Blind Date with My Boss

Chapter 7: TheRefusal

Cassian’s voice sliced through the air, reverberating across the expansive CEO office, a space that exuded power and authority. The room was as grand as it was imposing, with sleek, modern furnishings that screamed sophistication. The floor-to-ceiling windows offered a panoramic view of the city skyline. The plush leather chairs and polished floors added to the cold, corporate elegance.

Cassian’s voice echoed, “No, thank you. I’m too young to get married.”

He strode into the room with his usual air of unflinching confidence, his tailored suit fitting him like a second skin. His secretary, Ethan, followed closely behind, with the chairman—his grandfather—lagging a few steps behind them, his presence unmistakable.

The chairman, a figure who had built his empire with sheer willpower and grit, raised an eyebrow as he crossed the room. “Is it too much to ask to see my grandson with a wife?” he asked, his voice laced with a mix of frustration and concern.

Cassian, effortlessly removing his suit jacket and placing it onto the suit stand with precise movements, gave his grandfather a steady look. “Yes, it’s too much. I’m not seeing anyone, and I don’t plan to anytime soon. Besides, I have a lot of work to do.”

The chairman, refusing to back down, let out a gruff sigh. “That’s why I’ve arranged all the blind dates for you.”

Cassian froze, his eyes narrowing as he turned to face the older man. “What?”

The chairman’s face softened into a sly smile. “I’ve put together a list of 20 elite, single ladies in the business world for you to meet. All you must do is show up.” He paused, letting the words settle in before continuing, “Okay?”

Cassian stood there for a moment, disbelief flickering across his features. “You made the list yourself?” he asked, incredulous.

Ethan, always the observant one, let out a sign. “Wow, that couldn’t have been easy.”

The chairman, now looking quite pleased with himself, nodded. “That’s right. It wasn’t easy. If I had anyone else do it, the entire finance sector would be buzzing with rumors, so...” He trailed off, satisfied with his own efforts.

Before he could go on, Cassian shook his head, the frustration in his voice clear. “You’ve wasted your time. I won’t ever go on any of your arranged dates.”

The chairman’s patience seemed to snap. “You little brat! What am I going to do with you?”

Just then, a sound interrupted the escalating tension. The chairman’s phone buzzed in his pocket. He pulled it out with a grin spreading across his face. “It’s time already,” he said, his excitement palpable. He quickly sat down on the plush couch in the corner of the office, remote in hand. “Time to watch my favorite show!”

Cassian and Ethan exchanged a puzzled glance, both wondering what could possibly have gotten the chairman so excited. The chairman clicked a button, and the TV screen flickered to life. To Cassian’s irritation, the man was settling in to watch a movie in the middle of their conversation.

“If you’re just going to watch TV, go home,” Cassian said, his voice sharp with frustration.

The chairman, eyes still glued to the screen, barely spared him a glance. “Do you think I’ll listen to you when you don’t listen to me?” He waved a dismissive hand. “I’ll watch it here.”

Cassian, now exasperated, sighed deeply, his frustration mounting. His grandfather, the most powerful man in the room, the Chaiman of Aurelian Bites had turned the situation into a childish standoff. There was no arguing with him now. Cassian leaned against the desk, his irritation bubbling under the surface, knowing full well that no matter how much he resisted, the chairman would have his way.