Ch. 116..120: Rebirth_ Dancing In My Destiny Chapter 116-120
Chapter 116: Worry
"Rose, I have an idea. How about I sell the house to you...." Evan is thinking of selling it way cheaper than the market, and Rose can also pay him whenever she is ready with the money.
Buy Evan’s house? Sure she really wanted to.
She becomes smitten with the villa at Little Heaven. The scenery is breathtaking, and also, nature is still dominating the surrounding area. The hill is surrounded by lush trees and green grasses.
When she saw Doris’s house, she immediately thought that she would buy a house for her mother in the area one day. Because all this time, they lived in the middle of the city. And in the East City, the sea was so far away, the same with the green areas like mountains. Her mother often told her she wanted to spend her old days living in a quiet place not far from the city. And Little heaven fits perfectly.
But the problem now is she didn’t have money. She was sure that property prices in a high-class area such as Little Heaven were costly. She could buy it, but her company’s cash flow would undoubtedly be disrupted.
"You can pay me when you have money, Rose...." After watching his girl keep silent like she was thinking hard, Evan continues his words. "I can ask Gavin to prepare the property document to change to your mother’s name or your name if you agree. So aunty can move quickly...."
Rose is really tempting. But she still felt worried if this was the right thing to do. Her concern is that someone will talk wrong about this.
"Can you say something?" Evan asks.
"Evan, I like your offers. But... I’m worried your family will not believe me if they know I buy your property."
Evan slightly chuckled. "Don’t worry. That property does not use my name. But, my company name...."
"You mean Starlight Investment?" Rose smiles. "It’s useless. People will still know it’s yours."
"No. My anonymous company..." Evan said. He has not yet told her about his other company. Not many people know that he is the person behind the multinational company Dream Inc... He only lets his trusted people know about it. But, he will find the time to tell her about this.
"Do you have other companies besides Starlight?" Rose was surprised to hear.
"I have... Well, this company is anonymous. Only a few people know. And right now, the company has nothing to do with me, someone running that company, and I will keep it that way...." Evan didn’t want to meddle with Dream Inc. He only paid professionals to work for him. Sometimes, he just gives advice to Marvin Sanders, the company administrator, if the administrator asks for it.
Rose just realized Evan also owns another company besides Starlight Investment. And his ownership of it is incognito. She would never accept a mercy offer from Evan. Still, she would certainly consider if it’s coming from sources not publicly related to Evan.
"Evan! Then I agreed to buy your house for my mother. Give me six months’ installments to pay off the house..." Rose smiled happily at her mother moving to the capital sooner. She wouldn’t have to worry anymore because she could visit her mother.
Evan is feeling happy. He can finally help her. Even though this girl still insisted on paying for the house, Evan would tell his people to drive down the price for his villa. He was sure his girl did not know the property prices in the area.
Soon their car arrived at the airport specifically for private jets. Evan’s car went straight to the flight apron. Evan’s car stopped a few meters from the white plane.
Rose didn’t get out of the car right away because her boyfriend gave her lots of words. Hearing him speak like now, she immediately remembered her mother, who always did this when she wanted to leave the house. She could only hold her laugh as she heard Evan speak.
She didn’t know how long they were in the car. She just listened silently. After a long while, he finally stopped talking.
"Did you understand what I’m saying?"
"Hmm... I understand." Rose nods as her eyes see outside the car. She can see Oliver and Sam standing near the Jet stairs. They seem to be waiting for her. She knows, right now, they have been delayed from their flight schedule. Evan really had been stalling her time so much.
"Are you sure you already remember what I told you? Do you want me to repeat it once again?" Evan asked in concern, worried his girl would forget what he said earlier.
"No! No need, Evan. I remember it like I remember to breathe." Rose instantly looked him in the eyes. She wanted to make him believe. If he repeated what he was saying before, it was likely that they would only leave for Vale city after lunch.
"Ah, Alright! Mhm... The important thing is, in Vale City, you must never go alone without Sam behind you." Evan is concerned about her safety. Because Vale City is known for the highest crime case in Astington.
"I know! Evan... I should go now." Rose felt awkward because now Evan’s hand was placed on her neck and his face was close to her.
"What does he want to do?" She muttered in confusion.
"Rose, did you just leave me like that?"
