I kept staring at the email for what felt like hoursโฆ Max King had sent me an email yesterday with the purpose of having a possible partnership.โHey Lex hereโs the revised marketing presentation that you asked forโ why do you look like youโve seen a ghost?โ Leo walks in my office, holding a flash drive โWhat happened?โโWould you believe me if I told you that Maximilian King is asking to meet with me soon regarding a possible working relationship?โ I asked, still frowning as I show him my laptop screenโIt really is the end of the world!โ he joked as he finishes reading the mailโItโs not funny Leonard.โ I stood up and looked at my window โEver since Preston and I stepped up as the respective heads in our companies, we were rivals.โ I let out a sighโMaybe Max King is different than his father. He might want to bury the hatchet.โ Leo says positively, I nodded apprehensivelyโFrom what Safina has told me, when he became CEO he is just as bad as his father had been.โ I faced Leo
โMr. Moore has accepted the meeting sir, I talked to his secretary and she set up a meeting next Monday at 3pm, at Moore Industries` penthouse conference room.โ Percy says to me the following morning in my officeโGood, I want Lex Moore to know that I mean business. But in reality, I want to take him and his company down.โ I spat โItโs high time that I do something that my father never did, and that is to be better than him in all aspects.โ I scoffed, sitting down on my desk โGo, finish up the report my former secretary revised for the monthly meeting with my father. And weโll arrive fifteen minutes early to take Moore by surprise.โ I told him. He nods and leaves, closing the door.I open my laptop and sigh at the sight of my screenโฆItโs Safina and I after we went to the tattoo shop on our first anniversary, replicating the spaghetti kiss from Lady and the Tramp in my favorite Italian restaurant.*Flashback: Max and Safinaโs One Year Anniversary*โThis place is wonderful Max, th
I had asked Safina to escort Maximilian and his assistant into the conference room. I did wish to know why Max King would want to do business with me as his father and I have a never-ending rivalry since our teenhood and it hasnโt stopped through the years.I am hoping that heโs nothing like his father, but from what Safina has told me, heโd been a competent executive but not as CEO. He became dependent on her and he takes complete credit of things as if Safina didnโt help him.The door opened and Safina walks in with Max King and his assistant, Maxโs eyes never left Safina as she closed the door.โWelcome to Moore Industries, Mr. King.โ I interrupted his trance on my assistant. โItโs a pleasure to have you here.โ I offered my hand for a handshakeโThe pleasure is all mine Mr. Moore, trust me.โ He stole a glance at Safina โAnd please call me Max, Mr. King is my father.โ He smiled โThis is Percy Sandoval. My secretary.โ He says, introducing his secretary to meโItโs nice to meet y
I did my best to calm my nerves in the bathroom. Taking deep breaths as I look at myself in the mirror โBreathe Safinaโฆ heโs just here for business, youโre safe from him. You moved on from him. Heโs not going to hurt you in any way anymore.โ I gave myself a pep talk and adjusted my hairI hear the door open and I saw him enter the ladiesโ room with a knowing smile on his face โThis is the ladiesโ room. You shouldnโt be in here Max.โ I turn to face him, putting on a brave face โI know, I just wanted to talk to you.โ He says, stepping towards meโWe have nothing to talk about the moment you stuck your d*ck inside another girl! And I knew that the girl from the penthouse isnโt the first girl you f*cked.โ I spatโI apologized for that Saf!โ he reasons โA-And yes I drunkily cheated on you in Greece. But I didnโt want to tell you because I donโt want to lose you.โ He admits, thinking it will help his caseI scoffed โAfter I quit, you preceded to blacklist me in almost every company in
