4. Vivian's Ex-Bed Partner

VIVIAN SCOTT

"And dinner meeting today at 6:30 pm. Ms. Riley from Lexis Consultants will accompany you." Kate, my assistant, was updating me about the day's schedule.

"Alright," I replied and dropped the call.

A meeting was fixed for tonight with one of our competitors to initiate the discussion on the possibilities of business acquisition. I had requested a legal attorney to accompany me to the meeting.

As per Kate, Ms. Riley from Lexis Consultants was going with me. The name sounded familiar, and I started recalling it. Is she the girl I met three days ago in my conference room?

Her stunning looks were still fresh in my mind. Didn't she go dumbfounded seeing me shirtless the other day? I had even cursed my luck as she barged into my room unexpectedly, but only until I saw her admiring my body. I had even enjoyed teasing her before leaving the room! But to be frank, I had no intention of meeting her again. It was only a moment's fun. Meeting pretty faces and seeing them getting flustered was just another routine for me.

Now that I was meeting her again, I could make her blush, maybe. I could even take her to my bed if she would want me to. There's no harm in enjoying a night with a pretty lady. Parking my thoughts aside, I started preparing for the lined-up meetings for the day.

***

"May I come in?"

I looked up at the familiar voice. But my brows shrunk at the sight of Serena, my ex-secretary and ex-bedmate. I knew she wasn't a good news.

We were regular mates until I became CEO four years ago. Later, when my responsibilities started eating my time, I couldn't take her to bed often. Of course, she could enjoy her life the way she wanted. Somehow, she stuck to me. I even made her my secretary. But when she started hounding me to date her, I had no other option but to sack her from the job. She was after me because of my position as the CEO of Scott Group, and I wasn't going to fall prey to her evil plans.

"What brings you here? Isn't everything settled between us?" I asked her straightaway, not wanting to waste my time.

"Oh, chuck that misunderstanding, Vivian. I'm here to ask if you want to catch up over the weekend. It's been months-"

Not allowing her to complete it, I said, "Serena, forget it. Let's not go back in time."

"I was saying it's been months since we sat down for a chat. I'm starting my agency, Vivian. And you promised you would support me. Don't go against your words now." She said as she threw an innocent look at me.

I had promised to support her career when I sacked her from my company. I had thought I needed to do at least that much.

"Okay, let's catch up over the weekend." I agreed, wanting to keep my promise. "Now, please make a move and let me finish my work."

ALICE RILEY

I couldn't let go of the opportunity to meet Vivian Scott again. It had been three days already, but his image hadn't wiped off my mind yet.

No, it wasn't because his sexy looks captured my attention; it was because I had let him intimidate me! Alice Riley doesn't let anyone win over her!

I wasn't happy about letting him curve up his lips and walk away with that victory smile. He had spoken about meeting me soon and having the double fun. And I had waited for him to come to me; I wanted to show him what it is to tease Alice Riley! Unfortunately, he didn't come back to me.

But today, I found my occasion. Finally, I could take my revenge. It came as a work request by Mr. Segal, and I was more than happy to accept it.

"Tonight, Mr. Scott needs someone to accompany him for an official meeting. It's for a discussion on business acquisition. Since Ms. Donovan is on leave, I want one of you to join him for the meeting." Alexis Segal looked at the three of us, the interns, and narrowed his eyes on me.

"Alice, can you prepare and make it to the meeting tonight? You already met him once. So, I advise you to accompany him to the dinner meeting. I will arrange for your pick up and drop."

"Yes, Mr. Segal. I will start to prepare right away." He was glad that I instantly agreed.

"Perfect. Be ready by 5 pm." He said as he vacated the place.

It was a perfect win-win for me. If it was a great push for my career to join such meetings, it was also a chance to pay back Mr. Vivian Scott. My lips cracked with the thought of meeting him as I started collecting the relevant papers and thought through what I should wear for the night.

"Woah! I wish I had gone to Scott Group the other day for signatures," said Maria, jealous of my chance. I chuckled at her response.

Sofia, too, was envious. She added, "Ms. Donovan always mentioned Mr. Scott is extraordinarily handsome. You are lucky, Alice. You are going on a dinner date with him."

"Come on. It's not a dinner date. It's a meeting. And I don't expect it to be easy, anyway. Surely, Mr. Scott would put me on the spot," I said, hiding my excitement.

I couldn't wait to meet Vivian Scott. I badly wanted his eyes to go wide with no blinks and his body to freeze without motion as soon as we met tonight! Not to mention, I badly wanted to tease him back.

I was still at my desk when my colleagues left on the lunch break. I had to finish the prep work for the acquisition meeting. Also, I had to dress up for the night. I was accompanying the CEO of Scott Group, after all. It wasn't like any other official meeting.

Quickly completing my work, I pushed my feet out of the office, holding my handbag and the flat keys. I wanted to look hot and irresistible. I contemplated going shopping rather than wearing what I already had. But going broke by the month's end was not a wise decision.

It was already three in the afternoon. I had to be back at the office by five. Finally, curbing my desire to look the prettiest, I decided to wear something from my wardrobe and rushed to the subway. I wanted to make the most of the opportunity. I wanted to win.