The Order!
1832 Words
Betty stared, shocked.
“What! No!” She said without even thinking about it.
Ann had not discussed this with her. This wasn't what she told her. If she had been very truthful, Betty wouldn't have followed her.
“Well, baby girl. You should rethink it. I can give you anything you want with just the snap of my hand,” Jason bragged.
That was right, though. Jason was in charge of the distribution of orders. In fact, every order has to pass through his table, as there must be his signature on them before they've been distributed.
So, he really held such a huge position in the company. This was why he was always able to get whoever he wanted.
When Jason first got employed, he was just the head of department, but even at that, he still offered women positions and money if they were willing to sleep with him.
Some did, while some didn't. But when he became the general manager, no one could reject him since he had the power to dismiss and appoint.
No one wanted to offend him. Besides, getting on his good side meant a lot of good things. Ann, for one, doesn't want to miss any good things that Jason has to offer.
So, she pulled Betty to the side.
“What are you doing?” She scolded softly. “Come on, don't be like that.”
Betty shook her head briefly. “But I can't do it. I'm married,” she supplied.
Ann rolled her eyes. “Who is asking you about your marital status? No one is going to know if you don't tell, and, well, I'm a secret keeper.”
Betty stared at her friend, shocked for a moment. Has Ann not seen Drey? And then, she remembered she didn't introduce them. How can Ann say something like that in front of Drey?
“Imagine you now, you are a beauty,” Ann continued. “I get you had issues with your skin, but now that's gone. You need to make use of your beauty. This is a good opportunity, and you shouldn't misuse it. Because if you do, you won't be able to retrieve it,” she advised her.
Betty shook her head briefly, making her stand. “There's no way I'm doing that. Married or not!”
Jason cleared his throat meaningfully to draw attention back to him. He has been patient as Ann tried to persuade Betty on his behalf, but when she didn't give it, it made him upset.
Betty was a very beautiful woman, and he must have her at all costs.
“I'm not someone you will like to throw away, you know Betty. As much as I can help you, I can also destroy you.”
Ann nodded quickly, her eyes pleading for Betty to accept Jason.
Betty looked away. She had no idea this was what her friend did, or she wouldn't have asked for her help to begin with.
“All orders must pass my table. If you don't do mine, not only will I stop you from getting this order, but I will also block you from future orders,” he threatened.
“Yes!” Ann chimed in. “You need Mr. Jason to even see the chairman. Don't get on his bad side.”
Drey, who has been watching the whole drama, scoffed. He looked at Betty. “Betty, you are here to see the chairman of the ImperialSage Group. Then, you should try to see him and not talk with some lovers,” he suggested.
Jason felt a stab of annoyance at Drey’s word.
“Who are you? How dare you put your mouth in things that concern you?”
Drey glared at him. “I have no time for you,” he simply said and looked away.
Of course, he doesn't. If Drey had his time, he only needed to make a phone card, and he would lose his so-called position that he was using to manipulate women. He was a known commandant after all.
Jason was nothing compared to him.
Meanwhile, in the highest floor of the ImperialSage company, Damon paced the office. He was readily available and awaiting the wife of the commandant.
And he was worried. What if she had shown up and he had mistakenly refused to see her? Getting into trouble with Lord Phoenix could end his race. Even the Salvador wouldn't be able to help him out.
He didn't want that. He had to stay on good terms with the commandant.
So, he rushed out of his office and moved to the receptionist to ask if anyone had come looking for him.
Perhaps she was delayed at the lobby. Having been sure that Betty Lavender hadn't showed up, he decided to stay out so he would easily see her and even accept her in turn.
There should be no waste of time. He would personally greet her. His gaze searched around him when he was outside, and the first person he saw was Drey.
He saw the beautiful lady beside him, and his memory instantly clicked. She was definitely Betty Lavender, the one he was waiting for.
He moved closer quickly, shivering. Drey looked at him at this time. Their gaze held and locked for a moment.
Damon rushed forward. “Lor_”
Drey slowly shook his head, and Damon went shut. He knew instantly what Drey had communicated to him in the silence. He wanted to hide his identity. He understood the message quite well.
