116 I didn’t kill her (1/2)

Dax entered the mall with two advocates and his secretary in tow. They entered the infirmary to see Billy Craft blankly sitting without daring to step out.

”President Craft.” Secretary Sawyer greeted him to get his attention but failed to get any response.

Dax nodded again looking at pale Billy Craft. Secretary Sawyer took the cue and patted Billy's shoulder.

Billy uttered out in fright moving away from the source of touch. ”I didn't kill her. I didn't…” He regained his senses and sat straight thinking of a way to hide what he blurted out.

Dax assumed 'her' was his innocent Dum Dum and grabbed his collar instinctively. ”Who killed her?” His every word was clear as day but frosty as stone in the freezing winter. Neither tone nor his expression carried any hint of warmth.

Secretary Sawyer and advocates were taken aback but his sudden change into a grim reaper. They didn't dare to cut in or speak afraid to be the next target.

Dax Grant didn't grow Skylar International depending on anyone's background or begging somebody for the project. He had worked hard with determination, merging day and night to reach where he is.

As much as the perfect planning is important for the steady growth on the path, bringing it to action is also important. While Aarvi stood as an invisible pillar, planning and drawing out every step of success, Dax was a pillar who faced everything with her hidden support and climbing atop.

He would never entertain unnecessary things or slacking off and disgusting bugs like Billy Craft. He would ignore any comments and ugly remarks on him but wouldn't care to break the face of anyone who tries to hurt Aarvi, Shawn, and his parents.

Secretary Sawyer instinctively thought of Aarvi seeing Dax's reaction, 'But she is alive.' He thought and still believed Aarvi was on comatose after the heart transplant.

Billy laughed awkwardly without understanding why Dax was reacting that way, Secretary Sawyer's hand trembled when he nudged Dax indicating him to control as they had to complete what they came for. Then he asked Billy, adding insincere laughter, ”President Craft, you didn't kill anyone in the mall. Did you?”

Dax shrugged him and clenched his fist to calm down. He needed to see Zain Kelly as soon as possible and know the whole thing from him else he wasn't sure who he would beat up before Aarvi could reveal everything.

Even though he knew the current Aarvi is evil and crafty, there are numerous things she could become soft-hearted so he wants her to live and have fun letting them handle those bastards.

Billy vigorously shook his head, ”I was beaten up, why will I kill anybody?”

Then, Secretary Sawyer cued the advocate to speak and stood aside, ”President Craft, we regret to inform you that your cooperation with the mall of Mocon has to end today.”

Billy: ”...”

He handed another fresh set of papers to frozen Billy Craft and continued in his toneless voice, ”Legally, your all shares belong to Skylar International. Please sign the paper to complete the procedure.” He took out the pen and extended his hand to Billy.

Billy saw the pen and came out of his daze before throwing the papers away, ”Don't fool me… T-There was no such clause, my shares belong to me.” He shouted at the top of his lungs.

Secretary Sawyer was amazed by hearing him. He really commended Dax in mind as he took his tab from the blazer inner pocket, ”President Craft, then please watch this.”

Whilst Dax was praising Aarvi in mind thinking how farsighted she was. Usually, they send the paper to let them read and sign it off but she had asked the company lawyers to explain it to him and also record it.

It was the video of a lawyer explaining clause number 79 and Billy hearing it with a huge smile for getting a chance to work with Skylar. Then the video skipped to the end where Billy orally accepted all terms and signed the paper.

Billy was trying to think of a solution but Dax sneered disturbing his train of thoughts, ”What? Do you think you could find another way? Go ahead.”

Billy was fidgety to take any decision, he was going to lose an earning source so easily so can't keep himself calm and hurled at Dax, ”You… You tricked me. It was all your plan.”

Dax asked in surprise, ”Me!” then he thought, 'I am not as smart as my Dum Dum.' He couldn't believe Aarvi just met him and watched Billy falling in the pit just by sitting in a cafe. ”What are you talking about? If I want, I could destroy your Craft Company instead of this.”

Dax couldn't understand why Aarvi just gave simple punishment to Billy if he is connected to her past. But he didn't underestimate her knowing her plan would connect to something else and that is yet to be found.

”You tricked me with a fake girl as president of Skylar.” Now he started to realize it.