Chapter 203 - Nobody Is Free

"Amy I'll tell you when it's right okay. But for now let's go" He said, unbuckling his seat belt to step out of the car while Amy grumpily glared at him.

"Okay fine, keep your secret. I don't want to hear it either" She gruffed, making Ethan chuckle.

They both made their way to the hall. Amy was looking beautiful in a short black shimmering gown, designed with little red roses. It was elegant and decent, it stopped an inch below her knees. She paired it with a silver strap heel, silver clutch and a diamond dangling ear ring. Her hair was curled to the side and it was resting on her right shoulder, with some tendrils framing the side of her heart shaped face.

As she walked the stairs with Ethan, she felt excitement in her heart, as she thought about how surprised Jade would be when she saw her.

This would be a good surprise.

Ethan had his hand placed on her waist as they stepped into the hall filled with people who were elegantly dressed, making Amy feel under dressed.

"Damn you Ethan, this is all your fault!" She cussed at him, with a deep frown.

"Okay calm down Amy Walker. I know you've got quite a temper so please don't trash me here, I beg of you. Please be kind" He desperately pleaded.

"Here have a drink" He grabbed a champagne flute from a passing server, and handed it to Amy. "Amy believe me when I say you look great..." Ethan was still talking when someone walked over.

"Hello Mr Hills, I'm Jacob, your father's secretary" The man introduced himself with a light bow.

"And my chaperone" Ethan teased, making the man chuckle lightly. This was his father's arrangement. He had asked his secretary to show Ethan around and make proper introductions with the right people.

Ethan had asked his father to do it himself, but that man loved his money more than anything and he was currently on a plane heading for a business meeting. But he believed his secretary was up to the task, since he has been working for him for years.

"Meet my friend Amy Walker" He introduced Amy to Jacob.

"It's nice meeting you" Amy stretched her for a hand shake which Jacob accepted.

"Come on I'll show you to some of our associates" Secretary Jacob said to Ethan.

"You guys go ahead, I'll look around for my friend" Amy suggested, making Ethan raise his brow at her.

"Are you sure?" He asked uncertainly.

"Yeah. I work with Acrosoft remember? I know people here"

"Okay, I'll look for you when I'm done"

"Okay" Amy nodded, while Ethan walked away with Jacob.

She turned to look around, but her eyes locked on someone who was equally staring at her.

.....

"Mr Jake, it's nice of you to join us in one of these occasions. We were beginning to think you were no longer interested in the good cause of the company" Mr Andrew said. He was one of the biggest shareholder in Acrosoft. Jake didn't like this guy, because according to him, the man looked too greedy.

"Providing proper health care for children with neglected tropical diseases in tropical regions of the world is a great deed so why wouldn't I be interested? You should know I just don't like the spotlight" Jake replied.

"Then maybe it's time you give it up" The man said with a malicious smile.

"What do you mean?" Jake asked as he tried to fake a smile.

"I heard your step mother is back from her exile? Is she coming tonight?" The man asked, ignoring Jake's question.

"I didn't know you were so informed, giving that you missed the last board meeting. But since you're concerned about her, I'll tell her you said hi" Jake replied.

"Of course"

"I'll run along now. There are still so many people to meet and greet. Enjoy the party and don't forget to write that big check to save some dying kids" Jake said before walking away. The smile on his face completely disappeared. He was pissed about what that man had said.

What does he mean by it was time to give it up? Give what up? His position as the new head of the company? In his dreams.

Acrosoft was his family legacy and he was going to protect it with his life. He was used to all this internal wars and nothing they did would shake him.

He was feeling tired from all the chit-chats and exchange of pleasantries. He desperately wanted to be with his girlfriend now. He looked back to the spot were he had spotted her some minutes ago but she was no longer there. He turned around to look for her when he saw her smiling at someone who definitely looked familiar.

If this was what he thought, then he was going to kill him.

...

"Did someone ever tell you that you're the most beautiful girl whose walked on this very planet?" A bold sexy voice said.

"Did someone ever tell you your pick up line is too chessy?" Jade replied.

"Oh come on, a man has to try right?"

"Of course, but not so hard" She replied.

"Come on, give me a chance. Tell me your name. I can swear by the gods that it would be as beautiful as you" He said flashing her a flirty smile.

"Jade"

"Clear as Ice and beautiful as Jade"

"You mean, clear as Ice and clean as Jade?" Jade corrected with a cynical smile.

"Sweetheart only clean things are beautiful, and you my lady are everything pure and beautiful" He replied.

"So tell me why a beautiful girl like yourself is standing all alone in a party like this? Came alone?" He asked, raising a brow at her, his smile not leaving his face.

"No I came with my boyfriend" Jade replied.

"No man should leave a damsel all alone in a party full of wolves and lecherous eyes" He said licking his lips as he looked at her from head to toe.

"Well I'm not complaining" Jade retorted, not liking the way he was looking at her. She wanted to walk away but she also didn't want to seem rude especially at Jake's party.

"Honey, you might not be complaining, but the whole universe is. I'm complaining and for that I'm going to keep you company all night. Out of my good will of course" He said, his smile widening.

"Because??" She stressed.

"Because I want to know you and beg you to give a chance"

"Even when I said I have a boyfriend?" Jade asked tilting her brows. She didn't understand guys of these days.

"Hey sugar, have you heard the words that nobody is free. It's either you snatch or you get snatched" He chuckled when Jade narrowed her eyes.

"But in my case sweetheart, I just want a bit of your time, and your number and maybe dinner, and every other thing you'll give me after that" He said gently, his eyes surreptitously viewing her cleavage.

"You don't give up do you?"

"Never" He declared.

"Oh you will, when I place you in a box just about your size" Came a cold voice which sent shivers down their spine.