The Woman From Hell

"Since the decision has been made, it's just a matter of time. Everything is difficult at the beginning, so it's to be expected. At the moment, we're not looking to move the entire headquarters yet. I just want to go and familiarize myself with the environment at the new branch. Zedd and the rest will still stay here in the headquarters."

I nodded and did not say anything else. After all, I did not know much about the company and he must have his own considerations for doing so.

Since I had stayed in Salt City for many years, it seemed like a good idea to move to another city and check out a new place too.

For the next few days, I stayed at the villa and did not go out. Theo did not go to the office as well because he was still recovering from his injuries. In addition to his work, he spent every day at home with me.

The days passed by peacefully.

Early this morning, Theo had to go to the office for something. Since I had been staying home for a long time, I was bored and decided to drive around the city alone.

Since Cecilia was not around, I had no one to shop

with me. I had no choice but to pass time by window shopping.

However, I did not expect that I would run into Xander at the mall.

Although he was trying to hide his identity by wearing a cap and sunglasses, I was able to recognize him right away. He had a woman with him and when I took a closer look, it was the same woman who left after getting pissed last time.

Unlike the last time, the two of them were talking and laughing today. They looked quite intimate and they seemed to get along well. I was in awe that a big star like Xander actually dared to wander around the city like this without fear of getting caught by the paparazzi.

Probably because I was staring for too long, Xander eventually noticed me. At first, he was stunned, but after, he smiled happily. He shook off the woman and walked toward me. "When did you come back? Why didn’t you tell me? Are you here alone? Are you here to shop or just to grab a bite?”

I held onto my forehead and wondered which question among the series of questions I should answer first.

The woman followed behind him and looked at me warily. I put on a smile. "I'm here to get some things. What a coincidence!" "Isn’t it? I called you some time ago but my calls never got through. After that, I found out that you were traveling and weren't in Salt City. Since it’s noon, let's have lunch together."

After Xander said that, he pulled me by the hand and walked forward. When I noticed that the woman beside him had linked his other arm, I could obviously tell what she meant. Hence, I pulled my hand back and said, "Go ahead, I've just eaten."

I was not that bored that I would go and be their third wheel. All text © NôvelD(r)a'ma.Org.

"Come with me. I have something to talk to you about." Xander did not let go of my hand and continued pulling me forward.

The look on the woman’s face changed as she spoke u p aggrievedly, "Xandy, today's my birthday. You promised that you'd hang out with me. Miss Lane probably has something to do. Let’s not disturb her."

Xander clearly looked unhappy and turned around to look at her. He furrowed his brows and said, "I have something to talk to her about. Go back first."

The woman glared at me before looking at Xander sadly. "I begged you for such a long time before you finally agreed to watch a movie with me. And Aunt Petra also said that you should keep me company today."

"Do you think threatening me with her will work?" Xander got slightly angry, and the look on his face sank. He shouted, "I'm giving you two choices. Either you go and watch it yourself, or go home!"

After he said that, he pulled me away.

The woman got anxious and trotted up to him while pulling on him. "Sorry, I didn't mean it. I won’t bother you guys anymore. I'm just going to wait outside. Xander, you can watch the movie with me after you guys finish talking, okay?"

Love always made people feel inferior. When I saw how aggrieved the woman was, I felt bad. I broke free from Xander's grasp and said, "Let's meet again another day. I still have some things to do, so I have to go."

After I said that, I did not give Xander a chance to speak before I walked away without even looking back.

There was nothing I wanted to buy so after walking around, I headed to the exit. I saw Xander standing there, looking inside with an anxious look on his face.

I could not help but go forward and pat him on the shoulder. "Didn't I say that we'll talk another day? You should spend the day with your girlfriend since it’s her birthday."

"She's not my girlfriend. Let’s go and find a place to sit and talk." Xander dragged me and walked toward the dining area in the mall.

I was not a nosy person and since he had said so, I did not ask anything else. 2

Xander took me up the fourth floor to a high-end steak restaurant. I followed him and was about to go in with my head lowered when I suddenly noticed that his gaze seemed a little strange.

I was curious, so I followed his gaze and looked inside.

Near the window, Theo was dressed in a blue handmade suit, sitting elegantly. Even the way he cut his steak made him look very graceful and gentlemanly.

In front of him sat a woman with a sweet smile, but it was not Cindy.