Lexโs Point of ViewโThank you so much for your feedback sir, Iโll have the final version of the app ready for presentation as soon as possible. And Iโm sorry if I disturbed you.โ He smiled apologetically at meโNonsense Clifford, Iโm happy to give feedback when needed. Donโt hesitate to come to me if you have an idea or a concern, and if Iโm not here then Iโm sure Safina can help you too.โ I assured himโOf course sir. I should get going.โ He nods and went to his department I was heading to Safinaโs office when I heard my phone ring, itโs Wilmaโฆ and all of a sudden, the bad feeling in my stomach rises again. I quickly answered the phone โWilma? Is everything okay?โโNo Lex, Safina left the buildingโฆ crying. Iโm worried about her.โ Wilma says worriedly My gut feeling was right โF*ck, alrightโฆ Iโll try to contact her, has Max King left yet?โ I ask, anger and irritation bubbled inside me at the mention of that manโUnfortunately not, I havenโt seen him or his assistant. Theyโ
MeanwhileโฆJack parked the car on my apartmentโs driveway. By now I had stopped crying and kept quiet, getting out of the car and smiling at the couple โIโm sorry for the inconvenience Mama Benjโฆ Jack.โโDonโt mention it Saf, weโre happy to help.โ Jack smiled kindlyโAre you sure youโre okay sweetie? You can take a day off of work-โ Mama Benj began but I cut him off โNo Ma, I need the moneyโฆ My monthly due date at the bank is coming up and I need the cash as soon as possible.โ I smiled weakly โSee you later.โ I waved goodbye before heading into my apartment As soon as I close the door, all the emotions came to me as if somebody stabbed me repeatedly with a knife... As the people who mattered to me most donโt think that I am good enoughโฆ.โThis isnโt the job I want for you Safina.โ My mother says as she puts down my essay and shook her head โYouโre a very intelligent girl and itโs such a shame that youโre not using your brain for a course that can lead to a high paying job in t
I still decided to go to Fire and Desire a few hours later and focused on getting as much tips as possible tonightThough before going to work, I decided to at least cook something for Bella when she gets home. I cooked up some rice and take out the milkfish marinated in vinegar and garlic out of the freezer that I successfully haggled for at the Asian supermarket and fried that up and I also decided to make a quick pickled salad with daikon radishes, onions and tomatoes seasoned with jalapeno instead of Asian chilies because my vendor ran out.It was something my mom loved to make for me on a daily basis, and milkfish is rare at the timeโGuess who quit her job babe?!โ Bella says cheerfully as the door opened โWell technically resigned and Iโm starting a new job as an intern at Style Life Magazineโฆ hopefully.โ She grinned as she placed her box of things at the coffee tableI smiled as I put the prepared food on the table โWhen did you resign officially?โ her resignation didnโt surpri
Lexโs POVโI donโt know what happened with you and Angel but the other night she asked me to give this to you.โ Leo handed me a small purple envelope after barging into my office just as I sat down on my desk โMaybe sheโs asking you out on a dateโฆโ he teased โGood morning to you too Leo. Iโm good this morning, thanks for asking.โ I rolled my eyes as I took the envelope tentatively โDonโt you have a meeting to get to today?โ I asked sarcastically โItโs not until 9:30 so indulge me on what happened between you and little Miss Angel. Did you guys b*ng again?โ he asked with a smirkโSince when did you become a nosy b*stard with my personal life?โ I scoffed, distracting myself with my computer and ignored the envelope as best I couldโTwo things, youโve been seeing my shyest employee and itโs been two years since youโve been on the dating scene, and you broke that thanks to Angel.โ He points outโIโm not dating her, she rejected me the last time we saw each other after I went out
