Chapter 703: His Present
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CHAPTER 703
“Yes, mother.”
“No. Ye Cheng you cannot just say that and expect me to agree. What the hell has happened?” Li An inquired.
“Nothing much mother. I just want you close by.”
“No. Something happened, Ye Cheng and it is high time you tell it to me.”
Understanding how his mother behaved, he knew better than anyone that he would not be able to get from her claws if he does not tell her.
…..
“Fine. I got a call from the Chairman of Zhang Group.”
“And?” she asked impatiently.
“He threatens to get me through you and Li Jing.”
“I see. Hehhee, that old man do not know when to call it quits does he?”
“Mom. Understand me. I do not want anything that would hurt you. I want you close by so I can ensure your safety and Li Jing’s.”
“I know but I have never been a liability to you and I would not become now starting now. Not when you need me the most.”
“That is why I cannot allow any harm to befall you. Please just do not be stubborn ma and listen to me.”
“Urgh!” she massaged her temples while releasing a soft sigh. “I would reconsider. You focus on taking care of Li Jing. That is more important to me.”
“Got it, mum. See ya.”
He ended the call and gently placed the phone on his table. He gazed far into the room but in reality, his mind had long gone from that point on.
Several thoughts spiralled in his mind while his brain did some calculating.
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Just as he had promised, Chairman Zhang did not get the present Ye Cheng sent on time and so he felt more relaxed about it.
Soon enough hé went ahead with his work. It was not until he heard a knock on his office door and his secrétary entered that he was reminded of Ye Cheng’s promise.
“Sir, there is a parcel that just arrived for you,” she informed him while wearing her usual smile.
He squinted at her. All the bones in his body had started chanting and screaming at him not to accept it but being who he was, he ignored it.
“Bring it in and sign for me,” he ordered.
“Yes sir.”
She exited his office and did as she was told.
Once she was done, she returned with the parcel wrapped in a green gift wrapper with a small red ribbon attached to it.
“You may leave.”
“Yes sir.” She placed it on his desk and took her leave.
No sooner had she stepped out, than she knocked on the door again and walked in.
“Sir, there is a lawyer here to see you.”
“A lawyer? Do I look so free to you that a lawyer can just come into my company unannounced and without booking an appointment?!” He hollered, sending shivers running down her spine.
Bowing her head, she quickly apologized. “My apologies sir. I would send him away.”
At that moment, she had preferred to offend the so-called lawyer than her boss. Not only was he so ruthless, but he could also make her lose her job and subsequently, not get another useful job.
She was just about to close the door when she heard him call her name and she stopped.
“Ah Kum.”
Not wanting to get yelled at for wasting his precious time, she turned quickly and with her head lowered, she answered. “Sir?”
“From henceforth, no lawyers are allowed to see me, unless my personal lawyer. Understand?”
“Understand boss.”
“Good.” He waved his hand in a shooing manner at her and she respectfully left.
Once outside, the lawyer who had been waiting for her return since smiled upon setting his eyes on her as soon as she left his office.
“Please can I go in now to see him?”
She lifted her head while trying her best to control herself and mask her rage. Her fist that had balled at her side further tightened as the smile on the man’s lips broadened.
“He won’t see you.” In the end, all she could do was voice those words out softly.
“Oh, so I can come and check in at another time, is that it?”
“No. Mr Zhang does not want to meet with you or any lawyer. Please leave and do not return.”
Rather than getting angry as she had thought he would, he pursed his lips, giving her his best tight-lipped smile and bowed his head.
“I am sorry for any inconveniences I may have caused you or the Chairman. I would take my leave but, I would be leaving this.” Looking down at his hand, he took the big brown envelope in his hand and handed it over to her.
“Whether or not he refuses to meet with any lawyer, he would be seeing more than one soon.”
“Sir, I just said…”
“No need to raise your voice, Miss Hua. I am taking my leave. Do well to pass it to your boss because ignorance is not an excuse and I have a witness that it was given to you.”
Wearing his smiling face again, he dipped his head in a bit and then left. For Hua Ah Kum who was not expecting this to go this way, she did not know how she was going to present such an envelope to her boss without going in for it.
‘Does the court have…? No, no, no. Ah Kum, it is not in your place to think for the boss. He is more than capable.’
She heaved out a deep sigh before walking over to her desk.
‘Even if it was a matter of court, he had the best lawyers ready to bribe their way and get him free from such. I should not bother. Perhaps after an hour later, I can show him the package.’
No sooner had those thoughts left her mind and she was about to take her seat than she heard a sharp yell…
“AH KUM!”
Her heart flew into her mouth at that moment as she jolted up from the shock of her name being yelled like that.
Her chest rose as her heart thrashed about wildly in her chest. Her eyes shut close briefly. Her hands moved on their own to grip her chest.
BADUM! BADUM!
“Ah Kum!”
Her eyes flew open and she wasted not another second before racing to his office.
