Some people become your habit
Some habits become your nature
And nature become your individuality
When did giving Xu Mey a call or kissing her forehead in the morning and before going to bed or calling her cherry wife became a habit? Ye Jie didn't realize at all.
And when did sleeping soundly in his arms with his heartbeat acting as soothing music or his smiling face whenever he looked at her became a habit? Xu Mey didn't know as well.
These small habits were becoming a part of their nature without them feeling it at all. This week wasn't much different. Except for the fact that Ye Jie was acting like Xu Mey's personal chauffeur. But he loved to play this role. They got to spend time together and talk. Actual talk about random stuff.
Whether it was some news playing on the radio or a song, they'd easily start a conversation over it without feeling awkward.
In this week, Xu Liqing was feeling content thinking that Ye Jie must have been angry and rude with Xu Mey after everything she sent him.
Unbeknownst to her, their relationship was moving steadily because of her stupid mistake in the fit of rage. She didn't try to contact Ye Jie because she was busy planning the deal with Jade Stones which they were about to sign this week.
It was Thursday. The day, CoCo Jewels and Jade Stones were publicly going to announce their collaboration. The big screen in the conference hall of Vintage Gems was showing the live broadcast of the press conference.
As both companies were signing the contracts, all eyes in the hall shifted to the young lady in white sitting like an empress at the head seat. She looked like a pure fairy with a snow white dress complimenting her jade-like skin. But the fairy's cold aura was missing. Instead, she had a languid look almost like she was bored enough to even look at the press conference.
All of a sudden, her personal assistant whispered something to her and she nodded in reply. Qin Hao, her assistant changed the channel which was playing the press conference and connected his phone to play an internet video instead. The video was from an international blogger.
"Sapphire designs welcome you all friends of the media. We are glad that you've come forward to support us." A beautiful foreigner lady in a golden and black dress spoke in fluent French. "All of you must be curious about the agenda of this press conference. So, without further ado, I would like to invite our general manager to say his piece." The beautiful lady gave her spot to a middle-aged man.
"First of all, thanks to all of you for joining us. The agenda of today's press conference is to share very important news with everyone." He took a pause as the media went into discussion mode. "Sapphire Designs is proud to announce that we are collaborating with one of Asia's most prominent company, Vintage Gems."
Not just the media but the people in the conference room had mixed expressions. None of them expected this outcome from Xu Mey. They thought this time, President Xu was done for but who knew, she'll find her way around. And that too with Sapphire Designs? It wasn't only the most popular brand in Country F but also in entire Europe.
"And with this collaboration, Vintage Gems will be opening their first 3 stores in Paris anytime during next month. The time and date will be shared with you and we'd like you to come to show your support." With that, the video ended.
All the board members looked at Xu Mey without a word. She didn't react much but her cold chilly voice rang out, "We are not done yet. Qin Hao!"
Hearing her words, everyone gulped. Qin Hao played the Jade Stones Press conference again. The signing ceremony was done and they were shaking their hands.
After a while, a reporter raised his hand. He was a lanky young man in his mid-twenties. "Ms Xu Liqing, we've heard that the collaboration plan you proposed to CoCo Jewels was actually stolen from Vintage Gems. What do you have to say about this?"
Xu Liqing blanched for a moment before coming back to her senses. "I don't know where you heard this groundless accusation but it's just that; a groundless accusation. A well-established company like Jade Stones doesn't need a wanna-be company like Vintage for success."
The reporter smiled coldly. "Ms Xu, we've also heard that Vintage Gems is actually planning on suing Jade Stones for stealing not only their plans but also the designs."
Seeing Xu Liqing in a tight spot, Jade Stones Manager spoke, "Vintage Gems are the one who stole our plans and designs yet we are being the bigger person here. But looks like they really don't know how to repay kindness with kindness."
"So, are you insinuating that Vintage is actually the fake one?" The reporter asked.
"Absolut-" The manager's words were cut off when he saw the police and a few other people entering the hall.
"Vintage Gems have formally sued Jade Stones for theft of plans and their designs. Ms Xu Liqing, since you're the CEO of Jade Stone, you've to come with us to the police station." The bulky officer at the front said.
Xu Liqing panicked. "What do you mean? I won't go anywhere. I didn't even do anything. Even if anything was done, it must be done by this stupid manager. Why do I have to go to the police station?"
"Miss don't make it worse for yourself. We have the court orders." The lawyer showed the documents to everyone present.
No matter how much Xu Liqing tried to get free, the police dragged her right in front of everyone.
Qin Hao turned off the screen. "President Xu, how could our designs get leaked?" One of the directors asked.
"Shouldn't I be asking all of you instead?" Xu Mey's cold aura was back. Her tone and those chilled eyes made everyone feel cold. "If you will ask me then who will I ask?"
"Doesn't President Xu already know about the culprit?" Another board member spoke. He was rather young to be sitting here.
"Oh, really? And why do you think that Mr Hao?" Her cold eyes looked at the youth.
"Because, the President Xu I know of wouldn't have filed the lawsuit without knowing the whole truth." He replied seemingly calm yet with a turmoil of fear within. Fear of her losing her temper.
Xu Mey gave a half smirk which looked evil. "Then Mr Hao we should ask our capable manager, Mr Ching?" She looked at the man who was sweating profusely at the moment, "What do you think, Mr Ching?" Her slow voice was akin to a poison slowly torturing him.