The Boss with Four Different Identities

Victoria Came to See Me

Derek POV

My name is Derek. I have always enjoyed doing business since I was young. From mischief and roughhousing in my younger days to making a fortune, I currently hold four different identities.

The first identity is being the banker in a private poker game.

The second identity is owning a pawnshop.

The third identity is a loan shark who lends money at high interest rates.

The fourth identity is being the owner of a company that produces adult films.

"Boss, there's a young lady here to see you."

Jason knocked on the door and informed me.

"What's her name?" I asked.

"Victoria."

"Let her in."

Jason closed the door and left.

5 minutes later, there was another knock on the door. I said, "Come in," and the door opened.

Victoria walked in.

I was seated at my desk, back facing the entrance, with a cigarette in my mouth, looking out the wide floor-to-ceiling window. I said, "Vickie, what brings you here?"

I knew perfectly well why she was here, concerning her boyfriend's $10K debt to me. However, I wanted her to speak first, to see how she would begin the conversation.

"You already know why I'm here, about my boyfriend owing you $10K."

"Yes, go on. I'm listening."

"I have two ways to repay it, you choose one."

"Alright."

"Give me 10 days to gather the money, and I'll pay you back in full then."

"What's the second option?" I asked.

"If we spend one night together, consider the $10K debt settled."

...

I chuckled after hearing her proposal.

"You must have thought I would choose the second option, considering I'm not short of money..." I paused, not continuing.

Victoria looked at me with a puzzled expression, unable to understand my intentions.

One reason was because she found my direct way of speaking surprising, and the other reason was that she seemed unsure if I would reject her proposition of a one-night stand.

"One night for $10K might be acceptable, but I don't prefer to do things this way."

"I don't need you to tempt me; if I'm interested in playing along, I'll bring it up myself. The $10K is on me if that happens; there's no need for you to propose it."

"You've got the wrong person. That's why I'm choosing the first option. Also, 10 days is too long; today was the original deadline, and I can extend it to 7 days. If the money isn't in my hands by then, I'll have someone come to take his jade pendant."

I finished speaking in one breath, and Victoria's face turned pale upon hearing it.

In my mind, I couldn't help but smirk; she was no match for me.