Chapter 2 Arriving Of Ruthless CEO

3 Year's Later

It's 8 in the morning. I stand in the living room of a small yet beautiful house, fuming with anger. I'm wearing a simple t-shirt and lower, my long hair tied up in a bun. A light layer of flour is dusted across my face from last night's cooking.

The hall in front of me is a complete mess of scattered toys, cushions, and clothes lying everywhere. Standing right in front of me is a tiny two-year-old girl.

Her eyes are as big as mine, but hers are green while mine are blue. Her skin is fair like mine, and her chubby, round face makes her look even more adorable.

She is my daughter, Ria. Ria is extremely mischievous and constantly teases me. I shout angrily, "Ria! Do you do this every time? How much trouble do you want to give me? Don't I have work to do? You've scattered all the toys again! I'm going to be late for the office!"

Ria smiles, showing her tiny little teeth. Her innocent laughter slowly melts my anger. Then, with her small hands, she grabs my ears and says, "Do-n't An-gry Mum-ma!"

She quickly runs to me, wrapping herself around my legs. I bend down and lift her into my arms, saying, "Sweetheart, don't trouble Mumma like that. Come on, I'll get you ready." I take her into her room. Her mischief and innocence both fill my heart with joy.

After a while, I step out of the room holding Ria's hand. I am wearing a simple white top and jeans. Ria is dressed in a white frock, and because the weather is cold, I have put a sweater on her as well. Under her cap, her chubby little cheeks look even cuter.

Holding her tiny hands, I take her to the dining table. I quickly feed her breakfast and then step outside. Holding her hand, I start walking with her. My house is not very far from the office, so I usually go on foot.

On the way, people keep looking at Ria again and again because they often play with her. Ria keeps waving at them, saying "hi" repeatedly. A lollipop is in her mouth, and she walks along the road, swinging and acting dramatically.

Suddenly, she lets go of my hand and runs ahead.

I shout angrily, "Ria...!"

She stops right outside my office. I rush toward her, and just as I am about to slap her, Ria places her tiny hands on her cheeks and closes her eyes. She looks so unbelievably cute that even my anger wavers.

I scold her angrily, "You could have gotten hurt! How many times have I told you not to run on the road?"

Ria nods her round little head in agreement and starts walking inside the office.

The office guard sees her and immediately lifts her into his arms, saying, "Oh, my doll is here!"

Ria bursts into laughter. The guard hands her a chocolate. Smiling, I say, "Uncle, why do you give her chocolate every day?"

He laughs and replies, "Child, she is the sparkle of this lonely office. Seeing her brings happiness."

I smile and walk inside. Ria runs around happily with the chocolate in her hand. All the office staff keep picking her up, hugging her, and kissing her.

Just then, my friend Sia comes up to me and says, "Kiara, do you know? Someone bought this company today. From now on, we have a new owner."

I say in shock, "What?"

A wave of tension passes through me. I wonder what the new boss will be like. Suddenly, the sound of a car is heard. The main gate of the office opens, and a very handsome man, around thirty years old, walks inside. Bodyguards surround him. His complexion is extremely fair. Without looking at anyone, he walks straight toward the lift.

The entire staff stands up instantly upon seeing him. He enters the lift and goes straight to the owner's cabin upstairs.

Surprised, I ask Sia, "Is he the new boss?"

Sia whispers, "Yes... I've heard he's very ruthless and short-tempered. He fires people over the smallest mistakes."

I say nervously, "Oh my God!"

I quickly return to my seat, open my laptop, and start working. The atmosphere in the office turns completely serious. Everyone is busy with their work. Only Ria remains carefree, roaming around the office without a single worry in the world.

A short while after the lunch break begins, the office fills with a bit of liveliness. People start getting up from their seats and moving around. Just then, Ria suddenly comes running toward me and hugs my legs tightly. Placing her tiny hands on her tummy, she says in a cute little voice, "Hun-gry..."

Hearing her, I smile and gently stroke her hair, saying affectionately, "Oh my God! Is my super cute baby feeling hungry?"

Ria immediately nods her round little head enthusiastically in a yes. I take out my lunch box and sit down with Sia on one side. As soon as I open the box, Ria's eyes light up with excitement. I break the food into small pieces and start feeding her with my own hands. She eats happily, sharing smiles with me and Sia in between.

While feeding her, my mind is filled with tension. With a worried tone, I softly say to Sia, "Yaar, I really need money urgently. How should I ask sir for an advance?"

Sia turns a bit serious after hearing me and replies, "To be honest, I don't think Mr. Neil will agree to give an advance."

I look at her in surprise and ask, "Mr. Neil?"

She answers, "Yes. Don't you know? He's a very big businessman Mr. Neil Martin."

I take a light breath and say, "Oh... still, what should I say to him about the advance?"

After thinking for a moment, Sia says, "You can try asking him once. If luck is on your side, he might agree."

Gathering my courage, I reply, "Alright, I'll definitely ask."

By then, lunch break comes to an end. Looking at Sia, I say, "Please take care of Ria for a little while. I'll just go and talk to sir."

Sia immediately smiles and says, "Sure. You go, don't worry at all."

Taking a deep breath, I try to control my nervousness and walk toward the lift. Inside the lift, I press the button for the top floor. As the lift slowly moves upward, my heartbeat starts getting faster with every passing second.

The lift stops. I step out and see a large cabin in front of me. Clearly written on the door are the words "MR. NEIL MARTIN."

I stand there for a moment, gathering all my courage. Then, slowly, I walk up to the cabin and knock on the door. After a few seconds, a deep, authoritative voice comes from inside, "Come in."

I open the door and step into the cabin. The moment I enter, I freeze in shock. My heart starts pounding hard, and my eyes widen on their own.

TO BE COUNTINUE...!!!

What must I have seen that left me completely stunned?