Chapter 88: Chapter 88

"Can you tell us how not to worry when we decide to be a shareholder in your company? It's not like we just gambled so much money on a company that was collapsing."

"Can you tell me how on earth you'll bring that company of your father to profit? If you convince us, I won't hesitate."

Those are the questions that were thrown at me while I was presenting Blade's company, and his shareholders were roasting me. Not that they weren't right, but they were just concerned with all the shares they had in Blade's company, and of course, who else could people risk such a large amount of money on a company that was about to go bankrupt?

I was about to speak when Blade suddenly stood up, and I was already ready for what they were going to judge.

"I think you're underestimating this woman in front of you. We've worked side by side for months, and I can say she impressed me with everything she did. I think you are aware of where she is capable, " said Blade, and I was so uncomfortable.

"I won't hesitate to invest in their company because I know they, and even she herself, can turn the table."

"We shouldn't include personal feelings, Blade." A shareholder who had seduced me before said

"I'm not including personal feelings, but do you? Mr. Arthur? " said Blade

And then he looked in a different direction.

"Where can you see a percentage that big return on sales and profits to their shareholders? Usually, it only takes a lesser percentage. I know you're not young enough to be naive, but her presentation went well, and that's what our company needs," Blade said.

Then they all started talking with the people sitting next to them, and some agreed, while others were still undecided, but hopefully everything would work out well.

"You shouldn't place your personal feelings on what happens outside of the company, Rae. You will also run the company soon enough, so you might as well disregard them all. "

That's what Dad told me, so I'm here. He's right; personal feelings have nothing to do with business and such. It will only drag me down.

After a few discussions, they wanted to increase the rate to 1% for the said offer, which I also agreed to. If I'm overthrown in my position, Dred will replace me because he's the one who had many more shares than anyone else, and he almost filled half the company's needs. But my dad and mom met him in a much more presentable way, but they said they couldn't, and Dred was so happy because somehow my parents did try to get to know him, and that was the best thing that ever happened to him.

"Grace, give them the contracts." That's what came out of my mouth, and I was so overjoyed.

While looking at them, I saw Blade, who had already passed the contract he signed to my secretary, and our eyes met, so I smiled at him and looked at the other shareholder who was talking at me and congratulating me on my big success, which made me laugh, but nothing more important than that everything has been okay.

We headed out, and I was about to get out of the Armored Air company's lobby when suddenly someone took my hand.

"Can we talk? Privately," he said to me while looking at my secretary.

"No, we can talk here." I said sparingly to him.

"Please," he said to me, but I didn't move and was just looking at him. I also didn't know what to say, but I was more dependent on my gut than my heart beating fast due to nervousness. I don't know

"I still..." he said, murmuring

"What did you say? I haven't heard much. " I told him

On the other hand, Blade thought that Alessia was just deaf because what she heard felt good, and Blade smirked, which made Alessia look at him confused.

"I STILL LOVE YOU, ALESSIA!" he shouted, so people looked at us.

And I was looking at him expressionless. I don’t know if he was thinking or he wanted to start another issue that would be shoved under the rug. I shook my head and bit my nails while looking at him all puzzled.

Then I sighed deeply and put in his face the ring I was wearing and said nothing else and turned away.

"Come on, Grace. I'm so embarrassed. " I said this to her, and I was still shocked at what he said.

He's a dingbat, that's what he is. He already has a wife and a child, but he still acts like that.

Then I rode a car to a cafe where I'd meet Ms. Matthew. Yes, she's a trans woman, which is already considered a woman, but I don't get why he didn't change his name.

"Nice to meet you again, sweetie." She told me when I went to see her immediately, and we exchanged a kiss on the cheek and sat down.

Food was already ready, but while eating I thought about what happened earlier. And I was thinking if it's healthy to tell Dred what happened earlier or stay quiet because I just don't have what happened. I was torn. Then I sighed.

"I hear you're looking for a shareholder?" She asked me

And then I just nodded. She's also my friend, but she's often in the states and her company is there, so it's hard to find her here.

"I would like to apply."

"Really, Matthew? Thank you so much. " I said to her, but she stopped me by placing both of her hands in front of me when I was about to hug her.

"On one condition, you have to host a charity party under my name," she said, and I stared at her intensely while eating the burger she bought.

"You can play games; you're not the only one there. I also told your friends Karla and Clarize. " She said, and I was overjoyed.

And then I remembered that I didn't even bother telling them that I came back, and I felt sad. So, this charity party will serve as a bonding opportunity.

"If you’re not busy, I know CEOs on the run will be hard to squeeze into this kind of event," she said.

"No, Matthew is okay, and I'll make time for it!" I told her

"Splendid, here is the invitation." She said to me

And I thought, how come a charity party has an invitation? But of what else and to whom am I to complain? I just had to attend that party to have time with my friends. I even helped my family. It will be fine, and I'll have the most powerful shareholders at all times.

But--- ugh. I miss Dred so much.