Part Two.

Beatrice crouched down to the ground level and hurriedly picked the file that slipped off her arm.

Luckily, she didn't cause any attention as her boss was way ahead of her while the executives were busy talking to each other.

"This is not happening," She muttered lowly to herself as she closed her eyes and inhaled sharply before standing up erectly, holding the files and documents firmly in her arms as she breathed out.

'He can't be the one everyone is talking about, right?' she questioned herself as she adjusted her jacket hanging comfortably on her shoulders.

Beatrice looked up and gaze at the strikingly handsome man in a black suit as he stepped into her view.

His blue oceanic eyes pierce through her skin like a sharp knife as he stared intimately at her while Beatrice stood frozen to her spot.

'It's not him, it can't be... I must be dreaming, or mistaken for someone else like him,' She thought as she gawked at the tall man who had deep coldness in his face staring at her without a blink.

"Haha! Meet Mr. Clarke the legendary New boss, that has gotten most of my employees' interest," Mr. Fin chuckled as he appeared in front of Beatrice from nowhere as he introduced Mr. Clarke to Beatrice who fixed his gaze on her without a blink.

Beatrice froze in her spot, hugging the documents and files tighter than necessary, 'New Boss?!' Her mind screamed as she tried to pinch herself from whatever dream she had fallen into.

'Clarke? That name sounds familiar, Clarke!' She thought finally feeling her legs move as she pondered on his name.

'Ben Clarke, your ex... Have you forgotten?' Her mind reminded as her eyes widened the more wishing they could fall off their sockets.

Then her memories rushed in like a flood of water, as she remembered what happened between them a year back at her best friend's house during Thanksgiving. 

'How could I have forgotten so fast? And what the fuck was he even doing here?' She questioned herself.

"Beatrice, aren't you go--"

"Good morning, Si--" 

Beatrice interrupted Mr. Fin as she jolted from her thoughts and immediately tried to greet her Ex formally but got cut off by Mr. Clarke.

"Miss. Coleman, you look like someone who's seen a ghost, why so pale?" Mr. Clarke asked as he continued staring at Beatrice.

"Yo-You two know each other?" Mr. Fin asked feeling astonished as he smiled.

"Let's say, it's fate," Mr. Clarke answered as a taunting smirk appeared on his lips.

"Hahaha! That's funny," Beatrice faked a laugh at her old boss as she almost squeezed the life out of the files and documents she was holding before she almost glared at Mr. Clarke.

'What fucking fate?' She thought and decided to play along as she smiled to convince Mr. Fin they knew each other, which they did.

"That's good then, let's commence with the meeting," Mr. Fin notified as he walked over to the head of the table while Beatrice followed behind immediately leaving Mr. Clarke as the executives of the company and other people she hasn't seen before gave a standing ovation to welcome Mr. Fin.

'What is his motive for stepping into this company? The sooner I know, the better it is,' She pondered while walking as her heels made light clicking sounds on the tiled floor. 

She kept the files and documents gently on the table and stood beside her boss as she tried to make eye contact with those around.

"You are all welcome to Fintai technology limited and it's a great pleasure to be among this great company known as ClAK limited," Mr. Fin said as everyone gave a loud round of applause.

Beatrice clapped one by one as she tried hard to cooperate and put on a forced smile.

The sounds from the applause lessened as everyone had their seats, Beatrice's boss notified her to have her seat also as she swayed off to an empty seat her eyes caught hold of as the men stared at her.

She made sure to walk with her head high, she wouldn't say because she saw one person she has been avoiding this while and be like a weakling, after all, she was the one who left him.

She could feel those blue eyes on every step she took to her seat but she decided not to find out if it was true as she picked up a tab from the table after seating comfortably.

"I think it's high time we have a New boss to handle this company cause I'm getting too old for this stress here and there and need to retire," Mr. Fin said jokingly as Beatrice focused her attention on her boss while some executives chuckled.

'Was that supposed to be funny to them?' Beatrice thought snapping her head towards them not when her world was about to crumble in her very face.

"Fintai technology will be sold to ClAK limited," Mr. Fin announced and that was enough for Beatrice's world to crash down.

"What?" She questioned unknowingly as her eyes widened in agony.

The people near her stared at her like does she have a problem with the situation on the ground she immediately cautioned herself.

She stared at those she knew to be executives of the company and wondered why they weren't opposed to what Mr. Fin said. 

Why was she the only one thinking that everything happening was insane?

She stared at Mr. Fin and tried to make eye contact with him but he was looking elsewhere.

"Let's all welcome, Mr. Clarke, the Chief executive officer of CLAK limited to come on board," Mr. Fin said feeling quite happy which looked abnormal to Beatrice.

'How could he sell such a big technology company known widely in America to another firm?' She thought drastically.

Everyone stood up and they began applauding as Mr. Clarke walked out boldly and full of clout.

Beatrice stubbornly stood up and clapped while she watched Mr. Clarke get closer to Mr. Fin.

' So, that was the reason why he was here in the company, to shatter my dreams and make it a living nightmare," She thought as she stared in annoyance at Mr. Clarke as he had a firm handshake with Mr. Fin.

"It's a great pleasure to be among you, " He started while Beatrice scoffed in her seat.

"And it's a great deal to have this company and take it to the higher levels," He said while Beatrice tsked unbelievably as she glanced at him.

He looked so handsome that she couldn't deny it herself...

Everyone nodded and clapped again making Beatrice annoyed with the noise from their claps.

She needed time to think...

