At the CEO"s office of the Wilson Company, Aaron is working at his desk when his a.s.sistant knocks on the door.The a.s.sistant walks in and stands respectfully in front of him. "Mr. Wilson, Olive Simon called. She has decided to accept your terms."
Aaron does not look up. His deep gaze is fixed at the files on the computer. "Make an appointment and meet with her. Tell her what she needs to do."
Somewhat embarra.s.sed, the a.s.sistant replies, "Miss Simon has requested to see you."
Aaron lifts his head from the doc.u.ment.
As the a.s.sistant starts getting stressed out by his stare, Aaron says, "Make a reservation at a restaurant and invite her to lunch."
"Yes, sir," the a.s.sistant answers him, lowering his head and silently leaving the office.
At noon, Katrina goes to a restaurant downtown with her colleagues for lunch.
They all changed into casual attire to avoid causing the restaurant any inconvenience. The atmosphere is particularly lively with a large group of people present.
While Katrina"s team is busy ordering dishes and pouring gla.s.ses of water, the captain takes charge authoritatively. "Order whatever you want! No need to worry about money. But no one is allowed to drink; you all have work in the afternoon."
After the hearty meal is served on the table, Katrina"s colleagues take care of her, helping her do the dishes. "Come on, Katrina! Eat more!"
Katrina smiles. "Thank you!"
While they"re eating, Katrina sees a familiar figure coming through the doorway.
Aaron!
Startled, Katrina lowers her head in a hurry.
How unlucky!
She just encountered him last night while she was on duty. Now, she sees him again while having lunch out with her colleagues. How could she see him again so soon?
It"s like fate!
Why can"t she get rid of him!
Katrina is afraid that Aaron will notice her and come onto her regardless of the consequences. If her colleagues find out that she knows Aaron and they ask her about their relations.h.i.+p, she doesn"t know how to answer.
Katrina quietly bows her head, using her arms to cover her face. She"s surrounded by her male colleagues, all strong and tall. She easily hides from view.
Aaron does not see Katrina as he follows a waiter to a table far away from them.
Katrina is relieved to see him sit in a secluded area by the French windows.
Fortunately, his back is facing her. From her position, she can see him without drawing his attention. She"ll be able to make sure that he doesn"t see her.
The policeman sitting beside her notices Katrina"s strange behavior. He can"t help asking, "Katrina, what are you looking at?"
Stunned, Katrina quickly shakes her head. "Nothing!"
He looks in the same direction as Katrina. "Are you looking at a man?"
Katrina fiercely shoves a chicken leg towards him. "I said nothing."
He laughs. "I"m kidding! You already have a man, Attorney Brook. You don"t have to look at other guys."
Feeling helpless, Katrina lowers his head and eats in silence.
Despite how much she explains herself, her colleagues have all taken Marcellus as her boyfriend. Her explanations fall on deaf ears.
Just then, a young girl enters the restaurant. She seems to be looking for someone shyly.
A waiter comes over and asks, "Miss, who are you looking for?"
"Oh, I"m looking for Mr. Wilson."
"I"ll take you to Mr. Wilson"s table." The waiter leads the girl inside.
Katrina is surprised to hear the conversation.
Is the girl looking for Aaron?
Aaron hasn"t been in Abbe City long, but he"s already going out on dates with girls?
She heard that Aaron stays away from women.
When she was in Hadley City, there were so many women infatuated with him. Even Victoria, the mayor"s daughter, was so pa.s.sionate about him. But he barely gave her the time of day.
According to what Katrina knows about Aaron"s character, she doesn"t think that he would ask a girl out so soon.
No, she can"t imagine he would go out with a girl at all.
The girl must be looking for a different person. It must be a coincidence.
Despite her conclusion, Katrina follows the girl with her eyes. She freezes when she sees the girl walk up to Aaron and stop in front of him until Aaron gestures for her to sit down.
It"s true.
Aaron is actually out on a date with a girl!
The girl looks young, like a student. She and Aaron can"t possibly have a business relations.h.i.+p.
Do they have a personal relations.h.i.+p?
The girl looks very pretty, like a blooming white lotus flower. She possesses a pure and natural beauty free from impurities.
Compared to the s.e.xy women who fawn over Aaron, the girl seems the exact opposite. She looks submissive and docile.
No wonder Aaron wouldn"t let her go in Hadley. Katrina finally knows the reason.
It"s not that Aaron stays away from women; he just likes girls who look innocent and harmless.
When she ran into him by mistake, he just took advantage of the situation.
Is this girl his new lover?
The realization makes Katrina suddenly feel uneasy, and her chest constrict. She immediately loses her appet.i.te.
Katrina is not jealous.
She"s eager to get rid of him, and she couldn"t possibly be jealous. She always wanted him to get a girlfriend, so he would leave her alone.
She just feels a little angry.
If he"s already dating another girl and he already has a new lover…
Why did he kiss her last night?
What the h.e.l.l does he take her for?
A toy that can be replaced at any time and a toy to play with whenever he wants?
Why did he flirt with her? Why did he come onto her?
Why didn"t he just leave her alone and go to his new lover?
This b.a.s.t.a.r.d!
He"s just an animal, a slave to his own s.e.xual desires!
A disgusting, fickle pervert!
Katrina stabs the food on her plate with chopsticks, imagining Aaron"s face as she vents out her anger.
Katrina doesn"t want to admit it, but…
Seeing Aaron with another woman, all of a sudden is upsetting. She doesn"t understand what is going on with her.
Shouldn"t she be happy to see him with another woman? If he has a new lover, he wouldn"t have a reason to badger her anymore.
But right now, Katrina becomes a bit depressed.
Why is she feeling this way?