Chapter 119 - name your price

"I know you'll say that." Alexander Han gaze landed on Seraphina's odd appearance caused by the myopia spectacles and her overly arranged low-bun.

Unlike when their first encounter and the time they spent in the island when he would usually wear casual clothes, this time around, Alexander Han is wearing a custom made extreme slim fit formal suit, dark navy blue in color. His tie with a burgundy hue and his white sleeve underneath made him looked rather m_a_t_u_r_e and more dazzling than ever.

His bewitching eyes that are like driftwood freckled with sand -- where Seraphina could clearly see her reflection; matched well with his caramel leather formal shoes.

Seraphina sized him up with her eyes squinting while Alexander Han sat on Thomas Yan's original seat. Facing Seraphina's eyes which are glued on him, Alexander Han grin showing his even white teeth.

"The saying: 'the suit makes the man' is indeed right." Seraphina complimented. It was evident that her interest is now piqued and she anticipates what this man could offer.

"Nice meeting you too, Ms. Yue." The way Alexander Han way of speaking and demeanor clearly changed. Even Riggs on the side noticed this difference. It was as if he was not the same person he met not long ago.

"You said you expect my greediness, Mr. Han. However, you should know better what I mean." Seraphina got down to business without further ado. There wasn't much a change in her voice as she returns to her laid back self.

"Miss Yue, I never intend to be harsh. But I do understand your concern so, I will gladly cover all your losses."  Alexander Han said with a smile. It neither contains contempt nor gentleness.

"Hmm. what's the catch?" Seraphina arc her brows seeing this unusual Alexander Han in front of her. Of course, there is no free lunch in this world and there is always an exchange in return, thus, she anticipates his next words.

"Let's say, five billion. I want to borrow your men." Alexander Han spoke before elegantly sipping the tea that was served just now.

Riggs on the side who heard this abrupt request smirks mockingly, he was observing Alexander Han ever since he entered the premises. 'Huh, kid, there is no way --' Alas, when he shifts his gaze on Seraphina's sparkling figure, his face distorted.

'boss! it's just five billion! don't drool!'

"That's it?" Seraphina excitedly asked.

'Ugh, miss? Can't you be a little modest?' Thomas Yang who didn't anticipate her reaction was rendered speechless. He knew about his boss plans, thus, even with a little detail about the woman present, he trusts Alexander Han. But still, her answer made his lips twitch to another degree.

"What can you say, Miss Yue?"

"Hmm. Let me do a recap. Aside from the two billion compensation you have given me, you want to hire my men to do dirty works for you, Second young master Han?" Seraphina clarified with her melodious voice.

Alexander's brown eyes met her jet black ones -- a momentary silence envelope the room. No one could tell what's on their minds as they stare intently with each other.. Riggs' ears perked up as he anticipates Seraphina's next words.

"Sure…" She answered. When her response reached Riggs, he was about to retaliate, alas, her next words halted his protest.

"But, Don't you think five billion is quite… insufficient?" Seraphina's tone became dangerous when she spouted her last sentence. One could tell that bit by bit Seraphina is about to unleash the monster within her.

"Name your price." Under Seraphina's intimidating aura, Alexander Han was unfazed. Instead, his original smiling face turns emotionless. His sharp gaze could even pierce one's soul and devour it.

"Hmm. how about five billion RMB plus… your flesh. Don't worry, it won't hurt that much. It will still depend on the level of difficulty of the task. What do you think, second young master Han?" Seraphina offered.

"Insolence!" Thomas Yang who was listening on the side was so enraged when he hears her ridiculous proposal. Is she asking him for suicide? In that very instant, he forgot his work etiquette. However, Alexander Han raised his hand gesturing him to stop.

When the room was filled with silence once again, Alexander Han leans forward as he places his arms on the edge of the table. He smirks,

"Sera… does that mean the demoness wants me? Well, if that's the case, I'll gladly sell my soul to the devil."