EMPIRE SERIES #3 (COMPLETED)
Serenity Rose had no choice except to return to Manila permanently. Her own mother drove her to leave LA due to their family business' never-ending issues, and she believes it is the only way for Serenity to stay out of...
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CASH LOOKS very tense while staring at his dad, who is standing still in front of our table. So, this is the great Sir Charles VM, owner of VM Corp. He seems pretty scary, just like what Curtis told me. He said that he's not close with his Uncle Charles because all he talks about is business.
Sir VM turned his head towards me. He looks at me very briefly before looking away. I swallowed hard. Our eyes only met for a second, but I felt a shiver down my spine. Bakit kinilabutan ako bigla?
I don't know why I feel so nervous. Hindi naman siguro nangangain 'tong tatay niya 'di ba? Bakit ba kasi sobrang tense ni Cash that his father's here kaya it makes me feel really tense too tuloy!
"You declined our client's dinner for this?" Cash's dad said, in disgust.
"I-I'm... sorry, Dad."
"You disappointed me again, Cash." Sir VM sighed deeply while slightly shaking his head. I bit my lower lip.
Oh, no. It's my fault... I was the one who invited Cash for dinner. Hindi ko naman kasi alam na may dinner pala sila with their client. Ayan tuloy nagalit ang tatay niya.
"I'm very sorry, Sir. It is my fault po why Cash couldn't attend the dinner with your client. I was the one who invited him tonight." I butted in. Cash quickly looked at me. His eyes were slightly widening. I stood up from my seat too and faced Sir VM.
I couldn't take how Cash looked so down and gloomy after what his father said. He couldn't even lift his head to look back at his father. I feel really guilty.
Sir VM turns his head towards me. His stares were very dark and menacing. He looks angry because he just clenched his jaw. He stared at me for a second, and that's when it hit me. My eyes slowly widened while recalling everything.
He was the man at the mall who got mad at Evo!
Oh my gosh!
Why didn't I see the resemblance between him and Cash? Cash got his father's strong jawline, thick brows, and pitch-black eyes. They both have jet black hair, but Sir VM has slick back hair and a bearded jaw.
"Dad—"
"Don't you dare interrupt me when I'm talking to my son. You don't have a say in this." agad akong napalunok. He said those without leaving his gaze to mine. My heart is beating so fast!
"I didn't mean to interrupt you, Sir. I just want to explain—"
"I don't need your explanation, young woman! Shut your mouth." His voice rose a little. His voice has so much authority that I felt my whole body freeze. Some of the customers were gawking at us. I don't mean to create a scene here. Gusto ko lang naman sabihin na walang kasalanan si Cash.
I could feel my hands shaking. I couldn't utter a word. He has so much power in his voice that could make you feel weak and small.
"Dad, please... not here," Cash pleaded. He looks really embarrassed.
