141 Mother (1/2)

Dax cut in trying to guess, ”The Simpson companies which were ruined due to chemicals found in milk products?”

Zachary aka Josh's brows knotted, he clenched his fist tight controlling from saying anything wrong or harsh.

Aarvi hummed as she served food to Dax who was recalling the old news from the past five years. She also noticed Zachary pausing but she didn't speak. She wanted both men to understand each other to the extent Zachary could work as Managing director of Craft companies as a representative of Skylar and report to Dax.

Dax again guessed, ”I am not sure about the details but as long as I know they were too good and had the largest cattle farm in the country rearing best breeds of cows... So Leon Harmon?”

Aarvi noticed Zachary easing up so she hummed. ”Let's talk about this after lunch. I don't want a heavy topic.”

Dax hummed gazing at Zachary. He could guess there is a huge story behind the Simpson companies closure which wouldn't be suitable while eating. So the rest of the talk was about the announcement of Skylar acquiring Craft companies and Zachary as Managing director.

The program will be held in one hour, Dax and Zachary will attend and hold the press conference with Aarvi in the background.

After filling their stomach, Aarvi got down to the point, ”Dax, Zachary Barnes is a Ph.D. holder in the Department of Animal Science, he was studying abroad when the Simpson company faced false accusation. When Mr. Barnes returned, he didn't only lose the whole company, factories but also his father. He suicided in prison unable to bear the accusations .”

Dax nodded at Zachary as a 'sorry for your loss.' and heard Aarvi continue, ”Zachary was twenty-four I guess, he was naive and didn't have a connection. Leon Harmon's network was too wide to get him.”

Dax knew that so he nodded and asked, ”How did you get him?”

Zachary answered this time, ”It's been two years, I was working as a lecturer for my and my mother's living expenses. President Evans didn't meet me but sent a person to talk. When I got a choice if I wanted to win the case that is under the law failing to win on Leon Harmon's team or continue working as a lecturer, I accepted her offer. I was working in Rivas Industries from a trainee to a manager before I was notified to take over the Craft business.”

Dax asked in a dilemma, ”How did you patiently wait for two years without seeing her?”

Aarvi shook her head in resignation. She knew he was doubting the loyalty of Zachary. Dax never believes anybody who could be sold for power or money.

”To be honest, I almost thought I was being fooled. But my training for two years is hard as a rock and I was receiving emails frequently about the Craft business and Leon Harmon's tie-ups with them.”

His fingers started tapping on the table, his lips curved to a lopsided smile, ”Now I need to hit Leon Harmon's pride. Stop him from doing what he wants.”

Dax turned to Aarvi squinting his eyes, ”Devil Dum Dum!” He hissed. He couldn't believe she had the main outline of her plans as soon as she decided to live as Aarvi Evans.

Aarvi chuckled, punching his stomach seeing him sulking for hiding everything from all but Aaron knew Zachary Barnes because she had requested to vigorously train Zachary for two years. It's just that he didn't know why she had such a request when she was not really talking to him.

Dax was about to pinch her cheek to stop her from laughing but both heard a question, ”What is your enmity against Leon Harmon?”

Dax's face turned cold swiftly, ”Zachary Barnes, you don't have to know what doesn't concern you. You have a chance to clear your family's name back, mind on it, and the business.”

Zachary long back knew that Dax is a man who he shouldn't mess with. Dax was stern as a judge, he should obey Dax's orders as much as Dax listens to him without hesitation. Hence working under Dax isn't only a much-needed experience and learning process but also hellish.

He respected Dax and also looked forward to working with him despite the hardness and difficulties he will have to face in the near future. He turned to Aarvi without changing his aloofness.

Aarvi would never tell about herself to the third person so she pronounced, ”The less you know about us is better for you.”

Zachary stood up and bowed his head in an apology which both Aarvi and Dax hadn't expected and that wasn't required either, ”I will not repeat my mistake.”

However that didn't change the grimness of Aarvi who stood up signaling that she accepted his apology, ”Zachary Barnes, never think of double-crossing me. The day you do, trust me, I will make you regret the same day.”

Zachary straightened his blazer uttered each word clear as day, ”My loyalty will die after my life.”

Amused, Dax rested his elbow on her shoulder as he mumbled hearing Zachary's words of the oath, ”Honeybun, he will probably die for you if you ask. Don't start messing your brain.”