He was sitting down and listening to the suggestions made by his employees.
The meeting was not that important but his presence had a chill running down the spine of every individual in that room.
"So I think it would be better if we wait for the price to go down. Not that we lack funds but it will help push back the predatory media and other big companies who want to get a sniff of what we are planning." Said the head of the resource department.
He was a wise man and Xavier would consider his opinion.
"What do you think, Mr Romano?"
After thinking for a few minutes he answered, "We'll go with the latter. We are not in need of that land right now."
"Yes, sir,"
Coming out of the conference hall his assistant asked him, "Sir, when would you like to meet Mr Laurent?"
"Tomorrow, at 11,"
"Yes, sir, I'll let him know."
Xavier left for the day since he came directly to the office from another city this morning.
He reached his mansion and was greeted by his forty five years old cook.
It was quiet and peaceful just like it has always been and just like he prefers.
He went to his room and freshened up. He had his dinner alone and retreated back to his room and carried a book to his balcony.
A history book that was.
Few pages in and he got a call, "Yo boss, where you at?" It was his best friend, Luka.
"At home."
"So we have this guy you asked for, would you do the honor then?"
"Mhmm, I'll be there." He replied and left soon after.
Guards directed him towards the special guest of the evening who was tied to a metallic chair in a dingy cell.
"I see you've already started, Luka."
"Couldn't wait."
"You got anything?"
"Nah, but he doesn't look like a tough nut. He screams like a bitch."
"Hmm,"
He went towards the various tools lined up for torturing purposes and chose a knife.
He took slow and steady steps towards his prey running his finger on the sharp blade of the knife.
He smoothly sliced open his right cheek and he screamed and thrashed. Xavier looked into his eyes and said,
"We can do this the hard way or the easy way. The choice is really up to you because even though I'd rather be relaxing at home than here, I am fine with either of them."
"So decide,"
"I-uh-I don- don't know what-t you're ta-talking about."
He closed his eyes and sighed deeply. He hate liars more than anything.
"Wrong answer."
After that the whole area was echoing with his throat splitting screams and no one could do shit about that.
Romano didn't give him a second chance.
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Next day on his way to work he got a call, "Sir?"
"Yes,"
"We found Simon snooping around your office again and this time it's confirmed he had a motive."
"Just take him to Enzo and never bother me with such things ever again."
"Yes, sir,"
Not even eight in the morning and he was already in a bad mood.
When he reached office he was reminded about the meeting he had later today with Mr Laurent.
He is looking forward to working with him since he's considered the best in his field and Romano wanted someone like that for his business to work flawlessly.
While walking towards his cabin he saw a group of four employees gossiping and laughing as if they were in a park.
He walked towards them and cleared his throat.
All of them turned to look at the intruder and paled at the sight of their infamous boss.
"I-I sir- we were just...."
He walked past them while ordering his assistant to fire them. He sighed. So much for a good day.
It was the time of their meeting and he went to their Company for the said reason since it was Mr Laurent who proposed a deal to him.
"Nice to meet you, Mr Romano. I have heard a lot about you and we are honored to be working with you."
Xavier nodded and continued to the room where the meeting was to be held.
Surely not a man of many words, thought Mr Laurent.
All through the meeting it was mainly Mr Laurent and Alex giving suggestions here and there and Xavier silently analyzed everything in his mind.
He was almost pleased with the negotiations and decided he would accept their offer. Them being good people was just a bonus. He is always surrounded by cunning people so it was refreshing for him as well.
"Congratulations, sir,"
Xavier just nodded in return.
"Mr Romano, it was nice meeting you." Alex said while shaking hands with Xavier.
"Likewise, Mr Laurent," Xavier generously replied.
Later that day he came to a restaurant with his friend for dinner and they ate mostly in silence except for the usual blabbering of Luka who was incapable of staying quiet.
A few elite people who were also dining there thought of approaching him with business in mind but couldn't gather courage to walk up to him and disturb his peace.
He was well known around the area so a lot of entrepreneurs looked at him admirably for his keen skills.
He reached home and laid down after freshening up.
Though he's used to the lifestyle he has now he still sometimes wonders what it would be like to have an actual family. Someone to come home to because times like this make him realize how lonely he is resulting in him not coming to his house for days and burying himself in work.
He knows that he is somewhere capable of loving but he's not sure of what he wants in a partner.
Is there even someone who would willingly stay by his side for what he is and not for his wealth and appearance?
Should she be like him? Badass? Emotionless? Evil? Or should she be a typical housewife material?
He doesn't know.
He'll see when the time comes.
He already has so much to take care of at the moment and doesn't have time for such things.
But maybe he would try when he is done wrapping this part of his life.
Everyone around him is so cautious and scared of him but he wouldn't want it any other way. This reduces the possibility of people taking advantage of him or deceiving him.
He is aware of the things, the destruction he's capable of and it gives him a strange sense of satisfaction. His reputation is something that keeps him safe and has served to be more than useful on several occasions.
Not being able to sleep, he went to his study and started working. Checking emails, going over the budgets, overseas plans, data sent by other branches and everything that caught his attention.
He was finally able to sleep at the break of dawn and after the slumber of three hours he spent the next two hours working out since it was Saturday meaning he could go to work anytime he wanted.
When he was done he got ready and left for yet another hectic day.
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