MIMI: BOOK II

Chapter 38 - Raging Hormones

"Mr. Itou?"

The man's jet-black eyes stared at the papers in his hand absently, completely unresponsive to the voice calling his name.

"Mr. Itou? Are you all right?" Lina Tong repeated, her eyebrows wrinkled with concern.

Tobias quickly pulled himself away from his thoughts and stared at Lina Tong for a few seconds. The two were currently sitting in a private conference room within Glory Trade Corporation.

For the past few days, Tobias and Lina Tong, who was from another company, had been working together on their companies latest launch. It was the start of a new product that they would be selling nationwide.

When Tobias realized he had spaced out during work, he sighed and shifted himself within his chair.

"I apologize. Please, continue."

Lina Tong noticed the man's tired appearance but chose to say nothing. The corner of her lips curved in a warm smile and she nodded her head.

She cleared her throat. "As I was saying, the new system..."

While Lina Tong went over the project details, Tobias silently listened. Every so often, he would add or comment on improvements they could implement into the product.

As Tobias spoke, Lina Tong listened intently. Her eyes and ears never overlooking a thing the sophisticated man did.

The longer she listened, the more she could not help but admire the man's calm and authoritative demeanor. Every word he articulated was filled with confidence, intelligence, and power.

It was no wonder the man was such a successful businessman.

Her admiration continued to heighten the longer she came to associate with the man, Tobias Itou.

When the two finished for the day, Tobias walked Lina Tong to the elevator. When they arrived in front of the doors, Lina Tong turned around abruptly. She looked up at him with direct, resolute eyes.

"Mr. Itou, I know this out of my place to say, but please rely on me for the project. With all the information you've provided for me, I know I will be able to execute this well. So..." Her voice grew faint as if she were struggling with her words.

She finally said with rosy cheeks, "So please take the time to rest and take care of yourself!"

Tobias raised an eyebrow upon hearing her, looking seemingly surprised. He hadn't expected her to declare such bold words to him. He looked at her silently. Taking note of his silence, Lina Tong felt her anxiety skyrocket.

Were her words too bold just now? Did she offend him?

Silently cursing herself, she was surprised to suddenly hear a deep, alluring chuckle. In shock, Lina Tong raised her gaze, and she unexpectedly confronted a pair of deep smiling eyes.

At that precise moment, Lina Tong's legs had turned to jelly.

Good, God! He just laughed! Not only was it incredibly attractive, but the rare smile on his face was even more mesmerizing!

Just as Lina Tong thought she couldn't be any more dumbstruck, she perceived Tobias extending his hand to land on her head.

At that moment, not just Lina Tong was stunned, but Tobias as well. As quickly as the action was, Tobias retracted his hand.

The two were silent before Tobias uneasily coughed twice, and then put on a diligent face while saying, "Thank you for your concern, Ms. Tong. As for my actions just now, I deeply apologize. You seemed to remind me of someone for a moment."