POSSESSION SERIES 2: MAXIMO SOKOLOV [ COMPLETED/SOON TO BE PUBLISH ] ✓

CHAPTER TEN

I don't know anything about business that's why bare with me. I'm not fond of any kind of business because my dream is to become a n army kaya wala talaga akong alam pagdating sa negosyo. Hindi din ako marunong mag sales talk kaya kung mag ne-negosyo ako paniguradong bagsak agadHAHAHAHA. Yun lang share ko lang.🤧

Grammaticals and wrong typos ahead. ( Correct me if mali yung grammars ko‚ marunong naman po kasi akong tumanggap ng pagkakamali ehe.🥴 At siyaka comments niyo din thoughts niyo sa comment sec‚ Wag kayong mahiya. Sabi nga sa kantang. Kung May kailangang gamot. Huwag mahiyang mag tanong‚ kung may right med ba nito? 🤧 )

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"Sir, you have a meeting this afternoon with Mr. Lopez at the Cruzado Restaurant near the hotel." his secretary Katliya informed him. He nodded in response.

"Alright, I'll be there in a minute," he said. She excused herself and left his office.

He adjusted his tie and put on his discarded coat. Standing up, he exited his office. Katliya noticed and quickly stood up, smoothing out her wrinkled skirt.

"Let's go," he said, leading the way towards the elevator. He felt her following him.

When they arrived at Cruzado Restaurant, they promptly got out of the car.

"Good afternoon, sir/ma'am, table for two?" The waitress approached them and asked with a smile.

"No‚ We already have a reservation under the name of Mr. Lopez " he replied to the waitress.

She smiled and lead the way.

"This way sir..."

They followed her until they reached the VIP table. He saw Mr. Lopez casually sitting on the couch, drinking a glass of wine. When he saw him, he quickly stood up, welcoming him with a broad smile.

He gave him his widest but fakest smile.

Thye shook hands, and afterward, he lightly tapped his shoulder.

He motioned to the seats, and he reluctantly took his place. His secretary also sat beside his chair.

He noticed how Mr. Lopez looked at his secretary's exposed leg.

He shooked his head.

He admit his a playboy, but he don't openly show his desire for women unless they approach him and give clear signals.

He cleared his throat to get his attention. He quickly looked at him and flashed a fake smile.

"So, what's this meeting all about?" He asked.

He cleared his throat and answered his question.

"Well, I have an offer to make, Mr. Sokolov." He nodded, prompting him to continue.

He saw how Mr. Lopez lips formed a smile.

"I want to invest in your company, and also, half of my employees will be yours. They are all well-skilled and well-trained, very reliable." He stated, smiling broadly.

He nodded slightly as if his interested. He rested his chin on his hand, and his elbow leaned on the table, giving off an impression of thoughtful consideration.

"Well, your offer is quite good," he said, continuing to nod slightly, which made him smile even more broadly. "But, I just have one question," he added.

He adjusted in his seat and nodded.

"How did your company fall if your employees are well-skilled and well-trained? Is it because they didn't do their job properly, or..." He stopped and stared at him intently, making him avoid eye contact. He noticed his discomfort. "Maybe your workers weren't as good as you claim? You know what, I dislike those kinds of workers-failing to do their job properly when, in fact, I pay them well, right?" He said.

Mr. Lopez cleared his throat and forced a fake smile.

"Y-You're right, but it's not what you think it is, Mr. Sokolov. . .it's just that, you know in business, there are a lot of threats and enemies that will do anything to bring you down..." he explained, with a slight nod of agreement.

"I agree, but as you've said, in the business industry, you have a lot of competition... that's why I never let my guard down. I don't trust anyone that easily, and you're not an exception." he said directly, causing his eyes to widen.

"What do you mean, Mr. Sokolov, that I am a threat? Is that what you mean?" he asked, restraining himself from exploding.

He shrugged his shoulders, further irritating him.

"I didn't said that‚ ikaw ang nag sabi niyan‚ i just don't want someone part in my company kung hindi naman tao kausap. And to be honest. My employees were enough. I don't need to add more. " He replied.

Marahas nitong binagsak ang kamay sa lamesa at tumayo. Eyeing him sharply.

"Masyado kang mataas sa sarili‚ who do you think you are? " He spat angrily.

He raised his brows and laugh sarcastically before giving him a serious look.

He chuckled at his question.

"Who do I think I am? I am Maximo Sokolov, the owner of Sokolov Chains of Hotels that have 20 branches world wide. And i also owned the Sokolov Airlines. My mansion is valued at $20 billion, and I also have three rest houses and three beach resorts. I own five different cars: the Czinger 21C worth $1.7 million, Ferrari Monza worth $1.7 million, Gordon Murray T.33 worth $1.7 million, Ferrari LaFerrari worth $1.4 million, and, of course, the last but not the least, my Bugatti La Voiture Noire worth $18.7 million. How about you? Anong meron sa'yo?" He asked mockingly.

He greeted his teeth at dinuro siya.

"You!"

He raised his brows. "Yes? " he calmnly said.

"May araw ka rin. " Galit nitong saad na ikina-halakhak niya.

"Okay‚ I'll wait..." Sagot niya na mas lalong ikinalukot ng mukha nito sa galit.

He violently took the suit case and angrily marched out of the restaurant. He leaned back in the chair and whistled. He heard Katliya's soft laugh which made him turn towards her.

"What? " Inosente niyang tanong.

"Grabe boss‚ ang sama mo..." Saad nito at pabiro siyang hinampas.

He smirk at nag kibit balikat.

He know what kind of man Mr. Lopez is, he is known for deceit, tsk! An old man still deceiving. The reason his business fell was that all his business partners pulled out since he was stealing money meant to build other branches of their business. Mr. Lopez owned a casino and a bar. It used to be popular, but now it's slowly sinking. He heard he's buried in debt, which is another reason why he don't want to accept his offer to invest in his company. He's trying to deceive him, but he is not a fool.

He shooked his head at inaya na si katliya na umalis.

We they returned to the hotel, he promptly headed to his office, while Katliya went back to her work. Katliya is not just his secretary but also the manager of his hotel. She attends meetings on his behalf when his occupied with other tasks.