Chapter 66

He went straight into his room. Took off his clothes and had a cool nice bath. It was a long bath. And when he came out of his room, food was served and Ray called him to the dinning table. Where he ate while humming a song. The two men in the house knew something was up. And for Rex, he knew nothing would stop him from achieving the company sooner as everything would surely end the way he want and he was sure about that!.

While Rex was trying to enjoy the moment, he suddenly remembered Mr. Kang actions when he was being taken away by the police officers at the meeting earlier. He couldn't believe his eyes then... Mr Kung was emotional and claimed to know him from his child hood. What does it mean?
Rex didn't go back to the office, it was of no use. So, he stayed at home and worked from there.. Ray helped him check all that needed to be checked and all files that needed to be attended to.. Anything he couldn't check on, he sent Ray instead. Ray knew his boss very well and was also Rex's trusted staff. So, Ray representing him was just the same. And secretly, he was also waiting for Katherine's call. He knew that since the truth is out. She must want to contact him and request for her old man to be released.

'Did, did she call yet?" Rex asked and Ray shook his head. As he stared at his boss in disbelief. He knew what happened at the office but, he didn't expect his boss to be asking after her.

'No, she haven't." He knew who his boss was asking after. It was the third time he answered such a question that day and he wondered if his boss wanted to hear her voice so desperately. Did he like her already? But he knew that was a lie. Rex would never fall in love as his heart was literally made of stone and totally cold. So, there was no way he could have fall in love with her!.
But Jack found it really funny and fun! He smiled as he looked at his boss.

The following day, Rex was quick to wake up like he always did but the first thing he did was to check his phone to see if Katherine had called but she didn't call nor send a text message. Rex wasn't bothered about what she was planning because he knew he would always win but he needed her to come to him to beg so that they could negotiate and she could release the man that she captured while he was trailing her. One thing about Alex was that he never joked with the lives of the men that worked for him and he saw and took them as a family member. So, seeing one being locked up was giving him lots and lots of headaches. He didn't need to put someone to trail Katherine but he decided to do it because he knew Katherine would do that too but she was smart enough to capture his man!. He prepared early and left the house while putting everything else behind his mind for the mean time.. He has to be at the office and work on the other tasks he couldn't finish the previous day due to work. Though he acted like everything was fine, it still showed on his face that he was worried. Worried of the what would happen to the man.Worried of what his opponent might be plotting against him with the man. She was supposed to contact him before now but, not even a missed call or flash was seen. But then, he knew how ready he was as well. He wasn't scared, there was no need to be.


Katherine also left the house quiet early just like Rex.. Her driver, who had a bad night due to the troubles he went through while running around to help ken with Katherine yesterday, drove her straight to old Mr. Hollard home. The oldest official of the company who might advice her or help her out of the bullshit she got herself in. when she got there, she was glad Rex wasn't seen, Unlike the day she visited Mr. Kang, only to see Rex parking as well. Unknown to her that Rex was aware of her movement but found it less fun to be stalking around. He had other better things to do. And again, he knew the old man can't be bought just like that. He was respected and highly regarded because of his discipline. Old Mr Hollard was popularly known for his strictness and honesty and that was why he was hated by most of the officals as he would never side them in doing partiality no matter how enticing the offer might be.

'Hello sir!" Katherine called out as she spotted the old man standing near his garden. And when she called him, he gently turned to her direction.

Katherine met Mrs. Hollard at the door when she was coming in and She was the one who told her where to find the old man. He loved to stay out in the early morning as It was actually one of his hobbies.

When Mr. Hollard saw Katherine, a wry frown could be seen on his face but it soon disappeared, just as if he never had the look in the first place but Katherine saw it and she felt ashamed. The scene of what she and her ken did in the official meeting flashed in her head. She was so bold to point fingers at Rex in front of the officals. Even when Mr. Hollard talked at the meeting, she knew things wouldnt remain the same and it wouldn't be so simple anymore. But, it wasn't her fault. She thought it was true and wanted him exposed.

'What are you doing here?" Mr. Hollard asked with a frown.

'I am here to see you." Katherine sounded brave. Earlier, she could barely say a word but she was quick to remind herself that she was a brave girl who had faced a lot in life. She was always strong and she would remain that way till the end ...

'Why?" Mr. Hollard turned his back on Katherine and it hurt her even more. Maybe, if she had manners, she won't be in such a difficult position. But was she really regretting her manners?

"My secretary confessed he did it." It pained her that she was about to ask for assistance but, what could she have done? Complicate things the more? Hell No!. She had to play cool to get what she wants. Then, the real game could start after that.'And i don't know what next to do. I don't know if Rex will release him and that is why i have come to ask you, to talk to Rex." She added.

Mr. Hollard didn't hate her or sided Rex. He just felt she lacked home training and respect no one. If only she was a bit more like Rex, she would have been loved so much by the officials.

He finally turned to face her, trying not to show his anger. It was still morning and he didn't want anything or anyone to ruin his mood.

'Have you called him yet?" He asked so calmly. His cold stare made Katherine look away.

'No, i haven't. I don't know if i should." Katherine answered. She wanted to look anywhere but not at his face. He always looked serious and harsh.

'You should have before coming here. You don't expect me to say something when you've not tried. What exactly were you expecting me to do? Was i the offender? Do you not think i would become a suspect? I can only help you if, you have already done the needful. I'm sure, you are not even sorry."

'I thoug..." Katherine was yet to complete her words.

"You thought what? Tell me? You claim to be a business woman but can't boldly face your problems? Is that how you wish to handle the company?" He didn't need to say it, Katherine knew what he meant. She was angry at the way he was talking to her. Like, how dare him? She folded her left hand into a fist and wish to bury it on the old man's face.

Mr. Hollard didn't want it to be like he was siding Rex. He felt, he was telling her the truth. The real truth about it all. She was good in the business world but, she wasn't a professional and can't be compared with her opponent. Mr. Hollard loved how Rex played and how he showed respect and acted calm no matter how his buttons were pushed.

'I will leave now." Katherine finally uttered as she couldn't take it anymore. Even the head of the officials was looking down on her. And she promised to show him, she was a suitable match for it. She didn't tell him but, she made the promise in her mind.