Chapter-4
Two days later.“Here are the files you asked for?” Sean placed some files in front of her on the table.Picking one of the file Elena flipped through the documents going thoroughly with the recent degrading statistic bars. According to the reports their business has been facing huge financial crisis and it had continued for almost six months.Two months prior to her summer holidays when she was working in her uncle’s company as an intern, she got slight whiff in the air that the company wasn’t doing well but never in her worst dream had she thought that the problem would be this giant that her uncle was at the verge of losing his life long established reign.Spending six hours studying all the reports, she closed the last file and exhaling a deep breath. Out of tiredness she leans back against the back of her chair intertwining the fingers of her both hands she continued staring above the ceiling. Although she looked calm but her face held hard expression. Her mind was deeply pondering over the gravity of the situation.After sometime she lowers her lashes and leaves the back of her seat. Looking all serious and professional like she has been working for a decade she peers at Sean who was sitting across the table. “Our company is under huge financial loss. How Sean?”Sean shrugs. “When we started losing projects one after another.”“And why aren’t we aware of it. I’m sure Samantha auntie has no clue about all this.” She said disappointedly.“You are getting me wrong, Elena. Dad never wanted to make mom; you and Rina worry about business. He thought that through the ‘Heaven’ which was our previous project, we will be able to cope with the credit we took from the market but our bad luck that for the umpteenth time William Co & Enterprise got the project. Not only the ‘Heaven’ project but all the projects were won by one and only William Co & Enterprise.” Sean’s voice turned bitter taking the company’s name who is responsible behind all their problems.“Who the fuck is William Co & Enterprise?” Elena cussed out the name with so much hatred that she didn’t realize her foul language, she shouldn’t be using before Sean. Realising her mistake, she shuts her eyes for a second and inhales a deep breathe to calm herself and mutters, “I’m sorry.”Sean nodded curtly. He didn’t mind as he was also feeling the same loathsome towards William Co & Enterprise.“Adam William. A shark in the business world. He has more than five hundred diversified companies spread worldwide. Real estate, constructions, food products, restaurants, hotels, bars and casinos and what not. Among them are those companies which he has snatched from the owners. Relentlessly, brick by brick he destroys their business. Finally with no other choice left, they had to hand him over everything in the auctions.”Elena couldn’t believe what she’s hearing. How can people be so heartless and cruel to bring so much pain and trouble just to snatch something that never belongs to them. Its foolishness to expect moral conscience from these corrupted devils. One thing she understood that these merciless businessmen always strive for power and bring others to their knees. Wars and storms are their specialities. If there’s a chance to disturb someone’s peace and grab what’s there for the taking then these ruthless people don’t hesitate to do so.“This time we are his next target.” Elena drive into conclusion. Sean clenches his jaws as he thought about something.“William Co & Enterprise has been equally participating in all the projects for which we have applied our tenders and each time their costs were always one percent margin less than us. I don’t think it’s just coincidence. I feel like Adam William is deliberately trying to snatch all project from us so that we cannot withstand the blow.” Sean explained.“But why would a well-established company, a business tycoon would deliberately try to destroy us. We have no enmity.” Elena said not understanding anything. She was sure there was some ulterior motive.“Or maybe he just wants to acquire dad’s business.” Sean mused for some seconds before looking at her and says, “ he has done the same thing with many.”“Over my dead body. I won’t let anything happen to uncle or his business.” Elena vowed, her green eyes gleaming with determination.Just then her mind rang a bell.Adam William!Then she remembers! She has heard this name and a lot about William Co & Enterprise, a couple of times from her uncle. The old man was highly impressed and was praising for the skills, efficiency and incomparable spirit of the young owner and the CEO of the William Co & Enterprise. He is the enthusiastic new generation person who is very talented. Within few spans of years, the Co & Enterprise has flourished and has gained recognition in international market. Also, Adam William was nominated among the top ten business entrepreneur in USA. He is a business magnet with billions in his bank account.“Sean, do one thing. Call in the office number of William Co & Enterprise and set an appointment with their CEO. We cannot sit and make assumption here. We need to know what’s going inside his thick skull.” Elena suggested and Sean rose from his seat and approached the laptop and typed the website of William Co & Enterprise. Their official logo page appeared with the contact information. Sean dialled the number and waited anxiously. After few rings the line connected and a woman’s voice brimmed. She might be the receptionist or his secretary.“Hello.” Sean spoke and when he glanced at Elena, she made signals with her hand to set the call into speaker mode. He rapidly nodded his head and pushed the button of the speaker.“Hello, William’s Co & Enterprise, how may I help you?” The lady asked in her professional tone.“Hello, I’m calling from The Paramount. I’m the managing director, Sean Brown. Can I talk with your CEO, Mr Adam William?” Sean asked.“Please hold on the line, sir...” Saying the lady got busy with transferring the line.