Chapter 1

August's POV

I fixed my long and wavy hair in front of the mirror. I feel like I'm not the one in front of the mirror. The girl I am staring back at is too sophisticated. I just sighed and took my red purse. I am now wearing a black fitted dress that is only half thigh long and has an off-shoulder design at the top. It is plain and has no design whatsoever but it looks too sexy still. I also looked at my red pumps with killer heels. I just shook my head. If that guy wasn't my friend, I really wouldn't have done it.

I went out of the ladies' room and I met a woman who looked at me. I ignored them. I should act like a bitch because that's what we're talking about. Some people also turned their backs on my men and when I got out and saw the target right away, I smiled at everyone someone even dropped the spoon and some guy even got into a fight with his girlfriend or wife. Like I care who they are.

I started walking towards the target. I made sure that my walk is alluring as well as how I look. I reached the target and I stood there and eyed the prey. She looked back at me with a confused gaze.

"Honey, you're finally here." Said the man next to me.

I turned my gaze to him and smiled sweetly. I bent down and kissed him on the cheek, which made him smile.

"I'm sorry I was late. I got jammed in the traffic." I'll just answer here. He immediately stood up and pulled me to the seat next to him. I sat down immediately and he poured some wine into an empty glass goblet and I took a sip. I put down the goblet and looked across the table and saw the woman in confusion but raging with jealousy in her eyes. "By the way, who is she?" I pretended to ask even though I already know this girl.

"Oh yeah, I forgot. This is Elaine." It introduced me.

I raised my eyebrows. "Elaine? The one that you are talking about who is stalking you like a crazy paparazzi?" I asked more and I threw a look at the girl. "Are you?"

The woman was surprised and suddenly blushed with embarrassment. He could not speak in shame and almost bowed down.

"I told you. I don't date maggots." The person next to me said that I almost vomited in shock and almost laughed.

"I hate you!" He suddenly screamed and ran away from the table out of the restaurant.

I just shook my head as I followed the woman and turned my gaze to the person next to me and stood up to move to the seat opposite her.

"I'm not doing this again," I said here as I gestured to the waiter to take a plate. The waiter immediately responded.

"August, you fit with this job." The man in front of me said with a smile. It seems that it has already been said that it will happen again and again.

"You know Reed if I wasn't your friend I would never agree to this. Aren't you nervous that you might get karma for what you're doing?" I litany here while pointing out the order on the menu. "A steak, risotto, spicy garlic beef ribs, ceviche, and.......mixed fruit salad," I said to the waiter and the waiter was nervous about writing my order. I don't know about this Reed, he only ordered water. It's stingy. "You pay for it. You ruined my rest day."

Reed grinned at me. Tss is handsome but mischievous. "You know that as long as you, even if you order all the food here, I have no complaints."

I grinned. "Don't, I might believe that, you'll regret it." I threaten her.

It laughed. "This is what I paid you. And thank you for shooing away that girl."

I raised an eyebrow at this. "Wait, Reed, why did you use me to drive you away? You can just pass that in shock." I'm asking this question because the other woman frowns, so instead of coming closer, she walks away. It's as cute as it is when it's smiling, it's just as scary when it's frowning or being serious. He doesn't look friendly at all so the others, the impression here is, snobbish and strict. But if you already know it, it's also abnormal.

"That girl is persistent. That doesn't get past my fear. So I just passed it on to you when she realizes that I have no interest in her." It answered me.

"And what does that have to do with me? Maybe he'll just meet me and throw me with acid. Oh, I'll shoot you, man." I threaten her. I think that girl still knows something. Of course who is the sane woman who stalks a man?

"Tss, of course. He'll see how beautiful you are, he'll shrink, he'll lose hope and stop." This explains it to me.

I just shook my head. "Your brain is fat too, isn't it? You've gone through insecurity." I looked at the counter. "Haist, it's time for the order," I complain. That's why I don't like expensive restaurants because you can eat for a long time. Because it is still cooking, it will take another thirty minutes. Unlike fast food, it's fast and delicious. It's just not healthy.

He suddenly waved to a waiter and immediately came over. "Make our order quickly. My date is starving." This order and the waiter immediately obeyed the counter.

"We should go to fast food." I have a complaint here.

"You want me to cancel our order?" He asked more and was about to stand up.

"H-hey, don't stop! It's a shame, we already made an order and then you canceled it. Go back to your seat!" I immediately answered this, raising the timbre of my voice a bit. Well, it seems like this is the only restaurant owner who can bet. Doesn't he know that it is a big problem for the staff if the order is canceled after it has been cooked?

"I'm just granting your wish August. I don't want you to go hungry because the order here is taking a long time." He answered that it seemed innocent and it was my fault.

