Chapter 2

THIRD PERSON'S POV

His smile dropped.

"If I ever get a chance.. I'll grab his hair and yank it until all that arrogance leaves his body.. "

Something flashed across Wyne's eyes.. More than anger, it was amusement and a challenge.. He got up and walked to her.. Standing just inches away from her crossed legs, hands in his pockets and looked into her eyes..

"Do it, Madelyn.. "

MADELYN'S POV

The day was already bad and here I am looking for this Daniel.. 2nd year student and my junior but his excellence is a chef's kiss..

I went through his results and he is the perfect one for the work.. But the thing is how will I find him? We only texted and he said that he will meet after the meeting with Wyne Moretti, filthy rich businessman and the CEO of Blackgold Corporation.. He once was my inspiration to get in this line but that died when I saw how ignorant that man was.. The last time I saw him at an article was about 3 years ago.. After that I mostly ignored articles about him.. Thanks to my habit of forgetting peoples face that I forgot his too..

Back to present, as usual, a fight broke out between students like usual.. My eyes searched through the crowd for blue formal shirt like he mentioned and I quickly noticed one.. After all no one would wear a formal shirt to college usually..

I called his name but he only walked closer to the fight area.. This guy is crazy.. I quickly ran and grabbed his arm to drag away..

"Blue shirt! Are you deaf? How long was I calling you? Get in the cafeteria idiot! "

His body stiffned a bit but I paid no heed to that..

"Were you really going to mingle with those fuckers? These guys needs only one person to breathe near them and they will start the fight.. "

I asked but he stayed quite for some reason.. I left his hand as soon as I got to the cafeteria.. They didn't meet Daniel as well...

"Get a seat dickhead.. Do you know how long it took to get you? Geez.. "

I spoke quite annoyed cause I had to look in whole campus to get him.. He quietly sat down and I saw his face properly.. He looked distinctly familiar and again I am bad with remembering faces.. But I saw Daniel in a picture where he had blue eyes and had specs with young look, the typical nerd type look but now he looks different.. His gray eyes looked mesmerizing.. Maybe he wore lenses and pushed back hair that gave him a mature look..

'Handsome.. '

A voice spoke in my mind and I quickly shook my head.. No way I can fantasize a junior..

"Ok so this is Daniel, he is the newest addition in this.. He is good in finance and he will help with that part.. Oh wait? How was that stupid meeting Dan? "

I chuckled as I already knew that no one is getting chance this year as well..

"Yeah.. Pretty good.. "

We looked at him unbothered.. He was probably lying and thinking that we will bitch around about him..

"Okay okay leave it.. He is with us for the first time so let's just get to work.. "

I cleared my throat.. Though we are mostly on the final year and will start our internship soon but I don't want to go according to tradition... I wasnt to start something of my own..

"Okay.. So the winter is coming and it it that time of the year when businesses are at its peak working on deals.. So this is our opportunity to seize the opportunity-

I didn't even know when time clicked away and I finished my thoughts.. For me, it was great but I needed others idea to.. I may be good in management but that's not the only aspect that needs to run a business.. And getting such good friends who will actually help me is a blessing..

" So.. What do you guys think? How's the deal? "

I crossed my finger and hopped it is good.. They are my friends but when it comes to their opinion on their fields, they tell you the bare truth, not taking on count if it's good or bad.. And this is the reason their opinion matters to me.. I grew more anxious with their silence and stares..

But then I heared a clap.. I turned to Daniel who clapped and everyone joined too..

"Why didn't you joined the meeting? "

I frown at the question.. With the gossip around the college, he should know why people avoid it.. Plus why lowering your self-esteem by that man?

"Because I'll not get it.. "

"You'll... "

"Then why aren't you selected dan?"

He opened his mouth to explain but stopped..

"Because he is determined Dan.. He is not focused on taking in students who literally are in the 3rd year with no experience.. He is focused on when the meeting will end and he will leave.. "

One of my friend spoke, rolling her eyes as she went through the same thing as me.. My eyes fixed on Daniel who's face looked tensed.. His eyes darted to whoever spoke with a hard gaze.. And in the end towards a man who stood a bit far away but kept glancing at our way from time to time.. It's weird to the point that I think he got a crush on that man..

"Geez Martha! Stop being so senti for that dickhead.. He is a egoistic asshole for rejecting everyone.. "

"Madelyn Davenport.. That's enough of using your foul mouth today.. "

Gavin, one of my best friend spoke.. When it comes to maturity, he is the older brother of us.