Evan’s face suddenly turned gloomy. But Rose is so slow to realize what Evan really wants.
"What? Is there anything else you want..." Rose is shocked when Evan’s lips seal her open mouth.
She slowly closed her eyes and kissed him back. His kiss this time, beyond her words, her body felt hot instantly when Evan’s tongue brushed her mouth. The warmth and sweetness are thrilling. Her moan could be heard in the car when Evan’s big hand pressed her head and sucked her lips. She can feel blood rush all over her body.
This feeling is too much for her to handle. She likes it, really likes it. But moments later, she felt her chest heat up, she needed more oxygen, or she would die during their hot kiss. Her palm, which was on Evan’s chest, slowly pushed him away, so she could breathe freely.
"E-Evan...I..." Rose called his name while panting. She wanted to tell him that she really liked their kiss, but she held herself or this man would kiss her again.
"I will miss you so much, Rose. Be good there. I will come to you soon." Evan’s hoarse voice sounds clear to Rose’s ears. She could only nod while smiling, feeling bliss with this moment.
Chapter 117: Have You Ever Fall In Love?
Meanwhile, near the jet,
Two pairs of eyes stared straight at the black SUV parked a few meters from where they were standing. The two men had been restless since earlier because their lady boss had not yet gotten out of the car. While their flight schedule had already passed a few minutes.
Sam had forgotten how often he’d looked at his watch to make sure they were still on schedule. But of course, they were too late.
"Why don’t they come out?" Sam looked at the man in a blue navy shirt and black trousers beside him. He is Oliver Hester. Oliver’s eyes stared straight at the car. Seeing his calm expression even though they were already late made Sam confused. Why did Oliver look relaxed?
Too lazy to think about it, Sam looked back at the car.
After a few seconds of silence, Oliver turned his gaze to Rose’s assistant, "Sam...." He calls him in his deep, sullen voice. "Have you ever been in a romantic relationship with a woman? I mean... with both, men or women? You know....if you are not that into women."
Oliver’s words made Sam turn to look at Oliver again but now with an awkward look.
Why did Oliver suddenly ask like that? He was confused, but he still answered quickly. He once liked someone, but the girl deceived him; she gave him hope, but as time goes, that’s only false hope.
Since then, he has stopped wasting his time liking or loving someone. And it feels like he won’t be able to like women anymore because half of his heart has been taken away by that cruel woman. He will never forget that woman for the rest of his life.
"No. Not really. I think it’s a waste of time, buddy...." Sam said cooly with a big grin, successfully hiding his emotions so Oliver wouldn’t see it.
Oliver chuckled. He patted Sam on the shoulder and then gazed at the car.
"Our boss is in the honeymoon stage. Usually, couples in this state will feel how difficult it is to be apart, even momentarily. That’s why they need more time..." Said Oliver to Sam, who seemed uninterested in the subject.
But Oliver couldn’t hide his interest. His mind was thinking about how Rose was annoyed with his call. He thinks he knows what his Boss and Evan did last night, based on his experience as an average guy. Their night must be wild and steamy. A cheeky smile forms on Oliver’s face when he imagines Rose and Evan now are continuing to make out in the car.
After a few seconds.... He felt goosebumps at his sultry thoughts. He immediately shook his head, but his head became hurt when he heard Sam’s innocent words a second later.
"Honeymoon? Since when did they get married?" Sam was confused. He looked at the pale man beside him.
Did he hear wrong? His boss and his lady boss are not married yet. How could the two of them be in a honeymoon state?
Oliver was speechless hearing Sam.
"Tsk tsk... I couldn’t believe I was talking to someone as innocent as you! I won’t be surprised if you are a virgin, Sam." Oliver took a deep sigh. "Standing here and talking with you makes my head hurt. Okay, you stay here. I will go up first." He said and walked quickly up the stairs to get into the plane.
Talking to innocent Sam gives Oliver a headache. Sam is older than him, and his body is also bigger than him, but he seems to have never experienced what romance is! It’s sad to see him so lonely. He needs a woman to open his door to the new world.
Sam is still confused by Oliver’s words. He wanted to ask him, but the latter had already entered the jet. At the same time, Sam saw Lady Boss and Boss Evan get out of the car.
He was surprised to see why his lady boss’ hair and blouse looked so messy like she was just fighting with someone.
