Chapter 408 - Better Mood
For a while, Kristian stared at Jacob. His boss is the most genuine person he has ever met, but he is not someone to mess with as well.
He has been following him for almost twenty years, and he witnesses what he could do once provoked, which his bottom line is undoubtedly his daughter.
When Liam turned his back, he saw the disappointment in his boss' eyes.
"Liam must have seen something the reason he changed his belief. But whatever it is, that made him not worthy of my daughter. He cannot weigh what is wrong and what's right even if that thing we believe is fragile."
Fragile…. Kristian blinks his eyes. His boss has been speaking about riddles.
And this fragile thing he was pointing out was about the reality of this life.
We aren't living in a perfect world. But is it also "right" that we are one of the causes of its imperfection?
Others choose the comfort zone of their life, while others take risks.
But the sad thing is, many intelligent people have their own wrong version of what right is for them, and they would insist on it to the world that they were on the "right" path.
And those who have demons inside them and struggle to fight against are often influenced, like Liam.
So, Liam is weak as he cannot commit to the truth he sees but believes in the other forge fact that someone wants him to embrace.
Kristian knew this because he was once in Liam's situation. The association and the criminal organization had many contradictory beliefs, and Liam fell for it. But he didn't fall for it.
Kristian chose to believe in Jacob, and he didn't regret it as his boss is one of those who supported the new transformations in the association by the present emperor, Shun Crow.
Sadly, Liam lost faith and let himself be swept by feet by those who wanted to trouble the Alliance. Now he was drowning in quicksand inside a glass.
"Kris, do you know why among everyone you are the one I choose to stay closer by my side?"
Kristian met his boss' eyes, looking at him earnestly. He wanted to assume, but he was intrigued to hear him say it from his mouth.
"You'd rather die than betray me," Jacob answered his own query, which made Kristian smile. "I wanted you to know that you are the one I trusted most."
"If it will happen again. I would still choose my death rather than speak up and betray the alliance, sir." Khristian replied from the bottom of his heart.
"How about if I didn't arrive that time?" Jacob felt like continuing to measure his assistant's loyalty.
"At least, I know you are not abandoning my family if ever I die." Kristian knew this very well.
Jacob Davies's principles are not leaving behind anyone.
Fifteen years ago, Kristian was captured by an international crime syndicate. He was tortured and forced to speak. But he never says a word.
He was on the verge of his last breath when his boss arrived and saved him. Since then, he has sworn to follow him anywhere. But his boss had another plan.
"Soon, my daughter will take over the company, and since you know the core of Davies Corp. and how I run it these passing years. I want you to stay by my daughter's side to guide her and help her out." Jacob paused and lowered his gaze as he pondered for a moment.
He went on, "I would travel the entire world soon, which can be a perilous journey. Still, my daughter's safety matters to me most, and you know that, Kris."
"I know very well, sir."
"Great! Don't worry. I never thought you betrayed me when you hid her stay in P Country."
Kristian coughs and averts his eyes, pretending to look outside the window of the car. His boss kept saying he never betrayed him. But the truth is, he holds a secret regarding the princess' activities in Metro City.
"About that, sir…" he wanted to explain, but his boss raised his hand to stop him.
"But to think that you give your loyalty to my daughter. It only means that she has the charms you did not feel able to escape from. Am I right? My daughter is charismatic enough to intimidate others."
"She is, sir. However, the princess is too lazy to use her influence most of the time. She is timid in showing off her capability. Instead, sometimes, she acted too innocent, like ten years old. But when she put up her own companies, she worked hard to bring success and stability. Finally, she found her bottom line," said Kristian.
Jacob nods in agreement to everything his assistant has been pointing out about the princess.
"Yeah. It's Vincent Shen… my daughter would do everything for him."
*
At the Solaris Hotel….
Hailee was sitting on the sofa in the store's lounge while three men were trying on a set of suits to wear at tonight's party.
Vincent has already tried two suits and a tuxedo, but Hailee isn't satisfied with any of them.
The store manager tried her best to entertain the lady boss, who was frowning the entire time, as she didn't like any of the coats her husband had been trying on.
Pitt and James have already found a perfect silver tuxedo for them. But none Hailee thinks is good enough for Vincent. So, he becomes a male model in the next half hour, trying on more coats to please his beloved wife.
Vincent looked at his wife with amusement in the mirror. If it happened in the past and someone else was not satisfied with his clothing, that opinion would never be a matter. But the picky one is his beloved wife.
On the other hand, Hailee tries to keep her calm. Vincent walked toward the sofa, then placed his palms on the backrest.
Hailee's brows knitted while she looked up at her husband, who was leaning over at her. "You must be tired. Why don't you take a seat and have some rest?"
Vincent shook his head. "I will try a few sets if you see nothing good on me yet."
Hailee frowned as she placed her arms around Vincent's neck. To be honest, she is upset with herself for being this demanding.
"You were only patient with me, weren't you?" she asked Vince coquettishly.
Vincent smiles and pokes Hailee by the nose before he claims those red lips that have been pouting for an hour now. After the kiss, he parted two inches away and murmured to his wife, saying…
"I'm actually enjoying it. It made me remember those times you were the one who was in the fitting room, and most of the dresses you tried on, I didn't approve of because of how they are so revealing."
Hailee widened her eyes upon remembering such precious memories.
"It was when we visited Janise's store for the first time, as you will take me to your friend's birthday party. But you rejected all the dresses Janise let me try on. She was annoyed with you because she was very confident that the gowns are perfect for me, but you don't like them."
"I have my reasons. Men were looking at you with intent when you were just wearing a casual dress. What's more, when you wear those sexy evening gowns? I would only get jealous when other men look at you. And so, I want you to dress only for me."
Hailee suppressed, not laughing aloud. Vincent indeed could only complain inside his heart, as she was still wearing one of those revealing dresses that complimented her body's curves. Janise was truly talented, and so she became her favorite designer.
"Hmm… You don't know how I struggled to conceal my feelings for you, especially that I was honestly physically attracted to you," said Vincent afterward, which was filled with honesty.
"I see… I could imagine it." Hailee fluttered her eyes as she said this, which caused Vincent to blush a little.
He indeed did those which are normal for a man, right?
"I love you…." he whispered with so much tenderness in his voice.
Hailee pulled Vincent's neck closer to her to brush her lips into his… "I love you too, Mr. Shen. And you can no longer hold back. Also, you can confess to me anytime."
"Yes. That is why I would say all those corny lines from the bottom of my heart. And so, prepared for it, Mrs. Shen."
Hailee laughed once again.
Pitt and James, who were discussing something in the corner, looked in the couple's direction after hearing the princess giggles while Vincent whispered in her ear.
Both the men shared a knowing look at each other. It made them wonder what Vincent was saying to his wife, and she was in a better mood now.
They have to admit that Vincent can coax the princess. It was admirable of him. They have been witnessing what affects the guy on the princess.
Not only that, they never saw her being seductive to other men, but only in front of that guy. She was sweet toward them. But the way she looked at Vincent was very different.
He is the only one she fell for…
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