Chapter 83: Chapter 83

Dante didn't try to reach Barbara, he is back to his usual cold self, less socializing and interaction.

Sir, you asked for the files of the newest investors. Secretary Maria asked, holding it.

Yes! He pulled from her hand, waving his hand for her to leave, she didn't move.

I also have something else to say.

Just discussed it with Jayden, whatever decision he arrived at, is fine by me. Secretary Maria sighed inwardly, making her way to Jayden, the young man understand secretary Maria's gloomy face.

He didn't approve?

He did not let me speak talk more of approving it, he said I should discuss it will you.

Fine, I will approve it but you will have to give us time to communicate your dismissal to the HR, so they could put advert for a new secretary.

It's okay, I will really missed you all.

We will missed you too, we should hold a party for you.

Really? Secretary Maria smiled.

Don't worry, I will communicate this to you, after I had discussed it with the CEO. Secretary Maria smile at Jayden silly jokes unlike Dante who hardly joke all smiles.

I go on now. Secretary Maria leave to get office, Jayden make his way to Dante office.

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Are you ready for the meeting? He asked as soon as he enter his office.

Yes, I was about calling you, come on let's go. Jayden look at his phone, that keeps ringing and he keep pressing the mute button.

Aren't you going to answer it?

And say what? Dante stand, making his way out of the office, Jayden go behind him, Jayden own phone ring, he look at Dante. You shouldn't answer him also, I don't have time to keep explaining the bullshit video. Madam Jia Li and Mr Harold have been calling, since the release of that video.

Jayden sighed, reading a message on his phone. The elevator open, Dante seat on the driver's seat while Jayden sit on the other side of the car.

What is it? Dante asked, Jayden stared at him. You should tell me, you seem lost this few weeks, is there something bothering you?

Have you forgotten that, dad gave me a betrothed.

That is not what is bothering you, something else is bothering you, so tell me. Jayden shakes his head. You are bad in lying, did you do something bad or maybe you are lovesick? Jayden gulped his saliva. So you are lovesick?

Stop talking nonsense and focus on your wheel, I will brief you on the meeting. Jayden stuttering, as he turned his face to the other side of the screen, running his hand on his neck to calm his nerves, only for his eyes to fall on a girl, he blink several times.

She is the one! Jayden murmured then yelled. Stop the car!

What?

I said stop the car! Jayden yelled more, Dante bring the car to an halt, Jayden open in a hurry, he cross the road without looking, he almost got hit by a car.

Shit! What is wrong with him? Dante curse inwardly, watching a car almost hit Jayden, the young man run into the mall.

Miss Cole! miss Cole! He called then grabbed a lady's hand.

What is it? The young lady asked feeling irritated.

Sorry! I am really sorry, you look like someone I know. He apologized, as he make his way back to Dante, Dante watch Jayden sad face.

What is it?

I thought, it was her.

Haha! So you are really lovesick? Jayden look at Dante with clenched fist and sad face. Stop whining, I already know that you are lovesick, so who is the unlucky girl?

Dante, it's not funny.

I am not joking with you, she is unlucky, you are a man whore, I bet, you already have her in your bed.

It wasn't intentional, we were both drunk, I don't even know her

What? Jayden, you must be really crazy, you have a night stand with a stranger? How could you be stupid?

I was going to ask her name, the next morning, she was gone leaving a cheque for me.

She pay you for it? Gigolo! Dante added that part with a teasing voice.

Stop that! Jayden hit his shoulder. Sorry but it's fun, the almighty Jayden Torrence, the only heir to Diamond jewelry, gigolo. Jayden face darken as Dante voice sounds sarcastic.

Can you increase your speed? We are getting late.

Like you just realized. Dante turned the second left, they were really running out of time

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Meanwhile, Kathleen hurry into her car, as soon as she noticed that Jayden is gone. she is the one Jayden saw, she could remember his face, as soon as she saw Jayden running into the mall, calling out her name, she hurry into the washroom, it's a good a thing that, the other lady was were wearing something similar to her.

She throw the keys to one of her security.

Ma! Is anyone chasing you.

No! No one is chasing me. She fall on her bed, only for her phone to ring, it's from Jeffrey.

Oh, this man, I bet, he is worried about Barbara. She picked the call. Hello Jeff, I will talk to you later. She end so fast, Jeffrey look at the screen in shock but decided to keep his phone. Barbara call come in. Oh shit this girl. She picked the call at her second ring. Hey baby!

Don't baby me, why haven't you been taking my calls? She gasped for air. Are you alright? Barbara asked with concerned

Yes! Yes! I will call you back. She inhale loud

You wouldn't dare end the call, what's up with you lately, if you tired of me, you should tell me, you keep shutting me out.

See who is talking? Didn't you shut me out also? Did you ever made the mistake of telling me, you have plans of looking your parents? Everything is all about you. Not like, I am some kid to be bothered about.

Don't try to turn the table, you are the one who disappeared and not ones did you number went through, I try to reach you but fine, it's a good thing, you just spell it out, that your life is not my business, that I had to babysit you, I will keep my personal issue out of this so called friendship. What a friend?

That is not what I mean, Barbara!

Then it's what? Did you ever hear yourself talk? You are not a kid, so I shouldn't bothered about you, you the least person, I expected those words from, I thought you were not just my friend but a sister and all you do is act like I was prying too much on your personal issues.

Hey be calm! Kathleen said with almost a broken voice.