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Wondering how that man’s other half felt after he marked his mate, made him furious. She’s fragile. She’s kind… He clenched his fist as he also felt that pain in her chest but he remained like a stone. 

The disappointment and hurtful words she said were forever printed in his head. 

“Alpha, are you well?” His Aide asked as he placed the medicine in front of him. “Please drink this. Last night, did it fade a little bit?” 

“It did.” He smiled. “I need another bottle for this.” 

“Yes, sir.” 

He fixed himself up with a nice smart casual suit. Then, he headed out to his car. It was just a few blocks from his penthouse, but he needed to use a car since it was scorching hot outside. 

He stopped upon seeing the working-hard girl. Petite, a little curvy and she’s walking briskly with her earphones on while holding a lot of paper bags from takeout. He quickly got out of his car when it stopped traffic. Then, he took his briefcase. 

“Sir…” 

“I’ll get off here.” He said as he messed his hair a bit and followed the girl. He quickly got in and she stopped to tap her ID by the electronic entrance. She nearly dropped one bag but he reached her. “Here, I got you.” 

“Oh,” She was startled. “Thank you.” She mumbled and glanced up at her as she entered and she stopped in front and froze to see him. 

He tapped his ID and he grinned. 

“Shall we?” He gestured to the elevator. 

She smiled as he pressed the button. He gestured first as she got in. Then, she reached for the paper bag from him. 

“I got it.” She said, “Would you like some coffee? I got black coffee here.” 

“Sure, I’ll get it later.” He winked as she was puzzled and faced the front as few more entered and they were pushed at the back. 

He froze as her scent caught his nose. He wanted to somehow stay on her scent but not from the ten other people in the elevator. He cleared his throat as she shyly glanced up at him. She smiled and looked down. 

Her shyness was adorable. But he knew that she didn't look well. As soon as they reached their floor, they entered the reception area. 

“I’ll go ahead.” She said as he nodded. Then, he smiled at the receptionist. 

“Are they here?” He asked. “My team?” 

“Yes, RJ, your team is ready and you’ve already met Miss Hannah.” 

“Yes, I did.” 

“She’s very early today.” She said and handed out a document. “Also, I had told our HR Associate to give out the gifts for your team.” 

“Maybe I should stay and chat with you for a bit,” He said and glanced at his wristwatch. 

“Reid,” His cousin Echo who is currently finance director of their company grinned while striding toward him. He was supposed to take over the CEO position, but with more duties from his father running the Empire was too much. “Why are you not getting in? Your office is ready.” 

“Nah, I am chatting with Jas here. Real gossip.” 

He reached his head. 

“Jas, don’t feed him with such gossip. He won’t resist.” Echo winked at her. 

Reid laughed as he tapped Echo’s shoulder. 

“I will go ahead now.” 

He headed in as he reached his chest, feeling a pang of pain. He frowned as he headed quickly to his office to find that girl with curly black hair sitting on her chair and clutching her chest. 

She seemed to be in so much pain. He took out the medicine as he approached her and placed it over her table. 

“Drink this quick. It will relieve the pain,” he whispered and he walked past quickly. 

“Reid, you are here.” The HR Associate greeted him and shook his head. 

“Good Morning, Karol.”

“Good morning,” Karol smiled. Then, a few men approached him to greet him as she formally invited them all to the conference room. 

“Hannah,” Fabian called out as he glanced at Hannah who seemed to have drunk the medicine. Like three capsules, he believes. 

“Coming,” Hannah took out something and she quickly came with a smile and she was surprised again when their eyes met. 

“Hey, Hannah,” Reid called out. 

“Oh, your coffee,” she said and quickly turned back to get it. 

“You already know, Hannah, Boss?” Fabian asked as Reid placed a hand over Fabian’s shoulder. 

“It’s Reid.” 

Fabian chuckled and nodded. 

They all headed to the conference room as Reid told them to sit down leaving one seat to the left. Hannah entered with his coffee as he thanked her then, seeing that everyone had their coffee except her made him wonder. 

“Where’s your coffee?” Reid asked. 

“Oh, I don’t drink coffee, sir.” She smiled so charmingly and sweetly. 

“She prefers tea,” Karol said as they all chuckled. “Everyone, this is Reid, your new General Manager.” She gestured. 

“I prefer to be called Reid,” He said. “I am already familiar with Fabian and Hannah… Let’s get our introduction short.” 

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The pain had subsided and it must be the pill and Reid’s introduction or her boss seemed to be short and fun. But now, she knows who he is. The chubby tall guy who gave her a towel that night when she was bawling her eyes out was him. Now, sexy… with toned muscles. He’s so handsome and she somewhat felt bad for the girl who rejected him. 

She can’t have such a nice guy like RJ. The more she looked at him, the more handsome and dashing he was. But she looked away and looked down at her notebook to take note of whatever useful things she might get. Because she knew that she could only admire him and even he… also rejected her that night. But he was nice. 

Her heart was still in pain and she knew that the pain was coming up to her emotions. She needs to gather her strength not to cry. 

Reid… this guy. Their new boss was very smart and she didn't want to keep looking at him. But she wanted to listen actively. She just hoped that the day would end and she wanted to curl up with her cats and just sleep. 

Once the meeting ended, Reid finally headed to his office while she went to her table to get things done. She could still feel the pain. 

She made sure that she got her head to work rather than feeling the pain. Her telephone rang and she was puzzled as to why their big boss was calling. She answered. 

“Hello, sir.” 

“Hannah, it’s RJ. Come in. I have questions.” 

“Sure.” She stood and took her phone as she went to his office. She closed the glass door as she approached him. He stood and handed the tablet. She was expecting to read a report but it was an app for restaurants. 

She looked up at him. 

“Uhh, sir~~I”

“RJ.” He said again. She nodded. 

“RJ~~” 

“Order foods you like and what they like. It’s on me. And by the way, I know you feel heavy now. You can take a break in the clinic or cry… I can close the blinds.” 

“Cry?” She chuckled. “I don’t have time for that. I don’t want to cry.” She sniffled. “Let’s proceed with the food.” She smiled. “So, what do you like to eat?” 

He crossed his arms and thought. After a few seconds, he shrugged. 

“You choose, it’s hard for me to think of food.” 

She was silent as she stared down at it. She wasn’t hungry at all and it seemed that he had read her mind.  

“You don’t look well,” he mumbled. “We both are not well, Hannah.”

She was silent as she started choosing foods. 

“It doesn’t matter.” She chuckled. “Can I take this out for them to choose?” 

He smiled and nodded. 

“But I want to see what you would order for yourself. I think you should order a lot.” He crossed his arms. “We both need to drown our pain in food.” 

She giggled. 

“I will come back after I get their orders.”