Mr Zhang Wei
952 Words
A man in his 50s sat across Damien, calm. He sipped on his tea while twisting the jade ring round his finger.
Damien looked tensed for the first time in years.
“prove it, Mr Blackwood.” Zhang Wei said. “Or the merger won't happen.”
He sat the teacup down. The porcelain clicked.
“In my country, a man is not a man until he has a home. No wife, no home, no home, no trust.” His eyes locked Damien’s. “You understand trust , Damien? Without it, ships sink.”
Damien tapped his fingers on his desk, frustration across his face. “I understand Mr Zhang Wei but I need a little more time, I will call my wife, she will be here soon. “He assured
I gave you time, Mr Blackwood. If I can’t meet your wife, then count the deal off.
Damien panicked. He needed this merger, Blackwood couldn’t bleed another quarter. He grabbed his phone and called Jennifer.
The call connected immediately.
“Where are you?” Damien asked sharply.
There was silence on the other side.
I’m sorry Damien, I can’t sign the deal with you, if possible could you tell Mr Zhang Wei to reschedule our meeting?
“What!” Damien, explain
Please understand, Damien. I have fought so hard to be where I’m.
“Where are you right now?” Damien’s patience was gone.
Airport. Jennifer said. I’m heading to Paris
Damien wanted to scream, but Zhang’s eyes were fixed on him. I need you to cancel whatever plans you have and get here .
Sorry, Damien, but l can’t, l already made programs with photographers, and l can’t turn them down. Didn’t you say that you would put me first before everything. Jennifer reminded.
Damien ran out of words and hugged the phone.
She can’t make it, or you’re making a full out of me. Zhang Wei said
“I...”
The door cracked open
“I’m so sorry.” Erika stepped in.” I didn’t mean to interrupt you.”
Zhang Wei’s eyes shifted to her, studying her for a second . “Is she the one who made me wait this long?”
Damien froze.
Zhang Wei mistook Erika for his wife.
A dangerous thought cut through the panic .
“Come in, Darling,” Damien said, standing moved to Erika, his hand settling on the small of her back. “Mr Zhang Wei has been waiting to meet you for hours.”
Erika froze instantly
“Mr Zhang Wei, meet my wife,” Damien said, voice smooth as steel. “Erika Sinclair. “
Erika’s eyes widened. She’d come to thank Damien for helping her and her mother only to be caught in an awkward situation.
“I must say, you really have excellent taste, Mr Blackwood,” Zhang Wei complemented, standing to greet her. “You’re wife’s beautiful. “
Damien laughed . “Thank you.”
Erika’s throat went dry when Zhang Wei shook her hand and called her Mrs Blackwood. She wanted to say that she wasn’t yet she couldn’t bring it out. And she thought of how Damien had saved her and her mother and decided to play a long.
They talked for hours. Erika poured tea, smiled, and answered Zhang Wei’s question regarding their marriage with Damien, and somehow, the bond between Erika and Zhang Wei became stronger in the shortest time
“Mr Blackwood,” Zhang said as he stood up, ready to leave. “I will see you at Huawei dinner.” Zhang Wei said.
Erika’s mind raced. The game wasn’t stopping today.
Damien shook Zhang Wei’s hand before the door closed behind him.
Silence lingered between them the moment Zhang left the office .
“I’m sorry about Mr Zhang Wei,” Damien said first “ He mistook you for my wife.”
Erika’s eyes lifted to his careful. “You have a wife.?” she asked calmly.
“No,” but I was planning to marry my girlfriend. He said
Girlfriend.
He has a girlfriend?
Erika’s heart dropped , and she remembered that night. The sheets. The 10 million. So that’s why he’d paid me off because he'd some else. She thought
she didn’t dare bring it up.
“It’s ok,” Erika said, her voice steady. “You’re my boss, and you once helped me so I wouldn’t mind returning a favour. “
Relief flashed on his face
But there’s a problem. He said.
“What?” Erika asked
Mr Zhang Wei is very intelligent. He hates being fooled, and I know he will dig into this matter. If he finds out that I lied, then the company loses the merger. Blackwood loses billions.
Erika frowned. “So what are you implying.”
Damien met her eyes. “Marriage”
Erika’s breath caught. “What?”
“Let’s get married.”
“No,” Erika said instantly. “I cant”
“Please,” Damien stepped closer. Desperate took her hand . His palm felt warm
“Sir Marriage isn’t a joke,” Erika quickly pulled away. “Besides you have a girlfriend.”
“I’ll handle my girlfriend “ He said. Just help me secure the deal. After that, we divorce. One year may be less.
“Still l won’t.” Erika stood her ground
I will give you everything that you want. Name your price ,as long you help me secure the deal, l will give you anything.
Erika’s mind raced.
“She couldn’t handle it anymore and walked way.”
“I will wait for you at the civil affairs Bureau tomorrow at 9 Am.” Damien called after her
The door clicked shut behind her.
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