Mistress Of Evil's Pain

《Xl》

Discussion (I)

"Thank you, gentlemen. I apologize for moving the appointed meeting to three weeks prior. I have another business affair that I have to attend to as soon as possible"

"Don't worry, Miss Zabini. We understand that you are a busy person"

"Thank you for your time, Mister Ramirez"

"We'll be heading out now"

"Of course. Quinn, please accompany them on their way out"

Three weeks have passed. This is her last appointment for the day. It's also the day of that dreaded discussion. For the pass weeks, she had meetings with the investors, shareholders and other executives.

"This is exhausting.",she soughed.

"Finally done"

"Miss, are you leaving early? "

"I'll leave around 7pm"

"Should I clear you're schedule for the rest of the day?"

"Yes, please. I'll just do paperworks the whole day 'til I leave"

"Then I'll take my leave"

"Alright"

It's also been three weeks since their encounter. I wonder what's he doing, she thought. That night was one of the rare times she felt carefree and calm.

Not thinking of any problems. No work problems. No family issues. No haunting past. Just her. Living in the moment.

7pm came by quickly before she noticed. It's time for her to leave and go home. The dreaded discussion is finally near.

I wonder if I can still get out of this?

She packed up then left. She went straight to her parents house.

She didn't notice that she already arrived. She was so lost in her thoughts, she was even surprised she got there safely.

I guess this is it. I wonder how this is going to end.

She got out of the car and walk to her house. She rung the doorbell and knocked twice just to be sure. Patiently waiting for the door to open, she thought about what will happen to their discussion.

Will it end just like the other night? It was a disaster. Whatever, I'll just listen to what they have to say.

Soon the door was opened. She went in and asked someone where her family is.

"Miss, they are in the living room waiting for you." She thanked the helper then went straight to the living room.

"I'm here so what do you want to talk about?"

"First sit down and join us",her father gestured his hand for her to sit down. "Can someone please bring something here for Raven?"

"Tea will be just fine, thank you",she looked at her parents then asked another question. "Where's Phoenix? "

"He said he has a duty at the hospital today but will still come. So he'll be running late"

"Enough with the questions. Let us start discussing what we all came here for" ,her mother interrupted.

"Alright so how did you come up with this ridiculous plan of yours?"

Her mother was the one to respond, "This ridiculous plan that you are calling is our only option"

"Why are you in such a hurry of finding someone to take over? Dad, you're still capable of managing the company right? As far as I know nothing is wrong" ,no one spoke up after she talked. Her parents were silent and was avoiding her gaze.

"Unless the company is in trouble",still there was only silence. "I  can't believe this. I am right, aren't I? "

"Yes, you are",her father answered. "Why didn't you tell me?"

"You always say you're busy and I don't want to bother you. I'm sorry, dear"

"What's the condition of the company? And the problem?"

"We found out that someone has been stealing from us, we still don't know who but if there's a new head they might be at least cautious with their next move"

"Alright, I get your point but how sure are you that this will work?"

"We are giving the new head the authority to demote and promote employees from their positions that they see fit.

"So that's why you were asking me all this time, she nodded to herself then looked at her dad, "I still won't take over the company but I could have help"

This time her mother, who was just silently listening, spoke up. "We already found someone to help us"

"The Paige's, right? So what's the deal?"