Chapter 24 - Emotions (1/2)

Adrian sighed and rubbed on his face;

''I'm sorry okay, I didn't mean to hurt you, I just missed you so much, I couldn't help it. ''

He apologized; his face filled with emotions, Tiana couldn't raise her voice at him again; she just slumped back in her seat.

''Let's just go. I don't want to be here anymore. '' She replied as she put on her seat belt; she was still scared, but she didn't want to tell him, she would just bear the burden alone. There was no need for crying over spilt milk.

Adrian watched her for a moment, then took her hand in his; he kissed the back of her palm before he let her go, then started the ignition. He knew he was being selfish but some part of him wished that someone had seen them so the deal between her and Nicklaus would be over, and she would come back to him.

…

''Come in… ''

Nicklaus said to the person who knocked on his door. Raising his eyes, he saw that it was his secretary. Fredrick had avoided him like plaque for over a week now. He knew that the next time his boss mentioned the shares, if they were not back; he would face a grave penalty.

He had toiled day and night, looking for a way to get back the shares, and he did not stop until he got all of them back. So that morning, he held his head up high as he entered his boss's office.

''Mr. Fredrick Qin, you finally want to see me, hope you brought good news?''

Nicklaus asked, not lifting his eyes from the file in his hands;

''Excellent news boss, '' He said, his lips wide with a smile, placing the file on his hands on the table, he pushed it towards Nicklaus;

Nicklaus gaze swept past him;

''Bring it on. ''

Fredrick cleared his throat;

''Boss, I have… sorry, forgive my manners, we have successfully gained the 15% shares and even an extra 4% of the Warren Shares. ''

He said, adjusting his tie;

When Nicklaus heard what he said, he dropped the file he was holding and looked at him, no expression on his face, but Fredrick could spot the smile in his eyes; he was visibly frowning, but he had worked for him for so long to know when he was pleased about something.

Seeing that he wasn't saying anything, he cleared his throat;

''Mm mm… I'll give a run down on how I… sorry, we carried out everything. ''

''Why only 4%? ''

Nicklaus asked, cutting him off;

Fredrick's lips which were about telling a tale of victory fell apart;

''but boss, we gained the 15% percent and… ''

''And so? Does that mean you would have to get only 4% of their stocks? Aren't you ashamed to come tell this to me? ''

At his boss's statement, Fredrick's high spirit was instantly lowered; his boss was a very tough man to please.

''I don't want to hear your rant, just leave! ''

Nicklaus ordered with a wave of his hand;

Fredrick closed his half open mouth and turned around to leave;