"If that's about that guy then I am never stopping Gavin.. "

I said and scrunched my nose while Gavin gave up..

"You hate him this much.. "

I looked at him and something about his look felt odd.. It was provoking.. His gaze was throwing challenge at me to speak further.. To bad that he doesn't know that I love to pick up challenges..

"No.. He is like an angel to me.. "

He smiled while I grinned..

"Like Lucifer.. "

I let out a laugh when his face fell.. Sure this man has a thing for that man.. And I'm loving all the reaction from him..

"If I ever get a chance.. I'll grab his hair and yank it until all that arrogance leaves his body.. "

His looks told me that he got a hold of my playfulness.. I swear I saw his eyes flashing mischief.. He is starting now.. And I am ready..

He slowly got up from the chair and walked to me, standing only inches apart.. Our eyes never breaking the contact.. His smell.. It's so manly and just so him that I almost closed my eyes..

"Do it, Madelyn.. "

I snapped out of my thoughts.. Everyone calls me either Maddy or Lin.. But him taking my full name? It made me feel tingles..

"Do it while you still have the chance, Madelyn.. "

Oh.. He wants to play? I can play along too.. I reached my hand to grab his hair-

"Mr. Moretti! you're here!! "

My hands froze mid air and my head snapped to the dean who bowed to...... me? Everyone stood up instantly while I kept seated, confused why he is bowing to me.. Or.. Why is he tilted a bit away.. Towards...

Daniel?

I looked at him while his gaze never left mine.. He raised an eyebrow, indicating if I am doing it or not.. My hands got down and he moved away..

"You missed the chance, Madelyn... "

I took a visible gulp contempting if its real or not.. Is he.. Not Daniel?

"Ms Davenport!! How can you disrespect our future chairman?! "

Holy crap.. I slowly got down the table and took a step away..

"I'll be calling your brother and you're suspended for 2 months!! "

My eyes widened in fear.. Suspended for 2 months was nothing but better for me.. But my brother? I'll die then..

"Did I tell you to give out decision when I am standing here?! "

I flinched at his voice.. It was so.. So colder and harsh.. When he was talking to me, it was softer and normal..

"At least I know some real talk now.. "

'Fuck.. '

It surely doesn't take a wise man to understand that he meant all the things we talked about him.. Worst, in front of him.. And all the words that came out of my mouth is enough for him to ban me for life..

WYNE'S POV

"Mr. Moretti! You're here!! "

'God damn you Ashford! '

I cursed inwardly as her hands stopped.. I so want to throw Andrew out of window for letting them in when I clearly forbade him to..

"Ms Davenport!! How can you disrespect our future chairman?! "

'Ok.. After today, you're done Ashford.. '

I saw how she gulped and looked at me.. But her eyes didn't hold any fear.. Normally people feared with just the thought that they messed with me but she, knowing that it's me, still looked unfazed.. I raised a brow to her raised hand and she slowly let it down..

"You missed the chance, Madelyn.. "

She slowly got up and took a step behind..

"I'll be calling your brother and you're suspended for 2 months!!"

Fear.. I saw it and I swear I hated it.. And I blame Ashford... Was she afraid that she will be suspended for 2 months or the fact that her brother will be called? I don't care..

" Did I tell you to give out decision when I am standing here?! "

I spoke with my normal voice, keeping it down so I don't scare her more.. One of the things that I hate is someone giving out decision when I am present without my permission..

My heart did a jump as I saw her flinch.. Come on, I was soft..

"At least I know some real talk now.. "

I said it and she really took the hint that I was talking about her..

"And Ms. Dave... What was it again?"

Her eyes twitched as I intentionally twisted her name to annoy her..

"Davenport... Madelyn Davenport! "

'Hmm.. Madelyn Davenport'

"Sir.. With due respect, I apologize for the disrespect I bought you... But! "

She apologized? That looks so unlike her-

"I said what I said.. "

'Fuck... This lady is something.. '

"What? "

I questioned not because I wanted to hear it again but to give her the chance to take back what she said..

This time she looked in my eyes..

"I said what I said.. And it's true.. You're egoistic and give a 'don't care ' attitude.. Even Mr Ashford will agree if not fearing you.. 'Sir '... "

I stared at her rendered speechless along with others.. And that 'sir ' at the end was not with due respect but taunt..