the chairman and as the chairman of the company, I want you to become the CEO" he said and I looked at him with shock. He wants me to be the CEO?

"Everything is yours. You can take decisions. Just pass them by me once. That's all. I will help the company in any way I can. You know I already have my own company, so I won't be here much. I will also help you find new contracts and investments as well." He said and I fisted my hands.

Why? My brain is asking me only one thing. Why is he doing so much for me? I don't buy that he saw me on TV and realized that I have potential. No, I don't.

"why are you doing this?" I tried to ask again and he smiled. He took a step close to me and I took a step backward. What is he doing? Then I was against the wall and he was right in front of me. He stayed still and I stopped breathing... He kept looking into my eyes like he was trying to look into my soul.

"what do you think? Why am I doing all this?" he asked and slowly moved his hand close to my face but before I could react, he just went to my shoulder and moved something and I looked down, it was a small spider. Oh god, I hate spiders. My heartbeats are high. He was just too close maybe that's why... no it's because of the spider.

He moved back quickly after that and I gathered my labored breathing. He went back to table and took my phone and I quickly went to him to take my phone back but he gave it back to me.

"I have put my number in it; I will send the car...tonight... Dinner at 8 PM! And don't say no, it is not a date... it is a business dinner to talk about the contract I have found for your company. Be ready on time! I hate waiting" he said and left. This man... what just happened? I looked at my phone where he has saved his number... with the name Aiden! Huh... He doesn't want me to call him Mr. Miller.

My heart is still beating fast. What is this man? Why is it so hard to understand him? Since he came into my life, he is acting weird. I have never met anyone like him before. I went outside and told Ana to clear the breakfast from the room and distribute it to some needy. I don't need it. They can have theirs though...

Then the hard work began. I had to start with the old records. I went to the storeroom and start to look through the hardbound records when Ana entered.

"Ma'am, what are you doing here? Can I help you with something?" she asked and I nodded.

"yes, I want the records for the past five years" I said as I was not here for five years. So I can know what deals happened with which clients and it can help getting new contracts from those old clients. but that is not the only reason ... I need to know what happened that led my dad's company to come to this level. I will find it.

"Ok ma'am, but it will take some time to get it here, I can show you the soft copies faster..." She said and I sighed. I am one of those oldies who think that hard copies are better but I didn't argue as I have to work faster.

The rest of the day went on while checking through the old records and trying to find any contracts. This is weird. I called so many old companies but no one and I mean no one wants to work with us again. This never happens. Why are they all so reluctant... I also tried to call the investors I talked briefly yesterday at the party but they all declined as well. How is this even possible? I thought I had convinced them last night. How can they change overnight?

Day ended and I still stayed in the office working. I don't know what is wrong with our company. Why does no one want to work with us? The most disappointing thing was the faces of my team members. They were losing hope. If I won't find any contract soon, they will lose their confidence again. And I can't let that happen. I don't know how late I was working but I realized when my phone rang and I picked it up without looking...

"Where are you?" A deep husky voice asked from the other side and my full focus was right on the phone as I stood up quickly. I looked at my phone and it was Aiden... and with that, I also realized it was already 8 PM. Shit... dinner!

"Hello... Mr. Miller. I am sorry but I have to cancel today. I am sorry I caused you inconvenience but I really won't be able to make it today" I said and I didn't hear anything back from him for a while. Is he there? I was about to speak when he beat me to it.

"I asked where you are?" now he is sounding angry. And I don't know why but I am scared.

"I am at the office. I will work till late. Mr. Miller, I am sorry. I hope we can reschedule if that's ok with you" I said and then I heard him take a deep breath from the other side. I can tell from that one breath that he is trying hard to control his anger.

Say something... But then he disconnected. Yes... he did that. Gosh... how can he disconnect without replying. Wait... why do I care? Let him be.

And I started working again... I don't know how long it took but when I stood up to leave I almost had a heart attack as I saw him in the darkness near the corner seated like a king... since when is he here? How did I not realize?

He stood up and started walking toward me and this time I tried to stand my ground.

"Are you done with your work?" he asked and I was barely able to move my head and nodded in yes.

"Good... let's go for dinner" And he took my hand and started dragging me... what's going on? I looked at the clock and it was already ten. What place will be open at this time? But I didn't dare to ask. He took me to the ground floor and then to his car... it was a beautiful Black Rolls Royce. This must have cost him a fortune.

"Sit" he ordered but still didn't let go of my hand and opened the door and made me sit inside and even put my seat belt on for me. Our eyes clashed and my heart was racing... his face was too close to mine... but he was least affected... then he closed the door and went other side and started driving... I don't know where he is taking me but with his high speed and clenching hands... I can tell he is not happy...!! Oh boy... What is he going to do to me?

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