Did they both fight? Why? Instantly Sam felt worried. But he did not dare to approach them. He stood where he was and observed from a distance while his mind was busy speculating.
After successfully getting out of the car with her blouse intact, Rose was surprised to see her appearance in the reflection of the car window. Her hair, which had been neatly arranged, was now tangled. Her two rows of blouse buttons were still open. She can see the upper side of her black bra under her blouse.
Rose scolds the man beside her with her eyes.
"Let me help you...." Evan grabbed Rose’s shoulder and turned her to face him. He helped her to button her blouse.
Rose could only stand still and let Evan help her to tidy her blouse and her hair. Right now, her mind is still hazy after their steamy and almost quickie in the car. Evan couldn’t control himself. If she didn’t escape from the vehicle, they might make love.
Gosh! No one can resist him, including her. This man really knows how to make her lust arise.
Biting her lips, too shy to say something, she lowered her head, looking elsewhere. She was afraid, looking at his deep blue eyes. Afraid she will drown in there again and enter his trap.
"Evan, I will go now." Rose wrapped her arms around Evan’s waist. She hugged him tightly one last time before she really left him. But Rose immediately regretted her act of hugging him. She awakens the sleeping lion.
Evan hugs her back and kisses the top of her hair gently. Then she can feel his hand down to her back. He pulls her till their bodies are pressed to each other. She can feel down there his manhood rubbing her body. In a hurry, she pushed him.
My gosh! This man arose again?
"Can you throw away your sultry thoughts, Evan!?" Rose pouted while sending him a piercing gaze. She can’t believe Evan still can’t control his desire, even when they are in public space!
Evan scratched the back of his head. He chuckled, looking at her sulky-looking eyes.
"Sorry, darling. Can’t help it.... Call me if you arrive, okay?...." Evan looked at his girl running toward the plane as he sent a gesture to Sam to take Rose’s suitcase.
"I will..." Rose waves her hand and enters the plane.
Chapter 118: Pissed Off
Later the plane finally departed.
It takes three hours to fly from Fort city to Vale city.
Only the three of them occupy the medium-size jet comfortably enough for 22 passengers. Sam sat in the back row, while Rose and Oliver sat in the middle. They will spend the next three hours discussing company matters and choose to sit in chairs opposite each other.
As soon as a male cabin crew served snacks on the table between them, Oliver suddenly had an idea to tease Rose before they started work. He couldn’t let this chance slip just like that. He has to teach his shameless friend, delaying their flight by almost an hour. How could she do that and not say anything?!
Oliver let Rose finish her orange juice before saying, "Rose, your boyfriend likes to show off, don’t you think?!" He amusingly smiled as he comfortably sat while crossing his legs.
Rose looked at Oliver opposite. She was stunned, looking at his strange smile. His peculiar manners and his sentences confused Rose.
"Oliver, what do you mean?"
"Didn’t you feel sorry for ruining Sam’s innocent eyes and mind with your couple’s PDA?"
Oliver felt sorry for Sam. Sam witnessed something frightful when Rose got out of the car. He thought Evan and Rose were arguing in the car. He was shocked when he received a text from Sam and warned him about that. Sam asks him to comfort their boss to not be angry at Evan.
Damn it! This big man got stressed because of something he had no idea about. Poor innocent Sam.
"What?! I need you to speak more clearly, Oliver. I don’t know what you were talking about." Rose wanted to smack Oliver’s head so that he could speak more clearly without making her head feel like spinning.
"Did you know that Sam is clueless about what happened between you and your boyfriend?..." Oliver smacks his lips, trying to hold his laugh when he sees Rose’s face slightly turn dark. She is sulking!
"Why are you suddenly bringing Sam into our conversation?"
"Because Sam is an innocent poor lad. You and Evan’s PDA just tainted it!"
"Damn it, Oliver! Do you dodge bullets as well as you dodge questions?" Rose is really pissed off now.
Oliver chuckled, hearing her curse.
"Hahaha, fine. Fine... Sam is having a blow now because of what you and his boss were doing in the car...." Oliver rubs his lips with his index finger as he looks at Rose’s face, now turning crimson, and her eyes widen as she had just seen a ghost pass before her eyes.
"Yeah yeah... doing that...." Oliver continued his words.
