Chapter 80 - Power Of Love

Today has been very weird for everyone in the Xi Corporation. Never once in their years of working in the company had seen Matthew Xi come to work late. Not just that, but also, he had only shown them one emotion: intimidation for as long as they could remember. 

Hence, it was not a surprise why they were mind boggled at the sight of him. Seconds ago, he was saying nothing, but now he was asking the person on the other end of the line about food? 

What was going on? No, the actual question was: who was the person he was talking to? The color of Matthew Xi's phone wasn't even left unnoticed because everyone were curious who was the majestic being that tamed the king?

"Mhmm..." Nodding his head, Matthew Xi's gentle hum came to them as mortifying. Yet, none of them dared make even the slightest noise, afraid to interrupt their boss's peace. 

"I'll let you know." After a second, Matthew Xi uttered and then hung up. He stared at his phone for a while before raising his gaze to all the eyes that were set on him. 

Matthew Xi narrowed his eyes, causing every single one of them to gulp a mouthful of saliva and cough. In a second, everyone looked away as they cleared their throat — pretending they witnessed nothing. 

"What present does a woman want?" Out of nowhere, Matthew asked. Paul Qian nearly choked on his own saliva upon hearing that out of track question — the rest were rendered speechless as well. 

Present? For a woman? They heard him correct, right? Their big boss is asking them a question... about something? Something regarding a woman's wants, right?

"Hehe... young master, pardon my poor hearing, but what's your question again?" One middle-aged man inquired, pulling his earlobe gently as if it would make him hear his boss clearly this time. 

"Director Du, aren't you married? What present you give your wife when she did good about something?" Not a bit ashamed, Matthew Xi directly asked. 

Matthew Xi wanted to give Zoey a little present for the job well done. She told him that the settlement went smoothly. Hence, Matthew Xi thought of giving her something. 

Perhaps the fact that he thought that Zion Kwan would sell him out made him realize something. The thought that Zoey wouldn't reach out to him anymore somehow made him feel dejected. Thus, the foul mood the entire day. Hence, the moment she called, it gave him a sliver of hope. 

"I usually get her bags that she likes, young master." Director Du awkwardly answered. 

"A bag...?" Knitting his brows, Matthew Xi pondered. In his recollection, Zoey often used different bags every time — big or small. But what kind of bag does she prefer? 

"Young Master, how about flowers?" One executive director chimed in, voicing out his opinion. 

"Flowers?" Normally, Matthew Xi hated when someone butts in in a conversation. However, since he needed more heads now, he didn't mind. "Isn't that a bit grand?" He muttered, shaking his head lightly. 

Giving Zoey flowers was not a terrible idea... well, it was. It was quite a romantic and bold gesture; Matthew Xi didn't want to be so obvious. 

"Chocolates! Women like sweet things!"

"Huh, Director Guo. They prefer limited edition stuff. Young Master, how about you give her a car?" As one of the flashiest director in Xi Corporation, Director Liang suggested proudly. 

Since Matthew Xi was letting them voice out their suggestions, everyone eased up and spoke one after another. The initial dreading meeting gradually turned to a discussion they never thought would happen inside these walls. 

However, their suggestions were somehow alike, one way or another. It was all about money. 

Something with value, something that Zoey could afford herself. Thus, it gave Matthew Xi a headache. 

This would be easy if he knew what Zoey likes. No, it would be easy if he knew her more. 

"Paul, do you have anything in mind?" Glancing at Paul Qian standing on the side, Matthew Xi asked. Although Paul Qian was single, he had past relationships. Therefore, he might give him a good idea. 

"I don't think I can be helpful but Young Master's time is precious. Giving her your time to celebrate something with her... I think that's enough for a present." Hesitating to give his thoughts about it, Paul Qian muttered. His boss asked him, hence he should answer. 

Matthew Xi's time held a much greater value than those limited edition bags and cars. Each minute wasted, Matthew Xi was losing millions. 

That's why every minute that he was with the 'mystery' lady, that alone would cost millions of money. Does he have to buy a present if Matthew Xi himself was the greatest blessing? 

It might sound a little exaggerated, but it was the truth. Just being Matthew Xi's lover would change a person's life in a blink of an eye. 

"I see..." Nodding in understanding, Matthew Xi retracted his gaze from Paul Qian and shifted it to everyone around the table. "Meeting adjourned." He announced before picking up his phone and called Zoey. He didn't even mention anything about the presentation as he dismissed them.

"I'm free. Let's have dinner." Without further ado, Matthew Xi granted Zoey's request, which caused her to giggle. 

"Really?!"

"Mhmm,"

"Sweet! Come to my place then! See ya~ kiss you~" Zoey giddily said, transferring the positive mood to Matthew Xi that also touched the Xi Corporation grounds. 

Obviously, everyone purposely slowed their pace as they leave the meeting room. It intrigued them what would their big boss would say. 

'This... is this the power of love?!?' Unbeknownst to everyone, they all had the same thought internally. 

Was this a miracle? Someone successfully seduced their big boss? Who? No, that wasn't the major concern. The actual question was, would these gray days finally have its colors? Would spring about to come forth after years of winter?

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Meanwhile, after hearing that he agreed to celebrate with her, Zoey hung up and skipped her steps. The smile on her lips grew wider and brighter, giving lights to the empty office. 

"I should make my browny something~" In a pleasant mood, Zoey sang as she headed straight to her room inside her office.