Trouble with the Billionaire

LUNCH MEETING

[Chain’s POV]

I massaged my forehead out of exhaustion. I just want to rest now. Delianna was loaded right now with paperwork and I thought I could finally rest for two to three days but I instantly got papers to revise and analyze.

I tiredly picked up my phone when I saw Mr. Cruz was calling. Mr. Cruz is one of our main investors and even though I don’t like his attitude, I should at least pretend to be nice to him.

“Mr. Cruz!” I answered cheerfully. Creating a fake smile on my mouth, imagining that he’s in front of me.

“I heard that there will be a meeting tomorrow. Am I right?”

“Yes, there would be a meeting regarding of the new marketing strategy. I will discuss it myself with you.”

“Wonderful. I’ll see you tomorrow then and oh, please bring your secretary. It would be great if there is someone who could accompany us.” Before I could even react, he ended the call. That perverted bastard! My blood boiled, I know exactly why he wants me to bring Delianna along.

His pervert idea and the tons of work made me anger. I hate Delianna, I admit, but I don’t hate her that much as much as I hate Mr. Cruz. My body and mind doesn’t likes the idea of bringing her with me but…

She’s my secretary and Mr. Cruz is the investor that my Father would go crazy if he pulls out his shares from the company. I have no choice. Disappointing my Father is the last thing I would ever do.

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[Delianna’s POV]

This day would go as usual, I kind of predicted what would happen. Chain would embarrass me in front of the other employees, yell at me even though I did his order precisely just like what he said and gave me load-works to do.

I got used to it and I can’t help not to be proud of myself. I managed to live with this INDEPENDENT life of mine. It’s just strange that my Father didn’t called me to check how I was doing.

“Checking the land that the company would purchase at eight and be back here before lunch. Meeting with Mr. Cruz at 3 pm and talk to the Department Heads of the Marketing and Human Resources before the day ends.” I read his schedule for the whole day. I glanced at him as he played the pen on his hand while seating on his swivel chair.

“Sir?” I called out his attention when it seems like he’s spacing out over something in his head.

“You will join the meeting with Mr. Cruz.” Jaw fell on the floor, my lower-lip was shaking. I was both surprised and nervous that I could feel my chest being pinched.

“Are you sure, Sir? This meeting is too confidential even for a secretary.” Chain would talk to some main investors privately. I don’t know why but to them, it’ll be illegal for someone to know about their conversation… since it’s all about money they are talking about.

“Mr. Cruz insisted you to come.” He answered without a single expression. My brows furrowed, still confuse.

“Why is that?”

“It’s so obvious. I think you’re damn smart?” He put the papers down and stood up. He left me alone in his office without saying anything else. Damn him.

I rolled my eyes and sighed. I started to think what could possibly happen in the meeting later.

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The restaurant was old-style and pleasing to the eyes. Wooden walls that were shining in flourish. Butter tiles that made my heels go sound in my every step. The restaurant look so-not crowded as it was designed to have private meals.

We stepped inside the sixth room. I was following Chain from behind. Marine three-piece suit and black hair strike to the side. I’m a liar if I would say that he’s not attractive.

The waitress and other staff of the restaurant including the receptionist would tilt their heads almost 360° not taking their eyes off Chain.

We got inside and I’m not surprised to see a large television hang on the wall. Three long sofa facing each other and a huge table where different dishes present themselves. This kind of things would not amaze me.

“Mr. Ayala!”

“Mr. Cruz.” They both do the introduction. Mr. Cruz was alone and I sat beside Chain after he offered us a seat. I felt my tummy rumbling as my eyes fell on the most delicious meal among the others. Sushi.

“I see you really brought Ms. Lopez here.” My eyes met his and my whole body began shaking as he slowly smiled and exposed his teeth. This fat old man keeps making me feel naked. Why the hell all of the investors here are old and unattractive?!

I remember visiting my Dad’s company and almost all of the investors there are just few years older than me and they are quite handsome… and nice.

“Just like what you said. Whatever our discussion would turn out, Ms. Lopez will be the witness.” His voice was emotionless as he grab a glass of Soju.

“Let’s eat?” I kept my composure as we started our lunch. I keep nodding my head in pleasure after tasting the food.

Delightful.

They both talked about business and I was too damn busy with my food that the only word that caught my attention was my name.

“Do you have a boyfriend, Miss Delianna?”

“I-I don’t have, Mr. Cruz.”

“Your surname is not that unique but do you somehow know Dane Lopez?” I drank my water and swallowed the food inside my mouth before I got to answer his question.

“He’s my Father.” He did not expect that. I saw it in his eyes and I know Chain saw it too. I was surprised to see him standing and sat beside me, I flinched a little when his hand rested on my knee. Now, this is what I called uncomfortable.

“I heard that her daughter’s life is very that priva—”

“Mr. Cruz, physical contact with my secretary is off-limits. There are three sofas inside the room, if you don’t mind having a distance with my secretary.” Chain cut him off and he instantly took his hand away from me. It made me release a sigh of relief. Mr. Cruz transferred to the other sofa.

I looked at Chain and I smiled a little, letting him know that I’m thankful for what he did. He didn’t flashed any expression and it made me frown.

“Y-yeah, sorry. Where were we?”