The Ace of Hearts

Chapter 49: Reverse Game

—"Sir, pasensya na po. Nagpumilit po kasi siyang pumasok," the guard beside me finally spoke. Nakatayo ako sa harapan ni Mr. Dashiell, while the guard is beside me. We are currently in LaCosa's building, particularly in the proposal room where Shee and I presented our proposal.

Mr. Dash finally lift his head up. Una niyang tinignan ang guard bago inilipat ang tingin sa akin, "Sir, tara na po. Bawal po talaga kayo rito kung wala kayong appointment," the guard added, almost holding me and dragging me out of this place. I remained my gaze on his boss and so, did he.

"It's fine, Mister Matias. You can leave us alone. Mr. Hart might need something to discuss to me kaya nagpumilit siyang pumasok. You can go," he smiled widely. As always, he's still who he is.

"Sige po, sir. Salamat po at pasensya na," he bowed his head once again before totally leaving the two of us inside the office. Well, there's actually three since his secretary is seated on the corner. I could see that she's looking towards our direction.

The door finally closed, binalutan kami ng katahimikan. He was looking up to me given our position. He was in his formal suit while holding his silver phone. May kung ano siyang tinipa doon bago inilapag ang phone sa lamesa at inayos ang suot na coat, "So tell me, what made our new partner come here without notice?" he opened up.

Tumingin siya sa kanang bahagi ng kinauupuan nito, "You may sit," he offered the right chair and that's where I placed myself.

"I appreciate your kindness given my abrupt arrival into your office. You may find this unethical for a business partner," my apologies.

"Not at all, especially if it feels like an emergency matter, but next time Mr. Hart, you may contact me first instead of barging in. Otherwise, I might think na nilulusob mo ako sa mismong kumpanya ko," he was still smiling, "So, what are we discussing about?"

Sumandal ako sa kinauupuan. Sandali kong tinanaw ang babaeng nakaupo sa pinakasulok. She was doing something on her table filled with papers but I can't help observing her, "As much as possible, I want this conversation to have some privacy, Mr. Dashiell."

Ngumiti siya at tumingin sa gilid, "Stacy, you may do your works in my office."

Napatingin ang babae kay Mr. Dashiell as if she was not expecting it, "Mr. Dash?"

"I said, you may do your works in my office, not here. Mr. Hart and I have something private to talk about," he added facing me.

"O-Okay, sir," she stood up, collecting all of the papers para kunin. She took her bag at naglakad papalapit sa amin, "Sir," she checked her watch, "F&B Company's representatives will be here soon for their proposal," nakatayo siya sa pagitan namin. I looked at her from head-to-toe. She's wearing a typical secretary outfit, only that her skirt is way too short. Her ponytailed hair is too long.