Chapter 121 - Sign Up For A Harem (1/2)

Olivia peeled another page on her desk calendar and smiled upon seeing that she would see her gal pals tomorrow, the day they set for Ava to pay up for losing the bet.

She swiveled her chair and gazed outside the window, a paint of positivity was written all over her face for the first time.

It has been more than a week since Emily and Wyatt had broken up and since that day; it was nothing but peace and quiet for Olivia until a knock on the door disturbed her short reverie.

”President, Ms. Hana is in Meeting Room 2.”

”Ok.” Olivia nodded. She propelled herself off her seat but slumped back, confusing Secretary Gail. ”Just bring her in. It'll be a quick one anyway.”

Secretary Gail bowed and left, coming back with Ms. Hana and another guest.

When Olivia saw who it was, she c.o.c.ked an eyebrow at Secretary Gail, looking for an explanation. However, looking at how snotty the woman standing in front of her, Olivia could guess that she forced her way in.

Placing her pen down, Olivia smiled at Secretary Gail. ”It's ok. You can go back to work.”

The soft click followed by a beep told everyone in the room that nobody outside would see or hear them.

”Good morning, Natalia. I didn't remember setting up a meeting with you.”

Olivia walked over to the ladies, shaking hands with Ms. Hana first before extending a hand to Natalia which the latter swatted, much to Olivia's amus.e.m.e.nt.

”Very well.” She gestured towards the couch, and started talking business, ignoring the uninvited presence of Natalia.

”Here is the list of pieces that will be in auction that night, Ms. Lin.” Ms. Hana passed a folder to Olivia to which she started flipping page after page until she landed on the one that has Xandra's painting.

”Any inquiries on Xandra's paintings?”

Ms. Hana shifted in her seat. She knew Olivia's the one who purchased the last known Xandra painting. ”Unfortunately, after her last painting sold for 16 million dollars, interest for her collections increased too because everybody wanted to get their hands on a piece or two.”

”That makes sense. Hmmm.” Olivia tutted, placing the folder on her l.a.p. ”Do you have a list of attendees? I don't see it in your folder.”

”If you didn't cut me off as Maxen's proxy bidder, then you won't be needing that list.” Natalia interrupted, her arms folded over her c.h.e.s.t.

If Olivia could, she would roll her eyes and flip a bird on the doll across from her, but her office is so sacred for negativity.

Smiling at Ms. Hana, Olivia tapped the folder four times before standing, to which Ms. Hana followed suit. ”I want that list this afternoon. Include the proxy bidders that would be present and the items they bought.”

”Ms. Lin, I have the proxy bidders list, it's on the last page.”

”Copy that. I'll look into it later when there are fewer flies in the office. Somebody must have left a window open this morning.” Buzzing Secretary Gail, the door opened in Olivia's office with the smiling secretary.

Ms. Hana bowed, turning on her heel to leave the two women inside. Outside in the hallway, she scratched the top of her head. ”Should we ready security? It looks as if they will claw each other out.”

Secretary Gail sneered, beeping her keycard at the exit. ”I'll be expecting the list in my email this afternoon, Ms. Hana.”

And with that, the proxy bidder left. Secretary Gail's eyes lingered to the direction of her president's office. She dialed Yana's number and barked an order as soon the young lass picked up the call. ”Secure the vases tonight.”

Meanwhile, inside Olivia's office, two women have been exchanging smiles the entire time, neither one dared start the conversation rolling.

”Aren't you going to explain yourself?” Natalia raised an eyebrow, accusing Olivia of something she's innocent of.

”Explain what? You're the one who barged in my office unannounced and uninvited. Care to enlighten me with the reason for your presence today?”

”Ha!” Natalia leaned on the couch, crossing her legs. Earlier that week, her secretary received a letter from Notios, stating that her services were no longer needed. She didn't have to sweat it when a quick search on Maxen showed Olivia's name.