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Chapter Nine.

ALOISA's POV:

I was sitting in my office signing reported documents, assigning cases to my teams.

I was interrupted by knocks on my door.

KNOCK

KNOCK

"Come in," I said as I continued with my work as the door opened.

"Ma'am, Mr. Ruelle is here to see you" Carlos stated.

I was confused and looked up.

"Was there a meeting or an appointment that I wasn't informed of Mr. Quinn?" I asked Carlos.
"No ma'am, there wasn't any appointment but he said it was something... err... personal and it's lunch hour," Carlos said.

I looked at my watch and sure it is 12 pm, I was so immersed in my work I didn't realize it.

"Which Ruelle?" I asked.
"Mr. Elian Ruelle, ma'am," Carlos said.

My stomach flipped at the mention of his name.

"Please let him in," I said.
"Yes ma'am" Carlos nodded and went back through the door.

I felt fucking nervous and I don't even know why. I took a deep breath trying to calm myself.

and then the almighty Elian Ruelle walked in with authority that made a delicious shiver run down my spine,
His Celeste-blue eyes held a glint of mischief.

I stood from my desk and walked towards him to shake his hand and greet him.

"Mr. Ruelle" I greeted him.
I held out my hand to shake his but he brought my hand to his lips and kissed my knuckles.

The touch of his soft, firm lips on my skin made the goosebumps to erupt and my breathing hitched in my throat.

His hot breath fanned across my hand sent delicious tingles to my core.

"Ms. Wexlyn" He breathed out and I could see the borderline lust in his eyes as clear as the day.

I could feel my neck and my cheeks warming up making me feel like a stupid highschool girl meeting her crush.

For fucks sake, Lo, stop it you fucking dimwit.

I cleared my throat and motioned him to the chair.
"Please sit," I said my voice strangely turned soft and breathy.

He smirked, clearly knowing the effect he has on me.

Arrogant asshole.

"No Thank you but would you like to accompany me to lunch? Only if you're free" Elian asked.

"Oh, is it related to the contract that you've signed a few weeks ago?" I asked.

"No, it's not but I have a proposition that I want to discuss with you over lunch" Elian replied.

"Hmm..." I scanned his face for something that might give me a hint but that Celeste-eyed Greek God sealed it air-tight.

"Sure, Let me grab my things. And please sit it might take a few minutes" I said.

He smiled "Sure, take your time there's no rush," he said and I smiled back in return.

I buzzed Carlos asking him to come into my office and a few seconds later he knocked on the door.

"Yes Ma'am?" Carlos said.

"Are there any meetings or conference calls for the rest of the day?" I asked.

He looked into my schedule.
"No ma'am, you are free for the rest of the day," Carlos said.

"Okay, thank you, Mr. Quinn. I'll be heading home after my lunch with Mr. Ruelle and when you are done please take the rest of the day off" I said.