Chapter 2

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The combination of white and blue conveys serenity, cleanliness, and innocence. The unfortunate owner of such hues lacks these holy attributes. Not Eric, right? Caleb snarled, and his underlings laughed heartily at his expense. As usual, Xen tuned it out. Caleb and his posse made fun of her and made sarcastic comments, but when she didn't respond, he became furious. Caleb muttered under his breath as he seized the football from Eric's hands and hurled it at Xen: "That's what you get for ignoring me, bitch." His friends were all taken aback by his behavior. His mouth dropped open when Xen swatted the ball away from him with her left hand. Caleb was temporarily blinded when a ball sailed directly for his face. Like something out of a movie, he sped backward until he smacked into a wall. A loud scream resonated along the corridor. Caleb sobbed as his back started to burn. The force of the collision was sufficient to potentially fracture his spine. Immediately, his friends flocked to provide assistance. When Eric turned around, Xen had already gathered her school supplies, locked her locker, and was casually making her way to class. The question arises, "How did she even learn that the ball was aimed at her?"" ***** Xen walked into the classroom and sat in the front row, like she always does. Unlike the other students, who always chose the rear benches, she had no difficulty sitting at the front. After setting her books on the desk, she sat back in her chair and pulled out her phone. Let's check out what fresh app Ecstatic Technologies came up with. As she opened Chrome to learn more, her phone was violently taken from her. Xen gritted her teeth and looked up, only to be startled by a lifelike plastic doll. Aniston, Veronica. The most popular and attractive student at the university Among her tormentors, she ranked second. Howdy, dork! Veronica shook her phone around her face as she laughed and smiled. Xen grinned and folded her arms across her chest, responding, "Good." "Annabele, how are you doing?" Veronica's reaction to her response was explosive. Her face was red and angry, and her amber eyes were glistening with tears. What gall you have! The best makeup artists in New York take care of my appearance. I've been invited to all of the annual fashion weeks and even given the title of Miss Fresher. My mother has been invited to serve on the Paris Fashion Week jury. She pointed her long manicured nails at her chest and screamed, "Not only does she own a cosmetic brand, but I use makeup products that you can't even afford," in an accusatory tone. Xen seemed bored as she stared at her. The girl told her story without being prompted to talk about her beauty routine. That's a shame because your mom's name-brand cosmetics aren't effective." Xen gazed at her while letting out a dry scoff. Even after all those layers, I can still make out your dark circles under your eyes and blemishes. Annabelle, I think you need to get to work on those. She tsked and expressed her disapproval. Veronica's face paled from horror. She quickly looked at herself in Xen's phone mirror. Like your phone, you're a piece of garbage. Throwing away her phone, she said, "Wait, let me quickly correct them." Xen grabbed her falling phone. She snorted as she watched Veronica's retreating form. That guy is a "brainless jerk." **** New York's Havoc Corporation Why are these men acting like this?" Xen mumbled to herself as she saw employees scurry around the building in a panic. She may as well have walked into a fish market, what with the continual ringing of cell phones, the clanking of heels and shoes against the floorboards, and the yells and blares emanating from every direction. The Chief Executive Officer is apparently late. After finishing her sentence, Xen placed her belongings on the table and slid into her chair. When she heard hasty footsteps behind her, she immediately looked up. Xen whirled to her left and was greeted by a sweaty Ava carrying a stack of papers. 'Oh, Xen. It's encouraging to see you're not late. She said hastily, "Here, get these files done as soon as possible," while handing her a large stack of paperwork. There were maybe twelve of them, but Xen handled them easily. After two years of working together, Xen and Ava both had a solid understanding of the outstanding talents each possessed. When Xen took the bundle from her hand and began reading them without throwing a fit, the girl's eyes glistened with anticipation, and a faint smile spread across her face. Xen had class until 5 p.m. today. Luckily, there were no evening lessons for her today. When she got back to the house, she changed into a plain white cotton shirt with long sleeves and black pants. She prefers sneakers for their convenience, but for this special occasion, she opted for a pair of black heels. She wore a magnificent Titan watch on her left wrist and had a black scrunchie tucked into her silver hair. Xen, who naturally possessed beautiful features, rarely touched up her appearance. The fact that all the other women in the office had gone to a salon before starting work made Ava wonder why this girl hadn't bothered to do the same. Havoc Corporation's CEO was said to be a youthful and attractive man, so they didn't want to blow their shot at romance with the billionaire. There was no rule for Xen. It was surprising and odd that she didn't even inquire with Ava about his visit. We'll let you go immediately. Ava was rudely pulled back to earth by her response. Ava had gotten used to Xen's demeanor. She has no grounds for complaint, as she was once forced to perform all of her duties. Yet Xen was hardly a sinner either. She completed the assignment, but only after Ava added the overtime pay to her pay stub. Ava said gently, "Yeah, sure," smiled at Xen, and then departed. After Xen checked the changes on her laptop, she got to work. A black Mercedes-Benz was towed in front of the Havoc Corporation, followed by a convoy of Range Rovers. As soon as they saw the Mercedes Benz, a group of men in black suits, Bluetooth earpieces, and black sunglasses got out of their vehicles and surrounded it. A man pushed open the door, revealing a single black shoe, polished to perfection. As the