Destroying own image

"Why are you here?!"

The shout echoes in the entire company. The whole floor is in daze over the view of Damian yelling at me. "What did you expect?" I raise my right brow. Finally, I have arrived to my company once again to get my shares back. I can't allow them to conquer all shares like greedy dogs.

Now, I stand across the man with a file in my grasp. "You shouldn't be here! This is the company of Ravena!" He continues to brag absolute bullshit. The heck. He lacks intellect for sure. "And who do you think I am?" Rather than giving out answers, I question him.

My grasp tightens upon the file over his appearance alone. The motherfucker who poisoned me is shamelessly holding my shares. Where do those courage come from? "Listen, I am the husband of Violet. Don't you even dream to get the shares I possess" He hisses.

It seems he is aware about my goal. Well, if he does not know why I am here, he should just die from being the dumbest person. "I am the twin sister of Violet. If we have to speak with blood we share, don't we all know who should take after her?" I throw a query serenely.

It is when his face drops.

He gulps. The expression he holds at the moment screams nothing else but the fright. "Why are you being avaricious?" Oh. Am I? How dare he ask like this when he is the one obviously? "You are Verena Laurel who has left the family since long time ago. You are a stranger"

The statement made by him, causes me to grit teeth. I am literally attempting my best to prevent the urge to murder him right on the spot. If I did, it would not be satisfying. I need to make the revenge heartwarming, gratifying and enjoyable, until they suffer and beg for death.

"Say that to my mother's face if you dare. But I am taking my sister's shares no matter what. Now get out of my face. I have to attend the urgent meeting" Trying to walk past him, I grip the file firmly. Please. I really want to slap him with this hard document in the face.

"Security! Drag her out!"

Fucker. He has crossed the limit again. Over his yell, the guards dash towards me. And I turn around, facing them. "Do it. I dare you. Let's see who wants to get fired" Beneath a calm face, I threaten the guards. This is not even a joke. Once they lay hands on me, I am firing them.

As soon as I voice, the men cease their steps instantly. They hesitate, glancing at Damian. He stares at me in fury. "What are you doing?! Capture her!" Another shout escapes between his lips. "Do it..." I let out a whisper. Then I head out toward the meeting room calmly.

Yet, the guards stand at the spot.

They refuse to prevent. I guess they are frightened by my look since I appear as the same before. "You useless shits!" A shout of Damian startles the men. I enter the room, drawing all the attention of people inside. So Damian has already summoned them for a meeting. Great.

"Ma'am?!" All the eyes widen once I step in. They are in daze. Having no words to describe their reactions even. They just freeze at the place and observe. "Good afternoon, everyone" I reach to the seat in the middle. "I am Verena Laurel, the twin sister of Violet" I introduce myself.

And it is the moment I can hear the gasp filling in the room. "Please allow me to speak my thoughts, Miss Verena" With his hand in the air, the general manager Ciel talks. He deserves the position in view of the fact that he asks his doubts without being hesitant even a bit.

"Yes"

I permit.

And the door slams. Scaring some people inside who are getting drown into the sudden appearance of mine. "Boss, can we get an explanation?" One of the employees requests in puzzlement. But Damian ignores the query. He straight up walks towards me beneath his glare.

Does he think he can frighten me with that stupid glare? "Get out of my company right now, Verena Laurel. You need to go through many things to gain the shares" He lectures. Fucking jerk. Talking as if he paid his blood and sweat to get the position. "Shut the fuck up"

At last, I curse due to frustration. Stunning people in the room to witness Damian getting ordered in such a way. It embarrasses him as well. His face heats up. Pointing his finger at me through gritted teeth. "I have bought the shares already to be honest" I smile.

And the room falls into dead silence.

Even the sound of pin dropping can be heard in this kind of tranquility. "Quit spouting nonsense!" Damian yells. And I toss the file onto the table. "Read them out loud if you wish to. That's the whole evidence I own. The only share I need is which you have in your hands now"

My words leave everyone in pure shock. It is quite unfeasible to gather all the shares unless you use some dark secrets upon the shares owners. But come on. I have a whole devil behind my back who is supporting from every side. He has power. He does as I require.

Anything is possible in my way.

Even if he did not exist, I can collect the shares still as well. Who do they think I am? One move and the whole city can burn down into ashes if I want it to. Not boasting but it is a truth all are aware of. "No..." In hurry, Damian reads through the file. Shaking his head in denial.

What a sight. He appears like a fool who has lost everything. "Give the shares to me while I am asking nicely or you can pick a way to get kicked out" I suggest. Now, Damian's hatred blows off. He slams the file onto the table. Rushing near as he wraps his hands around my neck.

Oh strangling, I see. "Boss! Miss!" All the people jump up from the seats in an instant as soon as he takes his rage out on me. "How dare you? How dare you?" Through clenched jaw, Damian repeats. One thing for sure, he has gone insane. "You are destroying your own image"

I mumble.

His grip is strong but my exasperation is stronger. This motherfucker has to go down in the history as idiotic asshole. It is how I can begin my revenge on him. My whisper works somehow. He comes back to reality. Pushing me away as some girls catch me in hurry. "Miss, are you okay?"

They query. Assuring my safety. "Yes. Thanks" These girls know who to take care of and who to approach based upon the situation. "I apologize for taking my momentary frustration out on you, Miss Verena. Shall we discuss this in my office if you don't mind at all?"

The quick change in Damian's facial expression and personality quiet down the people. Some must be stunned while some are used to the strange behavior already. "If my safety is assured only" I respond. The veins slightly popping up in his forehead and jawline tickle me.

He is enduring his anger at best.

I am so satisfied! "Lead her into my office, Brenda. She needs to be assisted" Before going out of the room, Damian leaves the command behind. A girl then approaches me with a smile. "Miss, you can follow me" She instructs. With that beam, she seems like a nice girl.

But I am not in mood to judge what her true personality is. I wave my hand as acceptance. Beckoning her to go from front. "The meeting is over. Everyone, go back to your place" The general manager, Ciel voices out loud. Sending all out. We then walk out of there.

"This is Boss Damian's office"

The girl bows along with her hand pointing at the door across me. "How is he going to assure my safety?" I lift my brow. It is when she chuckles. "Please don't concern, darling. I am coming after you to make sure he can't lay hands on you at all" She sends a wink at me.

And I hush down in surprise. The way she addresses me as darling, the way she winks, the way she chuckles, all the reactions are similar! And they are none other than Zander's. "What the fuck are you doing here under that girl's skin?!" I raise my tone beneath a scowl.

With the girl's appearance, he only sheepishly grins. "I had to follow you since I knew he would do something to you. If I weren't there in the meeting room, he would end up strangling you in front of the crowd" Zander boasts. "You only tried to pull him away. It's useless"

I roll my eyes.

"I did trick his mind though"

He brags.

And I frown in vexation.