Chapter 35

"For sale? How much?" 

"Hmm... 100 dollars," 

"What? 100 dollars? Are you crazy? Why is it so expensive?" 

"That price is not expensive when you see what you get. This magazine has not been on the market yet," 

"I don't want to buy, I just have to wait until this magazine is sold and buy it at a much cheaper price," 

"The magazine that will be circulated will not have Aiden's signature, look at this! It is signed directly by him. But if you don't want it, I'll just sell it to Courtney," 

"W-wait a minute, don't be like that! Reduce the price a bit, okay?" 

"Okay, because you're my friend, I'll take one dollar off, so it's 99 dollars. How's that?" 

"You blood-sucking leech! only one dollars minus. Where is your mind?" 

"How much do you want to reduce? If I sell Courtney, surely he can pay 150 dollars," 

"Don't equate me with her! She is a rich man's son. That kind of money is not a big problem for her," 

"Your mom is also rich, what's the difference?" 

"But you know I'm not close to my mom!" 

"So how about it? Too bad you didn't buy it, ugh... those pictures of Aiden in this magazine are absolutely amazing. Look at those abs. Ugh... can't help it!" Nina said while turning page after page of the magazine in her hand. 

"Aiden, I want you so bad. Well, what can I do, I bought that magazine!" 

"Really? Ehm...I'll tell you what, how about you bear my food expenses until the end of the month? Monthly shopping later, you pay for everything!" 

"W-wait a minute, doesn't that mean I have to spend more money?" 

"Who said? Instead you profit 20 dollars, I usually pay 80 dollars" 

"That's right! Fine, I accept your offer!" 

"Deals, okay?" 

"Okay, deals!" 

After the process of handing over the magazine, Nina came out of Jennifer's room with a heart filled with happiness. Never thought that a magazine with Aiden's signature could fill her stomach until the end of the month. 

"Yeah, I'm so lucky."


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After a full week huddled in the house, it was finally time for Aiden to return to his activities as a super model with high flying hours. 

He walks into the building of a modeling agency that is ranked as one of the best modeling agencies in the world. The moment he stepped onto the floor of the large building, tens of pairs of eyes immediately fell on him. 

There was silence for a few seconds, until finally the screams of the girls filled the room. 

"Aiden...!" Shouted the women who loved Aiden who went crazy when they couldn't visit him while he was sick. 

"You finally came, we missed you so much!" Tory said while giving a tight hug, while several other women did not want to be outdone. 

"Ahahaha...you miss me a lot, huh? I'm sorry, I made you worry!" He said showing his charm. 

"Aiden, where do you live? Chloe doesn't want to tell you where you live, so we can't visit you!" 

"I live in your hearts, girls. After all, I'm healthy, so there's nothing to worry about!" He tried to smile like a playboy who was used to being surrounded by pretty girls. Although in truth, he felt very uncomfortable. 

"Aiden!" Chloe call him who was standing in front of the elevator with a woman whose face was familiar to Aiden's eyes. 

"Sorry ladies, I think I have to go!" Aiden said as he walked away leaving a group of beautiful women who were so crazy about him towards two beautiful women who were much more elegant and mature. 

"Aiden, don't go...!" Shouted the girls who still wanted to be with him, The Don Juan. 

"Hi, Chloe? Uhm... hi, Samantha?" 

"Oh... you two know each other?" Chloe asked. 

"Me and Aiden met and chatted at my brother's birthday party, right Aiden?" Samantha said with her elegant charm that was so alluring. 

"Yes, that's right," Aiden answered nervously, his eyes never leaving Samantha who for some reason made his instincts as a man emerge. 

"Thank goodness, I don't need to introduce you two anymore. Then, let's just chat inside!" Chloe said while opening the door to the meeting room. 

Aiden and Samantha sat opposite each other at a table, while Chloe sat beside Samantha. 

"So, Aiden. Miss Samantha and I have signed a shooting contract starting Monday. So, for the next one year you will be a model working for the Sam Florent fashion brand, owned by Miss Samantha Florentina." 

