Chapter 360 - A SCORNED WOMAN (1/2)

Akira could not stop the growing curiosity in her mind concerning Hu Lei. She was sure that Ayumi had not been lying about their similarity. However, Kaito's explanation was also believable. Therefore, she could only wait until an opportunity arose to sate her curiosity.

”What about Ayumi? Is she one of your exes?” Akira asked.  ​​

Kaito sighed. Women were truly troublesome creatures. He had only managed to convince her about Hu Lei, and she had moved on to something else. However, this was good too. It would be worse if she did not care enough to be jealous.

”We are business ȧssociates. When I first started my business, Ayumi said that she wanted to join me. She was my ȧssistant at first before she completed her university education. By then, she was already well-versed with operations, so I promoted to the vice-president.” He explained.

”Is she in love with you?”

Kaito's face changed and showed a rare hint of awkwardness.

Akira laughed. ”It is not that hard to figure it out. I think she wanted me to be mad at Hu Lei and reap the benefits.”

”Then, why did you still kick me and run off without a word?” Kaito felt incredulous.

”Just because someone is using a ploy does not mean that it is false. Even with your explanation, it is a suspicious situation, don't you think? Anyway, what happened with her after I left?” Akira asked.

”We had a conversation, and I told her, in no uncertain terms, that I am not interested in her,” Kaito answered with a frown.

Akira lost a little control of the car, and it swerved a little off the road. She righted the vehicle before turning to face Kaito.

”You told her what?”

Kaito did not find anything wrong with his words.

”I told her that I have no feelings for her. Feelings can't be forced. If they could be, she should give one of her many suitors a chance.” He expounded.

Akira winced. Damn! That was cold.

”Couldn't you have been nicer about it?” She asked.

”Soft methods did not work on her. I have tried to make it clear in the past. I even allowed her to think that I was in love with Hu Lei. It felt like the time was right to put everything on the table.” Kaito sighed.

Akira shook her head. She did not understand Kaito's past, but she knew that things would probably not end so easily, especially since they still had a working relationship.

”Then, you should be a little more careful in the future. Hell hath no fury as a woman scorned.” She felt it was only right to warn him.