โWhat do you mean the florist wonโt make flower arrangements for me?โ I hissed, slamming papers onto my desk โIโve paid good money to have him make my demands!โ I snappedโHe just doesnโt want to sir, and Miss Brooks refused the flowers you sent her last time.โ Percy reasons โCall Bella to my office, I need to speak with her.โ I orderedโShe has resigned sir, have you forgotten?โ he wondered My temper began to rise once again, pinching the bridge of my nose โNo I havenโt.โ I denied โFind the best bakery and buy the most luxurious red velvet cake and send it to Safinaโs office.โ I say, straightening up to my chairโOf course sirโฆโ Percy nodded but held back as if he wanted to say something โSpit it out Percy, I know you want to say something.โ I said sternlyHe took a deep breath and spoke โYou really do love her sir. But sometimes you just have to know when to let goโฆ Not doing so will hurt you even more.โ โI do. She has been there for me for years-โโAnd yet you manage t
Lexโs POVโI donโt know what happened with you and Angel but the other night she asked me to give this to you.โ Leo handed me a small purple envelope after barging into my office just as I sat down on my desk โMaybe sheโs asking you out on a dateโฆโ he teased โGood morning to you too Leo. Iโm good this morning, thanks for asking.โ I rolled my eyes as I took the envelope tentatively โDonโt you have a meeting to get to today?โ I asked sarcastically โItโs not until 9:30 so indulge me on what happened between you and little Miss Angel. Did you guys b*ng again?โ he asked with a smirkโSince when did you become a nosy b*stard with my personal life?โ I scoffed, distracting myself with my computer and ignored the envelope as best I couldโTwo things, youโve been seeing my shyest employee and itโs been two years since youโve been on the dating scene, and you broke that thanks to Angel.โ He points outโIโm not dating her, she rejected me the last time we saw each other after I went out
I still decided to go to Fire and Desire a few hours later and focused on getting as much tips as possible tonightThough before going to work, I decided to at least cook something for Bella when she gets home. I cooked up some rice and take out the milkfish marinated in vinegar and garlic out of the freezer that I successfully haggled for at the Asian supermarket and fried that up and I also decided to make a quick pickled salad with daikon radishes, onions and tomatoes seasoned with jalapeno instead of Asian chilies because my vendor ran out.It was something my mom loved to make for me on a daily basis, and milkfish is rare at the timeโGuess who quit her job babe?!โ Bella says cheerfully as the door opened โWell technically resigned and Iโm starting a new job as an intern at Style Life Magazineโฆ hopefully.โ She grinned as she placed her box of things at the coffee tableI smiled as I put the prepared food on the table โWhen did you resign officially?โ her resignation didnโt surpri
MeanwhileโฆJack parked the car on my apartmentโs driveway. By now I had stopped crying and kept quiet, getting out of the car and smiling at the couple โIโm sorry for the inconvenience Mama Benjโฆ Jack.โโDonโt mention it Saf, weโre happy to help.โ Jack smiled kindlyโAre you sure youโre okay sweetie? You can take a day off of work-โ Mama Benj began but I cut him off โNo Ma, I need the moneyโฆ My monthly due date at the bank is coming up and I need the cash as soon as possible.โ I smiled weakly โSee you later.โ I waved goodbye before heading into my apartment As soon as I close the door, all the emotions came to me as if somebody stabbed me repeatedly with a knife... As the people who mattered to me most donโt think that I am good enoughโฆ.โThis isnโt the job I want for you Safina.โ My mother says as she puts down my essay and shook her head โYouโre a very intelligent girl and itโs such a shame that youโre not using your brain for a course that can lead to a high paying job in t
Lexโs Point of ViewโThank you so much for your feedback sir, Iโll have the final version of the app ready for presentation as soon as possible. And Iโm sorry if I disturbed you.โ He smiled apologetically at meโNonsense Clifford, Iโm happy to give feedback when needed. Donโt hesitate to come to me if you have an idea or a concern, and if Iโm not here then Iโm sure Safina can help you too.โ I assured himโOf course sir. I should get going.โ He nods and went to his department I was heading to Safinaโs office when I heard my phone ring, itโs Wilmaโฆ and all of a sudden, the bad feeling in my stomach rises again. I quickly answered the phone โWilma? Is everything okay?โโNo Lex, Safina left the buildingโฆ crying. Iโm worried about her.โ Wilma says worriedly My gut feeling was right โF*ck, alrightโฆ Iโll try to contact her, has Max King left yet?โ I ask, anger and irritation bubbled inside me at the mention of that manโUnfortunately not, I havenโt seen him or his assistant. Theyโ