Rose was utterly speechless.
How does this man know she and Evan are almost making out in the car? Did Oliver see their reflection from the window? Does Evan say people outside the car couldn’t see them? But now, how could Oliver know?
"Rose! I’m used to something like that, you don’t have to feel shy. But Sam is different..." He chuckled thinking about Sam’s expression.
Oliver continues his words again, "Even though his body is big like that, and his face is scary, his mind is very innocent. He didn’t even realize why your appearance was messy after getting out of the car. He thought you and his boss were fighting and slapping each other. Well, you guys did hit each other. On the lips, with the lips! Hahaha...."
A big laugh graced Oliver’s face before he continued, "Well, even though you guys are fighting, but in a good one... hahaha, you know what I mean, right friend?"
Rose suddenly coughs hard. She was choked hearing Oliver’s words.
This nasty man, how could he discuss this matter with her?
She was so embarrassed and didn’t know what to do to stop this man from continuing this awkward conversation. Her face felt warm as she coughed so hard. Her throat and chest hurt so much. Her eyes feel blurry, and she can’t hold her tears. She cursed Oliver a hundred times to vent her annoyance in her heart.
Oliver quickly took the water bottle from the cooler beside his seat. After opening the bottle, he gave it to Rose.
"Drink this..." He smiled when he saw Rose’s face was now turning like a ripe tomato. "Drink slowly, or you may die because you are choking...."
After a few minutes, calm herself down. Rose sends her sharp dagger gaze to this shameless Oliver.
"Okay, are you done, my friend?! Can we now talk about more important things?"
Oliver was taken back hearing her angry but chill tone. And her fierce gaze made his body slightly shiver. He quickly took his iPad.
"B-Boss... read this one. This is the data that I compiled so that we can successfully buy Rapid Realty. I have also compiled a list of companies interested in these companies. I know their offering price, so we can bid with the higher price...."
Oliver, who previously enjoyed teasing Rose, suddenly became a different person. His professional demeanor as CEO of the Wilson Group emerged right away and overtaken his previous clown personality. He knew when he had to stop teasing her when she started bringing out her mezzo-soprano but very chilled tone. That means she was really pissed off at that time.
Rose took the iPad from Oliver’s hand. She reads the file ignoring Oliver, who is now looking sharp at her.
Reading Oliver’s report makes Rose feel joy. She was so happy because the CEO of her company, Wilson Group, is a powerful Hacker. He could quickly get the data he wanted from their opposite company or the government. Wilson Group’s future will be bright. There will be no opponent who can win against the Wilson Group because Oliver will know their movement.
After a few minutes...
She finally finished reading the document. She returns Oliver’s iPad.
"How? Do you want to add something?" Oliver crosses his arms on his chest while looking at Rose.
"No need. I agree..." Rose smiles sincerely at how decent Oliver is doing his job. "You did a fantastic job here, Oliver...."
If everything goes smoothly, Rapid Realty will become a part of Wilson Group. She hoped that there would be no problems during the tender. There are still 3 days, and anything can happen. When she saw the companies participating in the tender, she could see the companies that bought the company in her previous life. This made her heart slightly restless.
Chapter 119: Are You Crazy?
Later...
Oliver suddenly remembered what he found out today on social media.
Since last night, Rose’s Instagram account @twilight_east suddenly became a hot issue on the internet. Her Instagram name has become a trending one in this country. Things that usually only happen to celebrities or famous figures in this country now her hashtag #WhoIsTwilightEast #TwilightEastComeOut trending on all social media in this country
"Rose... did you open your social media this morning?"
Rose stopped analyzing the stock market on her computer. Slowly she looked at Oliver with a confused look, "No! Why?"
"Your Instagram account is a trending topic right now!"
"WHAT!? WHY?" Rose was panicked. She wanted to check, but they can’t access the internet now.
"The movie star’s die-hard fans are guessing who you are. Why are their idols suddenly following your Instagram account?" Oliver paused when he saw her eyes look worried. He smiles, trying to make her feel at ease before saying, "Rose, you trust me, right?" Rose nods slightly. "Good! Don’t worry too much. I will make sure no one can find out who you are..."
"Oliv..." Rose’s soft voice could make Oliver frown. When this girl calls him like that,
that means she’s anxious. Rose continued, "Should I delete my Instagram account?" She asks.
