"Alisocial Tech Company, your so-called husband, guess who sued it."
"What.. it was you too…Silas I'm going to wreck you!" Fidelia faked, being annoyed and turned to Andrian who was smiling and rolling his eyes at Fidelia.
"You? Wreck me? You can't. That's not even all, I sued the company to make the shares plummet, and stakeholders sell out their shares in fear at a low price….then I bought a lot of shares"
"You are a demon, you know that!!" Fidelia raised her voice again.
"Such a drama queen…as If you didn't know" Andrian muttered softly, and Fidelia quickly moved closer to shut him up with her hands on his lips
"Shhh" she smiled and said without making a sound.
Their eyes met, and time paused for them as they looked at each other deeply and the air around them began to become hot.
And suddenly the car halted, Andrian slipped his hand around Fidelia and dragged her closer while using his legs to maintain balance.
"My apologies sir, someone appeared from nowhere" The driver said but no one was paying attention.
"Are you okay?" Andrian asked as he felt her cheat rising and falling. Their lips were so close that Andrian could feel the warmth of her breath on his face.
"Yeah" Fidelia said and he Andrian leaned in close for a sharp kiss on her lips and then he pulled back and slipped his hands back to him self
"That's for saving you" Andrian said with a smile as he watched Fidelia brush her hair to the back.
"You didn't save me, you just took advantage of the opportunity" Fidelia responded with her sharp tongue.
"Oh really..isn't that a good attribute?" Andrian smiled and continued "Then maybe I should do it again."
"Sure sure, but next time you kiss me without my permission I'll bite your lips off" She clenched her teeth showing him, like a kind of warning and Andrian couldn't help but laugh.
"Is that a new style of romance I'm not aware of?"
"Yeah. You want to experience it?" Fidelia gave him an offer but he knew it was a trap.
"Hello..hello...are you that shocked you can't reply?" Silas' voice was heard and Fidelia immediately stretched her hands under the seat to grab her phone that fell.
"Silas, what do you want from me?" Fidelia uttered softly like she was defeated.
"So now you can ask me this? I thought you were acting high and mighty"
"Please just tell me what I need to do, I'm begging you Silas"
"First come to my office and go on your knees and apologise to me sincerely. Then I'll think about it"
"Alright I'll do that stay right there…wait for me"
"Yeah you do…" Then the call ended while he was still talking.
"Fool!" Fidela said under her breath as she leaned back and rested her head.
"What was all the acting for? Was it needed?" Andrian wondered why she heard all these nonsense threats.
"I still have to clear my name, in doing so I have to find the whereabouts of those two couples that made a performance to ruin my social status. So I want to let Silas relax to do so" Fidelia explained and Andrian had to agree to that. It was best that way.
"Alright that makes sense. I'm meeting with Damien also to sell the shares I have and hand over Alisocial Tech to him"
"Great.. more money" Fidelia's eyes lit up, and Damien swore he could see dollar signs flickering in them.
:Mace," Andrian called out.
"Yes, boss." The driver replied.
"Let's stop by our boutique."
"Alright, boss." Mace replied and changed direction as commanded.
Then Andrian reached into his pocket and brought out his phone. He scrolled through his list of contacts and called the manager of Richardson Luxury Clothing and Tailoring Mall.
The call connected, and Andrian spoke immediately.
"Get me the best female suits. All sizes available. I'll be there in ten minutes. Make sure everything is perfect. Do not disappoint me."
"Yes, sir," the female manager responded quickly.
Andrian ended the call and Fidelia stared at him.
"Now you have started to act like you care..that's nice"
"I do care. It's just a gift. A token of appreciation as my business partner."
"Well, I'll see if it's as good as it is first. Then I'll accept it if it's good enough."
"Trust me, you'll be given the best."
"Alright then, let's wait and see." Fidelia responded. Her outfit had already been ruined by the eggs and fruit they threw at her.
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In no time, they arrived at the store. The driver immediately stepped out and opened the door for Andrian and Fidelia.
Andrian moved forward, Fidelia walking beside him.
Inside, everything was in order. The staff stood ready, attentive, waiting to serve him. The female manager hurried forward to greet him.
"Everything is ready, sir," she said.
All eyes lit up as Andre and Segelia walked past, while Fidelia admired how classy the shop was.
They stopped at a section.
"We have the best suits here—blue, black, different colors and sizes. How would you like to check them out?" the manager said quickly, her eyes shifting toward Fidelia, knowing the suits were for her.
Andre sat down on the couch, watching silently.
Fidelia glanced at him.
"Okay," he said at last. "I'll go test it out."
The female manager moved aside and began selecting the best options for her. After quickly checking Fidelia's size and stature, she found it easy. She was good at her job, and Andrian had no complaints.