I did my best to calm my nerves in the bathroom. Taking deep breaths as I look at myself in the mirror โBreathe Safinaโฆ heโs just here for business, youโre safe from him. You moved on from him. Heโs not going to hurt you in any way anymore.โ I gave myself a pep talk and adjusted my hairI hear the door open and I saw him enter the ladiesโ room with a knowing smile on his face โThis is the ladiesโ room. You shouldnโt be in here Max.โ I turn to face him, putting on a brave face โI know, I just wanted to talk to you.โ He says, stepping towards meโWe have nothing to talk about the moment you stuck your d*ck inside another girl! And I knew that the girl from the penthouse isnโt the first girl you f*cked.โ I spatโI apologized for that Saf!โ he reasons โA-And yes I drunkily cheated on you in Greece. But I didnโt want to tell you because I donโt want to lose you.โ He admits, thinking it will help his caseI scoffed โAfter I quit, you preceded to blacklist me in almost every company in
I had asked Safina to escort Maximilian and his assistant into the conference room. I did wish to know why Max King would want to do business with me as his father and I have a never-ending rivalry since our teenhood and it hasnโt stopped through the years.I am hoping that heโs nothing like his father, but from what Safina has told me, heโd been a competent executive but not as CEO. He became dependent on her and he takes complete credit of things as if Safina didnโt help him.The door opened and Safina walks in with Max King and his assistant, Maxโs eyes never left Safina as she closed the door.โWelcome to Moore Industries, Mr. King.โ I interrupted his trance on my assistant. โItโs a pleasure to have you here.โ I offered my hand for a handshakeโThe pleasure is all mine Mr. Moore, trust me.โ He stole a glance at Safina โAnd please call me Max, Mr. King is my father.โ He smiled โThis is Percy Sandoval. My secretary.โ He says, introducing his secretary to meโItโs nice to meet y
โMr. Moore has accepted the meeting sir, I talked to his secretary and she set up a meeting next Monday at 3pm, at Moore Industries` penthouse conference room.โ Percy says to me the following morning in my officeโGood, I want Lex Moore to know that I mean business. But in reality, I want to take him and his company down.โ I spat โItโs high time that I do something that my father never did, and that is to be better than him in all aspects.โ I scoffed, sitting down on my desk โGo, finish up the report my former secretary revised for the monthly meeting with my father. And weโll arrive fifteen minutes early to take Moore by surprise.โ I told him. He nods and leaves, closing the door.I open my laptop and sigh at the sight of my screenโฆItโs Safina and I after we went to the tattoo shop on our first anniversary, replicating the spaghetti kiss from Lady and the Tramp in my favorite Italian restaurant.*Flashback: Max and Safinaโs One Year Anniversary*โThis place is wonderful Max, th
I kept staring at the email for what felt like hoursโฆ Max King had sent me an email yesterday with the purpose of having a possible partnership.โHey Lex hereโs the revised marketing presentation that you asked forโ why do you look like youโve seen a ghost?โ Leo walks in my office, holding a flash drive โWhat happened?โโWould you believe me if I told you that Maximilian King is asking to meet with me soon regarding a possible working relationship?โ I asked, still frowning as I show him my laptop screenโIt really is the end of the world!โ he joked as he finishes reading the mailโItโs not funny Leonard.โ I stood up and looked at my window โEver since Preston and I stepped up as the respective heads in our companies, we were rivals.โ I let out a sighโMaybe Max King is different than his father. He might want to bury the hatchet.โ Leo says positively, I nodded apprehensivelyโFrom what Safina has told me, when he became CEO he is just as bad as his father had been.โ I faced Leo