Esztar Is Falling

C H A P T E R 14

"Here's what you're gonna do Rafael." Oliver slammed his palms on his desk, his voice stern. "You are going to call off the bid. We aren't selling anything off. About the money, give us some time to figure things out. Thank you. Bye."

"I'm confused who's the boss here?" Rafael stated.

I grinned once again, raising my hand up.

"I'm sorry, ma'am. I'd forgotten." Rafael said with utmost sincerity.

Hmm, I could get used to it.

"I have something in mind. You, Miss Andress, see me in my office." My immediate boss, the grandpa ordered.

I pretended to not get the underlying meaning of his words which translated to : Stay away from Rafael. He's no good for you and he also happens to be your sister's fiance.

"No." Rafael stopped me. "You're pulling on a hood and visiting Allegra to get her back. Please try and convince her."

"Not happening." I crossed my arms. "I'm not going to clean his mess. He has direspected a woman and it's his job to go and apologize."

"Forget about it. I can't stand her sight." Oliver contorted his face in disgust.

"Oliver." Rafael sighed. "I know what all belonging to you stands up at her sight."

"Eww!" I pressed my hands over my ears. "Can you not! I'm right here!"

"But hey! Ollie and Alli have something going on between them!" I squeaked, jumping around in shock.

"Stop replicating a maniac! There's nothing like that. He's just messing with me." Oliver held me in place.

"Denial is the first step, dear best friend." Rafael smiled oh so sweetly.

"That's right. Been there, done that." I huffed, rolling my eyes.

"You-" The angry grandpa looked up and down at me, then at Rafael who was laughing uncontrollably.

What was that?

Ignoring his looks, I skipped to Rafael, bending down to whisper into his ears. "Once I asked Alli if she like my brother. Now with that I meant Mason. But she replied I don't like Oliver. She was all flushed."

"Is that so?" He whispered back.

"What's going on there?" He yelled and we both shrugged innocently.

He held my arm, forcefully pulling me away from Rafael. "We were talking about money. Where did Allegra jump in suddenly." He stated, annoyed.

"Fine! I'll call off the bid. I trust you guys. Just be careful." Rafael said warily.

"I think I know what you're thinking." I looked up at Oliver anxiously.

He nodded with a proud smile.

"But one thing." Rafael interrupted. "I cannot be the shareholder in that mining company. My link to it can get this company in problems."

That's right. Sure, the shareholders are kept unknown but if there are any leaks in that system, it could cause severe issues. We can't risk it.

"Then who's gonna own the shares?" I quizzed.

He just heaved a sigh.

•••••

"I'm warning you, Grayson. I'll take your money and run away." Mason twisted his face in disfavor, swaying the knife in front of Rafael.

Told him he'd never agree to be the shareholder, moreover, take his money.