Chapter 8 - 8

"Boss, your next appointment is with the Wesleys'. We need to go to the Wesleys' office," PA Jack told Tristan.

"Yes let's go," Tristan put his coat on and buttoned it. Tristan always met with the company's CEO before he invested in any project. He expected them to show him a detailed presentation of the project.

Mr. Wesley was waiting in his office for Tristan. He had been in business for so many years before he got established. But this young man in front of him had conquered the business industry faster than anyone he has ever known.

Given that Tristan was born in an aristocratic family, it was easy for him to get into the business. But, he knew that without diligence, the business wouldn't thrive. 

He had met Tristan's father, and he resembled his father a lot. Not only with his looks but with his business savvy.

This young lad inherited his father's business when he was very young. People thought he would not last. A few people even tried to take over the business. But Tristan was never defeated.

He remembered Tristan's father was very sharp and very good looking. He observed everything and only spoke when necessary. He, like Tristan, had a commanding presence.

Mr. Wesley was secretly nervous but he tried to not show it.

"Well, I learned that you are venturing into Project A, which needs a very high budget, and you want the Ambrosio group to invest in it," Tristan stated. Mr. Wesley nodded.

PA Jack had already investigated Wesley's past projects and had given him a brief report. Tristan wanted to know how the Wesleys' completed their previous projects and how much profits they made.

"This new project will be ten times bigger than your previous ones," Tristan said.

"You can rest assured that you will gain from this project. I have a complete report about it, which my PA will be showing you," Mr. Wesley replied.

"It's the return on investment that I have a few conditions on. 

I will send you a contract. Review it and let me know if it will work for you."

Tristan needed to revise the conditions. He always needs to have the upper hand when it comes to business.

While they were talking, an employee frantically knocked on the door. He came in and whispered something to Mr. Wesley.

Seemingly agitated, Mr. Wesley said, "I am very sorry, but I have to take care of something very urgent. My PA will give you the presentation," Tristan nodded.

Mr. Wesley's PA was showing him the report, and he thought it was good, but it was not foolproof. It looked like there would be at least ten to twenty percent loss. 

But what is a business without the risk and this amount of loss was nothing to him.

"Dad," Ava barged in. She forgot her dad had a meeting. She looked around for her dad, but what she saw shocked her. 

It was the same man from the wedding. She thought they'd never meet again. She still remembered how nervous he made her feel.

Ever since they were young, Mr. Wesley would always bring his daughters to work. So Ava was very familiar with the office. She would often come and hang out with her father in his office.

Tristan turned around and was surprised to see Ava. He met her once, and yet she had made a lasting impression on him. She was always at the back of his mind. 

"Young mistress, Boss had an emergency, he left," Mr. Wesley's PA said.

"Oh, just let him know that I'm leaving," Ava said, hurriedly. She wanted to leave. She did not want to be in Tristan's presence.

Hearing that she was leaving, Tristan panicked and stood up.

"Is this your father's office?" Tristan asked. Seeing her here had changed his mood. He felt elated.

"Yes, how come you're here?" Ava asked. Tristan had an intense look in his eye.

"He's here so we could finalize the deal with the Ambrosio group," Mr. Wesley's PA interjected.

"Oh, so you work for the Ambrosio group?" Ava asked Tristan curiously. It was such a big company, and he did seem like he was an intelligent person.

PA Jack thought, well does his boss look like an employee to this young girl?

This naive girl thought he worked there? This is the first time he's heard this. 

"I am the owner of the Ambrosio group," Tristan chuckled. 

Ava was stunned for a second and didn't know how to respond. He was "the'' Tristan Ambrosio. He was one of the most eligible bachelors and powerful CEOs. He belonged to the aristocratic family who basically ruled the country.

She remembered that night they never exchanged their full names. 

His aura was so strong, and he was looking at her like he was seeing into her soul.

"I will get going then, it was nice meeting you," Ava said awkwardly.

"I can give you a lift, you're on my way to the office," Tristan replied immediately.

"I haven't finished the presentation," Mr. Wesley's PA said.

Tristan gave him a deadly stare.

"I am okay with the proposal, let's proceed," Tristan said in an annoyed tone.

"No, I don't want to trouble you," Ava said. She did not want to share a ride with this man.

"I am going to X college, it's a long drive from here," Ava tried explaining. 

Tristan told her that his office was on the way, and it's no trouble for him. PA Jack wondered if his boss had another office in that area

"Ava, I insist," Tristan said in a commanding tone, leaving her no room for argument. Ava agreed to see his scary expression.

The car ride was silent.

"Well, it's lunchtime. How about we have lunch and then I can drop you off," Tristan asked.

"No, thank you, I will be having lunch with my friends at the college campus," Ava said sternly this time.

Tristan did not push his luck. He lied that her college was on the way to his office. 

His office was in the opposite direction, and it's going to take twice the time to get back.

Tristan felt that the ride was very short. He thought he should have told his driver to take the longer route. Even though the car ride was quiet and they did not talk, he felt good just sitting next to her.

After she got off, he put his hand on the seat where she sat beside him. A small smile played on Tristan's face.