Realizing his love - III

They were heading out after meeting Harrison Cullen when Anna asked him, "Nolan?"

"Yes ma'am?"

"Ummm... What is he up-to? I mean you are Regan's personal assistant so I just thought if you know about this meeting of him with Mr. Cullen."

"It's nothing that should concern you Miss Prescott. And Mr. Knight has his ways to deal with certain people. I guess that Mr. Cullen is one among them. Be rest assured about everything."

"Okay... If you say so." Anna was still not sure about Regan's conduct with Mr. Cullen as she could see his cold eyes that held no emotions while talking to him and it would not be incorrect to say that she was a bit terrified as it was the first time that she witnessed him that way.

"Ma'am... Mr. Knight has told me that he would join us soon, till then let's wait for him in the car?"

"Fine but I won't be waiting for him sitting idly in the car. You can go. I want to see around. If Regan comes, just give me a call. I would be somewhere around."

"But ma'am... Sir....."

""Don't worry I won't go too far and I'll be fine. Well look, there is a church over there. I am going to visit it. You wanna come?"

"Er....."

Anna chuckled on seeing Nolan's face and said, "Okay I don't mind if you don't want to. See you then." She said and went on her way.

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Harrison Cullen's Office

The atmosphere was heavy and Mr. Cullen could not understand the reason behind Regan's stay back.

"Mr. Knight, What is that you wanted to talk about?"

"Too impatient, aren't we?"

Regan smirked and extended his hand towards Drake who handed him a file. He took it and roughly threw it on the desk.

"Take a look at it Mr. Cullen and sign the papers."

When Cullen read the papers, he was beyond shocked. He abruptly stood up from his chair and yelled, "Is this some kind of a joke Mr. Knight? These... these are the transfer papers of my Company. What made you think that I would sell it to you? Bullshitt!"

Regan was sitting leisurely in front of him taking in his every reaction. He was expecting such outburst from him. He sneered and said, "Calm down Mr. Cullen. I don't think an old man like you must be this hyper. You know..... this can create severe health issues. And about your Company? I have already quoted the best price and that's more than its market value but if you are still dissatisfied... feel free to say your price."

"Do you think you can buy me with your money? I don't understand why a man like you would be interested in my Company? Why are you doing this?"

He sat in his chair and helplessly looked down. Something clicked him and he raised his head to meet Regan's eyes. He said bitterly, "Is this because of her? I noticed you glaring sharply at me during the meeting. In fact you were quite protective towards her or may I say possessive?" He smiled wickedly and continued, "Well..... well..... well..... Let me guess Mr. Knight. A handsome man and a beautiful woman... Are you and her a thing? Of course how can I ignore the charm and beauty of Miss Anas..."

Regan was already clenching his fists so tightly that his knuckles turned white. He wanted to deal with him in the most civil way so that Anna wont get bothered due to any reason if anyhow she comes to know about it. Hence, in spite of knowing his true colors, he gave him a chance and offered a big price for his Company which meant to be an estate agency. However, with his words, he touched Regan's bottom line which he never allowed anyone to touch and now Anna was his bottom line. He stood up with such a force that his chair fell back. He leaned forward, slammed his hands on his desk and spoke in a deathly cold voice, "Dare you say her name with your filthy mouth and see what I'll do to you. You won't be able to speak your own name."

"Regan calm down..." Drake instantly put his hand on his shoulder to calm him down. He himself was terrified with his explosion as he had never witnessed him in such a furious state earlier.

"Stay away from this Drake." He hissed back with the same intensity. Drake immediately retracted his hand.

Regan moved his gaze back to Mr. Cullen and said coldly, "So Mr. Cullen... Where were we? I think it was wrong of me to be generous to you because you fu***** don't deserve it. And if you know me well, I always get what I want. I gave you a tempting offer earlier..... better than you deserve. I thought you were smart but I guess I was wrong. Well then I know how to rectify my mistake."

"Mr. Knight? I didn't mean to..." Cullen was really scared on seeing this unexpected side of Regan.

"Drake give me the other file."

"Here you go." Drake glanced at Mr. Cullen and smirked.

"So now Mr. Cullen, my time is very precious unless yours and you have wasted my valuable ten minutes. Be ready to pay for it. I am taking back the proposal that I gave you earlier. Now, I have only this for you."

Regan sat on the chair again and passed the other file to him. As soon as he looked into it, all the color drained from his face.

"Are you playing a game with me? This is half the price than the market value. How did you think I would accept it either?"

"I know you wouldn't but after having a look at this, you would definitely like to oblige with my demands."

Drake passed a tablet to him which consisted the list of blunders and the evidences of his underhand methods. It also consisted information about some women who were molested by him. When Cullen saw it, he shuddered at the thought of all this getting leaked as he knew that if it would get out, he would be doomed personally as well as professionally.

"This... how did you get this?"

"Now I believe.... you won't deny my generous offer to you."

"Do I have a choice?" He asked gritting his teeth and signed the papers.

Regan smirked and said, "Now as this Company is rightfully mine, I would like you to leave my place right away."

Cullen was shocked to hear this from Regan. He knew he had no choice and decided to leave. But before he could step out, he heard Regan again, "If you want to live peacefully, then be sure to never step before me and about Anastasia.... don't even dare to think about her. She is my bottom line and you just have seen what I could do if anyone try to touch it. I myself don't know what I would do to you if you ever try to get in her way.

Cullen just nodded and left. After he exited, Drake couldn't hold himself back and exclaimed, "Whoa Reg... that was intense. This is a news for me too.... Anna is your bottom line? Anyways, congratulations for your new Company."

"Get an efficient person to replace that Cullen to handle this stuff. And let's leave now... Anna would be waiting." Without even waiting for his response, Regan walked out. Drake helplessly shook his head and followed him.

Regan was expecting to see Anna in his car but he only found Nolan waiting for him.

"Nolan where is Anastasia?"

"Ummm... Mr. Knight she didn't want to sit and wait in the car. I told her many times to do as you told but..."

"Where is she?"

"She wanted to visit the church that is across the street after a few blocks. She would probably be there. She told me to call her on your return. I'll do that right away."

"No need. You can head back with Drake. I'll go and get her back." He said and walked away.

Nolan stood there dumbfounded on seeing Regan's bizarre behaviour and looked at Drake. He just shrugged his shoulders and said, "Your boss confuses me as well Nolan. Let's not think about him and leave."