Chapter 54 - Fearless CEO

More than the audience, the person who was left dumb-founded was Rose. She had followed Rhehan after a few seconds he had left the make-up room. She wanted to be with him, but was shell-shocked to see him already standing on the stage. More astonishing was his fearless declaration, which anybody could make out was only to support Rose.

Rose and the entire "Fabiosa" team was looking at Rhehan from the back-stage, including Cheryl. Cheryl had nothing against her boss but now she was fuming in jealousy and anger.

This CEO is so cunning! First he plans to destroy the boss and now he is acting like her saviour. Did he want to frame me for sabotaging the dress? How clever! What a plan he has cooked up to impress our boss. So he wants to win her over? I'll never let that happen!!

Cheryl looked at Rose and a rush of jealousy travelled across her body. Why is she so beautiful and talented? The CEO is crushing over her like a teenager, like the way I have done for so many years over Rhehan.

But now Cheryl had just the right plan. A plan after which Rose would never want to see Rhehan's face and Cheryl will get a permanent position as the show-stopper of Fabiosa.

The entire team of fabiosa was now singing praises for CEO.

"Wow! He is so fair and fearless! No wonder he has reached the pinnacle of the business world."

"He is so handsome, just perfect for our boss. I wish they both get married soon and have cute babies."

"CEO is just so amazing. He stood up for our company against such an influential company."

Cheryl took this opportunity to instigate fire in Rose's mind.

"Boss's dress looks like it has been tampered with. Such a cheap move! The person behind it is a shameless rascal," she said pretending to sound furious.

"True! If I find the culprit I will beat him to death," replied the assisstant manager.

"Seriously! who can be this cheap," replied the team's choreographer.

Rose who was listening to every converstaion also pondered on their words. She had for a few minutes completely forgotten about her malfunction. Who could have been so cruel to me? Why would anybody want to put me to shame like this? It must be somebody from the rival team only!

Tears started streaming down her eyes again. Just when the feeling of shame and disgust was engulfing her soul, she looked up and saw Rhehan standing before her. He was looking at her intensely.

"Feeling that bad for Loraine International. Are you?" He said with a wicked smile.

Rose couldn't help but chuckle at his words.

"Not at all. But you did not have to," she said biting her lips in anticipation.

Though, she was exhilerated that Rhehan took a stand for her, the unnecessary trouble caused to him due to her was also troubling her mind.

"It's no big deal. I hate people who can not treat their employees with respect", he said seriously.

Rose could see him getting lost in an old memory. A painful memory perhaps, which made Rhehan frown a little.

"I did not expect you to be so fair", she said being honest.

Rhehan did not have the heart to reply to her words. He did not have the courage to tell her that he was cause of her misery. He had tried his best to make-up for his actions and had promised himself to protect Rose in everyway.

"Is that even a compliment. Why does it sound more like a sarcasm?" He chuckled.