CHAPTER 33: IT’S A PITY HE WAS JUST AN UNFEELING ICE SCULPTURE

There are so many paths in life. Some we choose, and some are chosen for us. We walk our paths without looking down and that's the life we lead. The only things you'll get from guessing where another path would have lead are questions you can't answer and heartache you can't ever soothe. So just be yourself and go wherever life takes you even though sometimes it just wants to make you change your direction. (QUOTE OF THE DAY)

When Jason got to the office, he parked his car in front of his office. He had driven the ever eye catching McLaren 720s hyper sports car which has elicited endless amounts of wows while he was speeding through the streets. He had left his bodyguards behind, the poor guards couldn't even catch up with their new race car driver boss. They knew their work was going to get so much harder. Those who were with him yesterday knew that it was because of that damned woman who insulted their boss with his maybach. The traffic police saw him, but they didn't even bother to go after him when they saw his plate number. Only one person in the whole of N Nation used that number, they didn't know him face to face but they knew it was the new big shot CEO of FYN GROUP. His plate number was LJ0000. That is what he uses in all of his cars, even when he was abroad.

He was very late to work today and he did not bother to hide it. He strolled in through the front lobby and walked into his private elevator, well he did own the place so no one could say anything even if they wanted to. He was alone because his guards had still not caught up with him yet. They knew it was him because his aura was one that could not be mistaken, like a king ascending his throne, and when he took over the company, he gathered everyone, from the cleaners, to the securities, to the top executives and gave a speech. The receptionist was suddenly having a nosebleed when she looked at Jason. She was not the only one though, the other three ladies at the front desk were also awestricken, they just couldn't take their eyes off the big boss who suddenly decided to grace their small selves with his appearance.

Jason was wearing a maroon coloured customized suit, with a cream coloured turtle neck inside. He was wearing a water resistant cream coloured dress shoes, and a Rolex Daytona wrist watch. This watch costs a whooping 17.6 million dollars even thinking about the amount will give an average man a splitting headache. This man's dressing was simply oozing wealth. His dark brown hair which matched his pair of frosty brown eyes were ruffled and arranged in a bad boy style. He was simply the epitome of good looks. It's a pity though that he was just like an unfeeling ice sculpture in the middle of Antarctica.

Jason loved designer clothing and he had the body for it. Don't blame him, blame his mom. She had spoilt her kids from young. Even though Jason was cold and unfeeling, no one could win him when it came to fashion, he was used to wearing darker colours, but since he met Ru Lan yesterday, he decided to add more colours to his life, so he decided to make good use of the various designers customized suits he had in his closet, his whole persona had changed because of the vibrant maroon colour he was wearing, it totally didn't match with his cold and frosty vibe, but did he care? That will be a huge fat NO.

Amidst the ooohs and the aaaaahs.... he walked into his private elevator like he didn't even know what was going on. Once he was inside, the corner of his lips lifted in a smirk. He was totally feeling good about himself. Before he got to the top floor, news about what he was wearing and the description had already circulated in the company's group chat, but no one could dare take a picture of the Iceman, they didn't want to experience a blizzard1 in the middle of the office.

He walked leisurely with strong footsteps into his office, accompanied by his assistant who was still currently arguing with himself about his sexual orientation. Why is boss suddenly wearing bright colours today? Was there a fire in the snow mountain that he didn't know about, he just wanted to cry. Meanwhile Jason was walking with one hand in his pocket like a fashion model upon a runway.

Once Jason entered his office and sat down, Assistant Ju brought him some files and said, Boss, the presidential aides are currently waiting for you in conference room 2.

Is that so? Jason asked with a smirk. Let them wait then, it's not 11am yet is it? those old farts need to know their place. He said to Ju Long.

Yes boss! Ju long replied. Then he said, boss should i order your breakfast?

No need. I had breakfast at home. Jason said.

Huh! Ju long was stumped once again by Jason's reply. Thank God for his strong physical constitution, he suspects that he might have suffered from series of heart attacks since yesterday. Y... y... you had breakfast at home? He stammered and asked Jason.

Yes i did. I'm trying to change for the best, i want to live healthily from now on, besides your lady boss instructed me to make sure i had breakfast, so i didn't really have a choice. Jason replied without even looking at Ju Long who was almost crying because the immense change his boss was exhibiting.

