CHAPTER 30

CHAPTER 30

Emerson POV

I was rummaging files after files when I remember why the name Michael Young is so familiar.

I dialed Taylor's number and he answered it at the second ring.

“Good evening Mr. Triumph.” he said.

“Any updates?” I asked.

“The only thing I know is that he is one of Ms. Guilding's ex boyfriends and was ordered by the court not to be within ten kilometers radius on Ms. Guildings for three years. “ Of course he knows it already.

I was shocked by that information. “Why?” I swear, if he assaulted her or something. I'm going to take a step on it.

“He was charged with assault and attempted rape.” that made my ears bleed just at the sound of it. My eyes shut, trying to control anger. But a question popped on me.

“If he was charged with assault and attempted rape, why he's not in jail?” I asked.

Yeah, why the hell not?

“That's what I'm trying to find out. It's not yet clear sir. Some says, he's a drug Lord and has many connections and someone says he's Godson of a Senator and a cousin of a Judge.” Taylor replied.

That's,.. A lot of connections. But then who cares?

“Okay. Thank you, Taylor. I hope to find out more tomorrow.” I said.

“Yes, Sir. Have a good night.”

“Same” by that, I ended the call.

Love POV

“Love?” then I snaps as to where the voice came from.

“I'm sorry Jean, I was just thinking something else.” I apologized immediately.

“It's okay. It’s me that should be saying sorry.” she said with sincere eyes.
I was more like huh?expression.

“What for?” I asked.

“I didn't know you were John's ex girlfriend.” and that reminds me.

“It's okay; it's not your fault anyway.”

“But if you'll give him another chance, I will really appreciate it.” she insisted.

I smiled. She really wants me to date her brother. I see.

But that made me raise my brows. “Sorry for being blunt Jean, but I think there's nothing I could do about it.” and then she smiled genuinely and nods.

She made her way through her next meeting.

Emerson pov

I wanted to see her, see what she's been doing. So, I decided to go pay a visit the finance department since it’s still early for my today's meeting.

When the elevator dings, I saw her on her table looking beautiful as always with her yellow blouse, white pencil skirt with matching white stilettos.

She didn't see me came out because she's too busy typing.

I never thought typing could be a hot job. She is the Chief Financing Officer in Jem's Company but still because of her friendship with him, she still agreed on doing this. Pretending to be an assistant instead of being the head alone.

She went inside Jean's office while holding folders.

I walk towards her table and decided to invite her to have dinner with me.
I sat on her comfy chair which I instantly can smell her scent. It’s alluring, it’s like a vanilla or strawberry. I'm not good on perfumes and colognes, I just know what smells good and those that are not.

Her table is simple, there's a big calendar on her desk, like it’s a tablemat or something, pens in the container, her Ipad, phone stand and her computer.

What took her so long? I thought. She's been inside the office for five minutes, I think.

I stood up and at the same time that opens the door. She's looking on the floor so there's no way she could see me.
She massages her temples while leaning on the door.

She might have a headache.

“Are you okay?” and that made her jump while cursing.

When she looks at me, her eyes are nowhere, it’s like it’s so dark, and you can't find what she's been thinking.

“Mr. Triumph? What are you... Doing here?” she asks.

“Oh, I was just roaming around, checking if my employees are doing their jobs.” I replied.

She nods and walk towards me.

When she's near me, she smiles. “Is roaming around, requires you to hold my picture?” what picture?

When I look down, she chuckles and shakes her head.

That woman just put a prank on me.

“Don't fire me okay?” she adds up.

Damn, that smile. It's like she's really having a good time.

“I won't fire you pranker.” then I walk towards her.

“Pranker? Is that even a word.” and now ladies and gentlemen, this girl just put a smirk on me.

I shrug.

When I am already an inch closer to her. “I won't fire you on one condition.” I say as I look in to her eyes. She doesn't even bulge because of my closeness to her.

What happened on your charm, Emerson? It seems like , you're not affecting her or something.

“What condition?” she asks, looking directly on my eyes.

“Have dinner with me.” I say. Her face is really unreadable.

“Fire me then.” then she pass through my left arm which happens to be blocking her way.

Did she just turn me down?

She's really interesting.
No one ever say no to me. I mean they're the one who are persistent.

Women invite me to dinner and not the other way around.

Love POV
I was walking towards my desk when I noticed that I'm already pinned on the wall.

When I opened my eyes, I was surprised and mesmerized by those brown eyes in the front me.

My body chills, my legs wiggles and my mouth? It's not functioning.
Emerson's arms are blocking me -- his face is an inch closer to me and his smell? It’s so good I don't know how stop smelling.

“Dinner with me.” he stated with confidence.

His face is very serious.

“Ah...” swallowing. “O-o-okay.” I uttered.

“Very good answer, 6pm or whatever time you finished, go straight on my office. I'll be waiting you there.” he replied.

I just nod and he left.

What. Was. That?

Did he just invite me to dinner? Again?