The Traps of the Black Swan (Book 2)

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Another week, Nikun continued to be busy with the court. There were just two weeks left for Ruby Jane and Lisa to leave Mocon for over three years. The three years are a lot, especially for an old man.

Ruby Jane felt the pressure to see her grandfather. Meantime there was a shareholders meeting at Kim International to appoint Zain as the CEO and President of the company. She knew it wouldn't be an easy change over as Zain had no experience in the business field.

On Tuesday, Ruby Jane completed her part of office work and played the piano while Lisa was working on his research paper. Since the melody she had chosen was simple and soothing, Lisa wasn't disturbed, rather he felt pleasant to work.

However soon his brows tugged when Ruby Jane repeated the same tune over and over again with the tempo faster each time. If the first few times was soothing to his ears, as it went on, the music gave off mystery, then tension, nervousness, and at last as if terrified and running far away.

He stopped her before she could play again. He massaged her fingers and asked while seeing her breathing as if she ran a marathon till now. He didn't know she was holding her breath. "If you are worried about Zain, go to the company." It was clearly written on her face. And she had promised Zain that she would help him whenever he needed.

"G-Grandfather will be there." Hence she couldn't make up her mind.

Lisa realized she won't be able to bring herself to speak with Hayden voluntarily. She needed a push or create a chance for them to speak. "Then go to the company and support Zain, just ignore Grandfather Hayden."

"Can... I do that?" She hesitantly asked.

Wouldn't that hurt Hayden more? And she still doesn't know how she might react in front of Hayden if she couldn't control her emotions.

Lisa chuckled as he pulled her up from the cushioned stool, it was the first time she was nervous about her own actions. She wasn't angry with Hayden anymore but clueless about how to react.

"You are laughing at me." She whined, making a crying face.

"Doozy." He took her towards the stairs, "Go and get ready. Do you want me there?"

Ruby Jane shook her head pointing her forefinger at his laptop, "Don't find a reason for a slack. Stay here and study."

Lisa: "..."

She was behaving like a mother. He could imagine her nagging for the next three years. Leaving her hand at the stairs, he gave a gentle push, "Go, get ready, Cupcake."

So she ended up in front of Kim International. A part of her still wanted to run from there, She wasn't ready yet. At the same time, she wasn't ready to regret it one day. She should face her grandfather today.

Stepping inside the company, Ruby Jane felt like she was going to give an exam that she was afraid of failing. Since she hadn't informed Zain beforehand she went towards the reception first.

However, before she could reach, the receptionist came out of the counter and greeted her, "President Evans, let me escort you to the meeting room."

Ruby Jane faintly smiled with a nod, "Thank you."

'Did Apple Pie expect me here? Or did Lili tell them?' She thought as walked towards the access gates.

Entering inside the access gates, the elevator door opened when Ruby Jane broke the silence, "I will manage from here. You can go back to work. Thank you." She got inside the elevator and clicked on the button.

The receptionist was a little surprised to react immediately. It was the first time Ruby Jane came to the company so the receptionist couldn't understand how she knew where the meeting was going on. 'There must be somebody to receive her.' She thought and returned to the work.