MAXWELL STERLING'S POV
My phone rang, and I picked it up.
It was my assistant, Ethan.
“Hello.”
“Good morning, sir. I'm calling to remind you about your schedule for today.”
I listened as he went through my schedule.
I was traveling to China today because I had a meeting with some of the biggest investors in my company over there.
After going through my morning routine, I left for my private jet, which was already waiting for me.
My assistant, Ethan, was already inside.
I entered the jet, and shortly after, we took off for China.
After arriving in China, Ethan and I came out of the airport.
I entered the black car he had prepared for me, while he entered the second car.
We drove off.
When we arrived at the meeting venue, I stepped out of the car.
I shook hands with the biggest investor there.
“It's nice to see you again, Mr. Sterling.”
“Likewise.”
I noticed a young woman standing behind him.
I glanced at her briefly.
She was beautiful, but I didn't care.
I looked away and followed the investor inside.
We began our meeting immediately.
The meeting was about a drug that could cure cancer.
The formula was being discussed, and we went through every detail carefully.
After several hours, we finally finished the meeting.
I left the venue and headed straight to my hospital.
The hospital was being managed by my friend, Mike.
When I arrived, I went to his office.
Mike looked at me and smiled.
“Maxwell! What brings you here?”
“I came to check on things.”
We talked for a while before I suddenly remembered the incident from earlier.
I don't even know why I decided to tell him about it.
I told him about my encounter with the crazy girl.
The moment I finished telling him what happened, Mike burst out laughing.
He laughed so hard that I started regretting telling him.
“What's so funny?” I asked.
“You actually met a girl who talked to you like that?”
I frowned.
“Yes.”
Mike continued laughing.
“I can't believe someone actually stood up to you and demanded money from you.”
I rolled my eyes.
“I don't know why I even told you.”
Mike finally calmed down.
“You need to loosen up a little, Maxwell.”
I looked at him.
“Who needs to loosen up?”
“You do.”
I shook my head.
“I don't have time for that.”
Mike smiled.
“You're always so serious. You should try to relax sometimes.”
I ignored him.
Then I remembered something.
“If I ever come across that girl again, I'm going to give her a piece of my mind.”
Mike laughed again.
I shook my head.
“She's crazy.”
I paused for a moment before adding,
“But…”
Mike looked at me.
“But what?”
I sighed.
“She is very beautiful too.”
Mike stared at me for a few seconds before bursting into laughter again.
I immediately regretted saying it.
“Forget I said that.”
Mike laughed even harder.
I shook my head and looked away.
Why did I even tell him that?