Chapter 14! Game On!

With an "okay" Xandy hung up the call without waiting further for any more deception from Ariel who thought she was hurrying away due to shyness. Remembering how shamelessly Ariel spoke sweet nothings to her just now, she would have melted at such words a few munites ago but not now. She needed to adjust her emotions as she awaits his arrival since Ariel opted to pick her up at Price Pharmaceuticals. 

He actually feigned shock when Xandy shared her current location with him. With excitement leaking from his voice, he offered to chauffeur her to breakfast and back to the office as she is currently too early for work and couldn't even manage a bite before leaving home. "How sweet would this have been if it had been coming from someone else!"

Meanwhile, Kimberley watched every reaction from Xandy, even the minutest ones and knew she had succeeded in her quest to open the eyes of the enthusiastic woman about the canker Ariel could be to her if not handled with caution. Listening to their every word, she knew Ariel was making his way towards Price Pharmaceuticals and decided to put her plans in motion also.

At the front car park of Price Pharmaceuticals, Xandy spotted Ariel who seemed to be lost in a train of his own thoughts as he leaned on his car. The Rolls Royce Phantom he drove seems to be quite new and seeing him lean on the car was such a beautiful sight to behold. "Such a poisonous feast for the eyes." Xandy could have been swept off her feet if she had seen him earlier this morning, but right now her heart felt so cold she was short of words. 

Ariel looked at the beauty before him and pretended to be awed by her appearance while extending his hands towards her to grab. Xandy took in a deep breath, took his hand and forced out a smile. It made her look so cute Ariel felt proud of himself for the first time after stabbing Kimberley in the back. 

Kimberley Price on the other hand watched the whole interaction from the computer in her office. Giving a cold smile, she pressed a button on the screen in time before the Rolls Royce Phantom moved out of her view and signal range. Exiting the premises of Price Pharmaceuticals, Ariel felt terribly disappointed for not running into Kimberley and therefore not executing his plans of showing off his new partner to spite her.

At the restaurant, there was extreme harmony as the two waited for their meal while chatting away when Xandy suddenly asked "how was your trip this time around?" Ariel who wanted to talk more about his girlfriend only smiled and said "It was fruitful. My business is done for the mean time and I only need to await more partnerships after seeing the clients' response. Hopefully, there should be bigger deals soon." Xandy subtly raised her eyebrows in questioning but withdrew her gaze when Ariel refused to speak any further on the topic and swiftly turned the conversation towards her. 

"How come my baby is already working this early on in the morning? Don't you think I should just keep you wrapped up in my sheets all year round? A lot of fun activities await both of us also. You get to be fed by your hardworking husband morning,  afternoon and night" Trying to be flirty, he asked in a hoarse voice "what do you say, sunshine?"

Feigning annoyance, Xandy asked " you think I only deserve to be kept at home huh? Why don't you get yourself some more maids then?"

Xandy has had it up to her neck. She couldn't believe the jerk was trying to source for information from her. She really felt like blowing up when the guy started talking but couldn't get angry for no reason, so when the opportunity presented itself, she grabbed it with both hands. At least there will be many days of peace without having to look at his hypocritically annoying face.

She was sure indigestion awaits her if she attempts having a meal with the jerk.

So with an uncompromising resolve, Xandy grabbed her bag and stormed off without looking back. 

Ariel who wasn't expecting such a reaction was stomped for a few seconds before throwing an amount he didn't bother counting onto the table and chasing after her. This morning definitely is the waiter's lucky day.

Why on earth did she get offended by his words? Any woman should be happy while blushing at such a comment. He just couldn't get what went wrong. 

Ariel didn't want to make a scene and therefore followed Xandy quietly until they exited the restaurant where he was absolutely sure she would need a ride back to the office and he could get the chance to clarify himself.

Surprisingly enough, her official vehicle picked her up immediately he stepped out the doors of the restaurant to meet her. 

Immediately the car left,  Ariel pulled out his phone, dialed a contact and waited for the line to connect then said "change of plans" after which he hung up and strode towards his own car in frustration. 

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At the Head Quarters of Clint Pharmaceuticals, Leonard Clint was so angry he didn't know how to feel anymore. Taking in a deep breath, he picked up his phone and also sent a text message to a number which wasn't on his contact list, after which he deleted the message and placed the phone back on his desk before muttering to himself "Ariel you fool, what did you do again this time? What a terrible disappointment" 

Meanwhile Xandy Harris decided to report the current state of affairs to her boss ASAP. With her intuition and the many years of experience so far, she was ninety-nine percent sure that Ariel Sanders is up to something big and she must definitely find out what it is. 

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