Strange Addiction

Chapter 8

Today we’ll have our monthly meeting where we update the CEO about the progress we made. I, on the other hand, decided to dress to impress. I’ll be bringing a thermometer to monitor when his blood boils.

Everyone was already in the boardroom waiting for the boss himself. Quinn wasn’t able to come, again with the wedding planning. Tyler was a busy man. With a little time he had, Quinn adjusts her schedule to fit in with his. She might not be here but Isabella was now here with me.

“You should really put down your feet, Kur. I don’t think mister Veselov would be happy to see you dirtying his table.” Belle smirked in amusement. She was much more relaxed and tolerant than Quinn. Considering she grew up with a strict father, she somewhat got his conventional ways. I was her number one headache.

“He’s not always happy.” I smirked.

She eyes my close to gothic look today. I was wearing a loose black t-shirt with an abstract print, black pants and black boots. There was a chain dangling in my pants, a black accessory decorating my wrist, a cap covering my head. “What’s wrong with you today? Quinn will lose her wits if she sees you like this.” She chuckles.

I didn’t have a chance to explain when the door opened, and the big boss finally graced us with his presence. His eyes travelled to the people in the room who settled themselves upright the moment he came in. I slowly brought down my feet when Belle pinched my side. He caught the movement. His eyes shifted towards me and his permanent frown deepened. There’s always an automatic scowl whenever he sees me.

He sauntered towards his chair and sat down with elegance, his eyes never leaving mine. I smirked when he kept his glare. His jaw ticked as he eyed me with complete contempt. My plan was successful once again.

I sensed Belle staring at me. “What?” I asked as I turned to her. She didn’t answer but only shook her head with a hint of amusement.

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“What was that about?” She asked as soon as we got inside our temporary office. The meeting took longer than expected. That’s because we, including the CEO, were too meticulous. I expected it though considering his aggravating personality.

“What was what?”

“That thing with you and the boss.” We both take a seat on the chair behind our desks.

“Right. You weren’t here when that jerk insulted me.”

“Insulted you? How?” I raised a brow in response. “Oh.” Finally getting the idea. She laughed when I told her what happened the first time Nile Veselov and I crossed paths.

“You should really listen when Quinn tells you to change. Maybe this is a lesson for you.”

I scoff. “No. Why do you think I’m making an effort to annoy him?” I pointed at the outfit I was wearing.

She snorted. “You’re lucky you haven’t been kicked out.”

“No one can kick out Kura Kunoe with her awesome skills and talent.” She laughs at my statement. My grin fell when I noticed her suddenly quieted down and had this pensive look. “What’s wrong?”

“I need to tell you something.” My ears instantly perked. “I didn’t voice out or object during the meeting…”

“What is it?” I asked with a growing concern. My elbows propped up on the table while leaning towards her direction, all ears.

“You know I always handle the numbers in our company.” I nodded. “And every budget we have for every project.”

“What are you saying?” I didn’t like where this was going.