The marriage proposal

Once Sasha woke up after a short nap, it was already time for the scheduled meeting with Daniel.

She quickly dressed into a pair of simple black sweaters and jeans before rushing out of the door.

However, as soon as she stepped out of her penthouse, Sasha ran into Philippe who was about to leave the floor after arranging his boss's place.

Philippe, who was famous for keeping his straight poker face, couldn't control his happiness when he saw the beauty who lives next door.

She was the sole reason that encouraged him to run errands for his boss's new apartment in Crimson Bay.

However, today his expectations almost went to waste.

Even after, hearing all the hassles of moving furniture from the next-door apartment, the doors of Sasha's penthouse remained closed.

Phillipe was slightly disappointed when he realized that he may not be able to meet her.

But look at his luck, like summer rain, Sasha appeared before his dry and barren self as soon as he decided to leave.

"Good evening," He tried to initiate a conversation with Sasha who acknowledged his presence with a nod.

"Good evening," She greeted back in a mellow voice as she overtook him on the way to the elevator.

"Are you going downstairs?" Philippe asked as he tried to catch up with her steps.

"Yes," she replied and pressed the elevator button.

"I am Philippe Salazar," He introduced himself to the woman who stood next to him.

"Sasha Reagan,"

"It is a pleasure to meet you, miss Reagan," He extended his arm from a hand shake,

"Likewise," Sasha somehow forced a smile and shook his hands,

However, even before he could elaborate their conversation, the elevator came up and her phone rang loudly.

"Excuse me," She apologized and picked up her phone as she entered the elevator.

Suddenly Philippe had an urge to cuss those technological experts who came up with the idea of cell phones. He was about to have a one-on-one conversation with a gorgeous lady and in a glimpse of a moment, he lost his chance.

Philippe followed her suit and stood in a corner of the elevator pretending to be checking his phone.

"Yes, Mr Scott," She voiced out,

"Young miss, I've talked to boss about your demand and," Adam Scott dramatically paused for a moment,

"And," she asked.

"Boss rejected it,"

"Why?" A deep frown was wide visible on Sasha's face as she leaned on the elevator wall.

"He doesn't have any particular reason to reject it,"

"Mr Scott, I've demanded something which is favourable for both the parties," Sasha started to talk as if she was talking about some business deal.

"I can understand your situation, but my boss refuses to remove your name from the family registry. He said that he will increase the money that has been depositing into your account,"

"I don't want his money," Sasha declined without any hesitations, "Tell him to make an arrangement for what I've asked,"

"Young miss, Boss asked for the reason for your sudden demand. He is adamant on knowing the reason...what should I tell him?"

"I don't want to depend on anyone. I want to lead a life of my own, isn't it enough?"

"Woah such a boss lady," Philippe who was listening to her words, said inwardly,

Her style of speaking and mannerisms are well fitted for her image of an alpha female.

"Boss said that if you are planning to get married, he can take care of the expenses if you return to peony mansion,"

Sasha's mouth twitched as she listened more,

"Let me ask you something," She stopped for a moment and continued, "What does that man mean to me, that he is willing to make decisions in my life? Who is coming home and who is getting married?"

Even though she didn't raise her voice, Philippe could sense the anger emanating from Sasha. Of course, as expected from a disciplined lady. However, the next moment he was forced to change his outlook on Sasha when he heard her yell in shock.

"What did you say?" Sasha asked in a shaky voice.

"Young miss, yesterday someone approached boss regarding your marriage,"

"Who?"

"Noah Stevens, the young master of Stevens family approached the boss and asked about your contact details. When boss inquired about the reason, he said that he is interested in you,"

"Noah did what?" Her gorgeous face lost its colours as she retaliated,

"He wants to talk to your parents about asking for your hand in marriage. Boss said that he will think about it and inform the Stevens family, after getting a response from you. He said that if you are interested in the alliance, he will proceed with the wedding arrangements," Adam explained everything in a breath.

"Wait a minute," Sasha got out of the elevator as soon as it reached the ground floor,

"Who is he to get involved in my personal life and what right does he have to arrange my marriage?"

"Oh my God, Noah Stevens is planning to get married to this beautiful neighbour?" Philippe almost screamed inside his head as he eavesdropped to the last sentence which fell from Sasha's mouth,

"So his boss is planning to break the couple and call off their marriage...that is so atrocious,"

He never knew what was the reason behind his rivalry between his boss and Noah Stevens, but how can someone be cruel to a person who once meant the world to him?

God, I am never going against my boss...not in this life or any other life...

As Philippe walked towards the parking space, he saw Sasha heading to the gate.

"She is not taking the car? Whoa, does that mean he still got an opportunity to talk to her if he offers her a lift?"

Philippe dashed towards his car and immediately drove in the direction in which Sasha went, however, he could only catch her getting onto a public bus.

"She uses public transportation?" He couldn't believe his eyes,

She was living in one of the expensive condominiums in the entire Soul city and uses public transportation for travelling. From what he comprehended earlier from her phone conversation, Sasha is a self-built boss lady, who does not want to rely upon someone's money.

A capable woman who refuses to be tamed, no wonder Noah Stevens decided to tie the knot with her.

It would have been really nice if his boss would have met such a woman who can tame that devil and wrap him around her pinky finger,

Why would he look for someone like, miss neighbour? Or isn't it better if his boss falls for Sasha- the woman who is loved by someone else?

Even the thought of his roguish boss being obedient before a woman and going crazy, made him cackle.

"Oh then I will devote myself to break miss Reagan and Steven's relationship," Philippe let out an evil grin.

"God, I can't wait to see my boss suffer,"