Ep 3: Unexpected Visitor part 3

"It is more than just jewelry,she corrected but didn't digress,"but i'm sure you would know that. Other than having the one item nearly all of Japan desire, you will have a buffer between marriege proposal and woman throwing them selves at your feet. If you need me to be, I *can be the perfect trophy wife in public and avoid you in private. For matter regarding your company, I have no interest in gaining any portion of it as long as I am provided shelter during our marriage. As for divorce, I am more than willing to discuss those terms. after you agree to the proposal

A woman with no interest in my assets and even agrees to separation...What does she really want

"Then, pray tell,what do you get out of this?"Sesshomaru asked leisurely

"Protection",Kikyo answered without a doubt! I have been compromised

Those who wish for my death have finally found me

" And what better way to hide away than in the spotlight", Sesshomaru caught onto her train of thought,"But if I accept your proposal, you would also. be endangering me

There was a slower curve of her lips again, mahogany eyes staring daringly into Sesshomaru's golden ones. There was no fear on her face, no trust in his words as she let out a small, husky chuckle filled with mockery

"If the multi-billioner, Sesshomaru Inukai does not have the means to protect himself, then maybe I have come to the wrong person",Kikyoused.

His eyes narrowed on her form, sensing the way she was mocking him openly. The nerve of this woman. She was the one seeking help yet was not bothering to show a shred of respect. He could immediately refuse her proposal due to the fact alone but, it was her luck that Sesshomaru was feeling generous today

"Do not forget, woman, you are the one who needs my help", Sesshomaru warned

There was almost a semblance of pride swelling within him at that fact. Sesshomaru was powerful with just his name alone. But, would accepting this woman's proposal be beneficial to him?It would calm down the dozen of old men wanting to throw their daughter his way to secure their daughter his way to secure their hand within the Inukai Corp. It may even halt the scandalous rumor the woman tried to stir up just to see their name along with his on the headline.

In perspective, her proposal of dealing with the woman appealed to him more than some ancient gem

"Here is the information i've written down regarding our contract on what I require from this.... business transaction. I will come back to hear your final answer",Kikyo interrupted his thoughts by placing the Manila envelope over the side of his desk quietly. Folding her hands over the red skirt again like the heiriss she was trained to be, her eyes met his once more in clarity,"You can rest assured I am not doing this due to my 'attraction'to you. I am open to divorce once my threats have been settled

Again, she has brought up the mention of separation with ease. It nearly wounded his pride on how appalling she must find him to reassure him there business contract would not be a lifetime deal

"And how long does that intend to be?"Sesshomaru asked in order to ignore the little voice within his head

"3 years. If lucky, less

"The ones who are after you...Is it due to the Shikon no Tama?"

"Yes"

Sesshomaru hummed,recognizing the subtle anger with her tone regarding the 'jewel'. There was something more she was hiding;the mystery regarding her ' death'was still unknown. For her to be this desperate to come out of hiding to find him must mean she had no other choice but to fight or surrender. And, surrending was something he never show in this woman, holding their first actual conversation

"You may go",he dismissed with a slow blink,"I will have your answer tomorrow

The tension from her shoulder aesed just the slightest;her face realising a previous facade and a rare glimpse of a true smile emerged. It was gone faster than Sesshomaru can process it as Kikyo stood up to smooth out her shirt

"I look forward to your cooperation, Sesshomaru Inukai"

And, as quietly as she came,Kikyo left

Sesshomaru stared at the empty spot she had occupied just moment ago, their conversation running through his mind as he tried to decipher the truth in her words. His eyes slid over to the folder she left on the corner of the desk and picked it up, the other documents on his desk forgotten

For the remainder of this afternoon, Sesshomaru only read the contract she left behind

There was a ball he had to attend, hosted by some wealthy businessmen Sesshomaru would care less for. But, because this was the first party he had been invited to since his return to Japan, many directors with Inukai Corporation heavily recommended him to attend

He sipped the bitter red wine with impassive eyes not necessarily engaging in the conversation many others had attempted to strike him with him. It was always the same questions; how was the study abroad, was he managing the business well, find him or her if he needed help to run his company, or if he just needed someone to spend time with. Sesshomaru could read through their less than subtle way to dip their spimy hands in to his business, he would not give them the satisfaction of manipulating him just because he was their junior

From the corner of his eyes, he saw a cluster of people crowding around someone in the center. His golden eyes lifted to that direction to see a variety of men sorrounding one lone girl. Even with the unfamiliar face with wolfish smiles trying to nip at her weakness, the girl kept a calm facade up with the smallest of smiles, not saying more than what was required

Sesshomaru nearly scoffed at the sight

The girl could not be of age yet, possible one of the youngest at the party in her mid teens,yet the men where slobbering over her like a piece of meat to the slaughter. But, he could remember why she had attracted attention with her midnight dark hair curled up into an elaborate bun while wearing a modest, yet classy red dress to brighten up her porcelein skin

Sesshomaru was not blind, he knew how to appreciate beauty, but more often times he was surrounded by them and considered must bland like many of the women. attending the party here, they had dulled them selves up with the expensive dresses and flashy makeup. It was only her, who kept her attire simple

"That's Kikyo Higurashi",Bokusenou,his late's father advisor,had informed him suddenly,"An established girl if I may say so myself.She. will be attending University this year at age 15.What a shame she was born in the declining Higurashi.Her talent could be appreciated much more than in a family of shrine,maidens

Sesshomaru said nothing to acknowledge Bokusenou's information of each and every one of the attendees here.He cast his eyes elsewhere and the advisor would give brief background of the person he happened to scan over. But a few minutes later, a flash of red caught his attention again as the one knew as 'Kikyo managed to slip away from the men trying to keep her attention. As she made her way to walk past him, mahogany and gold met for one second, before their attention was diverted away

She gave him no smile,no nod, nothing of aknowledgment to show she knew him

"Rin!Slow down,girl!You know your not supposed to be running in here!"Jaken scolded the 8 year old child ahead of him

The girl slid to a stop, smiling sheepishly at the older man inside the brightly lit hall. Rin clasped her hands behind her back smoothed out her yellow dress,waiting for her babysitter to catch up

"Sorry,Jaken,sir!I was just excited to greet master Sesshomaru

Jaken straightened the Navy suit professionally. and reached down the spacious hall. The child's attachment to their master was understandable, but Jaken'S duty was to watch over the girl and if any harm came to harm her,he would fear for his life reporting to his master . He had been following him since young and while he disliked his skills to be used to watch over some child, Jaken was loyal to his bones

"Well,slow down!Master Sesshomaru may be preoccupied with work!"

Realising that,Rin gasped and put her free hand over her mouth, as if attempting to silence her chatter. But before another word could be spoken, the elevator in front of them rang to a stop. The metal door slid open to reveal a young woman walk out,dark eyes glancing down to see the child lookedup at her with wide eyes. She paused,giving Rin a gentle smile in aknowledgment and allowing them to pass before walking down towards the exit*

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