22 UNPREPARED (1/2)

When Hu Lei returned to Zhong Feng's office, she did not have a moment to catch her breath. Truth be told, she had been hoping to leave early. This poor girl who did not have a working knowledge of real life corporate schedules was doomed to be disappointed.

The evil emperor looked at her with his usual calm and above-the-world face and stood up as soon as she entered.

”You will be accompanying me to a meeting.” He declared in a tone that encouraged no opposition.

However, Hu Lei could not help protesting.

”I thought my official responsibilities will begin next week.” She complained.

”Your contract indicates that you are already in my employ.” Zhong Feng looked at her with that scary non-smile.

She shivered and decided to continue living the pitiful life of a small subject without power for now. She could not help feeling like she had sold herself.

Her feet followed quickly behind Zhong Feng to the elevator. For some reason, he seemed to be walking in a relaxed pace while she was almost running. The grievances in her heart increased. She did not even notice the hateful glare from the receptionist auntie.

She sighed in relief once they entered the lift.

”Can you tell me more about this meeting, Mr Zhong?” she asked.

She did not like to be unprepared, especially when she went into a new place. It was one of the reasons she had chosen to learn new languages constantly instead of focusing on a specific career. Going to a new place or situation without being prepared left you feeling like you were alone and trapped on another planet. She had sworn never to leave in that position again.

Mr Zhong looked down at the little face which held some strange shadows before clearing up again. Those inquisitive eyes… They were completely pure. However, he was certain that this was an elaborate front. Sometimes, she seemed like a common girl next door. However, there was something that never seemed to add up with her behaviour. And when no one was watching, her eyes seemed to become cold and dark.

Perhaps even darker and colder than his own.