Chapter 263 - 262 Being Followed

October, despite Lexus' gloomy face, went to go to work the very next day. This time, because of her new designer clothes which Lexus insisted on her to wear, turned heads even more than before. There were even those who could not spare a single blink as they just continued to follow October's figure as she made her way through the hallway.

"The director seems different today."

"Yes, yes. She looked very…classy, elegant, beautiful...breathtaking."

*Gasp*

"She looked even more beautiful, stunning."

"I want to marry her." A blushing employee from the Productions Department said, eyes gleaming in awe at October.

"Sshh! Don't spout nonsense. Don't you know who her rumored boyfriend is?"

"Eh? Who?" The blushing employee snapped out of his daze and then his eyes went wide like saucers. His complexion turned pale and trembled like a leaf. "Sht."

"Tch! See? Careful or you might find yourself getting targeted by him." He shook his head. "Brother, I don't want to have your name flash on the news one day, murdered."

The once-blushing employee had now his face drained of blood. He was petrified. Also, he was heartbroken.

To think that their Ice Director would someday be linked to a man notorious for his personality.

October can her hushed whispers. Although she can't hear anything, she knew that their gossips had her name within.

'Well, it's not that I am hiding it or anything. Just that, no one had really asked me.' October tried to reason to herself. She said this because she did not "deliberately" hid her marriage, it was just a "private" wedding wherein only a relatives and close friends were invited. But regarding to how she and Lexus met…

It was at this time that a little employee that was pushed by another staff came in front of October making her stop from her tracks. She looked at the fl.u.s.tered employee before her calmly, not an ounce of annoyance was on her face.

"Is there anything I can do to you, Miss…" October looked at the name on the ID of the employee and continued, "…Jiang'er?"

"Uh—well…" Miss Jiang'er looked very fl.u.s.tered and embarrassed that she started to squirm about, eyes looking from side to side and only took a quick peek at October's peerless face before her face turning completely red.

October was not at all bothered by this nor was she impatient. She just stood there coolly and waited for the employee to say the words she wanted to say…or ask.

"The-the thing is, Miss Director, my colleagues…no, rather, all of us are very much…uhm, curious as to what your relationship with CEO Song of the Heaven Company. Is-is it true that…" Miss Jiang'er felt uncomfortable but then she took a deep breath and eyes sparkling with curiosity and gossip landed on October. "Is it true, Director, that you are dating CEO Song?"

"Hmm…" October crossed her arms over her c.h.e.s.t and looked at the rings lying quietly on her jade-like finger. 'So they finally couldn't stay silent anymore as their thirst for the truth continues to hunt them, huh.'

Her gesture was so miniscule and yet it did not escape the prying eyes of these people. The alarming bell was set off. They perked their ears for October's answer. After all, suspicions can't beat facts. Sure enough, October does not want to let these people down as she cleared up the dark clouds hanging over their heads.

"Sure, you could say that we are."

Several gasps and audible breaking hearts were heard. Turns out that they really don't have any chance to this amazing person. Knowing that notorious man, despite being discontented, they can only pray that he would cherish their respected idol.

October did not wait anymore as she made her way toward the elevator. If she would stay any longer, she's afraid that those people will swarm her with a lot of questions.

'That would be too troublesome.' She does not want that to happen. That's one of the reason. The other is that she wanted to finish her work to get her early leave. In that way, she could let Lexus' worry subside.'

In that day, not even half a day had passed, the relationship of October and Lexus spread like wildfire throughout the building and outside. The speed was just ridiculous.

October, on the other hand, was not bothered with it at all. She just continued doing her work. She also applied for maternity leave which was immediately accepted by her direct superior, Director Sheng. However, because the duration of her leave was longer than it was allowed, her request needs a higher authority for permission, and thus her request was forward to the President and CEO of the company.

But she was not troubled with Peizhi. The matter of what had transpired yesterday was the least she was concerned with. Right now, her priority was her work.

October continued to work, only stopping to take her food before immersing herself with her work yet again. Well, if not because of Lexus' on-time reminder call about her snacks and lunch, October would have forgotten about eating.

"Finally, I can go home." October said. As she walked out of the building, her phone rang. It was Josh the designer. "Mister Josh, is there something you want from me?"

"Oh dear Berry." A gruff and loud laugh echoed in the background before Josh continued, "Are you free? I have here a good-looking bags that would surely suit and match your clothes. Drop by, hon."

"Well, I just finished work so okay, I'll drop by." October did not hesitate to accept this. Having someone suggest the new trend in fashion but stick to it's ethics and principles of the fashion items and the wearer was really great.

"Go to Josh's." She said on the driver that came to pick her up.

"Yes, young madam." The driver agreed.

October did not know that from the moment she got out of her office and got into her car, another car was already outside waiting for her to tail her. The car was red. It was bright and glaring, however, it maintained a fixed distance from October's car while following in order to not be noticed. And this prove to be effective as the driver of October did not at all realized that a car has been following them all this while.

In a busy street, October's car made a stop in front of Josh's store where she got out. The car left not long after to park before the driver followed October into the store. This time, a red car parked next to his. He frowned a little bit but did not think too much about it and just left with a single glance at the type of car and the plate number. This was enough for he had already memorized it.

While October was dizzying over what to pick from the bags, a man with features so prominent that can easily outshines other models and artists because of his good looks, was waiting outside the door of Josh's store. He can see the sparkling eyes of the ladies passing by him and greeted them with a sweet smile on his face, a "service" if he may say.

And of course, every single time this smile of his was seen, the ladies would literally blow up into a blooming redness on their face as they shyly pass. Some with a little more courage in them would step up to ask for a picture with him. There were also people who would recognize who he was.

It was a satisfying feeling that the grin on his face was always on. His confidence shoot off the roof, fueling his arrogance.

Zhihuan looked at himself on his phone to check his looks. Side to side, up and down, checked his hair from "roots to tips", he checked everything and anything that may seem off. Finally, with a final check, he finally flashed a dazzling smile showing his pearly white teeth, satisfied.