The CEO Who Hates Me

Arya was still gasping for air as she reached down at the reception.

As she tried to recall what just happened, she was startled by a familiar male voice from behind her

"Hello Madam Arya, how are you?" he greeted. Arya's lips pursed when she turned around and saw it was Chen. So the man upstairs was really Ryu, the CEO who was claiming her beach resort.

"What is going on?" she asked wearily.

Chen shrugged his shoulders and said, "I believe Attorney Stark discussed everything clearly. The owner of this resort is CEO Ryu Ken and he said that if you want to negotiate, you can discuss it with him directly in his room tomorrow at 7:00 AM sharp. If you are not present by then, we will immediately proceed with the necessary arrangements for the possession of the resort."

And quickly added, "Please don't ask me anymore and talk to our CEO directly if you have further questions."

Then he bid goodbye and strode back to his room.

Arya was left in awe. Her brain cells didn't seem to work and able to process all that happened tonight with her.

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On the other side of the room, in a corner, Shawn hissed on his phone, "Check what happened! I don't care how you do it. I want a complete report in one hour!"

After hanging up the phone, he looked at Arya full of concern and walked towards her. He was at the restaurant for dinner when he heard the commotion and came to know of things through the staffs.

"Hey," he said as he waved his palm on Arya's face.

"Are you alright? Want togo out to catch some air?" Shawn asked smiling.

Arya sighed and just nodded. Yes, she indeed needed some air right now as she felt suffocated from sudden play of events.

Arya had a lot of things to work out right now. The resort was just one thing but the biggest problem was Ryu had found her from hiding. There were three months left as per the contract and here came another confusing matter.

She was contemplating if she should call Rita and inform about this situation.

She must think wisely before making this crucial decision.

Her mind was in chaos and she felt like her head will burst with pressure.

But her heart was happy, definitely rejoicing the moment when she saw Ryu not in her mobile, magazines or television but in actual, standing in front of her, touching her.

'Yes… I missed him badly...' she thought while walking.

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"Elder Master Ken, I'm just curious. How could you act calm as if there's nothing going on although you know everything already?" Butler Omni asked.

"Check mate, focus on the game you dummy old maid! Don't get distracted!" Elder Master Ken hissed.

Butler Omni scratched his head and still added, "I just don't understand why you are prolonging the confused situation."

Elder Master Ken looked at the Butler directly and said, "I am not prolonging it. I want to see how my grandson will handle everything on his own. It's a tough situation and Ryu's link with the culprit is something inevitable. Let Ryu complete that scattered puzzle."

"So you plan to just watch Ryu and do nothing?" Butler Omni asked unbelievably.

'What if things take a drastic turn?' Butler Omni wanted to voice out as he looked at the Elder Master quietly.

The Elder Master grinned, "You worry too much. I believe in my grandson. He is a Ken and my blood runs through his vein."

'So what if your blood runs through him? Will that give him supernatural power?' He thought while he stared at Elder Master Ken.

"I will not interfere as long as no one gets hurt." Elder Master said plainly.

The Elder Master laughed again and said.

"Are we communicating through telepathy now old maid? Why don't you just say it out loud to me? No wonder you'll stay single forever." Elder Master grunted and gestured him for another round of chess.

Butler Omni sighed and shook his head. "How come you can read me so easily Elder Master? And why don't you stop calling me old maid or old hag. You're always teasing me for being single." he said helplessly with a complaining tone.

"You grew up with us so you are also like a child to me Omni. I can read you in and out. Okay, I will just call you Old Mule from now on and that will not change unless you get yourself a partner. For goodness sake, get a life and don't just focus on us." Elder Master Ken exclaimed.

Butler Omni just scratched his head.