The meeting with the investor company manager was scheduled for later that day. Sophia and Dylan prepared thoroughly, discussing potential opportunities and strategies. As they sat in the conference room, waiting for the investor to arrive, Sophia felt a mix of excitement and nervousness.
Just as the meeting was about to start, the door burst open, and a rival businessman, Mr. Johnson, walk to conference room door swung open, and Johnson walked in, his confident stride commanding attention.
Dylan's eyes widened in surprise, and he felt a surge of unease. Johnson was a rival businessman, known for his ruthless tactics and sharp instincts. What was he doing here?
Sophia's eyes met Johnson's, and she felt a jolt of surprise. Johnson was her senior from her college, and she hadn't expected to see him here. Johnson's eyes locked onto Sophia's, and a hint of a smile played on his lips.
"Sophia," Johnson said, his voice warm and familiar. "It's been a long time." Sophia's cheeks flushed, and she felt a mix of emotions. "Johnson, what are you doing here?" she asked, trying to sound casual.
Johnson's smile grew wider. "I'm here for the meeting with the investor," he said, his eyes never leaving Sophia's face. "I'm interested in cracking this deal." Sophia's eyes widened in surprise. "You came here to crack this deal?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.
Johnson nodded, his eyes gleaming with determination. "Yes, I did. And I see you're working here now," he said, his gaze drifting to Dylan. "As Dylan's personal assistant, I presume?" Sophia nodded, feeling a sense of unease. "Yes, that's right."
Johnson's eyes sparkled with amusement. "I see. Well, Sophia, you know I'd give you double the salary Dylan pays you if you came to work for me," he said, his voice low and persuasive. Sophia felt a flutter in her chest, but she shook her head. "I'm happy here, Johnson," she said firmly.
Dylan watched the exchange between Sophia and Johnson, feeling a growing sense of unease. Why was Johnson being so friendly with Sophia? And why did Sophia seem so... comfortable around him? Dylan's eyes narrowed, and he felt a pang of jealousy.
"Sophia, come sit here beside me," Dylan said, his voice firm and commanding. Sophia's eyes met Dylan's, and she felt a surge of obedience. "Yes, sir," she said, rising from her seat to move beside Dylan.
Johnson's eyes followed Sophia's movement, and he felt a twinge of disappointment. He had enjoyed talking to Sophia, and he had hoped to spend more time with her. But Dylan's possessive behavior towards Sophia was intriguing. Johnson's eyes locked onto Dylan's face, and he smiled to himself. This was going to be interesting.
As the meeting progressed, Johnson sat beside Sophia, his proximity making Dylan feel increasingly uncomfortable. Dylan tried to focus on the discussion, but he couldn't help sneaking glances at Sophia and Johnson. They seemed to have a history, and Dylan's curiosity was piqued.
The tension between Dylan and Johnson was palpable, and Sophia felt like she was caught in the middle. She tried to focus on the meeting, but she couldn't help feeling a sense of unease. What was Johnson's true intention? And why was Dylan acting so possessively towards her?
As the meeting drew to a close, Johnson stood up, his eyes locked onto Sophia's face. "It was great seeing you again, Sophia," he said, his voice low and husky. "I'll make sure to catch up with you soon."
Sophia smiled, feeling a sense of relief. "Take care, Johnson," she said, her voice friendly.
As Johnson left the conference room, Dylan turned to Sophia. "What's going on between you and Johnson?" how do you know him"? he asked, his voice low and intense. Sophia's eyes met Dylan's, and she felt a flutter in her chest. "We were studied in same college ,he is my senior," she said, her voice calm.
Dylan's eyes narrowed, and he felt a surge of jealousy. "I see," he said, his voice tight. "Well, let's focus on the deal. We need to finalize the details."Sophia nodded , Dylan and Sophia was discussing about deal but Johnson come return and interrupted them.
Johnson approached Sophia, his eyes locked onto hers. "Sophia, can you come aside? I want to talk to you," he said, his voice low and urgent.
Sophia glanced at Dylan, her eyes flashing with a mixture of surprise and annoyance. Dylan wondered what was so important that Johnson needed to interrupt their discussion. "Okay, I'll come," Sophia said, rising from her seat.
As they stepped aside, Johnson asked Sophia, "Can we go to dinner tonight?" Sophia's eyes widened slightly, and she hesitated for a moment. "Please don't say no," Johnson added, his voice persuasive. "After so many years, we've met up again. I'd love to catch up with you."
Sophia thought about her schedule and realized she had nothing planned for the evening. "Okay, I'll come," she said finally. Johnson smiled, relieved. "I'll message you the time and restaurant address. You just have to show up," he said.
Sophia nodded, and Johnson turned to leave. Dylan watched them, his curiosity piqued. What were they discussing? As Johnson left the company, Dylan turned to Sophia. "Tonight, you have to work with me because we need to discuss the deal," he said, expecting Sophia to agree.
However, Sophia was taken aback. She had just agreed to have dinner with Johnson and didn't want to cancel on him. "Ah, tonight, sir... Sorry, sir, but I have another plan for tonight," Sophia said, trying to sound apologetic.
Dylan's eyes narrowed slightly. "What is your plan for tonight?" he asked, his voice firm but polite. Sophia hesitated, unsure of how to respond. She didn't want to reveal her dinner plans with Johnson, fearing Dylan's reaction.
"I have a dinner plan with a friend tonight," Sophia said finally, trying to sound casual. Dylan nodded, his expression neutral. "Okay," he said, rising from his seat. "I'll see you tomorrow then."
As Dylan headed back to his cabin, Sophia breathed a sigh of relief. She settled into her chair, her thoughts focused on the upcoming dinner with Johnson. Later, Sophia got up to grab a drink, and Dylan decided to visit her desk to discuss some details. However, she was nowhere to be found.
Dylan asked one of the employees where Sophia was, and he was told she had gone to grab a drink. As Dylan turned to leave, his eyes landed on Sophia's phone, which was still on her desk. A notification popped up on the screen, displaying Johnson's message with the time and restaurant address.
Dylan's eyes narrowed, his mind racing with questions. Why was Sophia meeting Johnson, and what was the nature of their relationship? Dylan's eyes lingered on the screen, his thoughts consumed by the revelation. He couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy, wondering if Sophia's relationship with Johnson went beyond a professional level.
Determined to uncover the truth, Dylan made a mental note to keep a closer eye on Sophia and her interactions with Johnson. "Okay, then I'll also see how you're going to dinner with him," Dylan said to himself, a hint of determination in his voice.