The billionaire mistress

Chapter 7 New beginning ( part 2)

That night, Rafael Draven stood on the balcony of his penthouse house sipping scotch and watching the video replay of her come back

She didn’t flinch, John said

Rafael murmured no, eye narrowing, she calculated, he smiled. She is learning how to do play

The business world is a dog eat dogs only the decisive, dangerous and ruthless one come out strong

She is not playing she is the game,

Three days after the hackering attempt on the company.

Alina Cortez stepped off the elevator into the glowing lobby of Draven Tower. Rafael Draven’s headquarters.

Alina was the lest person I expected to see. why did she come

Ms. Cortez, the receptionist said, visibly surprised. Do you have an appointment, she speak carefully stand before her is the new CEO of a listed company

No, Alina replied with a polite smile. But I think Mr. Draven would want to see me.

Before the receptionist could respond, Rafael’s voice rang out from behind the corridor.

Let her in.

He leaned casually against the doorway of his private elevator, wearing a dark grey suit that matched his mood, His eyes locked on hers with a mix of surprises and something darker.

You’ve come to back out from the deal he asked as the elevator doors closed behind us.

Alina folded her arms. I came to tell you that you are playing with fire and you are going to get burn

Rafael smirked. I admire the confidence. But let’s not pretend you didn’t love the attention.

I don’t like this childish game interrupting my presentation

I didn’t say I hacked your company . He leaned in closer.But i heard you handled it smartly

Alina stepped back. Flattery does not work for me

They reached his office minimalist fortress of glass and black marble overlooking the skyline. Rafael poured himself a drink and gestured toward the second glass.

Alina shook her head.I don’t drink, what her you here for, I came to offer you something.

I’m listening.

Alina pulled a small folder from her bag and dropped it on his desk. What is it a, new proposal we’re about to make public. A low-cost, energy grid for rural and remote areas. Government contracts will follow. This is the part where you decide whether you want to keep fighting me or partner with me

Rafael raised an eyebrow. You want to partner with me what are you up to this time and deal or what

No,Alina said. I want to see if you’re smart to know that fighting me is no longer in your best interest.

He opened the file, scanned the data, we stood in an awkward silence for sometime, I will take my live you know where to find me let me take you out for lunch it Lunch time no I don’t mix business with pleasure

What if I say no, the project will go on without you he looked at me then close the flies

You still won’t like to be my mistress,No my father company can make it without you

Rafael laughed genuinely entertained. You’re intoxicating, Alina Cortez

Then you’d better be careful, she said. Because too much of me might kill you.

Before he could respond, she turned and walked out of the office, heels clicking like gunshots.