Chapter 4
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Mr Edward frowned and looked at Ava, before following the young master like a puppet trying to get another opportunity for him to invest. And things weren't looking promising.
Everyone had left the conference room, leaving only Ava.
She felt stupefied, ‘He was unbelievable. The project was perfect, the same with her presentation. I'm sure everyone knew that. But he just… I can't believe this!’ She leaned on the table, reminiscing about everything.
Momentarily, Victoria walked in slowly, she noticed Ava's condition.
“Was it that bad?” She asked, sitting beside her.
“He didn't even think twice before condemning it,” Ava said, frustrated.
“I've put in so many hours into that project, he can't just call it off at will,” Ava added, massaging her temple.
“These wealthy men, you can't ever satisfy them,” Vicky commented. “But at least you got to see his handsome face, uh?” She said, giving her an elbow nudge.
“I'm not in the mood now, Vicky,” Ava said blankly.
“I'm just trying to help, I don't like seeing you this way.”
“…”
“Thanks, Vicky, but…, another time, okay?”
“Alright, Bye miss!” She said walking out of the conference room.
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“Miss Ava! The CEO wants you in his office now!” A man said to her.
She quickly closed her laptop and left for his office. Upon reaching there, she heard him ranting about how the young master refused to work with them.
Ava knew she was definitely in trouble, so she knocked and walked into his office.
“Here, have this!” He said to Ava before she could speak.
Ava looked at it, it was a check for $1,000. Ava was confused for a moment.
“What for?” She asked.
“Because you're fired! One of the external managers was generous enough to invest in that project of yours and persuaded me to offer you that!” He yelled at her.
“But sir, I–” Right before Ava could speak, he cut in.
“Not another word, Miss!”
“Don't step foot into this company, until you manage to make him invest again.” He frowned.
“An impossible task, that is.” He added.
“If you manage to pull that off, I might as well quit and make you the next CEO.” He laughed menacingly.
“Please take her out of here!” He commanded the guards to walk her out.
Ava was overwhelmed by how quickly things escalated, just because he didn't invest in the project. She felt he solely depended on the young master to grow.
She silently left his office, raising a hand to signal the guards that she would leave on her own. She walked to her office, murmurs could be heard from various corners.
As soon as she got to the door, she saw Victoria standing at the entrance. She held a box which contained all of Ava's belongings.
“I'm sorry miss, I was told to,” Vicky said, sullenly.
“It's okay, I understand.” Ava nodded.
“We should meet some time, miss, it's on me.”
Ava smiled, taking the box from Vicky, “Yeah, but I'll be back!”
Vicky furrowed her eyebrows in confusion, she didn't know what Ava meant by, “I'll be back.”
Ava placed all her belongings into a bag and went into the Elevator. She got out and inhaled deeply, before boarding a cab to a popular coffee spot.
On her way there, she received a text from Jake stating that he had gotten a job at the G.T.X Corporations.
“Oh, great.” She voiced, sarcastically.
‘How would I tell him that I've been fired from my dream company.’ She muttered, staring absent-mindedly through the window.
She got into the coffee shop and went straight to the counter. The barista greeted her and she ordered a cappuccino with an extra shot of espresso, paid and went forward to take a seat.
She didn't want to go home immediately, so it wouldn't look obvious that something bad had happened, at the same time she also wanted to take a break from life itself.
She kept on chatting with Jake, pretending she was in her office, trying to keep him company, while he waited at the receptionist area.
She heard her name, and headed for the counter, thanked the barista and turned around. She was almost in her seat when she suddenly bumped into a tall man. Her coffee spilt on his neatly pressed shirt.
“Watch it, Mister!” She said, and as soon as she looked up to him, she felt an oppressive chill run down her spine.
He was the man from the presentation, the Young Master, but she hadn't seen him this close. She couldn't believe how handsome he was, Vicky was right after all.
He had piercing blues, with a strong chiselled and well-defined jawline. His thin lips looked irresistible, and his skin was way smoother than hers even with her skincare routine, he felt like someone who fell straight out of a modelling magazine.
“I–I'm so sorry, Mister.” She stammered.
“You… I remember you,” He stared condescendingly at her.
She quickly pulled out a wipe from her bag, trying to brush off the coffee residue, even if it was in vain, she had to express how sorry she was.
‘This shirt looks very expensive, not just the looks, but also its feeling. I'm done for.’ She contemplated.
He was putting on his wristwatch before he bumped into Ava, and shortly after she started cleaning his shirt, she accidentally struck his hands, causing his wristwatch to fall hard, causing its glass to shatter.
A man standing beside him walked in and pushed Ava away from the Young Master.
“Do you know how much that watch cost?” He vented on her.
The young master stared at Ava, he couldn't pinpoint what to do with her.
“A–A hundred bucks” She stuttered.
‘Pathetic!’ The young master thought.
“It's estimated to be around $25 million.” The guard continued, causing everyone to stare at the broken watch on the floor.
Ava was left speechless, ‘I thought his shirt cost more, Oh God! What have I gotten myself into?’
“Aren't you going to stop him, Sir?” His assistant, Isaac Walker, asked solemnly.
“Hm, okay. Get me details about her.” He said calmly.
Isaac signalled the guard to stop, and so he did.
The young master walked gracefully towards Ava, exuding an intimidating aura. He stepped on the broken watch like it meant nothing to him, and Ava felt overwhelmed as he drew closer.
He gently stretched his slender fingers, and held her chin up, making her face him.
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