Chapter 16

After a month, a lot has really changed and happened to me. After the kidnapping. My boss took care of me until I got better. After those body aches and crying moments, I am still here. Mallory thinks too much about her past while listening to the presentations of other investors.

Okay then. But at least I can have dinner with your beautiful secretary Mr. Alcantara. And I'll promise to sign a contract with you right after that dinner." His voice was determined.

Luke didn't respond to what he was talking to and instead stood up and shook hands with the man.

"Mallory and I will talk about that sir."

He was still watching while the sympathetic man Luke was talking to was leaving and before he could leave the office, he looked back at him again which made him even more nervous.

When he finally got out of the office, he saw Luke walking towards the glass window of his office and silently staring outside.

He couldn't say anything after that scene. He wanted to ask why he suddenly said he wa