tall, well-dressed man, who was 6 feet 3 inches tall, emerged from the car, the clicking and flashing of cameras grew swiftly. Incredulous at the sight of the Greek god, the crowd let out audible gasps. His ebony locks were styled to perfection. They were frightened since they couldn't look into his stunning eyes because of the Ray-Ban sunglasses, but the billionaire still managed to win them over with his good looks. All the ladies were coveting his straight nose, flawless jawline, knifelike pink lips, high cheekbones, and five o'clock shadow. The stunning guy buttoned up his suit and gave a stern salute to the media, who were going crazy over his Adonis features. His security detail surrounded him quickly and led him inside without incident. As Xen was tapping away on her laptop, she heard a commotion on the lower level. She initially disregarded them, but as their volume increased with each passing second, she became increasingly curious. Her coworker Stacy hurried over to her and said, "Xena, let's go." She said, "The CEO has arrived!" before slamming her laptop shut. Xen looked disapprovingly at her, narrowing her eyes. Stacy, however, paid little attention to her fiery eyes as she entwined hers with his and helped her to her feet. Oh, come on, Miss Workaholic. You can get to them whenever you like. Let's go, she moaned, dragging Xen out the door. Stacy had treated her well up to this point. Xen isn't a fan of making new acquaintances, but Stacy was the only one who did it for no reason at all. Her kind personality and generosity also helped her warm up. Xen is patient with Stacy, but the latter's antics can wear on her patience at times. The technical staff's office was located on the second floor. Xen and Stacy jumped in with the rest of their workers, who were pressing and shoving to get a better view of the star. Xen squeezed in and took a position next to the pillar. She grabbed Stacy and shielded her with her body as the mob erupted around them. Xen always took on the role of older sibling, even though Stacy was the youngest by four years. Stacy was so thrilled to see the CEO that she was clinging to Xen like a child and spoke nonstop about her excitement. People began streaming in through the doorway all at once. When a little girl's scream reached Xen's left ear, she shut her eyes tight. She stepped aside, but Stacy stepped on her left foot, causing her to hiss in pain. "Wow!! This is Alexander Havoc. What a hunk he is! Stacy was standing on Xen's foot to get a closer look at the heartthrob, and Xen gave her a gentle shove. Stacy groaned in frustration as she buttoned her shirt more securely. The CEO of Havoc Corporation, Sophia Turner, came out to greet the business tycoon with a warm "Welcome, Mr. Knight" and a firm handshake. The rose gold Patek Philippe on his right wrist caught Xen's attention. She said, "He's a lefty," meaning that he was a left-handed player. Stacy's head nodded quickly. Yes, and he's incredibly good-looking. She complained, "I can't see his face properly," as she crept carefully closer. And yet you call him handsome," I retorted. Xen, examining him from head to toe, said, "But yeah, that guy is filthy rich." The guy was decked out from head to toe in name-brand merchandise. The air around him reeked of wealth, authority, and control. As he shook hands and accepted bouquets, Xen watched in silence as his tense muscles twitched. It was obvious that he was a fitness fanatic. Soon, her ocean orbs settled on Ava as she approached the wealthy man. Xen shook her head and chuckled. Dear God, I can't make out a thing. Stacy said, "Xen, let's go downstairs," and attempted to drag Xen down the stairs, but Xen withdrew her hand. You're on your own. I have some work to do. Xen then began to leave, leaving Stacy staring after her in shock. "Hey!! She clinched her teeth and resignedly proceeded downstairs, saying, "Ahh, she's such a spoilsport." Xen turned to the left and walked out the door, going for the office. She casually cast her gaze downstairs and saw a mob surrounding Damien. She had superior vision compared to her peers and could readily make out minute details. When Xen saw his angry expression, she couldn't help but laugh. He seems completely agitated. He probably isn't even 27 years old. Why did he start running the company at such a young age? It appears he has assumed his father's role. They will worship a dummy if they have enough money," she repeated to no one in particular. He must have sore cheekbones from smiling so much. Richie Rich, I feel sorry for you. When Alexander glanced directly at Xen, she leapt up from where she was sitting. Still wearing his sunglasses, Xen sensed that he was staring intently at her. To reveal the most stunning pair of gray eyes, Alexander carefully took off his Ray-Ban sunglasses. She looked at his entire face, slowly taking it all in. His good looks were undeniable. When Alexander refused to look away and stared at her without blinking, a scowl formed on her forehead. Xen turned to see if he was ignoring her and saw no one. She took a deep breath and cautiously looked at him, only to be met by his intense black eyes. Because of his peculiar behavior, everyone around him seemed to be staring at him. To avoid being the focus of rumors, Xen hastily took cover behind a pillar. Her heart was racing in an uncontrollable manner. The shock was so great that she temporarily stopped breathing. She put her hand to her heart and breathed deeply, acknowledging her fear.To calm Xen down, Sophia said, "Let's go, Mr. Knight." All Xen wanted at the time was for him to leave.After that, Xen peered around the pillar just a little. When Alexander nodded and started following Sophia's lead, she let out a sigh. She shut her eyes as a wave of relief swept over her, but when she opened them again, they met his cold steel.Her anger boiled over at the nerve of a human being trying to bully her. Xen set her teeth together and gave him the evil eye. Her brows furrowed in bewilderment as Alexander murmured something to her. She fixed her eyes on his mouth, but as soon as she realized what he was saying, she felt a chill run through her."Honey, I appreciate your caring."Saying, "What the hell?’
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