Forgotten Romance: Take Me Back To You

She will trust him… Just as he said, she will leave the matter in Marcus hands. 

After their conversation this morning, Marcus told Jade to go to the office while he meets with Jack Mo, the CEO of the KSAN Co. 

"Are you aware that your son is on his way here to see me?" Jack Mo voiced as soon as he sat on the empty couch in Barry's office.

Barry creased his brows puzzled. Why the sudden visitation? As far as he's concern, there's no valid reason as to why Marcus should come over. 

He's not coming over to severe their partnership, isn't it? He was thinking.

Seeing Barry's facial expression, Jack Mo knew he wasn't aware of it so he stood up and prepared to leave. 

"If you want to know why he's coming then you're free to join us." Jack glanced at his wristwatch. "believe he'll be here in five." He smiled before leaving the room. 

Now Barry's in deep thought once again. That man Sonny, did he tell Marcus about him? Did he inform the old fox about him? What if Marcus really came to cut off their partnership contract? 

No, it can't be. Barry started planning things he could say once Marcus really do it. 

Marcus parked his car on the VIP space given to him. Looks like the president of the company notified all his employees about his arrival since some people were already waiting for him as soon as he got off the car. 

"Sir, this way please." A tall middle-aged man came to him and escorted him to the president office. 

Everything was well-coordinated and it made him feel proud to see how he is being treated with gentle care. 

He followed the man inside the elevator and a few guards joined them as well. Then after securing the man's safety, he pressed the buŧŧon to the 7th floor. It didn't take long for them to reach the president's office. 

"Have a great day, Sir." The middle-aged man smiled after knocking at the door. 

"Thank you." Marcus smiled back. The man was about to open the door when they suddenly heard a man's voice from somewhere. 

"Why don't we go inside together, Mr. Hanes." It was Barry who was seen coming towards them.

"Good morning, Mr. Stones. I'll be going now then." The security personnel bowed before leaving the two.

Barry was smiling but Marcus was not. He looks like someone who's having a bad day early in the morning. 

He's not in a good mood so Barry opened the door and invited him in.

"Mr. Hanes, please come in." Jack stood up and greeted the man as soon as he saw him. They all sat at the soft couch facing each other while the secretary served them coffee. 

"Thank you for visiting the company." The old man furthered. 

"I'm sorry for the sudden visit but I came here for a purpose." Marcus brought out his phone, search for the video and showed it to him. 

Barry got curious and moved beside the old man as they both watch the brutality of the torture being made to the young man. It was awful and pity was painted all over their faces. 

But who could this young man be and why is Marcus showing it to them. The young man must have noticed their curious gazes so he started to state the facts. 

"That's the younger brother of my employee whom you tried to threaten because of the Beau collection product." He stated. 

"What?" Jack was a bit surprise. Marcus' tone is seemingly accusing him to be the person behind the torture. 

"Are you telling me now that I did this to that guy?" He was obviously annoyed due to the accusation.

"I didn't say it was you but the man who tried to bribe my employee."

"Manager Jason Ling? As far as I know he was already fired not too long ago." Barry buŧŧed in. 

"I believe you still have his records and I hope you can help us out. My employee and her innocent brother are both innocent of this and they don't deserve this kind of punishment. So I came here to ask for your help."

"Help? How can we possibly help you? If that guy still works her then we could hand him over to you anytime, however, he is not an employee of this company any longer. He is not our responsibility anymore." Jack Mo stated. 

"I know you're not responsible for him any longer. But are you sure you want to wash your hands of these matter? I could handle this situation alone even without your help but I only came because I'm concern about your company's reputation. If I find that person and turn him to the authorities, do you think his main reason of torturing the guy wouldn't come out?" He looked at him as if belittling his understanding.

"Mr. Mo, do you want to tell the world how your past employee tried to steal our products?" He sneered in contempt. "Well, if that's what you want then I shall leave then."

Marcus was about to stand up when Barry chimed in. "What exactly do you want us to do?" He asked. It's just a matter of time before Jack flares up because of anger and embarrassment. 

"Mr. Stones, I wish you can take care of this matter within the day. If you can't find them before midnight, I'll do the search by then but you must be prepared to face the issues that will arise." He voiced as if he's commanding them.

"I have to go now. Thank you for your time." He didn't wait for their responses before he left the president's office. 

A minute after the guy left, Jack clenched his fist and threw the empty cup on wall. He's been trying to control his emotion a while ago when Marcus showed him an attitude.

"Who do he think of himself? Does he think of himself as an emperor who can threatened me like that?!" He flared up while Barry heaved a heavy sigh.

"I know he was rude but don't you think he did the right thing?" Barry admitted. 

"Are you now on his side because he is your son?" The old man stared at him accusingly. 

"I'm saying this because I am on your side." He was a bit irritated. "Do you really want that shrewd manager to destroy the image of your company?"

"I'll kill him once I see him!" He looked like a ferocious beast at that very moment. 

"Iris!" He called his secretary at once. 

"Yes sir." The woman must have heard the commotion caused by the old man from the outside so she instantly entered when she heard her name. 

"Call director Ling right away!" He commanded. 

MEANWHILE, Jade had been pacing back and forth inside her office while waiting for Marcus. And after a few minutes, the door to the office opened. 

She turned around and was about to run to greet the man but she halted as soon as she saw the face she hates the most. 

"Oh hey there sweetheart…." Rachelle came wearing a taunting smirk. "I came to see Marcus." She walked towards the door to Marcus room but Jade rushed in front and blocked her way. 

"Sorry, but Mr. Hanes is not here yet." She was firm. 

"Let me enter, I'll wait for him inside." She smirked meaningfully.

"Unfortunately, you can't. I am t-----"

"What's happening here?" Jade paused when she heard Marcus' stern voice. 

"Marcus!" Rachelle run to his arms as soon as she saw the man entered the door. "I just want to wait for you inside but this secretary of yours was chasing me out."

"What?" Jade yelped unbelievingly. "You----"

"Both of you stop it now." Marcus cut them off. "Jade, go back to you work and you…" He stared at Rachelle. "You should go home."

"But Marcus, I came because I have something to tell you." She smiled sweetly but glared at the woman meaningfully. "It's important… very, very important."

Jade quavered but she tried to hold it in. She gulped drowning her disappointments. 

Rachelle followed Marcus inside his office but before she entered, she glanced at the woman curling her fist in anger. 

'Damn that bitch!' She cursed within her before searching for the copy of the marriage contract that Marcus gave her before. 

She didn't know how it ended up there but looks like it was placed inside the envelope along with the other documents that she took to work on at home. 

Looks like the phrase 'all things happen for a reason' was true. 

It didn't take long for her to find it and her hands were itching to crumple it. But no, she won't do it now. She must tear it in front of that man!

She's tired of being patient. 

She's tired of being timid. 

She won't allow that woman to barge inside the office anytime she likes. No, she's done taking all the crap and it's time to end the madness of that scrap contract. 

It's time for revision. She made her resolve.