Rose is confused now. She created her Instagram account only because her classmate asked her. She never got the benefits of having a social media account. She’s introverted and doesn’t like to share her life on social media and become public consumption. That’s why after she created her Instagram account she only uploaded one picture.
"No need to delete it. One day you can use your account to check other people’s Instagram. You will be fine. There’s me who will keep your identity safe." Oliver said. After seeing Rose’s calm face, he continued reading a document from his iPad.
Rose turned her gaze outside the plane, looking at the white cloud on the horizon. For a moment, she was in deep thought. Thinking about that movie star, Willard Harper.
Should she accept his offer to meet!? She wanted to know the reason why he suddenly contacted her. And how he knows her name. This fact cracked her brain.
Then, a glimmer of a hint appeared in her mind.
Brother Noah! Yes, it must be him who told Willard Harper about herself. They are both rising stars. They must often meet even though they have different paths. Willard is a movie star, while Brother Noah is a singer.
"Oliver... should I meet him?" This idea again cracked her mind. Because Willard Harper asked her to meet, he said he wanted to offer her something.
In her wild thoughts, Willard recognized her talent as a singer.
"Are you crazy?" Oliver is dumbfounded hearing Rose’s words. "If you meet him, your face will appear in all gossip tabloids, television, and all gossip accounts on social media. And..." He paused when he saw Rose frown.
"And... what?"
"Did you forget you have a jealous boyfriend? Your boyfriend may kill Willard Harper...." Oliver smiled as he shook his head.
Rose is utterly speechless. What Oliver said was true. How could she forget there’s Evan. That man surely will be jealous and make a move on Willard Harper. He may make Willard Harper bankrupt instantly and vanish from this country.
No! She better avoids Willard Harper for a while. Maybe he will forget about her if she does not reply to his direct message.
*****
At Collins Group
That morning when Evan and Gavin enter the lobby, it is deserted. Not many people walk into that lobby. Only a few guards are standing on each security post, and the help desk staff is right in front of the main door.
No one recognized Evan in this building because he rarely stopped at Collins Building. And also, his identity as a potential heir to the Collins Group is not widely known. Only company executives and his father’s close person knew his identity. Not even Collins Group employees knew what he looked like.
"I’m sorry, sir...." A tall guard stops Evan and Gavin from entering the private elevator’s restricted area. "You can’t go to that place! The place is a restricted area, only the owner of this company can access it. And, before you go upstairs, you must get permission from the front desk...." The guard said politely.
Gavin is just about to scold this clueless guard, but Evan raises his hand to stop him. He didn’t want to make a fuss in this place.
Evan followed the guard’s suggestion and walked to the front desk. He told the female staff his goal was to meet Anthony Collins. He deliberately didn’t reveal his real name because he didn’t want to be recognized.
"Sir, have you made an appointment?" The female front desk staff was surprised to see the man standing before her. He is so tall that she must lift her head up to see his handsome face.
Evan didn’t know what to say. He didn’t make an appointment to meet his father because it wasn’t him who wanted to meet but his father who forced him to come here.
"I’m sorry, sir, you can’t meet our president if you don’t have an appointment." The female staff feels sorry for this handsome young man but can’t help him. Because she will be fired if she lets a random person meet their President.
"No problem!" Evan said.
Still standing in his place, he took his cellphone. Evan pressed speed dial number 5 on his cellphone. On the second ring, a man’s voice on the other end greeted him.
"I have arrived at your office, but your employee forbade me to go upstairs. Should I wait or just leave now? I don’t have much time to waste just to come to this place!" Evan’s voice sounded cold, as did his face. No slightest expression could be seen from there.
The female staff was shocked to hear the handsome man’s words. She clearly listened to what he said. And she could guess if this attractive man talked to the boss of this company. Now she was worried that this handsome young man in front of her was not just anyone. Did she make a huge mistake?
Chapter 120: Making Deal (1)
"Boss, this is the building that you always hated. Should we leave this building!?" Gavin asks after Evan turns off the connection. He knew very well his boss was forced to come to this building.
Evan didn’t reply to Gavin. He walked toward the glass wall looking at the busy street in front of the building. He didn’t want to come to this place even though his father forced him to. Still, because he had other goals, wanting to make a deal with his father to accept Rose as his wife, he forced himself to set foot in this building after almost 10 years of not being there.
