15 | Thirst for Answers

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IVAN

THE UNIVERSE COULDN'T be anymore on my side than it was now. I could tell that she felt even more uncomfortable with her boyfriend around, and that made me all the more happier.

Spencer Walker. He was a nice young man who I wouldn't have had any problems working with, but seeing Jade comfortably standing in his arms in public seemed to itch me the wrong way.

Would she ever want to be seen with me in public?

I tried not to think too much about it as I stepped forward and put on a smile. Mrs Stark seemed to be more fond of me than I expected and I was glad for that. Jade was forced to seat closer to me which was clear from her expression that she really wanted to avoid that. After everyone was seated, we began the meeting.

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JADE.

I couldn't sit still.

Why couldn't I sit still?

Because each time I felt something brush my legs, I thought it was Ivan. Turns out it was just the stupid man from across the table who sat beside Spencer. Why he felt it was a good idea to rub my legs with his under the table was beyond me.

What a waste. He was a fine man, but I was disgusted at the moment. I had first thought it was Ivan because a little part of me wanted that from him but to my surprise, he was entirely concentrated on the discussion. I tried my best to keep my composure as the meeting went on and when it was brought to a close, I was beyond glad to stand up and leave.

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"Where do you remember leaving it last?" Spencer inquired.

"I don't know. I....shit!"

I was in such a hurry to leave the conference room that I must have left it there.

"I think I know where it is. I'll meet up with you guys later," I waved and headed back into the building.

I'll just get the phone and leave. Lord, please I don't want any drama. Let him not be there.

When I finally reached the door of the conference room, I slowly pushed open the door and peeked inside. I saw my phone where it was and then my gaze moved to the back of Ivan as he was facing away from me. I was about to shut back the door when I heard a loud slam and his voice.

"Speak up when I'm talking to you."

I opened the door further to find that he was holding someone by the neck.

"I'm sorry, it won't happen again." The person choked out.

My eyebrow rose an inch when Ivan let go and I saw none other than the 'leg molester'. He adjusted his suit and walked away from Ivan. When he got closer and realized that I was in front of him, he looked away and walked past and out of the door.

"Forgot something?" Ivan's gaze was on me.

"Yes, uh. My phone." I pointed to the table.

"Where?"

I looked in the direction I was pointing. There was nothing there. The table was empty.

"But I just saw..."

Ivan sighed loudly and came forward. "If you came to see me, just say so." His right arm went around my waist and pulled me to his chest.

"I did not! I just-"

"Lying will get you nowhere, Jadelynne," he whispered before placing his lips on mine.

Jadelynne? Jadelynne...even my mother doesn't call me that.

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