Chapter 2 will meet again huh!

Scene 1: Anna at the Gathering

It was already late when Anna finally arrived at the gathering. Her high school friends were waiting at a cozy bar, and as usual, she was rushing in, her mind still racing from the morning's events. She had promised Suzy she wouldn't be late, but life never seemed to care about her promises.

The moment Anna stepped through the door, Suzy waved her over from a corner booth, flashing that mischievous grin Anna knew all too well. She gave a sheepish smile, knowing she'd been late, but tried to brush it off as usual.

Anna: "I'm so sorry I'm late, you know how it is. Always running behind."

Suzy shrugged with a teasing smirk.

Suzy: "Typical Anna. I had a feeling you'd show up just in time for the drama to start. Don't worry, I saved you a seat."

Anna slid into the booth and sighed, grateful for the distraction of her old friends. But as she settled in, she couldn't shake the memory of the "arrogant guy" she had bumped into earlier in the day. His face was still fresh in her mind—the sharp features, the cold eyes that seemed to cut straight through her, and the air of superiority that made her want to slap him just to see if he'd ever crack a smile.

Anna: "You won't believe what happened to me today, Suzy."

Suzy raised an eyebrow, her interest piqued.

Suzy: "I'm listening. What happened?"

Anna took a deep breath, trying to calm the irritation that was still simmering inside her.

Anna: "So, I'm walking down the street, right? Just minding my own business when I bump into this guy. I mean, I literally ran into him. He was tall, wearing a suit that looked like it cost more than my rent, and just... ugh."

Suzy's eyes sparkled with curiosity.

Suzy: "Did you apologize?"

Anna: "I didn't have the chance! This guy had the nerve to glare at me like I'd ruined his entire existence. And when I tried to apologize, he was all like, 'Watch where you're going.' I swear, he looked at me like I was some kind of inconvenience."

Suzy chuckled, but Anna could tell her friend was suppressing a laugh.

Suzy: "Oof. Sounds like you made an impression."

Anna: "Impression? More like I became the target of his irritation. He was so full of himself, like he owned the street or something. I almost told him to get off his high horse, but I bit my tongue. I didn't want to escalate things, you know?"

Suzy raised her glass and leaned in, her smile turning mischievous.

Suzy: "Girl, you sure know how to get under a guy's skin. What happened next?"

Anna: "He just... walked off like nothing happened. Didn't even give me the time of day. And the worst part is, I don't even know who he is! Some arrogant guy in a suit, walking around like he's too important for the rest of us."

Suzy paused for a moment, eyeing Anna curiously.

Suzy: "Wait, you didn't recognize him?"

Anna: "No, I swear! He was just some random guy on the street."

Suzy lowered her voice, glancing around as if sharing a secret.

Suzy: "Anna, that 'random guy'—he's Alex, the new CEO of your company."

Anna blinked, her face going pale as the words settled in. Her mind raced, replaying the encounter in her head. The arrogance. The way he looked at her like she was nothing more than a nuisance. That was the new CEO?

Anna: "Wait, he's the CEO?!"

Suzy nodded, taking a sip of her drink, clearly enjoying the chaos she was causing.

Suzy: "Yeah, he's taken over his dad's company. I figured you'd run into him sooner or later. He's been making quite a name for himself, but no one really talks about his... attitude."

Anna buried her face in her hands, mortified.

Anna: "Oh my god, I was a total idiot. No wonder he looked at me like I was some kind of bug. I was probably just another annoying face to him."

Suzy couldn't hold back her laughter.

Suzy: "Don't sweat it. If he's anything like what you've described, he probably doesn't even care. But next time, maybe try to tone it down a little with the sarcasm."

Anna sighed and nodded, feeling both embarrassed and angry. Of all the people she could have bumped into, it had to be him—the one guy who probably could make her life a living hell at work.

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Scene 2: Alex and James at the Mansion

Meanwhile, Alex had just pulled up to his family mansion after a long day of flying in from the airport. He'd spent the better part of the afternoon driving around the neighborhood, taking in the area that would now become his base of operations. The grand house loomed before him as he parked his car, already feeling the weight of his responsibilities settling in.

As he entered the house, he was met by his younger brother, James, lounging on the couch, scrolling through his phone.

James: "Back already? That was quick. How's the city treating you so far?"

Alex dropped his suitcase on the floor, looking exhausted.

Alex: "It's fine, but that's not what I want to talk about."

James looked up from his phone, sensing his brother's frustration.

James: "Uh-oh, sounds like you had an interesting day."

Alex plopped down onto the couch next to him, rubbing his temples as if to ward off the headache that was quickly forming.

Alex: "You have no idea. I met this girl today—her name's Anna. And let me tell you, I've never met someone so annoying."

James raised an eyebrow, intrigued.

James: "What happened? Did she make a scene or something?"

Alex groaned, clearly agitated by the memory.

Alex: "I was just walking down the street, minding my own business, and she bumps into me. Fine, I get it, accidents happen. But the way she acted afterward? It was like I was the one who did something wrong. She didn't apologize, didn't even seem to care that she'd nearly knocked me over."

James leaned forward, clearly entertained by his brother's reaction.

James: "Sounds like she got under your skin pretty good."

Alex: "She did. And when I tried to give her a piece of my mind, she was all sarcastic and rude. She didn't even know who I was. Can you believe that? Some random girl on the street, acting like I'm just another guy."

James grinned, clearly amused by his brother's frustration.

James: "Wait, you didn't recognize her?"

Alex: "No! She was just some random... wait a minute..." Alex's eyes widened as the pieces began to fall into place. "Hold on. If she didn't recognize me, then she's probably one of the employees. Which means she's probably someone I'll have to deal with regularly."

James let out a laugh, clearly enjoying the chaos Alex was experiencing.

James: "That's right. You've got a whole team to manage now. And I bet you're already planning how to deal with her."

Alex scowled, standing up and pacing.

Alex: "I don't care if she's an employee. If I ever see her again, I'm going to make sure she knows who she's messing with. If she doesn't recognize me now, she will soon enough. And when she does, she'll regret ever crossing my path."

James leaned back, watching his older brother with a smirk.

James: "Sounds like someone's got a bit of a soft spot."

Alex: "No. I just don't like being disrespected. If she thinks she can get away with treating me like that, she's in for a rude awakening."

James chuckled, shaking his head.

James: "Alright, bro. But remember, she's just some random girl. Don't get too worked up over it. You've got a whole company to run."

Alex didn't respond, his mind still reeling from the unexpected encounter. Whether he liked it or not, it seemed like this Anna was going to be a part of his life for longer than he anticipated.