'What will happen to me? Will I lose my job? But he wouldn't sack me, would he? Even though I did lose my job, I still have a lot of savings and can ask dad to lend me some money to start my fashion firm,' She thought as different questions and thought ran through her head then suddenly a relieved expression washed through her face.

'So, I don't need to worry much,' She smiled as a proud smirk cornered her lips.

She tapped her fingers on the table as Mr. Fin handed him some documents as he bent lowly and signed it, then from nowhere a young lady in a blue suit and tight fitted skirt which was even shorter than what Beatrice's was wearing came out with some documents in her hands and walked over to Ben.

Her shoulder-length blonde hair was combed straight with curls and her straight milky legs were so enticing.

'Who is she?' Beatrice thought as she stared at the lady who bent lowly sticking out her butt in view as men gawked at her.

Mr. Fin nodded and signed the place she pointed as she straightened herself but Beatrice didn't get a better view of her face.

'Is that his assistant?' She thought as a peal of cocky laughter escaped her lips.

'So, this is my last day here,' She thought to herself still tapping her fingers on the table.

'They must be so wealthy to have bought the entire company," She thought glancing at Ben again.

Everything happened so fast and the meeting was done as Beatrice walked out of the conference room waiting for her boss to be done talking with the officials as she approached the elevator.

Suddenly, She felt a strong hand wrapped around her arm dragging her closer to the elevator door.

"What the hec--" She tried to say aggressively as she was pushed into the elevator.

She looked up to see who had pushed her into the elevator and her eyes widened.

"Ben!" She muttered as she stared at the handsome devil in front of her.

"Thought you wouldn't remember my name," He laughed sinisterly as his grip tightened on her arm.

"Wh-What are you doing?" She winced from the pains caused by his tight grip as he stretched his hands and pressed the button to the last floor as the elevator door closed quickly.

Beatrice's heart sank in unknown fear as her body got invaded with goosebumps but she wouldn't let her guard down not even with him.

"Let go of me, Ben!" Beatrice glared at him as she tried to snatch her arm away from his grip.

"Still stubborn and feisty," Ben chuckled as his blue eyes dilated to a shade darker while he stared coldly at her and raised his hand to touch her hair as he moved closer to her.

"Stay away from me Ben," Beatrice cracked, her voice getting shaky since she couldn't stand his hateful and domineering looks as she took her steps back he pulled her back immediately as she crashed into his chest.

"That's too late," He said as chills ran through her entire body.

'Did he come all the way here to torment her or what?' She thought as she hurriedly placed her hands on his chest and used her might to push him away as he released her arms and moved back.

"Why the hell are you here?" Beatrice fired at him as he stepped closer to her while she moved back as her elbow hit the elevator wall.

"To fucking torment you!" He roared as Beatrice stared implausibly at Ben who walked back to where the buttons were and pressed the second floor,the elevator stopped immediately before moving making Beatrice lose her balance.

"Are you crazy?" Beatrice asked in astonishment making her laugh slightly her lips curving up a bit as Ben pushed her to the wall and trapped her between his hands as her breaths came out in shallows.

"Shut your damn mouth, because right now, I own this company and I'm your fucking boss," He barked making Beatrice shudder between his arms.

She closed her eyes trying to breathe cause she never knew the Ben she was once loved had turned into a monster and nothing but a devil.

"Not again Beatrice, I let go of you the first time which is the dumbest mistake I ever made in my life, but now that I've laid my eyes on you again, you'll never slip out of my hold," He said the deep icy voice that sent shivers all through Beatrice's body.

He grabbed her arm roughly and pulled her to himself and without hesitation he smashed his lips on her as he roughly kissed her forcing her mouth open as he slid his tongue into her mouth.

Beatrice struggled with him but he held her in place till she succumbed to his kiss, the moment she found herself wanting to kiss him, she broke the kiss pushing him as he moved slightly and gave him a thunderous slap.

"You're fucking sick, Ben!" She fired with rage that coursed through her body, he had no fucking right to kiss her without her consent.

The elevator door opened as Beatrice marched furiously out of the elevator and turned to her left as she came face to face with her boss, Mr. Fin, and the blonde lady she saw earlier.

She was able to see face to face with the girl who had alluring blue eyes, a straight nose, and thin lips coated with nude lipstick.

"I was wondering where you went with Mr. Clarke?" Mr. Fin asked as Beatrice thought of what to say.

"Uhm! I was showing him around, isn't that right?" Beatrice gave a forced smile as she turned to her side and glanced at Ben who stared coldly at her in return.

"That's great! I see you're trying to get familiar with your new boss," Mr. Fin nodded in approval.

"Meet Miss. Parker, the personal assistant of Mr. Clarke," Mr. Fin introduced.

"Oh, I see," She said staring at the lady who was checking her out.

"I'm Vanessa Parker, call me Nessa for short, it's a pleasure to meet you, Miss. Coleman," She said sweetly while Beatrice smirked wondering if Ben would have fucked her.

"Nice to meet you too," Beatrice nodded stretching her hands to shake Nessa who ignored her and went over to Ben leaving Beatrice speechless.

'That's rude!' She thought as she brushed it off with a slight scoff.

"Sir, I would like to talk with you," Beatrice requested as her boss nodded in approval while the other executives from ClAK limited came along as they stared at the walls and surroundings maybe Mr. Fin was showing them around before she saw him.

They got into the elevator and Beatrice pressed the first floor, the door closed slowly as Ben stared at her full of unspoken revenge as his face harden while Vanessa moved a bit too close to Ben with a mischievous smirk appearing on her lips before the elevator door closed finally.