"Is that so? I just found out," 

"I'm sorry I didn't tell you beforehand because I thought you wouldn't turn down this big job," 

"Besides, I'm sure that Aiden won't reject her. Right, Aiden?" She asked. Seeing Samantha's gaze made him even more nervous. 

"I understand!" 

"But you're not alone, Aiden. Because Emily also joined this work contract," 

"Emily?" 

"Yeah, you don't mind being in the same frame as her, right?" 

"Ah...n-no problem. But, why isn't Emily here?" 

"When you were sick, Miss Samantha met Emily to ask her to work together and Emily agreed. Especially, when you know that she will often be in the same frame as you," Aiden wasn't surprised if Emily was excited about holding the same brand as him. But for him, that's not a good thing. 

"It seems Aiden feels uncomfortable with Emily. Is there a problem?" Samantha asked. 

"Erm...actually, Emily was Aiden's ex-girlfriend in middle school. So, their relationship now is a bit awkward!" Chloe answered with a big smile while throwing glances at Aiden. 

"Is that so? Okay, I understand!" 

"I have absolutely no problem if I have to work with her. So, just calm down, Chloe!" 

"Very well. All right, looks like the deal is clear. So Monday is your first shoot for Sam Florent," 

"I can't wait to see Aiden wearing my design. I heard he is a male model who always looks good in any fashion. You seem to have extraordinary charm, Aiden!" 

"Thank you, but I'm not that good." 

"Don't be modest, Aiden. Where's your arrogance? Why did you suddenly disappear in front of Miss Samantha, hum?" 

"So, Aiden is a haughty man?" 

"Sometimes he looks arrogant, but actually he's a very innocent guy, hahaha..." 

"Really? Wow... I'm getting more and more interested," Samantha looked back at Aiden with her beautiful eyes, making Aiden's heart beat faster. 

Aiden lowered his face, trying to hold back the attack of embarrassment because of Chloe's bucket mouth that was difficult to stop. In fact, he had tried to look calm and dignified in front of Samantha. 

"Okay, I still have an agenda. We'll meet on Monday, bye?" Chloe said while getting up from her place. 

"Would you like some coffee?" Aiden offered. 

"Sure!" Samantha said. Even though he's nervous, Aiden's instincts can't be stopped. Like it or not, he had to admit that he was quite attracted to Samantha. Mainly because of her mature and elegant demeanor, exactly the type of woman a he would want. 

"I know a cafe whose coffee is famous for its deliciousness, want to go to that place?" 

"Okay, just take my car?" 

"Okay!" 

Along the way and just the two of us in the car with Samantha, Aiden barely breathed, even the scent of the perfume Samantha used made it difficult for him to concentrate. 

"Sorry because I look so nervous," He said while driving his car. 

"It's okay, how's your hand? Does it still hurt?" Samantha asked, glancing at Aiden's left hand which was still in bandages. 

"It doesn't hurt anymore, but because the wound still has a scar, so for now it still needs bandaging!" 

"Thank goodness, when I heard Chloe say you had an accident, I felt very worried. But when she said your injuries weren't too bad, I felt very relieved," 

"She's worried about me? Why?" He thought. It was a pleasure to hear that Samantha was worried about him. Such an unexpected stroke of luck. 

"Sorry for worrying you," 

"It's okay, um... we'll stop at that cafe!" 

"That cafe?" Aiden asked to make sure. 

"Yeah, the coffee there is really good!" 

"My goodness, why should it be there?" Aiden thought in disbelief. Seeing a cafe that is none other than where the banana girl works part time. 

Because it was impossible to refuse, Aiden had to stop his car right in the cafe parking lot. That bad premonition resurfaced, causing unexpected anxiety to envelop his soul. 

When he and Samantha walked into the cafe, Aiden used his eyes to look for the banana girl and hoped that she wouldn't be working today. 

A maid approached Samantha while he was off guard and busy looking around him. 

"Seats for how many people?" The maid asked kindly to Samantha. 

"This voice, could it be-" Aiden thought. He immediately turned to the source of the sound and apparently, the trouble maker appeared too. 

"I already guessed."


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