Chapter 50 - RAWR

Meanwhile, when Zion Kwan left Zoey to rest and went to talk to the officers outside, Zoey felt bored. With this situation at the moment, it was impossible for her to work in the office.

Therefore, Zoey had to rely on her team and ask for updates from time to time. With that in mind, Zoey emailed her employees for their conference meeting while she's in the hospital.

"Yes, prioritize DS mall's orders because we need to deliver the designs by the end of the month." In the middle of the video conference, Zoey sighed as she thought of more reminders. "Mel, drop by in Manager Feng's office and tell him we won't do the new designs he asked for — it's against the law and protocol of the mall. Jeez, how can these people change their logo brand just because they want to?"

"Aye aye boss!"

"Tell the customer service not to process the product and make it clear to them the reason — I don't need another lawsuit, okay?" As a heavy sigh escaped from her lips, Zoey massaged her temple because the stupidity of the people made her head ache.

Although the Z Image Group was mainly for manufacturing badges, awards, signs, and many more, there were guidelines they should follow. What makes things a lot harder was people like Manager Feng who lacked the education of the signs they were making.

After all, DS Mall had their own brand logo. Zoey couldn't just accept the suggestions of changing that logo, even if the person in-charge asked her to. Zoey's company could be sued for that.

Even if she could blame it to Manager Feng, Zoey would still be liable because she must know the laws in the field of her business.

"Okay..." Despite sensing the almost snapping Zoey, Mel remained indifferent as she jotted down notes.

"Update me the end product after you've done the designs on the floor plan." Used at Melanie Xue's nonchalance, Zoey ordered once again before ending the call.

Her employees must be celebrating because Zoey was not around. Good for them. The office — though it would be a bit busier — it was more peaceful.

"*sigh* now, I'm bored again." Sighing, Zoey plopped down. Staring at the ceiling, a frown surfaced on her lips.

Every passing second, Zoey's boredom intensified. Knowing that people were watching her and if she ever stepped outside this room, she was certain those officers would force her to the precinct.

Surely, money could do a lot of things; it could even bend people's morals and even the law. She was still fortunate that she has money now and could fight with anyone head-on.

Suddenly, while Zoey was staring at the ceiling, Matthew Xi's inexpressive visage flashed before her pair of eyes. Recalling her scheme last night, Zoey could not help but giggle.

Actually, Zoey didn't mean to play with Matthew Xi's head. She just felt upset by his constant change of mind. Thus, she said what she said through the phone as a retaliation.

Who would have thought that her scheming nature would lead to a better outcome than she thought? Not to mention, the expression on Matthew Xi's face after declaring his ownership could make her want to scream like a teenage fan.

How could Zoey resist his charms?

"I better ask my darling to play with me~" Giggling like a teenager, Zoey sat up, reached for her phone and dialed his number.

However, he rejected the call mercilessly. "Tss, he really enjoys playing hard to get." Zoey hissed yet the smile on her lips grew wider and brighter.

Since he wasn't answering, Zoey snapped a quick photo. She made sure to give him a hint that she's in a hospital; a patient who needs tender love and care. Without further ado, Zoey sent the photo with a smile.

"Hihihi~ I bet he'll get all worried and all~"

*****

Matthew Xi stared at her beautiful photo for the next sixty seconds. He contemplated whether to call or text her back. Because of Zoey's unconventional personality, it placed Matthew Xi in a dilemma if he should worry or not.

Was this one of her ploy to get his attention?

[Your darling needs love and attention :( people are trying to hurt me. Romeo save me~] while Matthew Xi was pondering what she was up to, he received another chat from her.

Just reading the whole context, Matthew Xi could not help but cringe. For some reason, he could hear Zoey's voice just by reading her message. Still, that "people are trying to hurt me" caught his eyes.

Therefore, Matthew Xi, without a second hesitation, called her back. He even forgot he was in the middle of the meeting and the people were waiting if he was in or out of the project.

"Rawr~" As soon as the line connected, Zoey playfully roared then giggled. Matthew Xi could not help but feel his head throb.

What was he expecting? Of course, she was faking whatever reasons she has to be admitted in the hospital.

"Don't bother me if you have nothing to do." Cold and emotionless, Matthew Xi said. He didn't want to be concerned of the keyword she said, because obviously it was a lie.

"But you're the one who called..." Pouting, Zoey murmured her argument.

Matthew Xi, rendered speechless, cut the line short. Right, he was the one who called back because he was concerned. Who would have thought it was all for nothing?

How stupid of him.

"I'm sorry about that." Raising his gaze, Matthew Xi acted as if nothing interrupted this meeting and apologized. Of course, all of them replied that it was alright.

"What I'm saying is, I can see the potential of this project. However, there were things that needs re-visioning — send the revised proposal to my assistant within this week." Shortening the meeting because of Matthew Xi's next appointment, he noted and gave the Sun Corporation the golden chance.

Although Richard Sun had connections with Zoey, Matthew Xi was still a businessman. He didn't want to drag his personal issues to his business matters.... or so, he thought he wasn't that childish.