“Annoying brat?” Rene repeated, her blood boiling in anger. “Just who do you think you are to call me that?! Just because you work now, I'm supposed to give you respect?” Now that Brian stared at Rene, he realized she looked oddly familiar, and that made him even confused. Not interested in her tantrums, he proceeded into the elevator, but Rene pulled him out. Brian was stunned by the amount of strength she wielded, and out of anger, he grabbed her hand, controlling himself hard not to snap it into two. “Little girl, it's better you continue working, and ignore me. Don't get me angry.” Rene scoffed, rolling her eyes as she stared at Brian. “And who are you calling a little girl? Do you think you're old enough to give birth to me?! Hey, Brian, if respect is something you're looking for, I can never give it to you. Anyone below my standards isn't worth my respect.” she smirked. Brian clicked his tongue in anger, curious to know her identity. “So you're indirectly saying I'm below yo
Brian smirked as he stared at the young girl whose mouth was as sharp as a razor. ‘Did she just ask me to be her slave?’ he thought to himself, an amusing smile finding its way to his lips. Deep down, he already felt like teaching her a good lesson, but due to the fact that he was in a good mood, he was going to let it all slide. After all, his mother was saved. What more could he ask for? Rene's face fell when she noticed that Brian paid her no attention. Instead, he was completely focused on his thoughts. “Do you think I'm joking?” she snapped as she stared at him with a burning gaze, trying hard not to deliver a slap across his face. As a child, she was always given the princess treatment. In her home, no one dared to look down on the only heir to the Walkers Empire. Rene was a bright child, but her intelligence was tempered by a sharp tongue and a spoiled attitude. No one in her home had the guts to talk to her anyhow, and once they did, they got fired the next day. To Rene, Br
“True?” Rene repeated, her voice dripping with sarcasm. “I can bet on anything that your position would even be less than that of a mere manager. Perhaps an assistant, or even worse, a lowly junior assistant.” she added. “Anyways, I need to go now. Duty calls as I'm not as jobless as you are.” Rene said after a while as she turned to leave. “Master, it took you so long.” Albert's voice was heard as he walked towards Brian, and Rene halted in her steps. ‘Master?’ she wondered as she turned to look at Albert, her eyes filled with curiosity. Brian smiled, “Albert, I was dealing with something insignificant, but I'm here now. Is anything the matter?” he asked, referring to Rene as unimportant, but she was unusually calm. The sight In front of her was quite hard to take in, and she was having a hard time wrapping her head around it. Her heart raced and she wavered slightly, but she masked it with a smile. Perhaps Albert was also of a low class, and they were birds of the same feathers.
Rene struggled in her father's hands, slightly embarrassed by the way he dragged her inside. “Father, let go!” she snapped, but Kaiden ignored her words as his thoughts were completely occupied by something else. Rene persisted, and instead, his grip on her hands became tight; making Rene squeeze her eyes in pain. Upon reaching the receptionist, Kaiden hurriedly said, “Please, I need to see Mr Duke.” his voice was laced with urgency, and Rene wondered why. Rene remembered how the junior assistant referred to Brian as Mr Duke, but she had her doubts as that was quite impossible. Mr Duke was the owner of this huge Empire, and Brian was just an errand boy. Sure she did nothing wrong, Rene relaxed and stared at her father who was still talking to the receptionist. “What do you mean by that? Even if it's past closing hours, I need to see him. It's urgent!” Kaiden snapped, but the Receptionist wasn't concerned. She was given strict orders, and she wasn't going to break a rule just becaus
Kaiden could sense a threat from Brian's words, and he was suddenly frightened. Kaiden was completely speechless as he didn't know the response to give Brian. He valued the two options, but Brian didn't seem to care. Brian scoffed, “Mr Walker, please leave this company. I've had enough.” His voice was extremely cold and frightening, sending shivers down Kaiden's spine. “Mr Duke,” he began, his voice wavering slightly, “Please have mercy. Rene is deeply sorry.” he added, and Brian's gaze landed on Rene who seemed unconcerned, “No, she isn't. She's not even willing to accept she was wrong. That's the greatest of them all, Mr Walker. She's a spoiled brat.” he spat. Kaiden dragged Rene and forced her to kneel, “Rene, tell him you're sorry. Your future depends on this. If other companies should hear that you got rejected by the Duke's Empire after getting accepted, no one would want you as an intern.” He warned. Rene's eyes widened in surprise as she had a long time accepting the truth.
Brian made a mental note to keep it at the back of his mind, but now, he was going to spend some time with Lyra. Upon reaching his home, Lyra stood outside, looking as pretty as a lovely flower. Brian's heart skips a beat anytime he sets his eyes on Lyra, and sometimes, he's even rendered speechless by her bewitching beauty. Lyra approached him and hugged him, taking his scent in. “How was work today?” she asked, and Brian nodded, “Quite stressful, but okay.” he said as they walked inside together, their hands wrapped around each other. Getting inside, Lyra was quick to get Brian a glass of water, and offered to massage his shoulder. Brian was stunned for a minute. “What's with this treatment?” he asked, a smile plastered on his face as he stared at Lyra. Lyra blushed furiously and said, “Brian, I need a favor from you.” Brian chuckled, “So you gave me a glass of water in return for a favor?” he asked, tilting his head slightly. Lyra shook her head, stunned by Brian's question. See
Brian chuckled at the boldness of the sales assistant to hold him that way. Even if she didn't really know who he was, she wasn't supposed to treat a customer this way. He gave her an icy glare, “Take your hand off.” His voice was low and menacing, sending shivers down the young lady's spine. Immediately, she released his hands and apologized, “I'm sorry, sir. However, you can't purchase this dress. Please pick another or leave our mall.” she said politely, even when she was indirectly insulting him. Dumbfounded that the young lady asked him to leave the mall, Brian became enraged. All he wanted was to purchase a dress, and this sales assistant had the guts to humiliate him this way? Ever since he started shopping, Brian had never encountered something like this. If the dress was off the market, why place it on display? The dress was still there because they were still looking for a potential buyer. Why then was the sales assistant proving stubborn?At the same time, another lady ap
Sonia smirked, a smile coming to settle on her face as she stared at Brian as she wondered what he was trying to do. Brian ignored her and waited for about five minutes. After exactly five minutes, a young lady clad in a classy gown walked down the stairs, her hair packed in a messy bun. Helena's steps were quick, but dignified; and a frown was etched on her soft features. Earlier, she was seated calmly in her office, happily going through some files in deafening silence; but Albert's call shattered the silence. Helena was shocked to see an unknown number calling her, and it took her some time to pick it up. At the same time, before she picked up the call, her assistant barged in, concern evident in his eyes. “Miss Helena, there's a big problem.” he said urgently, and Helena placed her hands on her lips, indicating for him to keep quiet. Albert's voice rang out, “Miss Helena, this is Albert from the Dukes Empire. I'm afraid a very important person, the CEO of the Dukes Empire,