Lurking In The Shadows
By Riallanne
Date: June 3, 2022
Ch. 17Chapter 17


'"Hello'" I replied, but no one spoke on the other line

'"Hello, who is this?'" I asked without answering, but no one was still speaking on the other line. I looked to see if the line was dead but it wasn't.

"I think you called the wrong number. Mister or Miss, who are you to make sure the number you're calling is correct. Because you're bothering me '" whose number is called-

'"I think I made a mistake'" after it said the person on the other line had already turned off the call

I know that voice, I can't be wrong. Four years ago but I know and I still remember his voice

I was silent and hardened, my fist clenched because of the voice I heard

Calvin Lewis Crimson

The next morning I woke up because of the sound of my alarm clock, I tried to reach and turn off the alarm clock with my left hand while my eyes were still closed, it was a nuisance!

I got up and changed to be able to jog, simple black leggings and sports bra gray and black shoes

I left the house and started jogging, after twenty minutes I came back home and changed because I was sweaty

I got in the sports car I owned and drove to the Company.

When I arrived I left it right on the opposite side and went out, immediately one of the men in black approached to drive the car to the parking lot.

Full of confidence I walked into the entrance of the Company we owned.

Everyone who sees me greets and bows, as if I were a nobleman to be respected.

I could not escape the whispers of others about me, I smiled at the pure compliment they give comments.

I took the elevator and went to my office. Yes, I already have an office that used to be Mommy's office. As a CEO of the Company. And my Dad is the Chairman of this Company.

But everything changed when that incident happened. I was overwhelmed by the memory of that.

I closed my eyes tightly and took a deep breath to calm myself, when I woke up the elevator opened at the same time, signaling that I was on the floor of my office.

There were four men in black guarding near my office, they bowed as I passed in front of them, I looked around the office and sat in the swivel chair. I took off my coat and hung it on the back of the swivel chair.

I looked at the door when there was a knock on it

'"Come in'" I said calmly and looked at the papers placed on the table

'"Good morning Ma'am'" greeted the woman in the mirror and in the shape of a woman

'"Morning'" short greetings here '"Spill it'"

"Ma'am you have a meeting with the board members'" he was still nervous and bowed while speaking

'"What time?'"

"8:30 Ma'am, it's only two minutes Ma'am." He explained, I just nodded and stood up.

I took my coat and put it on, I walked out first and it followed me, when we reached the opposite side of the conference room and it opened for me.

I was exposed to celebrities sitting in their seats, surrounding the long table. I rolled my eyes at them all with no smile, I just looked at them without emotion

I was stunned to see him, sitting in front of me. No emotion was looking at me. I didn’t pretend to be stunned because I saw him.

'What are you doing here, Calvin Lewis?'

I looked at Mr. Salvador sitting next to it, I shot him an evil look. The old man just shrugged.

High when I walked to the end of the table next to Mr.'s seat. Salvador. He is on my left and next to him is Mr. Crimson

I simply looked at it and whispered to the old man.

'"What is he doing here?'" Weakly but emphatically when asked

'"I will tell you later Ms. De Laval'"

Mr. Salvador was the one who briefly handled the Company when Tanda and I were abroad, we have confidence in the old man.

I secretly looked at Lewis he was just seriously listening to the front, because of the start to present. I didn’t understand my brain was flying.

Darn! I need to concentrate! Why am I distracted?

I was immediately distracted when it turned in my direction, I just looked ahead and focused. Sometimes they ask for my comment. Just sparing every word that comes out of my mouth.

When the meeting was over, the business partners left and said goodbye and greeted me on my return. I nodded and just smiled at them.

Mr. Salvador and Lewis and I are the only ones left in the conference room. I took a deep breath and turned my gaze to Mr. Salvador.

'"I think you need something to discuss with me Mr. Salvador'" there was no emotion when Lewis said and turned his gaze, his stare was intimidating but I tried to resist it and stared at him. We just lost our eyes when Mr. sneezed. Salvador. We both looked away

I just shook my head and sat up

"'Crimson Company and De Laval Group of Company has a partnership almost months ago. Ms. Airelle'" calmly explained it

'"Why don't I know this?'" I asked

"Your Grandfather approved it, and I thought he told you," he said, I just gasped.

'"Why is it a big deal to have a partnership with my Company? Or should I say with Me?'" I turned to look at him

"'It's a big deal to me Mr. Crimson having a partnership with your Company, It's my pleasure'" I smiled at him a little and stood up, Mr. Crimson also stood up. Salvador and Lewis stood up next.

I raised my right hand to shake his hand he was obviously stunned, so I secretly smiled.

Eventually he accepted my hand and shook hands, as if electricity had passed when our palms touched and as if a butterfly was flying in my stomach. I immediately let go of feeling the strange feeling non.

I immediately walked away without looking back at the two of them, the look of astonishment on their faces but I ignored them. When I opened the door my secretary was waiting for me, she smiled at me but I just passed.

Call me rude but I don't care. I can't understand it because I feel like I have diarrhea without knowing it but it's not.

I walked back to my office and sat in the swivel chair I folded my palm and bowed, frustrated.

The festival of love I feel for her can't be here anymore. It's done and over. It should be gone, I already have a boyfriend and maybe he has one too.

I came back to take revenge for what they did to my family, Not to understand how I feel. It's just nothing. Our palms just stuck together. I just felt normal. Okay!

I just sighed and opened the laptop. My sinend email is Tanda so I opened it.

I just gasped again because of what I read, now he will only tell when he knows crib.

Nor do I review the papers already approved by Mr. Salvador, because of the need to ascertain whether or not the projects he approved were in order.

I also looked at the sales of the Company, it was good and high. This has increased from last month to now due to the Company's partnership with Crimson Company.

What is their plan?

I picked up my cellphone and called Tanda.

"What's your plan Tanda? Why did you accept there proposal? Are you kidding?" I said after answering.

"Easy Grandpa, Chill I have a bright plan. Just trust me" he laughed softly on the other line

"Tsk. Whatever your plan is I don't care. Just make sure you don't come back to us what you do '"

"Yeah, Tomorrow is my flight. See you Apo '" he said goodbye because he still needed to take care of something.

I continued what I was doing, until I turned to the door because it opened and Greg spat. It makes me smile.

"'Greg'" I greeted and stood up to hug him, he hugged me back.

'"How's your day?'" He asked, and kissed the top of my head

"It's okay, where are you from?"

'"I was just taking care of something, Why did you miss me?'"

"Kinda" I laughed a little, but my smile faded when the door opened and Lewis spat. Her emotions went blank when she saw us.

"'What are you doing here, Mr. Crimson?'" I asked calmly, now that Greg was also looking at him.

It was time to speak when Greg spoke next to me

'"Long time no see, Bro. It's been a while.'" Greg greeted him

"Yeah it's been a while '" Lewis replied with a blank smile, he looked at Greg's hand wrapped around my waist.

I don't know but I was immediately taken aback and he simply removed his hand from my waist. I sneezed and spoke to get the attention of the two of them.

"Take your sit Mr. Crimson. And have some tea with us'" I invited him, trying to calm his beating heart, he sat on the sofa next to him and Greg sat on the opposite sofa between them. small round table.



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