Chapter 8: Conference meeting 2

Vanessa POV

We sat silently in the Mercedes Benz and drove to the Venue. Not even one word. Just Donovan, playing his music. Edward is playing games with me and I'm not sure I can keep up. I felt like breaking into tears again but I won't give him the satisfaction.

I can't keep falling victim of his tricks because my heart still yearns for him. It's time to find a replacement. All the guys I dated after him messed up so I lost hope in finding someone. This time I had to make sure it found a way to work out.

I could see tons of people crowding the front building of Edward's Company. The name written boldly at the top of the high rise building.

'Silver Tech and co.'

One of the leading and most successful tech and business oriented companies in the world. They are into Technology, Business, Finance, stocks and inventions of some popular electrical appliances here in New York.

As we got closer to the entrance, I could see paparazzi ready for action with their cameras and some overly excited young ladies waiting with the hopes of catching a glimpse of the Ruthless Billionaire, Edward Silver.

He looked away from his phone and turned to me.

"Remember what I told you earlier Vanessa. Stick beside me and everything will be fine. Don't try to show any form of PDA. And avoid answering questions from the paparazzi."

"Got it." I said, nodding in response.

The doors opened and it felt like I was thrown into another kind of reality.

Flashes of cameras, went left and right, as Edward and I walked into the Silver tech building. A red carpet elongated from where I was standing to the entrance.

"Mr Silver over here!" One of the camera crew members yelled. I turned to him and he was smirking at all of them. I decided to play it cool and maintain a warm smile and a cute posture too.

"Mr Silver, Mr Silver" Another yelled.

"We love you Mr Silver." A group of teenage girls raising a banner with his face on it screamed with joy as they saw him walking through. One of them even passed out with excitement.

"Are you and Susan Still together Mr Silver?" His face became straight at the mention of Susan's name.

"Is this your new woman?" The attention had switched to me.

"Who is she?"

"Is she a model too?"

"Wow she's gorgeous. Who are you?"

The questions faded as we got into the building. I was feeling overwhelmed already.

Edward's staff greeted him with so much respect as they led him to the conference room. I was right beside him, watching everyone interact in the work place. They greeted me too trying to make me feel welcome.

The conference was about different Tech and Business companies, coming together to discuss the future of Tech and Business. Other Elite business Men and company holders are coming for it too.

A few of his female staff were looking at me weirdly and giving Edward dreamy looks. All to which he ignored. His female Secretary in particular seemed to be quite audacious and very rude in speaking to me.

Edward went into the board room and sat down, I went in with him then came back outside to get some coffee for him and for myself.

"Two coffees please." I said to the secretary. She first rolled her eyes at me, then stood up sluggishly to fetch them. After what felt like forever, she returned with two steaming cups.

"Who are you to Mr Silver?" She asked me rudely, raising her eyebrows as she stirred the cups glaring at me.

"How is that any of your business?" I responded, searching her desk for the closest thing that resembled a name.

'Vanya E.' Her name caught my eye, as it sat on her office desk.

She laughed a devilish laugh and added,

"it's only a matter of time before he dumps you. He will get tired of you and move on to someone else."

Who did this Vanya girl think she was?

"Was that how he moved on from you too?" I asked curiously, smiling calmly at the satisfaction I derived from shutting her up. Her smile had turned into a frown.

She lifted the hot cups of coffee, handing them over to me as I stretched my hand. Just when I was about to collect it, she let them go and they splashed on my left leg, the rest spilling on the floor and the cups breaking to pieces.

"Ah." I staggered back, screaming lightly in pain from the hot liquid on my thighs.

"Oops" she said grinning and watching me as I struggled with the aftermath. My dress was soaked too. A few people sent for the cleaners to come and clean the mess.

Feeling unbalanced, I was certain I would fall to the floor but I felt a soft hand around my waist, enveloping me completely.

The scent was different. A mango flavored scent mixed with an ice mint aroma filled my nose as I turned my head to see who it was. A blonde haired man with kind eyes and a sexy face.

"Are you Alright miss?" He said to me helping me balance properly on my feet. Oh Lord, his voice sounded even better. I felt so shy and embarrassed.

"Yes I'm fine." My voice came out soft. He looked into my green eyes and for a second I forgot about the pain from the burn.

"Mr West! It's a pleasure to see you today, welcome." I heard Vanya say from across as she pretended to be a good person. So his last name is West. Cool.

"Go and fetch some ice packs." He said to her

Sternly and she obliged.

"Do you want to sit down?" He asked with concern.

I nodded and he took my hand in his and led me out of the office area and to the corridor to sit on one of the two sitter chairs.

Vanya brought the Ice and Mr West spoke again.

"I saw what you did to this lady. I will speak to your boss and have you fired." He said to her harshly. Thankfully someone else saw what she did to me.

"No sir please, it was an accident. It won't happen again." She protested.

"Just leave." He replied her and she left.

Mr West placed the ice on my thigh, spreading my slited dress so that it could penetrate my skin.

"What's it going to take me to get a date with a beautiful lady like yourself?" He asked, studying the details of my face as he smiled lightly. His comment caused me to smile too.

"What if I'm seeing someone?" I joked, watching as some of his blonde hair strands fell to his forehead.

"I don't see a ring on your finger. I'll have to take you from whoever it is you're seeing." He winked pressing the ice Into my skin. I laughed at his comment and he laughed too. Our eyes were lost in each other, in the silence of the moment.

"What's your name Sweetheart?" He asked, fixing the pearl earring on my right ear before it fell off. The energy he was giving me, so strong and intense.

"Vanessa Coleman." I added briefly, my eyes fixated on his Adam's Apple, then his exposed collar bone because he left some buttons undone.

He was putting on an all black short sleeve shirt and trousers with black designer shoes. His suit jacket was on his lap and his face is well defined and very smooth like he had just shaved off some stubble.

Was he my prince charming? I felt so charmed by him in the span of just 5 minutes.

I haven't felt so cared for in such a long time. I need to know more about him.

"And you are?" I was curious to know.

"Daniel West." He replied smiling. He held my arm guiding me as we both stood up from the chair.

"How is the pain on the leg?" He asked, trailing his fingers on the spot the ice was initially placed and holding eye contact. I felt aroused from watching him and having to feel the sensation at the same time.

"It's gone. You're a magician." I complemented him, smiling at the relief his kind gesture brought me.

"I can be anything you want me to be Vanessa. Would you like to be mine?" Daniel left me speechless. He was so bold and cheerful to be around.

This vibe I'm sensing between us, could it be the start of something new for me? This is a chance for me to find someone new and push Edward and his games aside for good

Is Daniel West worth the shot?