
Gwen stopped her activities for a moment.
He then sat on a chair in the flower planting room.
Dizziness has been covering him lately.
His body also felt weak and helpless.
But he wasn't worried about that at all.
It was just a common cold, he thought.
Gwen continued her work after feeling better.
While outside, Russell's man was on guard outside the store, monitoring Gwen's movements.
Even Russel ordered some vigil near Gwen's apartment at night.
It was done to make sure Gwen did not tell the media about the incident that night.
Although he judged Gwen as different from the other girls, he still did not fully believe that Gwen would not tell the media.
--
Aluna got out of the car.
At this time he will meet with a big client.
To conquer the hearts of shareholders, he must first win cooperation with big companies.
When they saw the performance he did, Aluna was sure the shareholders would stay on his side.
Aluna took her foot into the room of the Director of the Company.
A woman came to him when she got to the front of the room.
I'm sure it was his secretary.
"You're Aluna Gracia's mother?"
Aluna smiled.
"Mother was waiting for Mr. Richard inside.
Please come in, ma'am."
"All right, thank you."
Aluna then entered the room. His eyes looked straight ahead.
But he was so surprised to see the presence of a stranger there.
Aluna stopped her steps for a moment.
Axel was talking to Richard.
Noticing Aluna's presence there, Axel turned his gaze towards Aluna who was also currently staring at her.
Axel gave her a smirk smile.
Axel knew that Aluna would do something like this, so he thought he should take the same steps as Aluna.
Competing with Aluna was not a difficult thing for him.
Because of the ability he has more than Aluna has.
He was sure he would win over the girl.
"Mother Aluna, please sit down" Richard said.
Aluna smiled and then sat down beside Axel.
"I've heard from Mr. Axel that the Silla Group Company will expand cooperation with our company.
I am grateful that Ms. Aluna, as the Wife of the Director and Mr. Axel as a shareholder, is very enthusiastic to work with us."
"We're also happy to work with you Mr. Richard. Isn't that Aluna's mother?"
Russell looked towards Aluna.
"Yes Sir.
We are very happy to work with you."
Richard was happy to hear both.
"Look, actually this company I've switched to my youngest son.
So this company will be led by him.
I'm sorry I didn't tell you earlier, Ms. Aluna."
"No problem, Mr. Richard.
Our company will continue to cooperate with your company even with a new leader."
"I'm so glad to hear it, Mom.
Then, tomorrow Mr. Axel and I will meet with my Son to discuss our cooperation.
My secretary will arrange a meeting schedule."
"Good Sir."
After much chatting, Aluna and Axel walked out of the room.
"I knew you'd take this step Aluna."
Aluna stops her steps and then confronts Axel.
"You know me so well apparently.
Have we had any contact before, Mr Axel?"
Axel chuckled at Aluna's sentence and then moved his steps forward.
"You think you can beat me?
But I'm glad you did what you planned."
"You pretended to help my company, to attract the attention of the shareholders, didn't you?"
"of course.
After I succeed, this company will be mine. There is no harm in getting this company forward.
I can get a more definite advantage."
Aluna clenched her hands.
He was so emotional hearing Axel's words.
But he tried not to show it.
He did not want Axel happy to see him affected by his words.
Aluna put her smile on Axel.
"All right, Mr. Axel.
Glad to hear you want to help Silla Group.
Then work well together.
We're a team, aren't we?"
"When I win, I'm not sure I'll see your smile again Aluna."
"really?
I suggest you see my smile often. Cause like you said, you probably won't see her again."
Aluna smiled again.
This time he was very satisfied to see the annoyed expression on Axel's face.
If Axel plays around with him, he will gladly accept it.
But he would never shut up with it.
Aluna then left Axel.
"Your smile will change with the tears of Aluna's suffering so that you won't be able to smile again."
--
The next day, Aluna goes to meet the youngest son Richard who is the new Director of their company.
Aluna put her foot out.
Unexpectedly, Axel suddenly walked beside him.
Aluna was surprised.
He then slowed his pace and let Axel walk away.
Aluna and Axel entered the room.
There was a young man standing there smiling at them.
The man greeted them well and then let them sit down.
"Welcome Mr. Axel.
And... "
The smiling man looked at Aluna.
"Aluna Gracia's.
I'm Gerald, actually I've known you before."
Aluna was shocked to hear Gerald's words just now.
And Axel too.
What did Gerald mean to say that to Aluna?
