All Chapters of Entangled With The Billionaire Player: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

1 Week Later"Miss Ford." I whiffed out a breath as I turned around. That cologne was messing with my mind badly. Don't pay attention. We were standing on the location of Mr Richmond's land and workers were sorting out the materials that would be used in the construction of the apartments. "Mr Atkinson." I nodded. "A week ago when I messaged you, I was left on seen. I was incredibly hurt, Miss Ford." I cocked a brow coldly, "That means you are bound to keep getting hurt, Mr Atkinson. Since I tend to be quite busy and only care to reply when it comes to business and friends and nothing else.""Miss Ford, are you indirectly saying that you want us to be friends?" Air got knocked out of my lungs as I whipped my head toward him at a frighteningly high speed that it hurt. Disbelief was written on my face. Even he could tell easily. "From where did you get thi

"Grandma, Mom, this is..." Aaron was about to introduce me when the young girl who appeared to be in her seventeen came closer and looked at my face deeply. She had dark-coloured hair and rosy cheeks. "Are you my brother's new partner? You do know that my brother doesn't date, right? Don't you have a taste?" She had a sassiness in her voice. "I don't know what he promises you women, but leave him if you want to stay content." I stifled a laugh. Was she really his sister? "Angela!" The middle-aged woman in her early fifties chided. I assumed she was Aaron's mother. Honestly, a pretty-looking and decent woman. "I apologise for her rude behaviour, Miss." Aaron's mom quickly apologised. Her tone was soft and kind. I instantly liked her genteel personality. "It's nothing, Ma'am." After all, it was Aaron who got dissed and not me. "What? Didn't I tell the truth?" The girl whose name was Angela grumbled. Both the mother and daughter resembled each other. "You seem to ha

28 days passed in silence. People still pinned me on stupid posts but I learnt to ignore them. I did not see Aaron much except for the important meetings with Mr Richmond. He also pretended our previous conversation did not happen. Perhaps, he had let go of me and Empire. I was happier than ever. Today, nothing could ruin my mood. "Has everything been prepared?" I got out of the lift and asked the moment I saw her. Stacy had a timid smile, but she seemed relaxed. "Yes, Ma'am. Invitations were all answered cordially and lots of investors and companies wish to join this evening's occasion.""I have talked to the media as well," Michael said as he approached us."Good job, you two." I nodded, pleased. Humming, I entered my office. After a wait of a long time, the Empire Group of Industries was hosting an event itself. The 70th anniversary! One of the city projects Empire got last year had completed too fell at this time, so this was certainly a call for a double celebration.

The annoying alarm clock rang, and I groaned; holding my head. How could the morning come so quickly? I remember I was chatting with Martha last night, and then I somehow dozed off. I grabbed my phone but later put it back, unbothered. My phone was not important; a freaking painkiller was. Gathering up the strength and my will to wake up, I managed to get myself out of bed. I had a feeling that even the painkiller was not working. Clenching the pen in my hands, I kept on signing the documents without looking up. There were still records of the past five years that needed my attention. "Boss, y-your coffee..." Stacy walked towards me and put the cup on the table. "Alright," I closed the record file and leaned on the chair, massaging my forehead. The light was too much for my eyes. "Will you be eating here or going back to the condo?" "No, I have a brunch planned with Uncle Victor's family today. He couldn't attend last night, so he invited me to his home." This

"Boss, now that this news has widespread this far, I'm afraid..." Mr Linux, who was the head of the PR department, bowed his head. I leaned on my chair calmly, "Afraid about what, Mr Linux? A clean hand needs no washing. You are aware Empire has always been ethical when it comes to business. Moreover, we can never put human lives at risk." "Issue a statement and wait for the public's reaction. Further announcements shall be made with evidence next time." "But it's not in our hands anymore. Releasing a statement will only..." I stared at him blankly, devoid of emotions, "Mr Lunix, you can't or is it you don't want to?" He flinched when he heard me. "I apologise, Boss. Taking in the interest of the company, it's better to be quiet until the matter is completely cooled down." He was an old man who had been working in Empire for years, so I respected the efforts he put into his work for the company. However, at this moment... Did it not cross his mind that keeping quiet would