His Only Obsession

Chapter 4

NOLAN

The week rolled to an end with endless works, meetings and thoughts of her.. Checking if she really came to join bugged me daily.. But being the CEO I couldn't ask my secretary everyday for her..

The nerve on my jaw pulsed while boring hole on the wall clock that indicates 7:05pm of Saturday.. Sunday is weekend and Monday starts the next week.. Her deadline ended 5 minutes ago.. My eyes traced the stick of second that ticked off second by second and becoming a minute..

I guess I took her too lightly and thought she will crawl back here after thinking.. I was too loose to take in the insults and made her think that it's easy to mess with me!

No.. I am Nolan Goldmann! I want her under me and hell is what she's gonna see.. That attitude of her? Mesmerizing yet it's getting on nerves.. Just get into my grasp once darling.. Just Once!

A knock was heard and it got open with my small 'come in'..

It was Andrew who stood in front of me..

"Mr Goldmann.. Ms Davenport didn't join today per your deadline.. "

B@stard.. As if I don't know? Bet he feels peace talking on this topic..

"Family? "

He nodded.. Of course I dig into people's background of people I associate with.. Nobody takes risk these days..

"Isabella Davenport, Youngest of 5..Giovanni and Diago Davenport, the oldest twin, Giovanni is a resident doctor and Diago is a lawyer.. As for Marlin And Sandro Davenport, Marlin is a lawyer too and Sandro following Giovanni's step.."

I frowned because in a family full of doctors and lawyers, she chose business? it's like one blue m&m in a jar of yellow ones..

But my curiosity was fed when he continued further..

"Her father , Xander Davenport and mother, Natasha Davenport used to run a family business to cut out of poverty.. They pulled the business for crumble to peak but later passed it to his brother after the older twins settled in jobs.. "

Oh so business actually runs in blood..

"But I don't think Mr Davenport likes business.. And also the fact that he is displeased with the fact that Ms Davenport is going for business.. "

That's some inside shit.. My eyes narrowed at him.. This fucker has good hands in taking out information..

"I am just rooted to my job.. "

'That's the only reason you're yet not fired! '

"Let's meet the father if not the daughter.. "

Andrew nodded and spoke with a pause..

"Talking with Giovanni Davenport would be better.. He just has some control on the household.. "

Again some inside s**t to know.. Doesn't matter as long as I get my work done..

"Giovanni Davenport is it.. "

ISABELLA

It was already 12 in the noon and rats went on marathon inside my stomach... Skipping breakfast didn't really helped me..

Forget rat, I was the one speed walking to the cafeteria for food..

"Isabella!! "

My steps haulted and I looked behind to find one of my classmates panting..

"Conference room... Dean... Chairman.. Go... "

I frowned but I knew that I need to go to the conference room and the new Dean and chairman is there too... I nodded and contempted wherether I should distinguish hunger or go to the conference room.. Well the final year is risky to piss of the chairman.. not like I won't get chance to eat again..

Signing, I walked to the conference room.. The room was already silent when I entered.. I knew the new Dean who is one if the good and cool professors that I'm in good term with.. But the man who sat on the chair was surely the chairman I'm not familiar with... He was old and the look he gave me? I felt nervous that his grandson bitched about me badmouthing him..

Oh shoot!! That f*****g Deadline!! With the pressure for finals and my secret project, I forgot the crumbled letter at the bottom of my back.. was he here for that?!

'Guess rejection wasn't the best idea.. '

The dean exited the room with one look of the chairman (soon to be ex).. His support stick was placed between his legs with his hands on the handle..

"Isabella Davenport? "

"Yes Sir.. It is a pleasure to meet you.. "

His eyes narrowed as if he could see through me and tell that I was not even one percent pleasured, yet presured..

"Cut the formalities and fake ness and throw them out of the door young lady.. I'm here for some real talk.. "

'If it's my termination, I'll jump out.. '

"Sit Young lady.. "

I sat down cause I just can't take risk..

"So you really didn't join my company? -"

he paused and a approved nod followed..

"-I'm impressed.. but I'm here to offer again. "

'So arrogance runs in blood? '

He looked at me and spoke..

"Yes it does.. That's what makes us The Goldmanns"

Fuck...

