Chapter 16.5

'This is why I can't trust you enough, Simon. You're doing inappropriate things behind my back as if you're the decision-maker in this company."
'Am I not? Look, my father was part of the founding members of Wise Cat Real Estate Company. So, I also have a say in everything happening here. Not just you."
'But, I am the CEO."
'I don't care. I am just protecting what needs to be protected. We must adhere to the founding members' mission, vision, and values no matter what."
'How about you?"
'What about me? It isn't about me."
'Regardless of what our fathers had thought of when they built this multi-billion dollar company, what do you want in your life, Simon?"
Simon shuddered and remained muted with Titan's straightforward inquiry.
'You said you're my best friend. Now, act like one." Titan hissed before he turned.
'Look who's saying?"
Before Titan could leave the room, hearing Simon's reply rang bells to him. He turned and looked at Simon's bloodshot eyes.
'I've been with you through thick and thin since we're in grade school. But how couldn't you tell me about the curse?"
Titan refused to answer.
Simon walked closer to him. 'I've been helping you all this time, Titan. So, how could you doubt me when my intentions are clear?" he sputtered.
Titan remained silent and left the room without answering Simon's inquiry.
At that moment, it didn't take long for Stephanie to follow her boss and confront Titan about what had just happened. 'Why didn't you simply tell him the truth, Sir Titan?"
Titan refused to answer.
'Simon isn't just your assistant or a board member, but he's also your best friend. So why can't you tell him everything?"
'Why would I?" He paused and glowered at her. 'He broke my trust once, and it's enough for me to doubt him and everything he does."
Stephanie let out a loud exasperated sigh. 'Is there hope that you can fix this? You can't just let your friendship end like that."
'Why would I care about that?"
'Your best friends. Isn't that matter?"
Titan scoffed. 'Friend," he said while looking at the distance and walking in big strides, leaving Stephanie running to catch up with him.
'Why are you doing this to him?"
You will never understand, Stephanie. So, leave me alone! Titan's silence infuriated and confused Stephanie more. But then, she felt like giving up convincing Titan otherwise. She sighed. 'Anyway, would you like to visit the cat shelter with me this weekend?"
Before he could even reply, he suddenly felt feverish and ran, shoving the employees he passed through and kept running. Damn it! It's coming.
Stephanie ran as well. 'Wait, Sir Titan!" She tried to catch up with him until she was outside the company grounds. She called out his name many times as she walked around the premises searching for her boss.
But then, Titan was nowhere.
She sighed and looked around, hoping to see Titan's glimpse. However, she failed to see his presence throughout the day. Where are you, Sir Titan?