Basket Of Red Roses

The Next Day

"What?! Did you just say that the new CEO refuse to meet me?" Xander Yang uttered in disbelief. His eyes were fierce like a ferocious wild beast.

"I apologize. CEO Lim said that she won't accept any meetings until next week as her arrival will be made official only next week." Secretary Park answered with his head lowered. He knew that his boss had quite a temper and upsetting him was the last thing he would do.

"How dare she refused me! Are you sure that you mentioned my name?" Xander still cannot believe it. He felt as if he was being humiliated!

"Yes, sir. I clearly said your name." The secretary answered nervously.

"Fine. You may go." Xander bluntly ordered.

Kevin Park left the office in a hurry. He was really glad that he was able to leave the office safely!

Xander Yang placed his elbows on the table, crossed his hands and placed his chin on it. "Hazel Lim. Who do you think you are? I will make sure to pay you back for this humiliation!" He smiled wickedly.

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Hazel reached her office a little late than usual. She visited some of her company factories since early in the morning. It was her habit as she always wanted to witness the production process personally. By the time she reached her office, it was already 11 a.m.

She was bewildered the moment she entered her office! A basket of red roses were placed in her table! She hurriedly take a look at the flowers and she finds a card in it.

It reads, "CEO Hazel Lim of Haze Group. Now I clearly know who you are! I will be there by 12 p.m. Don't even think about running away and be prepared to grant my wish - Aiden Lee."

Hazel felt her jaw dropped to the floor! How did he find out her identity? Did he stalked her or what?!

She sat on her chair and heavily sighed. He's not only shameless. He's ambitious too! She glanced at her watch and realized that there is only one hour left before he arrive! What will she do now?!

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Two hours ago

Aiden lazily lie on his bed. He didn't sleep the whole night due to his mission! It was finally the D-day. But he still failed to gather any information about her. He opened and closed his eyes several times due to exhaustion.

He get up and sit still on his bed. His face were pale like a ghost. His phone suddenly went off which startled him a bit.

"Hello?" He answered. His voice were barely above whisper.

"Hey, buddy! Did you see that new article about you? You should check it out. It's a positive one!" Lucas exclaimed.

Aiden just hang up the phone without saying any words. He rubbed his eyes and tried to arouse himself. He still has a whole day left. He should not give up easily!

He get off from his bed and tried to take a shower. But he realized what Lucas told him. Then he grabbed his phone, sat on the sofa and browse through the article that says, "Aiden Lee reported to be the main sponsor of Dream Orphanage!"

Aiden always maintained a low profile and never informed the media about his good deeds. So before this article was released, no one knows that he was the one behind the orphanage.

The article has some pictures of him playing with the kids. Lots of positive comments and praise for him were flooding the article!

As he thought about the orphanage, he recalled his first encounter with Hazel. His lips curved into a smile as he recalled Hazel's beautiful smile that day.

While his mind was occupied by Hazel's smile; unbeknownst to him, he was typing the name 'Hazel Lim' in the search engine! Maybe the gods pitied him and wished for his success!

When he was finally aroused from his thoughts, he glanced at his phone once again. His face was plastered with shock and disbelief!

He reads the paragraph, "Hazel Lim is a British born Korean businesswoman. She's the only daughter of Richard Lim, the Chairman of Haze Group." He gawked.

Then he browse through some articles about her. Then one article really caught his attention. 'Hazel Lim to take over Korea Branch of Haze Group.'

"So Haze Group is where you are now!" Aiden said with a proud smile.

Then he realized that he should not waste more time! He was more than excited to surprise her personally. But he think about it twice and came to a conclusion. It will be rude of him to show up unannounced.

An idea came to his mind. Then he took a shower and hurriedly went to the flower shop nearby. Due to his friendly personality, he really get well with his neighbors; and the owner of this flower shop is his close acquaintance.

As he entered the flower shop, a woman who is in her forties greeted him with a smile.

"Hi, Mrs. Min. Can you make a basket of red roses for me? I also want you to deliver them." Aiden gasped for breath due to running. Still a friendly smile never left his face as he talked to the woman.

"Sure. But it's so unlike you. Did you get yourself a girlfriend, Mr. Lee?" Mrs. Min said with a smile as she prepared the flowers.

"No. But I will have one very soon!" Aiden declared with a warm smile.....