First Encounter

In Xu Group Building  -  Leonard Siy is facing the wrath of

his grandfather who keeps pestering him to get married as soon as possible. His

grandfather has been showing him photos of the ladies who belong to the upper

class in the society.

Grandpa – just give me more time. I am still young, I

am only 28, there’s no need for us to hurry.

You Brat! – his grandpa shouted.  I know you are still waiting for that girl.

She is not deserving to be part of our family. I will never accept her.

Grandpa , you must give Abby a chance. You broke us

apart before and I didn’t say anything to what you did but now she is coming

back, I want to pursue her again. She is the woman I want to marry.

She accepted the money I gave her, Leo. If she truly

loves you she will fight for it. 50 million is the worth of her love for you.  Don’t be naïve and blinded by her face because

it can sometimes hide the true colors of the heart. Boy, you are no longer

young if you want to continue being the CEO of this company , I want you to be

engage by the end of this year. You must listen to me and remember  that Abby will never be an option. Any woman

will do but not her.

Leo sighed.  I

understand, grandpa. Okay, you must leave now so I can continue my work.

You Brat! Are you trying to shoo me away? Sighed - young

people these days. Remember this year you should get married or you will lose

power over everything in this company.

Grandpa Xu stood up and left Leo alone in his office.

Leo massaged his throbbing temples and stood up in

front of his office window. It’s been 3 years. He has been waiting for Abby’s

return for 3 years. He can’t forget the time when Abby broke up with him for

the reason that she is not good enough for his family. She wants to become a

better and stronger person to be able to stand by his side. He didn’t know that

Abby accepted money from his family.  It’s

been 3 years. He learned from his private investigator that Abby will be back soon.

She became a successful musician, it was her dream. He can’t help but feel

happy for her success even if he wasn’t by her side when she reached it. Now he

is willing to fight for Abby but he needs to choose between her and his position.

Life is cruel. It has always been unfair. He doesn’t want to hurt Abby anymore.

He will never forget the tears she shed when she said goodbye to him.

Leo sighed. He reached for his phone and called his

friend Derek Xiao .

Hey! Mr. Xu , it’s a miracle that you called. Derek

teased him.

Let’s meet tonight at Midnight Blue Bar. Leo the hung

up on the phone without waiting for Derek’s reply.

Jasmine and Jacob arrived at the restaurant he booked

for them. It’s a famous Szechuan restaurant in the City. She used to go there

with her family when she was growing up. Oh, how she missed this place. It’s been

so long already from the last time she dined her.

Jacob pulled up a seat for her and he then sat opposite

her.

They talked and laughed while dining.

Let’s grab some drinks after this. – Jacob said. I

know the celebration won’t be complete without drinking.

Just don’t get me drunk. You know how horrible it is

when I get drunk.

They both laughed at what she said remembering

something from the past when Jasmine got drunk and beat people because she is

always on defense thinking she was getting attacked that time.

After the sumptuous dinner the two head to Midnight

Blue Bar.

They were teasing and laughing as they walked inside

the bar without noticing the man in front of them.

Jasmine was trying to grab Jacob on the neck when she

suddenly bump into something.  No, someone.

Leo, who stopped suddenly before reaching the entrance

of the bar to answer a call accidentally dropped his phone when somebody bumped

into him.

I’m sorry, sir. Jasmine bowed her head to apologize.

She then squatted down to pick up the phone and hand it over to the man.

Leo just looked at the woman in front of him without

accepting the phone she is handing. He is a little amazed looking at her. She is

beautiful - that’s the sum of all the words he could use to describe her.  Even without wearing a make up she is glowing.  Her deep set eyes seems to sparkle.

Cough! Cough! Ahem! – sir, here’s your phone. I’m

sorry for what happened. Jasmine apologized again. She then walked past the

dumbfounded Leo and got inside the bar with Jacob.

Gosh! I think I should keep you inside the base next

time. Jacob started to tease her. Look at that man’s face. He can’t take his

eyes off you.

Jasmine just shrugged her shoulder thinking about the

man she just bumped into. He looked a little familiar but she can’t remember where

she see him.

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