Finally today his revenge is completed... Or so he thought...
"We all thought that Jones & Jones company has gone bankrupt. Mr. Jones ran away and investors are outside in rage. It was the end for the company but a miracle saved them... yes the elde...
"Sorry... I was just trying to stop you.... are you ok Electra?" he asked and tried to come close to me but I swiftly took a step back. He raised his hands in surrender.
"It's Ms. Jones for you Mr. Miller." I said and made it clear that I didn't appreciate him coming here; neither did I appreciate him buying my shares or touching me.
"Ok. I think you have lot of misunderstandings about me Ms. Jones. I am not here to create problems. I didn't buy these shares to control you or your company. I saw you that morning on TV. I was impressed the way you were so confident and that's why I told my people to buy few shares. You won't believe me but I know you can change this company's fate and that's why I bought them. I know it has no value now but that will change and you will make that happen. I have faith in you" he said and I was confused.
Why is he doing this? When I looked in his eyes, I can tell he is telling the truth. He really thinks I can change the company's fate. But still he buying so many shares of a drowning company is not something I can digest.
"And I really want to help you do that. I am here to help you. I am the chairman... the official announcement will happen soon after the board of directors' meeting but you can be sure that I am the chairman and as the chairman of the company, I want you to become the CEO" he said and I looked at him with a shock. He wants me to be the CEO?
"So that you can be rest assured that everything is yours. You can take decisions. Just pass them by me once. That's all. I will help the company in any way I can. You know I already have my own company, so I won't be here much. I will also help you finding new contracts and investments as well." He said and I fisted my hands. Why? My brain is asking me only one thing. Why is he doing so much for me? I don't buy that he saw me in the TV and realised that I have potential. No, I don't.
"why are you doing this?" I tried to ask again and he smiled. He took a step close to me and I took a step backwards. What is he doing? Then I was against the wall and he was right in front of me. I was ready, If he dares to move any closer or touch me again I would have slapped him but he didn't move. He stayed still and just kept looking into my eyes, like he was trying to look into my soul.
"what do you think? Why am I doing all this?" he asked and slowly moved his hand close to my face but before I could react, he just went to my shoulder and moved something and I looked down as it was a small spider. Oh god, I hate spiders. My heart beats are real high. He was just too close may be that's why... no it's because of the spider.
He moved back quickly after that and I gathered my laboured breathing. What just happened? Then I looked at him as he went back to the table and took my phone and I quickly went to him to take my phone back but he himself gave it back to me.
"I have put my number in it; I will send the car...tonight... Dinner at 8 PM! And don't say no, it is not a date... it is a business dinner to talk about the contract I have found for your company. Be ready on time! I hate waiting" he said and left. This man... what just happened? I looked at my phone where he has saved his number... with the name Aiden! Huh...
He doesn't want me to call him Mr. Miller. My heart is still beating fast. What is this man? Why is it so hard to understand him? Since he came in my life, he is acting weird. I have never met anyone like him before. I went outside and told Ana to clear the breakfast from the room and distribute it to some needy. They all already had theirs.
Then the hard work began. I had to start with the old records. I went to the store room and start to look through the hard bound records when Ana entered.
"Ma'am what are you doing here? Can I help you with something?" she asked and I nodded.
"yes, I want the records of last five years" I said as I was not here since five years. So I can know what deals happened so I know the clients and it will help with any contracts coming up. Once we have worked together, that helps a lot to gather their favour again but that is not the only reason ...mostly I need to know what happened that led my dad's company to come to this level. I will find it.
"Ok ma'am, but it will take some time to get it from here, I can show you the soft copies faster..." She said and I sighed. I am one of those oldies who think that hard copies are better but I didn't argue as I have to work faster.
Then rest of the day went on and on while checking through the old records and trying to find any contracts on which I can work on. This is weird. I called so many old companies but no one and I mean no one wants to work with us again. This never happens. Why are they all so reluctant... I also tried to call the investors I talked briefly yesterday at the party but they all declined as well. How is this even possible? I thought I had them with me last night only. How can they change overnight?
Day ended and I still stayed in office working. I don't know what is wrong with our company. Why no one wants to work with us? The most disappointing thing was the faces of my team members, they were really losing hope. If I won't find any contract soon, they will lose their confidence again. And I can't let that happen. I don't know how late I was working for but I realised when my phone rang and I picked it up without looking...
"Where are you?" A deep husky voice asked from the other side and my full focus was right on the phone as I stood up quickly. I looked at my phone and it was Aiden... and with that I also realised it was already 8 PM. Shit... dinner!
"hello... Mr. Miller. I am sorry but I have to cancel today. I am sorry I caused you inconvenience but I really won't be able to make it today" I said and I didn't hear anything back from him for a while. Is he there? I was about to speak when he beat me to it.
"I asked where you are?" now he is sounding angry. And I don't know why but I am scared.
"I am at the office. I will work till late. Mr. Miller I am really sorry. I hope we can reschedule if that's ok with you" I said and then I heard him take a deep breath from the other side. I can tell from that one breath that he is trying hard to control his anger.
Say something... But then he disconnected. Yes... he did that. Gosh... how can he disconnect without replying. Wait... why do I care? Let him be.
And I started working again... I don't know how long it took but when I stood up to leave I almost had a heart attack as I saw him in the darkness near the corner seated like a king... since when is he here? How did I not realise?
He stood up and started walking to me and this time I tried to stand my ground.
"are you done with your work?" he asked and I was barely able to move my head and nodded in yes.
"Good... let's go for dinner" And he took my hand and started dragging me... what's going on? I looked at the clock and it was already ten. What place will be open at this time? But I didn't dare to ask. He took me to ground floor and then to his car... it was a beautiful Black Rolls Royce. I can tell this must have cost him a fortune.
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"Sit" he ordered but still didn't let go of my hand and opened the door and made me sit inside and even put my seat belt on for me. Our eyes clashed and my heart was racing... his face was too close to mine... but he was least affected... then he closed the door and went other side and started driving... I don't know where he is taking me but with his high speed and clenching hands... I can tell he is not happy...!!
