Chapter 1109 Gone Bonkers

Book:That Stranger Lying Beside Me Published:2024-6-1

Angel was not interested in what was going through Madelyn’s mind. She held the iPad and searched more about Richard for quite a period of time before going to bed.
Angel got up early the next morning. She had a quick breakfast before rushing to the company.
It was only eight in the morning when she had arrived at the company. None of the employees had yet to show up apart from the security guards and cleaning workers.
She entered her office and gathered her business plans before studying them in a focused manner. She was seen to be proactive at her job. She was not genuinely interested in her work but she just wanted to put on an act.
Angel could not cut corners as the bidding activity of the building expansion project would commence a few days later. She needed to act as a hardworking employee to make Fandrey and Callum feel impressed with her.
She occupied herself until half-past nine and all the employees of the company had finally arrived at work. She was done going through all the necessary documents. However, there was still no sign of Fandrey and Callum at the company.
She was feeling slightly anxious as the time passed by. Her intention of arriving early at work was to receive compliments from Fandrey and Callum about her hardworking attitude. Their presence was still nowhere to be noticed. This would defeat her purpose of pretending things, right?
Angel was genuinely not in the mood for work. Callum and Fandrey had yet to arrive at the company despite it being close to noon. She decided to switch on her computer and play some games as she was done being a so-called diligent employee.
She had just immersed herself in the game for a few minutes when Fandrey and Callum finally showed up at the company. The two of them went into Angel’s office one after another. She had no time to turn off her games and was being caught red-handed. Fandrey did not say a word upon noticing that Angel was slacking off. He just shook his head and soon exited her office.
Callum glared at Angel with a displeased look on his face and said, “I thought you came to the company for work purposes. It was unexpected for you to play games here.”
“No… Dad, actually… I just logged into the game not long ago,” Angel explained in a panicked tone.
“Is there anyone else who would play games during office hours? Don’t you know that you should set a good example when you’re a team manager?” Callum gave her an earful for a while before his phone rang. He then answered, “Mr. Clark!”
Richard said with a cheerful tone, “Mr. Floyd, hello there! Are you free today? I would like to treat you to lunch in hopes to discuss our company’s partnership strategy plan.”
“Of course! Where should we have lunch?” It was logical for Callum in accepting his invitation.
“We shall meet at Portofino Restaurant.”
Angel was excited upon hearing Richard’s proposal to have lunch with Callum. This was evidently a great opportunity to meet Richard in person. “Dad, can I go with you?”
“Why would you want to tag along?”
“I am an inexperienced freshie and I would like to learn some tricks from you. I hope to get a grasp on your interaction with him when discussing business matters during lunchtime.”
Callum was not fond of Angel but she was nevertheless his only daughter. He did not refuse and said, “Alright then, let’s have lunch with Richard later. I need to caution you to be well-behaved and do not act rashly.”
The restaurant that was suggested by Richard was located at the city’s longest and most happening street. The restaurant was situated at the end of that street.
Richard had other intentions in mind for inviting Callum to have lunch. He decided to impress his future father-in-law after knowing that Braelynn was his daughter. He hoped that Callum will be fond of him and would make things easy for him to pursue Braleynn in the future.
Richard ordered the luxury set menu for lunch. He had arrived at the restaurant forty minutes earlier than the scheduled time.
Callum brought Angel to the restaurant and they had arrived punctually. It was out of Richard’s expectation upon seeing Angel tagging along with Callum to have lunch with him. Richard needed to leave a good impression on Callum despite him not being a fan of Angel. He got up and politely gestured to Callum and Angel to have a seat.
Richard was dressed in formal attire today. He was a handsome man and had a model-like figure. It was obvious that he had put effort into his dress code. Angel’s eyes were shining with excitement upon seeing him.
She was instantly lost in her thoughts. The man that she was going to have lunch with was much more dashing than the online edited photos that she had seen last night! Richard’s eyes were utterly attractive especially when he smiled.
Oh My God! He was absolutely charismatic!
Richard was not aware of her train of thoughts as his objective today was to please Callum. He courteously served food to Callum’s plate but it was unwise to push Angel to the sidelines. Hence, he also did the same thing to her as a trick in covering up his tracks.
He portioned out the dishes to Angel using the cutleries on a random basis. It was a coincidence that the food that he served happened to be her favorite.
How could Richard know what was her preference? Angel was taken aback and felt contented deep down in her heart.
Was it possible that Richard had done his homework to grasp her likings? Was this an indication that he was attracted to Angel?
This was absolutely wonderful! Was this a sign that the both of them had an unsaid connection with each other?
Angel enjoyed the meal and kept peeking at Richard several times. She had also spoken to him in a gentle tone.
“Mr. Clark, I have always heard my dad mentioning about you. You are an extraordinary person with astonishing capabilities to run a successful business despite your young age. I have just stepped into working life and do not have any experience. Mr. Clark, care to teach me a few tips and tricks?”
Richard got goosebumps all over his body and was feeling nauseous upon seeing her being coquettish. He refused in a tactful manner, “Mr. Floyd is the best when it comes to the operation of a prosperous company. I am a nobody when compared to him. Angel, it is best to learn from Mr. Floyd instead of me, an amateur entrepreneur.”
“Mr. Clark, how humble of you. I can’t seem to click with my dad as we have a generation gap. It would be better to seek advice from you compared to him. Mr. Clark, should we exchange WhatsApp contact numbers then?”
What on earth was happening? Richard thought to himself. He genuinely did not want Angel to obtain his number but he had to consider Callum’s feelings. Hence, he took out his mobile phone and they eventually added each other in WhatsApp.
Callum was greatly astonished by Angel being pretentious and playful. He frowned and kept staring at Angel. He would have given her an earful if it was not for Richard’s presence.
Angel was so focused on Richard that she did not notice the displeased look on Callum’s face.
This was truly an awesome thing! It would be convenient to contact each other with the help of WhatsApp. It was a good day today!
Angel was the only one who had enjoyed herself during lunch. On the other hand, both Callum and Richard had lost their moods to savor the meal.
They had intended on having a thorough discussion of their partnership strategy. However, their plan was being disrupted due to Angel being the troublemaker. They hurriedly finished their lunch and soon bid goodbye to each other.
Angel even glanced at Richard in a flirtatious manner upon leaving the restaurant.
Richard was so terrified by her behavior that he almost peed his pants. He composed himself and managed to accompany Callum and Angel to their car.
Richard then watched both of them driving away from the restaurant. He swiftly dialed William’s phone number and said, “William, is that fake ass bitch out of her mind?”
“What happened?” William asked in a carefree tone.
“I have treated your uncle to lunch today and that piece of shit have decided to tag along. She talked to me coquettishly and also obtained my WhatsApp contact number. She even gave me a seductive gaze before leaving the restaurant. I feel sick to my stomach and may even puke.”
Wiliam burst into laughter upon hearing about it. “You have won the lottery ticket today. It looks like Angel has fallen head over heel towards you!”
“What? Has she gone bonkers or are you trying to be a retard? How could I possibly be attracted to someone like her?”
“Whoa, don’t you think that you’re being very harsh? I am aware of your dashing look but Angel happens to be a gorgeous lady as well. Aren’t you delighted upon knowing that you have a crush?”
“What the f*ck. Can you stop spewing nonsense? I f*cking called you in hopes to have a listener. I am not in the mood to be made fun of by you,” Richard hung up the phone in an upset manner as he thought that William was teasing him.