The Traps of the Black Swan

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Jisoo hummed hearing the name 'Jennie' but didn't expect Ruby Jane to say, "Business is Business, I don't care about his personal life."

Jisoo would have believed it if it was from a narrowminded businessman but not from her mouth. He didn't understand what she was up to but he knew she would have a reason behind it so he chose to be quiet. he didn't want to show his anger so he went aside after a snort with a disdainful gaze on Vance.

Vance's lips were gaped hearing her say, 'Business?' he lost in the game in which he was overconfident hence he thought he lost everything, the project, his self-respect, and the stand in the socialite circle hearing others murmur looking at him.

Ruby Jane continued in a professional tone, "My project is too big for the Hays International which I can't risk..."

Elliot cut in raising his tone, "Why the f**k did you ask them to fight when you had already decided that? Are you a freaking psycho?"

What was he expecting? Have a word war with her? Or make her feel guilt? He was a fool and he never could understand her to start with because she smiled at a beautiful one. If Elliot hadn't seen her mocking gaze he would have definitely thought she was enticing him.

Vance was still grasping the situation as he heard Ruby Jane continue, "My team sent you an email as soon as you stepped in the gym. You have the right to reject the new project proposal that you earned for your determination."

Then her eyes moved on to Elliot May, she just blankly watched his eye without really thinking anything because he wasn't worth her emotions or her brain cells or words.

Elliot thought she was trying to frighten him with her Evans background and Manoban support so he glared right into her eyes. 'You are just a loose woman yet to be tamed.' He thought.

Vance watched her serenity forgetting he was in pain. He wasn't sure whether it was because of her face that is similar to Jennie or her peacefulness, it started to soothe him. Nico controlled himself from smacking Elliot for straight falling in the pit while Lisa silently stood behind Ruby Jane.

Elliot who had thought she was nothing couldn't maintain his gaze on her for more than half a minute and apologized without control over himself, "I am sorry." While his conscious mind wanted to bite his tongue.

Her gaze was clean and pure as though he blamed an innocent. It made him regret raising his tone but her lopsided smile left him in awkwardness after self-awareness.

He was looking away from her but caught the frosty glare raising his hair on his body and gulped in nervousness, 'I'm dead, Dad will kill me today. I will lose all my cards today. Crap, crap...' He knew well if his father got the wind that he offended President Manoban, he would be locked in the room, he won't be surprised if his father kicks him out of the house.

v followed Elliot's line of sight and saw Lisa. If a gaze could kill anybody, Elliot would a lump of dead meat, a simple smile appeared on her face when his gaze moved. She had just heard Lisa is coldblooded but she hadn't witnessed it yet because either he will have an aloof or gentle look in front of her. Now her teasing smile is clean board melting him right away.

Other men looking at the couple who were gazing at each other forgetting the world around them: 'Excuse me, we are right here.'

She didn't spare a glance at others while saying, "Ambulance is downstairs." Then hooking her arm around Lisa's arm, she took him away saying loud enough to be heard by Elliot, "Little unruly kids don't deserve our time."

It had two meanings, warning Elliot to be at bay and coaxing Lisa to ignore him. The latter already had lots on his plate to handle anyway.

Slowly everyone dispersed with mixed feelings and Ruby Jane went to coax the grumpy kids asking Lisa to wrap up his workout.