Invited to President's Suite

"What kind of reward is this?" Feeling wronged, Ariel wanted to throw her sandwich in a tantrum.

Of course, she was aware of the upcoming drama Rosaline had planned. 

Before she could click on the reward for completion of the main task, the door to the mess opened and David walked in.

She quickly closed the system and shifted her attention to him.

He appeared to be in a good mood as he briefed her on. "The meeting went very well for our group. We have been able to have them agree on some of our terms. Since we knew their situation was dire, they couldn't turn their head away from this cooperation. Luiss juiced their disadvantage to the maximum. Needless to say, we held the upper hand. Those on President Gerald's side weren't happy. You should have seen his face when he rushes out in fury." He had a smile on his face as he recalled

Then with a hesitant face, he looked at Ariana. It appeared he wanted to say something but couldn't roll the out out of his tongue. 

Ariana couldn't suppress her smile. "Any thing else, Mr Severson?"

David coughed. "Nothing. Why do you think there is something."

"You appear to be in a bit of a conflict..."

David looked at Ariana but couldn't find words.

"...as if you want to say something but finding it hard to say it?" She raised her eyebrow suggestively. 

"Nonsense! Just your wishful thinking."

"Oh really?" Ariana continued with her teasing smirk. 

"Fine, " David sighed and with the expression of someone who had just swallowed a lemon, he praised. "For today's success, we have your efforts to thank."

"It wasn't that hard, now was it, Ms Sterverson? You are welcome." Ariana picked up the tea from the tray and took a satisfied sip. 

Just then with a 'ting' she received a system notification. Her friendship status with David had gone up. 

"Ms. Steverson didn't come here to specifically thank me, did he?" Ariana looked up from her tea correctly guessing David's reasons for arrival. "Did President Luiss call for me?"

David put his hands in his jeans, looked down at Ariana right into her eyes and with a smirk, replied. "Yes. The deal has been signed. We will have the collaboration party soon. Until then, President Luiss awaits your presence in his suite." He informed. "You would need to answer some questions of his."

If Gerald guessed it right that Rosaline hadn't revealed such sensitive info to Ariana, then others weren't stupid either. Ariana had a prior source. This thing was in everyone's mind. And as to what that source was, Ariana was Luiss' employee. She was answerable to him. 

And if she knew this beforehand and hid it till the last moment, she was not going to be praised.

Information as important as this should be shared with the President as soon as possible.

Yet, Ariana kept it to herself.

While Ariana contemplated over what excuse to throw, David took delight in her misfortune. "I wish you the best of luck, Ms Grey. And don't worry, it won't be that hard." With those taunts guised as consolation, he departed. 

Fucker!

...

After tidying herself and washing off her hands, Ariana made her way to the lift. She asked te lift boy to take her to the topmost floor, the President's suite, 

All along the way, her expression wasn't very good. 

She kept thinking about what excuse she gotta give the male lead. But no matter what she thought of, there was some loophole in it. And Luiss wasn't your average stupid guy. He was The male lead. Intelligent, perceptive, smart and perfect beyond normal human range,

It would be impossible to dupe him.

As she approached the entrance, one of two bodyguards on both sides of the door, dressed in black from top to bottom and wearing black glasses, stepped forward and swiped a card along the door. 

The door opened and she stepped into a world of luxury. The Presidential suite was impressive to say the least. But Ariana wasn't here to admire its impressiveness.

The man sitting on the couch with a glass of wine caught her sight. She walked to him and stood still at a distance.

"David said President Luiss asked for my presence?"

To her question, Luiss surprised her with a gesture to a spot not far from him. "Sit down."