10. The show off.

Nick became extra more sweet to her the entire time they're eating. He really did it on purpose.

"Try this Mae is so delicious." Nick feed her using the same spoon he's using.

"Uhmmm... You're right. Wait why did you order that? You are not allowed to eat spicy food remember? Give me that.."

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"But the menu said it's not spicy." Nick pout like a kid. They seem like they have their world and forgot there are other people with them on that table.

"Ahem...."

When they heard that they finally realized what's their doing. She blush really hard when she saw President Shins teasing smile. When she accidentally glimpsed Noah she saw him frowning. Nick laugh out loud.

"Sorry about that... I just carried away to our little world. Eating with a beautiful lady can make you forget anything around you. All you can think is to serve her and make sure she's satisfied."

"I know what you're talking about the young man. My wife, and I also like that when we're still dating. To tell you honestly. She is more straight forward than I do."

"Really President Shin? Mind to share how you and your wife end to each other's arm?"

"Haha. You won't believe it but I bribe her with food. She really likes sweet food a lot. That's how I get her heart."

They all looked in Noah's directions when they heard him laughing.

"Haha. Pardon me but it sounds like she's someone I knew."

"Really Noah did you do the same?"

"You bet uncle. I bribe her with all her favorite desserts, and mind you it really works. Because when I asked her what made her give her sweet yes. She said it's because of those desserts." Noah is grinning ear to ear then look at her direction. When he saw her look at him with narrow eyes then sneer secretly, he laughed out more.

"So what about Director Sato are you a fan of sweets too.? Are you like my wife and What like Noah says that can bribe by food?" President Shin tease her.

"She sure is President Shin. She really has a soft spot when it comes to desserts." Nick sold her already.

"Really. I have a son who is well-known in making desserts mind sharing your favorite among all your favorites? I'll ask my son to send you some."

"IT'S ICE-CREAM CAKE!!!"

"SPECIALLY WHEN YOU USE MANGO ICE-CREAM THAT IS MADE FROM NATURALLY RIPE SWEET MANGOES."

Everyone is dumbfounded when Nick and Noah say it in unison.

She cleared her throat to get everyone's attention. "Enough of me Mr. President how about we ask the beautiful Ms. Nathalie instead."

"Yes. Ms. Natalie are in sweet treats too?" Jin help her to ease the situation.

"Well, I hate sweet at all. I think you should stop eating too many sweets now Director Sato if I were you. Too many sweets make you fat. I prefer accessories and jewelry since I'm a collector by hobby."

"Well, women all have a different taste indeed." Nick finish the subject. He smiles while looking at her. When she heard Natalie said that sweets can make her fat she consciously looks down her self. She even tries to pinch her flat belly.

"YOU ARE NOT FAT AT ALL, IN FACT, YOU ARE SO THIN..." Again for the second time Nick and Noah said it in unison like they're reading each other's mind.

"Woman nowadays a day is hard to please unlike before. You already give all you have and yet still not enough."

"Uncle there's also woman from before that you thought she accepted you even if you can't give her luxurious life they're as far as you love each other you can live happily but wrong there are points that they become greedy and before you knew it they already left you behind."

"Well for me it depends on how you manage the situation. If you give him an assurance that even without anything you still cherish her well I'm sure she will cherish you back. Women are hard to understand all the time, but when you get their heart is pure and clean intention they give you their love unconditionally. Right President Shin?" Nick said.

"Even if you already give your all just to prove her you love her. To the point, you married her right away just to show her how you feel. Make her always feel how to love and be loved. Even if you shared lots of lovely and good memories together she will throw it and find a better one." it's Noah again.

"Sometimes love is ain't enough for the relationship to go long, and strong. You needs some trust, faith, and loyalty to build a strong foundation. Just like how you build your business. You need loyal people to work with. Have faith with them and trust them that they can do their best to make a powerful team for a strong foundation. Relationships are like business you need to gamble. You should be a risk-taker. You have to grab every opportunity. It's better to feel sorry for the wrong decision than fell sorry for the things you didn't do if you have a chance."

" But don't you think too much trust can also harm any relationship?"

"Well, that's why there's always give and take. Give them a chance to explain their side so, you'll know what went wrong then take it as a lesson to improve more." Nick smile sarcastically. His two elbows are in the table supporting his arm as his chin is in his entangled fingers.

President Shin: 😐

Nathalie: 😐

Jin: 😐

Her: 😑

Noah is about to answer again when her phone rings.

"Sorry... Please excuse me I'll need to take this call." She stand up and answer it right away. "Hello?"... **Sweetie where are you? I miss you. ** she just passed by at Noah's chair when a voice of a man heard from other line. "I'm in the middle of lunch meeting with the client why?". She quickly made some distance from the table.

Noah clearly heard what the man from other line called her when she passed by at his spot. His expression becomes dark instantly.

After a minute of talking through her phone, she get back to the table. "Sorry about that. President Shin, CEO Han, Ms. Nathalie, and assistant Jin. Sorry, but I need to take my leave now. I still have a meeting to attend. Don't worry President Nick will still stay here until you finish the discussion." she apologized to everyone.

"No problem Director Sato. Being in charge of overall management in the Saotori empire is not a joke. We understand. Thank you for your time." President Shin stand up to extend his hands. Same as the others.

"Thank you. Nick a moment please.." Nick stands up and faces her. With his back on them when he leans to hear what she's saying, they look like they are kissing.

"It's Mako. You texted them?" she whispers to Nick's ears.

"Uhmmm. I know you're uncomfortable here. Just have proper lunch with them, I'll pick you up later after this."

"No need... I still need to attend another meeting later."

"Baby Mae are you aware of our position right now?"

"Huh?. What is it."

"Your jerk husband might thinking we're kissing." Nick grin on her.

"Well, I was about to kiss you anyway coz need to go now. They are waiting outside." She fixes his tie.

"Don't. I have a date after this. She might see your lipstick on me."

"What? Date again? Who is it this time?"

"Why? Are you jealous?" He intentionally makes his voice louder.

She just rolled her eyes and give him a jab on his stomach. He just laughed out loud in return.

"Excuse me for a while I will send this lovely lady outside." Nick face them.

"No need. Please stay here I'm taking my leave now."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes.."

"OK then give me a call when you get there."

"Uhm... Please excuse me." she respectfully bow then live.

After she leaves they went down into seriously talking about business while they're finishing their lunch.