And the language that Gerald used on Aluna also seemed informal.
Realizing that confusion was evident from Aluna's expression, Gerald smiled.
So I know a little about you."
"Is it really Mr Gerald?
Nice to meet you."
"You don't have to be so formal with me Aluna.
You're my friend's wife. So you're my friend, too."
Call me Gerald."
Aluna smiled at Gerald.
"All right, Gerald."
Gerald then looked towards Axel.
"It's nice to meet you Mr. Axel.
My father said that you are a very professional person.
You're willing to help Russell's company do this."
"I do it because I think this company is part of my company as well.
It's only natural that I do it Mr. Gerald."
Aluna looked at Axel.
People would certainly salute Axel's answer.
I think Axel is a good guy.
But the reality is very inversely proportional.
Axel wants to take over his company.
So it's no wonder Axel says that Russell's company is part of his company.
They then began to talk about the cooperation they would run.
While talking, Axel saw Gerald and Aluna look very close.
Even Gerald moved beside Aluna.
Although the man occasionally looked at him, his eyes focused on Aluna.
Even often he saw Gerald did not stop staring at Aluna for a second.
Axel then looked at Aluna with a petty look.
He thinks Aluna excels at teasing men.
From his eyes, Axel could see that Gerald was interested in Aluna.
It's just that the man pretended to be wearing Russell's friend status.
It was of course used by Aluna so that Gerald increasingly fell into his charm.
That way, he could win that cooperation easily.
You seductress!
Really shortsighted!
"We'll meet on the next schedule.
Next will be more about the stages that we will do so that this project runs successfully."
"The idea you gave me was brilliant Aluna.
"Thank you Gerald."
"And I think the step you suggested earlier was also good Mr. Axel.
We can consider it later."
Axel simply nodded his head with a flat expression.
"When we meet again, Aluna."
"Well I see Gerald again."
Gerald then leaves Axel and Aluna.
Aluna sees Axel for a while, and then intends to leave.
However, Axel's voice stopped his intentions.
"I admit you're superior at attracting men."
Aluna looked at Axel with an expression of astonishment.
"What do you mean say that?"
"You don't have to pretend.
I won't tell anyone, including your husband."
"I don't understand your words at all.
Russell? What does Russell have to do with all this?"
Axel chuckled at the behavior of Aluna who pretended innocence in front of him.
"I know you want to tempt Gerald into winning this partnership.
Ah, I forgot.
You even want to have a special relationship with her."
Aluna tightly clenched her hand.
It hurt so much to hear Axel say it was a bad woman.
"Didn't you just hear that Gerald was Russell's friend?
How could you think that?"
"What's wrong if he's Russell's friend?
You've still got plenty of opportunities to play back from Russell.
That way you'll still have backup when Russell's company falls into my hands."
It felt like Aluna slapped Axel in the face.
Axel's words hurt him a lot.
How could Axel think of it that way?
"You're just trying a little more.
I'm sure he's fallen into your charm."
"Is it really like that?
I'm so glad to hear that.
If Gerald has indeed fallen into my charms, then it is very easy to win from you.
Slowly I will prove to you that the ability I have and also my charm can easily defeat you.
You also know that I'm very good at seducing a man.
Ah the game will be unpleasant later.
You know most clients are men, right?
I'm afraid they'll all be easy to work with because they're interested in me.
But it wasn't my fault either.
Is it sinful to have such a beautiful face like this?"
Aluna advanced her steps and then put on her brand new smile at Axel.
"I'm afraid you'll fall into my charms."
"I would think a thousand times to be attracted to a woman like you.
Just so you know I can get a woman who's much prettier and definitely better than you."
Aluna's smile disappeared instantly.
Axel always managed to get him hurt.
"alright. For a man like you, I believe in your words.
You hate me so much, so there's no reason for you to be interested in me."
Suddenly I heard the ringing of Aluna's phone.
Aluna pulled over to answer the call.
Axel finally leaves Aluna.
Aluna did not answer the call.
He looked at Axel's departure.
Slowly her tears began to drip.
He was so hurt by all the words Axel had spoken to him.
Is it so bad in Axel's eyes?
Axel's words seem to judge him as a cheap woman who likes to tempt men just to get profit.
Aluna wiped her tears and then walked towards the toilet.
Inside the toilet, Aluna vented all her sadness.
He felt unable to face all this.
The man she loved so much turned out to really hate her so much and even think ill of her.
How long will he be caught up with this misunderstanding?