“Hello, Adam William speaking.” A deep manly voice brimmed from the other end of the call. The woman within Elena slightly taken by his rich tone of his masculine voice.“Hello, Mr William, I’m calling from ‘The Paramount. Congratulation on the project ‘Heaven’.”When there was no response from the other side Sean decides to speak again “Actually I called you for a meet up….” Before he could bring up the proposal, Mr. Adam cut him in the mid-sentence.“As far my knowledge, aren’t your company going bankrupt? Our meeting won’t serve any benefits to my business. So, stop wasting my time.” Speaking arrogantly, Adam disconnected the line, not letting Sean even to speak further.Sean clutched the receiver of the cell phone tightly as he gnashed his molars. Fury like never before in waves ripples inside his body.The man was so arrogant!Elena had a stoic face but the invisible slap of humiliation was burning her from inside. She can never withstand anyone disrespecting anything related to her uncle.That big-headed bastard wasn’t ready to even talk normally. Success and power have over driven into his head. He’s behaving like a monarch and they were just mere insignificant dirt, literally not wanting anywhere near his shoes.The way he so arrogantly disconnected the call without proper conversation, it was clear as day light that his intention is to destroy them.Why was he doing this?She turned the laptop facing her and opening the search engine, quickly typed “Adam William, the CEO of William Groups of Co & Enterprise.”A man’s picture unfolds, first his midnight-coloured hair styled back revealing a strong forehead and an angular jawline that could cut anyone half if gets any nearer. A slight stubble covers his cheeks, giving him a matured, harsher and untouchable feel.Like he is God. Elena couldn’t stop staring into his picture as it was hard to tear her eyes from his striking face and when her vision collides with his steel grey eyes, she exhaled the breath she was holding since the photo came into view. They are soulless of a predator who’s watching, waiting for the right moment to strike.In this picture he was sitting on a chair with his right hand resting on the arm of the chair like some powerful man which no doubt he is. The dark intensity of his eyes was captured well in the image. He looked utterly cold and ruthless.Elena darted her eyes over what’s written bellow his picture.Wikipedia- Adam William is a naturalized American business magnate and investor. He is the founder CEO and Chief architecture of William Co & Enterprise.Net worth- 1528 million USD.Age-27 years old.Children- NilSpouse- Nil.Parents- Unknown. (Interesting, Elena thought in her mind.)Sibling- Anastasia DeRosa, married to Nathan DeRosa.So, she is five years younger to him. She concluded. But age has very less to do when you are determined to bring your opponent down. She mused.Basically, the internet provides with all about his basic information and nothing much about his personal life. Her index finger slides the mouse and clicks on the left arrow sign to see further pictures. And the next picture reveals his photo with a woman whom she recognised instantly. She is an established model. The way his right hand gripping her waist seems like she is one of his girlfriends. She knew her verbally from Sonia’s mouth when she mentioned how she tried to hire her for her upcoming summer collection and how the model declined her proposal without giving a second thought thinking that Sonia being a struggling designer won’t be able to pay the huge sum, she charges for one ramp walk.From gathering all the information, she was clear that he was a man one should never cross path with. And she would have done that had he not showed his arrogant ass and ruinous intention towards her family.Now she would play his game and defeat him in his own battlefield. He likes to strike but this time he will be the one at the receiving end.“I won’t let you destroy , Mr Adam William.” She whispered as she continued to stare at the darkly handsome man in the picture.*Hello guys. If you like my book please support me with gems. I won't receive any monetary but surely it will motivate me a lot.
chapter -5Author. “What are you thinking?” Sean watched her who was lost in her own world. There’s a strong confident and determined look on her face. Her eyes hardened as she ponders deeply staring at the picture of Adam William which clearly indicates that there’s something diabolical plotting inside her head and he needs to know to keep a check on her from trouble. Although Elena wasn’t a troublemaker but since childhood Sean had always been very protective towards her. Also, he knew how much Elena adores his parents. She cannot withstand simple jokes which both the siblings cracks about their own father and here someone was intentionally trying to bring him down. And by gazing into her face and the way she is taking things under her control, somehow, he felt a strong instinct that she won’t let this matter slide easily. “I’m thinking that I need to step out of my comfort zone and take risk in life.” Elena spoke to her own self though Sean heard it but didn’t understand. Tearing
“Mr. Adam, we are more than happy tying up with your company.” Mr Bianchi spoke delightfully and forwarded his hand towards his new business partner who was regarding him with his obsidian eyes as he sits rooted against his chair. Though he didn’t make any move but his eyes were fixed on him which made the old man gulp in nervousness under his piercing gaze. Inside his heart the fear that the deal was going to get cancel began to crawl like ants because no one knows what’s running inside Adam’s dangerous mind. After keeping the old man on edge for some seconds, Adam William leans forward, away from his chair as he smirks and forwards his arm for a handshake and relief washes down over the old man’s forehead. With his other hand he pulls out his handkerchief and wipes the sweat from his bald head. “I am looking forward to work with your company, Mr. Bianchi. But you see, I have built a reputation for myself and my company and I wouldn’t compromise with that at any cost. So, I suggest
