"I'll break down your walls one by one and sneak into the gates of your icy heart before crushing it into tiny pieces." He murmurs mercilessly as his lips lightly brush my ear, the contact eliciting an indescribable sensation through every inch of m...
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1 HOUR AGO
L U D O V I C
"Sir, he's here." Dixon notifies.
I nod curtly whilst reviewing some business reports.
"Send him in," I authorize.
Dixon nods before retreating.
Seconds pass before Theo rears into view.
I would've mirrored the belligerent expression on his face under different circumstances but now's not the time to act nonsensically.
"This better be worth my time." he snarls as he folds his arms, "If it wasn't for my agent, no way in hell would I be here."
"Trust me, you'll thank your agent later after hearing everything I have to say," My face is blank as I gesture at the empty seat opposite me, "Have a seat."
Theo scrunches his face as he remains in the same position.
"Why the fuck am I here?"
Nonchalant, I fold my hands.
"Simply put," I trail off in an abrasive tone, "We both have a common interest. While you're planning to leave Varos, it so happens my company is interested in offering you an endorsement deal."
A puzzled expression overshadows his face.
I toss a document at the edge of the desk to clarify my point, "All the terms are listed on the document but the only one I'm going to outline to save time is this company willing to offer you a higher amount than the ones competitors are currently offering."
Theo chuckles in a sardonic way causing me to slightly break out of character.
Nonetheless, I secure my neutral expression.
"We almost got into an altercation at the club a few months ago." Theo recalls in hostility, "And all of a sudden you expect me to believe your 'let's be business partners' bullshit? And how the hell did you know I was thinking of leaving Varos?"
"I have my sources," I claim in an apathetic tone, "And despite our past differences, I'm not one to get blinded by ridiculous emotions when it comes to my company."
When he doesn't comment, I continue, "Sincerely, I believe you'll be a great asset to ReadySet and I don't see any reasons why we shouldn't join forces."
Theo doesn't seem convinced, "What makes you think I'll ever accept your endorsement deal when there are better options?"
"I should be asking you why not because who in their right minds would be stupid enough to work for a company like OneLife whose profit margins are receding and involved in countless controversies?" I counter abrasively,