He didn’t know why his father suddenly had asked him to come here. But, he suspected, it had something to do with Rose. His appearance with Rose at one of the Collins Group’s restaurants would definitely reach her father’s ears.
He knows that his father has many spies in this city. Sooner or later, his father would find out about Rose’s existence, and he had come to a point where he didn’t want to hide Rose anymore. The sooner his father approves of their relationship, the sooner he will marry her.
This morning, he felt like he was almost going crazy when he let his lover fly to Vale City. He didn’t expect to be so weak when he was away from that girl. He knew this wasn’t good. If his foe out there knew his weakness was Rose, this would be troublesome for him and the girl.
Evan took a deep sigh as he placed his hand in his trouser. His desire to immediately marry the girl is getting bigger every day, every hour, every minute. Officially marrying her would make them inseparable. He will protect her. He will be a shield for her from anything that gets in her way.
Shortly after...
"Welcome, young master. I apologize dearly for making you wait in the lobby." Evan quickly turned around when he heard someone greet him from behind. He saw a middle-aged man of average height. He was wearing a black suit and standing a few meters behind him. His face looking clean with black frame glasses makes him look intelligent and assertive.
"Uncle Ben, It’s been a while." Said Evan nonchalantly. Then he continues, "Do you know why father suddenly asked me to meet him here?" As they walk to the special elevator, Evan asks Uncle Ben, his father’s assistant. This special elevator only stops on the 39th Floor of the President’s Office and the 40th Floor for the founder, Old Master Collins, Evan’s Grandpa.
"Young master, I’m sorry, I also didn’t know. Master Collins did not exactly say what and why he wanted to meet you. He just said there’s something important he needs to tell you in person...."
Upon arriving at the office this morning, Master Collins asked Ben to summon Young Master Evan.
When Ben received this order, he was distressed. Because every time he asked the Young Master to come to Collins Group, the young master always refused. But, this morning, like winning a lottery, this Young Master agreed without any doubts. Ben didn’t even think the Young Master came this fast. He thought the young master would only visit Collins Group at noon.
Evan didn’t say anything after that short greeting. He followed uncle Ben into the elevator in total silence, followed by Gavin closely behind them.
As they headed to the special elevator, the female staff at the front desk suddenly felt her knee soft. She couldn’t elegantly stand anymore when she saw Mr. Ben, their President’s assistant, bow to the handsome man who had just spoken to her.
Who is he? Why does Mr. Ben, who has a high position in this company, have so much respect for this handsome young man!? The female staff was perplexed. She was afraid because she had made an enormous mistake forbidding the young man from meeting their President.
Likewise, the security guard who stopped Evan from entering the elevator was astonished to see Mr. Ben take the young man into the elevator. Looking at the young man more closely, he realized that the handsome young man’s face was similar to their President, Mr. Anthony Collins.
Was that young man, the young master Collins? He thought.
He was still a little hesitant. But when he saw his team leader escorting Mr. Ben and the young man headed to the private elevator, his body suddenly shivered. He’s really in trouble. How dare he stop the prince from entering this building?
When Evan arrived on the 39th Floor, he went straight to the President’s room at the end of the corridor. Evan’s face was calm, but his mind was a bit preoccupied with making plans so that this meeting wouldn’t be too time-consuming. He didn’t want to see his father for long because he felt uncomfortable every time he was in the same room with his father.
As the black double door opened in front of him, he could see his father sitting behind his desk. In front of him were many documents neatly arranged in a black folder. He stood paused at the door as Uncle Ben announced his arrival.
Anthony Collins looked up to see his son standing near the door while his eyes were looking at the large glass window that led to the blue river. His only son didn’t seem to care about him. Anthony Collins just smiled. Not a warm one, but a bitter one.
"Evan, you finally come. Take a seat first. I need to sign this document before we chat..." Anthony Collins went back to reading the document on the table.
Meanwhile, Evan lazily dragged his feet towards the seating area. He sat on one of the black leather sofas in silence.
Soon, the assistant left, and it was just Evan and his father in the big room. They sat facing each other. For a few minutes, neither of them started the conversation. Both seemed busy thinking of the right words to start this awkward conversation.