Mr Ivan is a big shot (2)

What Mr Jude told them stuck into their brain forever. But there was also something he said which made Lydia highly suspicious and also more afraid of the CEO.

"Jace," She called towards the only person who was closer to her, he still had an ice cream in his hand, "firstly, where did you get that ice cream from?".

"Oh this, well I bought it from the ice cream man who was passing by. It's super strange that Mr Fred didn't hear it" Jace told her before taking a big bite.

"You better be careful before...."

"Brain Freeze!!!" he screamed her words.

"Yup I saw that coming," Lydia made a sigh before continuing, "Jace, did you listen carefully to the words Mr Jude said?".

"Yeah, Who on earth would build Mansions without any water parks!" Lydia couldn't believe what she was hearing. So all the time Mr Jude was saying something serious and weird, Jace was thinking about water parks... WATER PARKS!!!.

"Say what!!!"

"He can't even build just one water park, ONE. Just Mansions here and there, how annoying" he sputtered.

"Jace! I wasn't talking about Water parks, Why in the first place would you think that?, I was talking about when Mr Jude said something about no one coming out of the CEO's house alive!" Lydia was lost in shock as Jace just smiled and took another big bite.

"I'm so sorry Lydia, but I wasn't listening to all that blabbing he was saying, my mind was at an unbuilt structure, ask Janice she was totally listening to every word" he smiled at her sweetly before running ahead to meet Mr Fred.

"What's wrong with him?" taking a deep breath, Lydia moved into the crowd to look for Janice.

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After looking around, still no sight of Janice. Lydia leaned close to the wide crystal clear window, the full moon was shining so bright she could see the entire beautiful surroundings, When suddenly, her eyes caught something.

Lots of photographers were already bringing out their cameras and the red carpet was already set.

In what seemed like seconds, a black flashy car worth millions drove in through the mighty gate. Some cars also followed, but this particular car was the center of attention.

Stopping right in front of the red carpet, the car's door was flung open. A man came out with a young lady and then started the photographer's real job.

The bright flashes from each and every camera created a new light, surpassing the Moon's natural light.

The man had his hair gelled perfectly and neatly, black suit and trousers which he wore screaming expensively. The woman who followed by his side was looking graceful and top. Her black long hair fell elegantly on her shoulders and she was actually gorgeous. Makeup done lightly, with a red gown and the perfect heels, she raised fashion.

It is quite funny and also strange how Lydia sees all these through the window.

She however squinted her eyes to look closer at the man who was familiar. At that very moment her heart didn't know whether it should beat or not.

It was the CEO, Mr Ivan.

Then her heart took its decision. To skip two beats.

"The CEO.... he....."

"Lydia," a female voice called Lydia, "there you are, the CEO is downstairs and Mr Fred is asking for your presence now".

"Oh, you're right. Let's go" Lydia followed Janice, but she wasn't at peace. This CEO, Mr Ivan is in love with her, and she will be seeing him again.

Finally, they got downstairs and Jace was still licking an ice cream.

"Don't you get tired of ice cream?" Lydia asked him.

"Nope, not at all"

"Only I lick ice creams" Mr Fred came into the situation and slapped the cone out of Jace's hand into a trash can close by.

"I will never forget you, ice cream" Jace looked at the trash can with teary eyes.

"You gotta be kidding me!" Mr Fred looked at him with a scary face making Jace adjust his reaction to a forced smiling face.

Moments later, Mr Ivan came to Fred as he looked at the beautiful cake, but his face didn't show one compliment.

"G..."

"There is nothing good about this evening Mr Fred, except for you baking the cake as I asked" Mr Ivan blunted out the words before he could finish speaking.

"Sure right, yeah" an invisible sweat fell from Mr Fred's forehead as he said those words.

The cake's presentation followed after and everyone present was really pleased with the sight of the cake. It was mighty and wonderful.

Mr Fred was about to take a bite from the cake, when someone pushed it down to the floor.

It was a chef and his action left the crowds silent and also Mr Fred and his co-workers.

"Mr Ivan, you should taste our cake, It is specially made for this occasion" The chef said blowing his trumpet and also his workers did the same.

Mr Ivan on the other hand didn't hesitate before taking a bite.

Chewing carefully, he brought out a clean handkerchief.....

"Whoa, delicious!" he told the chef who smiled widely. Then Mr Ivan suddenly did something.

He spat the cake into the handkerchief.....

"This cake is trash, just as you are".

The man couldn't believe what just happened. For the first time in thirty six years, his pride was squashed by the greatest CEO.

"You ruined my real cake, Destroyed every bit of it, Now you want me to praise your useless garbage baking!" Mr Ivan's tone was way too cold and scary, everyone was trembling but tried to hide it.

"Whoa!" a woman exclaimed, "Mr Ivan is madly annoyed!".

The entire hall was pin silent as Mr Ivan approached the chef with flaming eyes. The chef wished the ground could open up and swallow him than to live this very moment.

"Let me take care of that" the woman who followed Mr Ivan said, she was also scared but stood her ground.

Mr Ivan gave her a devouring look but she frowned at him.

"I'll take care of this before you mistakenly do something terrible to this man" she muttered to him, but Jace heard it.

"Anyways," the woman turned towards the chef who was already soaking in sweat, "Pay Mr Fred and his employees one million dollars before the end of tomorrow, or else you wouldn't like what will follow next!".

"Sure, Sure.... I'll even triple the price" he stammered trying to break the terrible gaze Mr Ivan had been giving him.

"Good with that settled, Mr Fred could you please persuade your workers to bake another of this particular cake, there is a huge kitchen in this mansion with every ingredient and equipment needed" The woman asked Mr Fred.

"Sure Miss....."

"Wait a minute" Mr Ivan suddenly spoke up.

Jace and Janice looked at each other and then to Mr Fred who was totally confused.

"Aren't you all supposed to be four in total?" The woman looked around.

"Yes...."

"Where is Lydia?" Mr Ivan asked.