At this moment, Drey slightly nudged Betty. “Isn't that the chairman? You should meet with him now,” he gestured towards an older man that was walking towards them.
Betty looked at the older man with sweet hands. Was that really the chairman? She doesn't know what he looked like, but she has definitely heard a lot about him. He was a man of integrity and dignity.
Jason scoffed. “What is he talking about? Does his likes even know what the chairman looks like?”
“The chairman is obviously in his office. Why will he be here?” Anna added.
“See, forget about that. But if you don't agree to be mine, you will seriously regret it. I will make sure you don't get favour at all,” he threatened.
“What is happening here?” A deep, rich baritone voice boomed, startling Ann and Jason.
Jason's eyes widened with shock. If the chairman heard what he just said, he might fire him.
Damon grew angry. “I think I just asked a question!”
Jason shivered. He had no idea what to say.
“Well, Betty Lavender is here to speak with you concerning getting some orders, but this man here kept harassing her and even threatened her. I don't think this kind of behaviour should be tolerated in ImperialSage Group, seeing how big they are,” Drey explained.
“Definitely not!” Damon supported him and looked at Jason. “Well, congratulations to you. You can go get your things because you have just been fired!”
Jason stared for a moment, gobsmacked. “What? Fired?” He stammered, but he soon got himself together. “But sir, I have done nothing wrong. I'm merely telling them that they can't get any order here. The company isn't the type of company that the mighty ImperialSage Group should work with. I told them this, and they were trying to bribe me.”
Damon scoffed. “The more you wait, the more trouble you get yourself into!” He said harshly and looked at Ann. “And you are not excluded! Get lost!” He yelled at them, then he turned to Betty, the dark frown off his face and quickly replaced with a smile.
“So, Miss Betty Lavender. Can we go inside to discuss better then? I will personally attend to you,” he assured and gestured ahead.
Jason and Ann stared, shocked.
Meanwhile, there were paparazzi hanging around. ImperialSage Group was a big name. That aside, Damon was a very big man. But they were surprised at his reception and attitude towards receiving Betty that they started to take their pictures.
Drey pushed Betty forward a bit, a smile appearing on his face.
“You can do this. I'm so sure of it.”
Betty looked over at Damon with uneasiness. “I don't think I can do this.”
Drey’s smile widened. “Of course, you can. I trust you. Don't forget that my life is in your arms now. I will wait here.”
Betty nodded once and eventually followed Damon to his office at the highest floor.
As they entered the office, Damon went to make coffee for Betty.
Betty was shocked. She got up to take it from him but Damon stopped her.
“No, I'm fine. I will be done soon,” Damon assured and soon placed a cup of coffee on the table in front of Betty.
“So, feel free while I get the contract ready. Is an order worth 100 million dollars enough?
Betty was shocked.
What!
She hadn't expected the whole meeting to go so well. She hasn't even said anything, and Damon was giving her orders already. It was a surprise to her because she heard how strict Damon was.
Donald noticed the change in her expression and thought she wasn't satisfied. He didn't want that. Lord Phoenix wife need to be satisfied.
“Is that not enough? I can give you more. How about one hundred worth of hundred?”
“Oh no!” Betty said quickly. “100 million dollars is enough.”
That was their best deal ever; going far would be impossible because their company hasn't really found its feet in the business world. Even the 100 million dollars means they would have to work even harder to pull it off.
Within a few minutes, the contract has already been drawn. Betty signed it, still in disbelief.
Before Betty left, Damon extended his business card to her and told her to get In touch with him if she encountered any problems along the way.
As Betty stepped out of the company, a lot of thoughts went through her mind. It felt like she was day dreaming. How could it be real?
How can it have happened that she just won a contract like that without even so much talks. She was initially worried about it because Betty hasn't really gone out of the four corners of her parents room after the incident that ruined her face and skin.
Though she read very well and was very good in her studies, this deal was her first. She actually thought she was going to fumble. How then did everything happen so fast?
When she stepped inside the car, she turned to Drey.
“Honey, did the chairman of ImperialSage Group give me the order because of you?
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