"You did what?" Billion screamed. He couldn't believe what Joy was telling him."I agreed to be friends with Xavier." Joy said.Billion was confused about the whole thing. "Joy, can you please go over what you told me again? It seems I missed something." Billion requested.Joy repeated how Xavier had called her repeatedly on Saturday and how they had met up on Sunday, she told Billion what Xavier had said and her response."You agreed to hang out with him again because you feel he would play the same game his dad did." Billion stated."Exactly." Joy replied."Joy, I highly doubt that's what Xavier is up to. He knows he would fail miserably if he tried, I'm sure he's up to something else." Billion said."Well, we will never know what his plans are until I go out with him." Joy said."Are you sure there's no other way?" Billion asked."No. You don't have to worry about me, I can handle Xavier." Joy answered.Billion was worried and it was obvious from his appearance. His brow was fur

"Xavier is engaged?" Billion asked. "Yes." Jill answered."That family is really something else. Why would Xavier ask Joy out when he already has someone he intends to marry?" Billion asked."Why would Joy even agree to go out with him in the first place? I can't wrap my head around it." Jill said."He reached out to her and just like his father, Joy is convinced Xavier is up to something. I'm convinced of that as well, but I wasn't expecting this." Billion responded."What do you guys think he's planning?" Jill asked."We have no idea. That's why Joy agreed to go out with him, she's convinced she'll figure it out." Billion answered."And you didn't try to convince her otherwise?" Jill asked."Trust me, I did. But once Joy has her mind fixed on something, she won't rest until she gets it." Billion answered."That's true. Well, she's a strong woman and I believe she's capable of handling things on her own. But one can never tell with that family" Jill said."You're right. I already

"That was close!" Joy exclaimed. "Yea it was." Billion concurred.It was the start of a new week and they were both sitting in Billion's office, he had just finished telling her about his encounter with Stella."Some people never change, I guess. Money seems to be the only language that can make them nice." Joy said."Yes and it's really sad," Billion said while shaking his head."By the way, I didn't know you like going to bars." Joy commented."I don't, not really. I prefer staying indoors on weekends." Billion said."So this weekend was an exception then." Joy said."No. I went there for a reason." Billion said."And what's the reason?" Joy asked."I went there to meet with Esther Brendan." Billion answered."Who's Esther Brendan? Is she a new business partner?" Joy questioned."No. She's Xavier's fiancee." Billion stated.Joy couldn't believe what Billion just said, she was in shock, she was feeling so many emotions at the same time that she didn't know how to react.She didn't

It was the third day of the week. Joy was still acting weird around him. Billion didn't know what to think.Joy didn't respond to his texts, or emails, not unless they were work related.He had tried inviting her out for a drink after work, but she declined, she claimed she had plans.He decided that they grab lunch together at work, but she came up with another excuse.And she didn't initiate contact either. If it wasn't work related, Joy didn't try to contact him .She mostly seemed distant or disinterested when they were together and they had nothing to talk about.Also, she didn't make eye contact and seemed uncomfortable around him."Have I done something wrong? Or could it be that Joy was actually jealous? But why? Could it be that she thinks I want something more from Esther?" Billion asked himself."Billion, are you available to discuss the new project?" Joy asked.Billion, who was lost in his thoughts, slowly turned his head towards her. He had forgotten Joy was sitting rig

Billion stood in front of his mirror to access his outfit once more. He had on a well-tailored suit that fit him perfectly, it wasn't as expensive as the Armani he had worn the other day, but it would do.The suit was a navy colored one and he had on a blazer and matching trousers. The Blazer had a structured silhouette and was buttoned up.Inside, he wore a crisp, long-sleeved dress shirt made of high-quality cotton. The color of the shirt was a classic shade of light blue.The shirt was neatly tucked into his trousers, and his cuffs were fastened with cufflinks for an added touch of sophistication.Billion rearranged his tie. It was a silk-blend tie that complements the colors of his suit and shirt and was tied in a neat and professional knot, and was just the right length, reaching the top of his trousers' waistband.He wore tailored trousers that matched his suit jacket, and was a straight fit. It was worn at his natural waist and was neither too tight or too loose. It was hemm