Chapter 35 {Ear Hurt}

Alice was exasperated with Alisha's words. He couldn't bring himself to get angry, as it all seemed too trivial to warrant such a reaction. How could he possibly get worked up over something like this? No, it was simply out of the question.

He spoke calmly, trying to keep his frustration in check, "Alisha, you can't say things like that to anyone. It's too embarrassing."

He felt like he was talking to a child. As much as he wanted to get angry with her, he couldn't bring himself to do it, knowing how ridiculous it all sounded. But he couldn't let her off the hook either.

"Then it's embarrassing for me to sit on your lap," Alisha retorted.

Alice felt like pulling his hair out at the way she spoke. It was getting on his nerves.

"Do you do anything other than eating someone's head?" he asked.

Alisha sighed, clearly annoyed. "How many times do I have to tell you that I don't eat meat ? I'm a vegetarian, why would I want to eat you when I can eat something else?"

Alice knew he couldn't win with her. He couldn't win this argument at all. "Just because I bring you to my workplace doesn't mean you can say whatever you want. I won't hesitate to put you in your place. How dare you?"

"Then don't bring me to your workplace. I don't want to go there anyway,"Alisha replied simply.

"But I am bringing you," Alice answered strictly,"Your tongue is going to get you into serious trouble someday."

Alisha, in a low tone, shot back, "You are the biggest problem here, and everyone has the freedom of speech, in case you didn't know."

Alice didn't respond. He had tried to make her see his point, but she seemed unwilling to consider anything else. He decided not to make it any harder for himself. She was already making him angry, and he didn't want to bring that anger into his work, especially with an important meeting coming up.

He carried her into the office, either because her feet were injured or simply because he enjoyed it.

To him, she was like a precious doll, someone he would cherish for the rest of his life. But he had forgotten that she was also a human being, not to be controlled by his overbearing behaviour.

As he entered his office, he maintained his usual stern expression, exuding an aura that made everyone around him uneasy.

Alisha's eyes widened as she took in the grandeur of the hall. She had never seen anything so impressive in her life. It was truly shocking. She could hardly believe what she was seeing.

Alice walked on, paying no mind to the surroundings. But he couldn't help but notice the expression on Alisha's face. For the first time in his life, he felt proud to have built something that could astonish his angel, even if he didn't show it.

His personal assistant approached, clearly taken aback. He couldn't believe his eyes. His boss usually detested any female presence, yet here he was, holding a girl in his arms, showing no sign of his usual anger or disgust.

Alice noticed his PA staring and, at least, he wasn't staring at Alisha. "What's the matter, John? Have you seen a ghost?"

"We have an important meeting, in case you've forgotten. Is everything ready in the meeting area?" he asked.

John snapped out of his shock, knowing that Alice would have his head if he let work slip. He couldn't afford to mess up. "Sorry, sir. I didn't mean to. Please don't fire me."

"Answer my question, not your begging," Alice demanded.

Alisha couldn't tear her eyes away from the opulent surroundings. But Alice's shouting brought her back to reality. She saw everyone trembling, while Alice barked at them like a madman.

She couldn't stand this man, who shouted for no reason, making her feel like she was going deaf.

John replied respectfully, "Sir, the investors are running late. They had some important matters to attend to, which is why they're delayed."

"Do you think I'm not busy? Do you think I'm here for some kind of drama or play? I came here for this meeting, and now you're telling me this? Why didn't you inform me earlier? Is it so hard to keep me informed about this situation before wasting my time?"

Alisha covered her ears, unable to bear his loud shouting.

"Answer me, John. Do you think my time is free? Am I supposed to wait for some mere investors here?”