Fidelia was first taken to wear she washed her hair and cleaned up her body that was stained.
She washed her face also and then wore her perfume and dried her hair before stepping out and moving to another room to change into the outfit she had picked.
Then Fidelia finally stepped out, she looked stunning in a black suit.
Andrian's eyes followed her, and he gave a short nod.
She chose black and white, the colors suiting her perfectly.
That was when she started walking.
"What do you think?" Fidelia turned around enjoying the suit she had on.
"You look stunningly hot"
"Yeah I know..I'll admit I like the gift"
"I told you so ... .let's go now" Andrian stood up and walked, turned to the female manager and gave her a thumbs up.
"You did well" Then he walked out and Fidelia also followed behind with the manager escorting them to the door.
"What's your name?" Fidelia asked her as she was about to step out.
"Taylor ma"
"I love the suit Taylor, I'll be back for more"
"Yes ma!" The young manager screamed and held out her excitement, looking as Fidelia kept walking into their car and left.
"Drop me off here. I've got some things to sort out," Fidelia finally said when she was at her destination.
The driver pulled over, and Fidelia slipped out of the car. No mobsters in sight, Andrian noted with some relief.
When he looked up, the company sign caught his attention: Top Notch Investments. So she was serious about this "business partner" relationship, after all. Andrian exhaled slowly. If he wanted the board's approval, this might not be such a bad idea.
Fidelia walked into the front of her company, and then she looked up and spoke.
"Top Notch Investment Company... we still have a long way to go." Fidelia smiled and was about walking inside when her phone rang.
It was a call from Mia. "Fidelia, where are you?" Mia spoke.
"I'm downstairs," Fidelia replied as she started walking into the company.
"WHAT!!!" Mia screamed through the phone that Fidelia had to move the phone away from her ears.
'Damn girl, you want to ruin my ears'
"What do you mean downstairs..like downstairs of the company?" Mia asked again to be sure.
"Yeah, I just entered the building."
"WHAT!! STAY RIGHT THERE DON'T MOVE YOU NEED A GRAND ENTRANCE.." Mia screamed again, but this time Fidelia was able to avoid it in time. She heard Mia barking out orders.
"Grand entrance? C'mon stop it Mia it's not necessary" Fidelia responded back.
"No no no it is necessary. You are the CEO it's about time the whole company knows"
"Fine I'll wait 1 minute that's it" Fidelia said. Then she walked and sat down at a nearby chair.
"Yes! Thank you, one minute is enough" Mia said and hung up. In no time, the whole company had staff running up and down and gathering downstairs.
"Our new CEO is coming. I wonder what he looks like," the receptionist said to her colleague.
"I bet he is Handsome considering the fact that he was able to buy the company and payoff all the outstanding dues we were owed. We even got and advance payments "
"It's all a bribe, I'm not moved. Since when did the company got back on its feet, have you seen the CEO appear?" They thought about what the other lady who had just joined said.
"No. That's true"
"Exactly…it's probably some rich man who just bought it because the company was in debts…he is no different from the last CEO"
'Wow is that what they think of me?' Fidelia thought as they all spoke, but she stayed still and listened.
'Time up Mia' and at that moment a lady came out and spoke.
"Director Mia said the CEO is already here. Has anyone seen her?" The Head of Customer Service—Tina asked
"Her?" Someone replied, confused. The rest of the staff were wondering, too.
"Yes, have you seen her?" She asked again hastily.
"No ma no one has walked in" a lady replied to her, and she didn't seem pleased by the reply she was still not settled.
That was when lots of footsteps could be heard walking towards their position.
"She is here" Tina said and immediately moved to the side together with the rest of the staff.
Mia was walking with five other staff behind her. The pressure increased instantly; these were the top 6 staff of the company who stood as pillars supporting the company right from the start.
Tina moved forward to greet Mia immediately she was close.
"Director Mia, we haven't seen the CEO yet. Where did you say she is?" Tina said immediately she was close.
Mia looked around and saw Fidelia watching everyone with a smile. She was watching from a stranger perspective how her company was.
'God.. Fidelia, why didn't you just tell them who you are?' Mia thought as she walked closer to her together with the five staff behind her.
'What? Don't look at me like that you told me to stay put' Fidelia replied to her gaze in her mind.
"The CEO of Topnotch Investment Company is here… let's welcome her."
And with that, Mia stopped in front of Fidelia.
To everyone's shock, she bowed.
Silence swept the entire building as their heads turned to Mia's position. At that moment, the entire staff realized the CEO they'd been gossiping about was already sitting among them, smiling.
And then Fidelia slowly rose to her feet—