Instructed? Someone instructed you to do something? Wait, lady boss, we have a lady boss now? Assistant Ju Long asked in a shaky voice. He was not just Jason's assistant, he was also one of his closest friends. It's just that he opt to go professional when he is at work and call him boss like his other subordinates.

Yes someone instructed me to have breakfast, and i had to because her word is the law. And yes Daisy is your new Lady boss. I am definitely going to marry her, and i am going to do it soon, Just watch.

Daisy, you mean the scary lady from yesterday Dr Ru?

Yes that's her. Long i really want to get it right this time, and her have to find a way to make her marry me sooner rather than later. He said with a tinge of frustration.

Assistant Ju Long now dropped all sort of professionalism and sat down on the sofa. He spoke to Jason this time as his friend and not his assistant. Jaesun, are you sure about this? It's a really big step. I know you've been looking for her for a long time and you had found out about her long before now. Why did you suddenly decide to make contact now? And all these changes of yours... don't get me started man, you're tripping.

Jason now got up from his chair and sat in the one opposite the one Ju Long was sitting on. He propped his elbows on his knees as he sat down. He started talking to Ju Long in an earnest manner. Ju Long knew all there was to know about Jason and they had gone through some really hard times together. He didn't keep anything from Ju Long and he trusted him whole heartedly.

Yesterday, i told her that i didn't find anything about her when i searched for her for the past five years and she believed me. I knew i was not strong enough o keep her by my side all the while so i was just watching her from afar and didn't make a move no matter how hard it was for me, but i recently got a tip Long. She is in danger, and i don't think she or her family knows about it.

Ju Long opened his eyes wide in shock and asked she is in danger? Is it as Phoenix or her other identities?

I think it's as phoenix. I already started the investigation but nothing has come up yet. That is also why i want us to strengthen our hold in B Nation and T Nation. I think its connected somehow. Jason said.

Whew! Ju Long let out a sigh. I guess that can only mean we have some pretty tough times ahead. He said.

I think she can protect herself though. She has a pretty vast network with AI capabilities, and she also has some really interesting hiding places though. Jason said and smiled when he recalled their outings yesterday.

Does she remember you? Ju Long asked him.

She does, and she almost shot me dead when i mentioned her code name yesterday. Jason said.

Hahahaha Ju long laughed. You've got your hands full with this one. She's a fierce one. Ju long said.

She is. Of course the woman i choose can't be any less now can she? After all she will be the future matriarch of both the Li and the Shu Empire. Jason said and smiled feeling proud of the girl.

Alright, Ju Long said and raised both his palms up in surrender. So are you both dating now? He asked him.

Of course. What would a single dog like you know about people in relationships? Jason said and got up from his seat signalling the end of the conversation.

Yeah! Of course you'll insult me, i'm sure you'll soon know how it feels like to be a singleton after tasting the joys of been a couple. Hahahaha. Ju long said and laughed when he saw the visible change in Jason's expression. I totally hit him where it hurts. He thought.

Are you trying to jinx me? Jason asked. Wait there Ju Long, i promise not to take your head.

Ju Long ran towards the door still laughing and said, i wonder what you are going to do about your fiancé? Oh i forgot to tell you that your Diva-like ex girlfriend is moving to N Nation next month.

Who Laura? Jason asked in shock

Yup! The one and only mega superstar Laura Kepp. Ju long said and winked at Jason.

Why? Jason asked him again.

Gee! I wonder, let me see, it's not like her mighty boyfriend now lives in N Nation and is the Big Boss of FYN GROUP right? Ju long stated sarcastically.

Ex. Jason said

Huh? Ju long asked.

Ex boyfriend Ju Long, Ex boyfriend. Jason screamed at him.

Oh right! Ex boyfriend. Still doesn't change the fact that she's moving across the Atlantic to be with you. I'm so touched, that really is true love or some might say scary love. He shuddered as he thought about Jason's ex Laura, then he brushed off the feeling and laughed Hahaha. I'm looking forward to a good show boss. Ju Long said and bowed. Then he left the office in a hurry but boy was he in a good mood. He suddenly felt that it was worth it for all the scares that Jason and Ru Lan gave to him yesterday.

That is how Jason's relationship was with his close friends and family, but to outsiders who did not know him, he was just the Ruthless CEO. A cold and unfeeling human.