I'm addicted to this guy. "Hey Reed, you know I'm not used to things like this. So next time, if you need something, just take it to Jollibee or McDo so there won't be any problems." I will answer here. It's better there because it's cheap. It's not like here that a dish order is at least a thousand. But of course, I don't feel sorry for this impact because he paid it for the favor he asked to send Elaine away.

"You know that I don't eat those things." He answered and he just shrugged.

My eyes narrowed. "You know, it's been gossip for a long time, but I didn't really believe it, but now it seems like I'm going to believe it." I started here and put my hand on the table and brought my face a little closer to Reed. "Hey Reed.......... you're a rich kid, aren't you?"

Suddenly, he became anxious and his smile became raw and he immediately turned to the waiter who was coming towards our table. "The food is here!" This is a different matter.

I just frowned. He is like that. Asking about his personal life is like having amnesia or anxiety. It's obvious that something is being hidden, it's just not being said. I know that we earn a lot from our work, but I pay attention to Reed's lifestyle and his movements, clothes, equipment, and car, it is obvious that he is used to a luxurious life. If he is really rich, I don't know why he chose this job.

So I didn't ask again. I know I won't get an answer from here no matter what I do. I just ate quietly. I tried to act decent as I eat because it would be embarrassing if I spilled it. It's still with me and it will still join in my shame. I'm not that stupid.

We finished eating and I was full. There are many orders. American serving here at this restaurant so the servings are big and many. It's not like in an Italian restaurant where the servings are just for food taste.

I was drinking sweetened red wine when suddenly my cellphone rang so I immediately looked at it.

Chief Calling.......

📞Answer              ❌Reject

I immediately answered when I saw that. I also saw that Reed received a call.

"Hello?" My answer. We are not allowed to acknowledge the name of our associates over the phone for security purposes. I listened to what Chief said on the other line. "Okay." That was my answer to what he said. That's how confidential our work is.

Reed looked at me. "We need to go." He said to me and took out his wallet and took out a few thousand bills and left it on the table. I feel, he left too much. "I'll give you a lift." It promised me.

"Okay." I just answered and stood up. We don't have time to get dressed because the meeting is urgent. Even if you're on a rest day, if there's an emergency meeting, there's nothing you can do but report to headquarters.

I didn't even bring my motorcycle because of what I was wearing. Reed even picked me up at my apartment because I complained after complaint about the pumps he sent that turned his neck.

We immediately left that restaurant. We didn't pay attention to the following looks between Reed and me and immediately a valet met us Reed's sports car was parked immediately and a valet parker came out and gave Reed the key and he bowed as a greeting.

Reed's face was very serious and the valet didn't even bother and just opened the door of his car and let me in the passenger's seat. He immediately closed the door as soon as I got in and immediately got into the driver's seat. I winced while entering earlier because his car was too low and I was uncomfortable. Why are expensive cars designed like this? Almost like lying on the floor. I'm not comfortable.

"Reed, can you change this car of yours? It's hard to ride. You can almost lie down." I have a complaint here. Because I'm more used to just sitting normally.

He started his car with almost no sound and it started and was immediately driven away. I'm not afraid of fast running. Even I am a motorcycle rider.

"This type of car is designed for boys..... naughty boys." He answered me with a smile but his eyes were on the road.

I winced. I know. Because these cars are usually women. Then what is being done inside? Tss, it's like I'm terrified when I suddenly think that something strange might have happened inside this car.

"Tss, you didn't admit it either." I just stood here and looked out the window.

"I'm a guy August... not a saint." This is the answer.

I just shook my head. I know that this guy is really like this, that's why I haven't had a boyfriend until now. I feel sorry because they only have one thing for me, that's why I immediately reject those who pay attention or make me feel. Reed is also someone who blocks men because he knows that I don't want anyone hanging around me.

Suddenly my cell phone rang and I saw that it was Misha calling so I answered it. "Oh?"

"Hello too! Oh, where are you? I'll just wait for you here." It's litany on the other line.

"We're almost there Misha, just one more tumbling," I answered here and I looked at Reed as he stepped on the accelerator, and the speed of the car we were riding accelerated even faster.

"Oh he he he he. I'll wait for you here." He said and hung up.

The car was going so fast that we parked in front of a shopping boutique for a while. Reed immediately left the car in the parking lot and we entered the boutique. The staff there greeted us and we went straight to the elevator and put our thumbprints on a scanner and the elevator started to go down.

Yes. Our destination is the underground. This elevator works normally but once you tap your registered fingerprint, it goes down. Derecho at headquarters. Immediately the door of the marker opened that we were already in G7. We went out immediately and were immediately greeted by the black marbled floor that was very clean and white walls. There are a few indoor plants there. There was a receptionist and he immediately guided us when he saw us.

It immediately brought us to the conference room where our colleague was. I entered first and ignored the looks of my colleagues. Some were still whistling and Reed immediately caught his eye.