Ten Million Dollars Mission

c.17- The arrangement

L gritted her teeth.

Look at that woman leaning down on car as Adelio replied to her willingly. The sight annoyed L wholly so that she had to walk faster to pass by. Was she actually late to pick the cash bag?! "Risa!" Howbeit, Adelio called. Realizing the woman had come down to leave.

But, of course, L turned with a faint smile to greet him only. She gave a slight head bow. And she left. No more turn back or glances. "Were you waiting for me?" Rose grinned at the man while Adelio's jaw clenched. His eyes turned cold; piercing through the woman's gaze.

"Will you stop interfering in my matters, Miss Rose?" Along with a glare, Adelio alerted. Scaring the woman off so that her face dropped for a second. She, then smiled again. "Oh, I just wanted to be friends, Boss" Rose embraced her fear and embarrassment. "Friends?"

Adelio's brows wrinkled.

"I am your Boss and you are working for me. There is nothing to continue from there. Know your place" Heartless. Words were cruel. Ripping the woman's heart off. She simply had a crush on this man only. And yet, he returned cold responses. She attempted everything.

Just to approach him, she even created rumors about her and him to confuse everyone in the company, but he never acknowledged her. His attention was on Larissa and Larissa only. She knew he held a place for that woman and she hated it. "But-" "Get off"

Adelio hissed; driving off from the place once Rose took her hands back from leaning on. He spared no mercy on a woman at all. His destination was obviously the K café. Once he reached to the café, Adelio waited for L's arrival for another hour. To see her, he's willing to waste time.

"Risa" Cherry welcomed her friend who had come in. The name, alone, attracted the man's gaze. His head lifted. Meeting the woman in her floral dress. She did not glance or turn. Neglecting him entirely. When she entered the kitchen, Adelio ordered another espresso.

Hoping for Risa to appear with his order.

Meanwhile, L was figuring out how to get the money quickly. She doubted these rumors. It indeed was odd as hell for him to call her out while his rumored girlfriend was speaking to him right out of the car. She should have known back then. It was perhaps one-sided.

On her way, L recalled how friendly Rose was to Adelio during the event last time. She was the one who requested for handshake without hesitation. What if Rose was the one who fueled the rumors in the company? L came to conclusion pretty quick after consideration.

It was feasible. She did not have to worry about non-existent relationship between Rose and Adelio. Rather than that, she must have Adelio in her palm before Rose could be a step ahead. "Risa, did something happen?" Cherry threw a question, stepping near L in curiosity.

"What do you mean?" L furrowed brows. "Don't play dumb. Your soon-to-be boyfriend just ordered another espresso. He even waited for you for an hour. Something sure is up, isn't it?" Holding her hips, Cherry squinted her eyes. Somehow, it delighted L. Sounded like she had not lost him.

"There was a rumor of him having a girlfriend. I thought it was true at first and refused his offer to share a ride" L shrugged. Stunning Cherry on the other side. "So, is it true?" Her eyes widened. Earning a headshake from the woman. "Oh, thank goodness! It is just rumor!"

Sighing to herself, Cherry grinned.

L chuckled. "Yes, but since I misunderstood and declined him, he probably thought I was mad at him" L held up the cup to take the order out. "Ah, I see now~" Cherry nodded as if she had just realized the situation. A big smile displayed. "You are giving couple vibes right now"