Have never betrayed anyone

"What do you want from her?"

Nesta queries her husband who is approaching us. "It is going to be business talk only" Damian explains in short. Looks like he is here to coaxes me for a meeting with Zander. "I thought you had no connection to speak with her about business" Nesta claims.

Her brows pulling each other to express the vexation. She probably is annoyed by the fact that her husband has to call me out for a talk. "Now we do. I will detail things later to you, Nesta. Follow me, Verena Laurel" He gives an order. Stepping away promptly.

What the fuck is his problem?

He is taking me out unwillingly as if he has no other choices but to talk with a filthy person. His expression alone disgusts me already. With that attitude, I might end up punching him sooner or later. Gosh. I swear, if he does not change his attitude when he should.

A sigh escapes between my lips. In hurry, I walk after him as Nesta remains behind under a perplexed expression. The conversation between me and her just vanished into the thin air like that. "When did you start dating Mister Gavril? How did you get him to like you?"

As expected, the questions related to the devil, come up. "Why are you interested in my love life all of the sudden?" I respond from back. My eyes glance around the area also. He is leading outside to the garden. The place where no one is surrounded to eavesdrop.

"I have no interest in your life" Damian scoffs. Jerk. "I am only asking you to discover whether you are capable enough to request for an audience on my behalf" He gets to the point. Fuck did he say? Whether I am capable enough or not? My fists ball up deeply.

We both cease steps near the fountain.

The water splash conceals the low conversation. The strong breeze blows to send shivers down my spine. The faint sunlight shines brightly upon. "Foolish of you to speak in that manner to the girlfriend of Zander. You have made terrible choice with the words" I spit.

Putting one hand inside the pocket with purse in other grasp. "Pardon me" My foot lifts to leave. But of course, he prevents me. "Stop" His grasp falls upon my wrist. Forcing me to face him. "I just have no options beside. So, listen to me first before you pick wrong decision"

Look at him using my words against me. "Go on" I allow "Great choice. This is going to benefit you as well. Once you successfully manage to arrange a meeting for me, I will return a favor that will guide you near my son" Oh. At least, he knows how to make deals.

He really wants to rebuild the reputation for his company so that he is willing to assist me in the game even. How hilarious. Imagine Nesta hearing this chat, I bet she would furiously shout in the face of this man. "Aren't you concerned I might win this gamble?" I tilt my head.

My gaze pierces through his eyes,

as he quiets down.

He is worried obviously. This is a risky decision he picked out of all. What kind of individual chooses to help the enemy just to gain the fame and income? "It is not something I can decide" He mumbles after breaking eye contact. Why does his face appear dejected?

Perhaps, he is already aware he is going to lose? "And what makes you think I will believe your words?" My right brow raises. Damian's eyes shift. Focusing into mine. "I am a man of my words. I have never betrayed anyone before in my entire life" Pfft. I flash a beam.

How shameless.

Stating he has never stabbed someone's back, right in front of someone whom he has betrayed. "Fine. But if I ever find out you were playing tricks, I am ruining your company" A smile disappears as a calm face replaces. "Now, let me go" I furrow my brows.

Realizing he has been holding my wrist. Damian quickly retakes his clasp. "Make sure you persuade him with all you got" He warns beneath a scowl. "I don't recall asking for your assistance" Turning around without speaking furthermore, I leave the place.

"What did you two talk about?" As soon as I head towards the entrance of the mansion to leave, Nesta pops up. Her frown indicates at concern. And I smile. "Your husband would prefer me to keep the chat private" I reply. "Stop spouting nonsense and answer me, Verena Laurel"

Nesta's jaw clenches over my retort. I wish I could record this reaction to laugh at every time I feel bored. "Ask your husband then" Beneath a frown, I walk away. It is when Damian catches up from behind. Ken also waits with my car after taking it out from parking lot.

"Contact me if Leo asks"

I leave a statement and get inside the car. Ken just nods. I know I promised the kid to spend time later. But I am leaving first of all. The more I give in and pull back, the kid will yearn my presence more. After all, I am the one who claimed to believe in devils. My eyes shift.

The car door has closed, making me unable to hear sentences between the couple outside. Howbeit, I can see Leo standing at the huge glass window above, with his gaze landed upon me and my car. That kid's expressions are difficult to read through most of the time.

One thing for certain, he will call me this time. He will. He will for sure. "Welcome, Ma'am" The assistant of mine bows once I enter the company. It is really quiet and everything is occurring peacefully. I am starting to find this work exhausting. It is getting tiring.

Wait. Me? Thinking work is exhausting? What am I even considering? I should focus on the job. "There is a meeting to attend in an hour, Ma'am. The topic will be the raising sales and holding a party to celebrate the high sales" Nia, my assistant explains the plan.

"I see"

As usual, I bury myself in the pile of works again. Time flies fast. The sun is about to set right in front of me now. A sigh escapes between my lips. The day is about to complete now that I feel like passing out. "Ugh, it is tiring" Squeezing eyes, I mumble a complaint.

"Ma'am. Mister Gavril requests to enter the room" The knock echoes from outside. Attracting my attention. Here we go again. That devil is making lots of appearances at my company nowadays. "Come in" I permit and stand up from the chair to head to the lounge.

The door unlocks. Revealing the man with a bright grin. "Love!" Zander straight up walks towards me for an embrace while Nia closes the door behind instantly. "She has shut the door. You can stop pretending to be a lovely boyfriend" I let out a whisper near his ear.

"I really missed you though" He frowns and pulls back from the hug. "Oh, please" I roll my eyes. We both settle down across each other. There are already juice glasses on the table since I keep them in tray just in case I suddenly crave for juice. "So how are things?"

He throws a query.

Doesn't he already know what occurred? I thought he could predict the future or something. "Zander offered a deal. He vowed to guide me to get me closer to his son while I help him obtain a meeting with you" Details list down in short. It is when Zander grins.

"I knew he would hand out such favor" The man grabs the juice glass for a sip. "Are you going to accept it?" I tilt my head. Although he rejected Damian at first to build a faint trust in me from Damian, who knows what this devil thinks? "Do you want me to, princess?"

Rather than a clear answer, he responds with a query. What? Why is he questioning me as if I have control? I mean I have to move according to his decisions. "Does that mean I can handle your decisions as well?" I raise my brows. And he nods like a kid.

Why is he always thrilled?

"Accept it then" If he really means his words, of course, I am choosing to arrange the meeting. That's the obvious option to pick anyway. "As you wish" Zander replies. "Shall we return back?" He asks and places the glass down on the table. "Sure. I am starving already"

Due to the long meeting and works, I forgot to take lunch today. Making me suffer with stomachache. I had several glasses of water to kill the starvation but it remained. "I made some dinner for you" Zander claims. We both stand up at the same time from lounge.

"Thanks"

I shortly express gratitude. Lord.

My head is spinning in dizziness.