Chapter-6 The night was long with less to no sleep. The morning lights penetrate inside the room erasing darkness. On the couch, Adam waits for the girl who is in his bed to wake up from her unconsciousness. As per the doctor’s confirmation after eight hours she must wake up. He checked the wall clock. Adam had slept for an hour or two as he wasn’t comfortable sleeping in the couch as he developed a habit of sleeping only in bed from some years. He could have booked another presidential suit for himself but for some unknown ominous reason he couldn’t make himself push off this room. Some people who might not know him well enough would assume that he has humanity within him for whatever he did for this unknown girl like risking his own life to save someone drowning but the actual truth was that the only reason he did was because this incident shares resemblance with his past. In his past he couldn’t save that person but when he spotted her sinking down in the swimming pool, it trig
Ch-7 Attending some online meetings with his employees, Adam decides to head out for some fresh air to relax his stressed mind. Being a business tycoon and running multiple businesses isn’t a cake walk sometimes. He was so busy attending meetings and calls one after another that he didn’t have his lunch. It was mid noon when he spared a glance and checks the time in his luxurious Swiss watch. He sighted, cracked his knuckles, twisted his head left and then right side and got up from the couch. Collecting all scattered paper works and files he arranged them as he can’t leave those important papers for housekeepers to mingle. He neatly placed all of them on the centre table and then he walks out of the room. While taking amble steps, he decides to check the buffet counter and pick some food before he returns back to his room. His assistant and also his close friend, John was out for site surveying and until he returns back Adam has to put quotation for their upcoming projects. After h
Ch-8“Stay still dear if you don’t want to ruin my effort.”“I’m sorry.” Elsa whispered then inhaling a deep breath she tried not to flicks her lashes while the makeup artist does her job. All this time her mind was occupied with one thought. Adam William. She was feeling the urgency to know whether he was here, for her show as she invited him. The chances were slim. Still, she has slight hope. However, if he kills her small hope by not appearing, then also she has a backup plan. At any cost she has to finish her job for which she was in Boston in the first place.“You’re ready.” The makeup artist spoke and Elsa peeled her lashes staring ahead into the mirror. Her eyes appreciated her look and she glanced to her side and with a polite smile she uttered, “Thank you.”The makeup artist shrugged her shoulder giving a bored look and got busy with her cell phone. Just then Soniya flung the door and close behind her back. Her eyes searched for someone and when she spotted, she moved and wit
Chapter-9When she entered the hall, the vast room has small gatherers every nook and corners. People from advertising agencies, business men and politicians were conversing among themselves. Some models from the show were hanging on their arms. Desperate efforts to make connection to gain privilege and further consignments.This is another reason why she dislikes modelling world. You get fame but nobody wants to see what cost you have to pay for it. The time you think everyone is beneath your feet you don’t realize that slowly you are losing yourself in the process.Elsa surveys the people and just then her eyes landed on her target. Her eyes pause.Adam was with the show organiser wearing the same dark business suit that couldn’t hide his broad shoulder. There was also a powerful aura around him. His deep dark eyes that stares at anything like a hawk add ruthlessness from him. Even Isak, the show organiser was conversing cautiously not to offend him in anyways.Elsa internally rolle
“Your room.” Adam was stunned as he stared at the girl in front of him if she meant what she said. His eyes flicked and a dark shadow of lust covers his obsidian orbs. It wasn’t hard for a predator like him to understand her hint and his body burns with the prospect laid before him. Moreover, he was neither a saint to reject an invitation, infact he is a sinner who like to commit sins.One thing he was sure of the night that he will enjoy a lot.“Are you sure?”She nods.“Let’s go.” He spoke in controlled tone as he walks with her by his side.They cross the people reaching the elevator. The door ajar and both of them entered. She slides in first. Adam stood right behind her as he pressed some key and the lift began to move. The entire time Elsa could feel his body heat against her back but she stayed calm counting her time. All of a sudden Elsa felt her head spinning, she pressed her temple and tried to clear her mind. It was first time being in a confined place got her head dizzy.
The door ajar and Adam steps out of the washroom with one towel wrapped around his hips and the other hanging over his shoulders. Closing the door behind his back Adam walked to the walk-in closet. He dressed in an off-white shirt and black casual pants and re-entered the room only to pause mid-way. The bed was empty. More than that what hold his undivided attention was the big uneven round of blotch on the other side of the bed, one meter away from the pillow. His feet on its own accord drew closer for better look. Mixture of some blood and loads of their pleasure liquid soiled the bedsheet, evidence of his erotic night. Few lines etch his forehead seeing the red colour. Blood. Which only indicates to one thing… A virgin. The way she was hitting on him spontaneously since the moment she opened her eyes in his bedroom after he saved her life in the pool, the way in the party she seductively whispered against his lips to spend alone time in his room giving an open invitation, he