I felt my head shake as the world around me spun. The familiar music was blaring. The people were busy swaying their bodies to the rhythm. I glanced at Sarah helplessly, who had started getting tipsy from one glass of her drink. I knew she could not hold her liquor. "You aren't old. Don't act like one, Vicky. Match my pace." Pouting, she grabbed my hand and started doing those moves I adored. As a minute passed, I could not help but match with her. A careless laugh escaped my mouth as I moved. The high school dance class we both used to take came to my mind. After all these years, I still had not forgotten any single step. As if it were only yesterday that we learnt dancing. A hand suddenly touched mine, and I looked up to see none other than Mr Arrogant of all. What was he doing here? Was it not much of a coincidence? First Auction. Then Sarah's Fashion Show. Now this club. As the saying goes, enemies are destined to meet on a narrow path. I kept meeting him, an
Aaron Atkinson smirked, "I thought Miss Ford's anger must have faded away after you made me spend hundreds of millions on an abandoned piece of land." "Why did you compete with me if you didn't want it in the first place?" I gritted my teeth, yet a smile remained. An abandoned piece of land? Someone was trying to have it for years, you ungrateful man. "Reasons," He said, his eyes mysterious and wicked. "Babe, where were you!" A screeching voice clashed with my ear drums. "My friends and I have been waiting for you for ages!" I watched as a woman in her twenties made her appearance and linked her arm with his, "And who might she be, darling?" Her eyes raked over me like a hawk, analysing me from head to toe. Sarah then stood beside me, as well as Jackson. A recognition passed her eyes as she pursed her lips, refraining from what she was about to say about me. Sarah and Jackson were famous among people due to their businesses. Being surrounded by famous friends is a life e
A voice I had come to be familiar with resonated in the large room. Each eye went towards the entrance door. "I apologise that I came late. I was occupied by some matters."I gripped my hands tightly, yet I did not show the frustration on my face. He was the shareholder after all this time! "Mr Atkinson!" All the people were wide-eyed as they stood up from their chairs, welcoming him, except for me. "You were the shareholder behind? What a surprise." The disgruntled tones were replaced with honeyed words. How hypocritical. "We're lucky to have you, Mr Atkinson." "Yes, yes, it's good to have you here, Mr Atkinson." "Our company must have accomplished something to receive Mr Atkinson's attention." He donned a navy blue tailored suit, walking in a dignified manner. Glancing at the whole room, he came to sit beside me on my right. His eyes locked with mine, staring at me. "It's you people who are lucky to have a hardworking and devoted CEO like Miss Ford. If she were mine, I wo
The news of Aaron Atkinson's connection with Empire Group of Industries was spread like wildfire. Many companies struggled to contact Empire and be a part of it. I hated every single second of it. "Have you got the details of which deals he's going to be signing?" "...Boss, is this the right thing?" Michael seemed unsure. "Didn't he say he wants to be associated with Empire Group of Industries? I'm simply making his wish true," I typed the email and pressed the button, sent. Atkinson Group might be a top company, dominating other businesses, but Empire had the experience of 67 years working and was the best company until Atkinson came into the picture and pushed it to the 2nd position. The company Aaron was going to sign a deal with, required expertise and work experience to ensure the deal between the two would go smoothly with no problems. Empire could provide it better since we had both which Richmond Corporation needed. "Let's visit Mr Richmond today." I closed th
"As new partners, how about we have dinner this evening, Miss Ford?" Leaving Mr Richmond's office, I halted when I heard Aaron the midway. "I'm not like those partners of yours, Mr Atkinson. I don't go on dates with just anybody." "Eek!" I almost staggered when I felt that the heel broke, thankfully it did not. "Be careful. Don't wanna fall that easily, do you, Miss Ford?" His warm breath hit my face, making me freeze. Since when did I allow him to get this close to me!? "Let go, I stand with what I have said. I don't go on dates with anybody. And definitely not you." Shooting daggers at him, I resumed walking away. "Ouch," Following me, Aaron pursed his lips, "I'm hurt that you think of me like this." He put a hand on his chest as if my words had injured him. "I didn't say anything when you tried to steal my business contract, did I?" I choked up when I he
"You... You look beautiful." Aaron's smirk returned as he got up from his chair and welcomed me. He had worn a black three-piece suit with a matching tie. Placing a light kiss on my hand, he pulled a chair for me to sit on. Thanking him quietly, I gladly took a seat and glanced at him, "Mr Atkinson, I'm here like you predicted. When are you going to return the shares?" Aaron Atkinson gave a low voice chuckle, "Miss Ford, what's the rush? We haven't ordered yet, and I feel quite hungry right now." My stomach also growled at the thought of food. "..." He nodded at the waiter and the waiter came to our table with two fancy menu cards with him. "Sir, Ma'am." He acknowledged as his eyes lasted on me for a little longer than I imagined. "What's the speciality here?" Aaron coldly glanced at the poor boy who seemed intimidated by him. I watched him as he tur
"What is going on, Stacy?" The company broke out into unrest once I reached.Hundreds of heads turned to me as I walked. Yet no one dared to say anything to me."Ma'am, it's complete chaos." Stacy seemed hesitant as she clutched the iPad in her hands anxiously.What is she trying to hide?Narrowing my eyes, I quickly snatched it from her."The tabloids, they..." She started."...They made me his bed partner?" My eyes went down to the screen, reading the headline of the article. "Just because we were dining out?""The rich heiress does not know how to separate her private and business life. Seen outside playing with the Billionaire Player, Aaron Atkinson. Is she the playboy's next conquest?" I read out loud."The reason why Atkinson decided to help Empire sign the large project with Richmond Corporation, was this all because the Empire heiress wanted to reap benefits and managed to
Aaron decided to answer the other question first, "Miss Ford is a hardworking lady who wants the best for her company. Without her diligence and patience, Empire couldn't be where it is standing today. Whatever project she takes, I can't take away the credit." "Do you plan on being partners with Empire and ending the rivalry that's been going around for years?" A man raised a question. "Rivalry?" Aaron's voice was magnetic, attracting everyone who was listening to him. "There was never a rivalry between the two companies. What we do is what we're best at, but yes. I intend to be partners with her for a long time." I stared at the screen, nervousness seeping into me, but I kept my face poker. Why are you doing this, you jerk!? "Mr Atkinson, you haven't answered my question." The woman from earlier told. She was envious of how everyone got their questions answered, yet her question was ignored when she even had evidence to prov