My eyes widened as I realized that I spoke out the thought loudly..

"Here's the deal lady.. Join the company and I keep the little secret of yours with myself.. "

This time my eyes narrowed at him.. If he is talking about that thing then...

"Don't you think that's a major risk for your company? "

I leaned back and looked at him in the eyes, gaining sudden confidence..

What dangerous was not that he could expose that little(Or massive) secret of mine and terminate me in the last minute but it was the fact that it's our mindset that matched..

The corner of his mouth twitched up..

"Young lady.. I played this game thousands of times.. "

"And I mustered it at once. "

A shadow passed his face..

"Honestly.. I don't think you'll ever come here for only this.. Knowing the fact that I'm a threat, you wouldn't dare.. right? "

My hands played with the paper weight on the table..

Silence...

"Right.. I wouldn't! But I'm not here for only this.. I've a way more interesting thing that made me come here.. "

A mischief smile danced on his face but it was shut down quickly..

"What is it? "

He opened his mouth but closed it again..

"You'll know.. " paused and smiled. "when time comes.. "

With that he stood up..

"It was really nice to meet you.. "

The sarcasm didn't go unnoticed by me.. We both walked out of the room and he was escorted out by Dean.. I stood out of the room for some minutes, processing the whole conversation..

NOLAN

I sat across the two males and sipped on the tea..

The East Villa of Queen's Town is seated on the heart of the city with busy roads.. Spacious enough but not big like The Northern Villa of King's town that I live in.. The whole house is just a house.. Though the family is large, the space doesn't fit in as a home..

The older man looked more docile but the young one? He bored holes on my face with his stare.. Typical Giovanni Davenport.. Ironically, I already knew this man.. Afterall we went to the same High school.. If we are talking about ambitious and competition? He is my perfect match.. He somehow ranked 1st too, making me go 2nd..

The fact that his runs the household according to him is so much him that I now know why Isabella's face went pale that day..

Speaking of her, why the heck is she in campus on a freaking sunday?

"Nolan.. Why are you here? "

Typical Giovanni Davenport again.. He is still an 'on point' man..

I looked at him who sat across me with his crossed feet.. Still in a shirt and pant from 15 minutes ago.. He wasn't home when I walked in.. But the moment he saw me, he sat down without changing..

Xander nudged his arm cause he once was in business and Goldmann title isn't something you mess with.. But one stare from Gio and he didn't budge to say anything..

"Your Sister.. "

A shadow passed his face and he was one step away from strangling me to death..

"Relax Gio.. I just want her in my company.. You see, I saw her work last week and like it.. I offered her to join but she rejected.. "

My mouth went sour with the word reject..

Fuck! I never got rejected!

I swear his mouth twitched up a bit..

"Then get out.. why are you here ? "

Fucking asshole!

"Talking to you is meaningless cause you know s**t about business.. "

His eyes narrowed at my comment.. One thing he hated was being acknowledged as stupid to not know.. It's only fair to throw insult against insult..

My eyes diverted to Xander whose expression seemed blank but underneath that polished self, he knew the twists and turns..

"I don't think I need to explain to you.. "

A moment of silence before he spoke..

"I told you she was good for nothing! Not only she went this path but now rejecting this? Better if we had married her off! “

Though he spoke quietly and meant for Gio only but I was in earshot!

My jaw tightened enough to hurt my gums.. I noticed Gio who had no expression yet his knuckles white from fisting hard..

Twisted family.. But why would I care anyway? As long as she is under me, I win and that what I want.. If I want then by hook or by crook, I'll get it.. That little attitude of her? I'll make sure it crumbles to dust..

" Once she comes back, tell her to do what he says or else.. "

Though Gio was the man of the house now, something about the tone Xander used bugged me..

Or else what? -

My thoughts cut off with the doorbell ringing.. The maid opened the door and the lady walked in-Stopped- Shocked then angry but the a neutral expression put on quickly.. Her eyes silently asking why I was here.. Isabella...

Why would I bother answering her?

I stood up and looked at Gio and Xander who stood up too..

"It was nice meeting you both.. I may excuse myself now.. "

As I walked towars the door, I purposely slowed down while crossing her.. The smirk I held wasn't unnoticed by her..

"By Hook or By Crook, Ms Isabella.. "