I Am The Luna

Chapter 40

A Bitter Surprise

ZAIA.

Something happened, and I don’t mean the lights simply going off. When Sebastian walked through the conference hall doors after the turmoil had died down; I could sense the rage that was burning behind those eyes.

I don’t know what happened, but the news of Mr Harrison’s son being attacked had spread and that had caused a delay to the final half of the meeting. But Mr Harrison refused to cancel it despite his son being rushed to the hospital.

Understandable, since everyone here had come from all over the states. “Do they know what happened to him?” One of the men asks another quietly.

“No, but whoever it was, hit him quite badly. They think he was hit with a weapon. His jaw is completely smashed by the looks of it…” The man trails off when Mr Keith Harrison steps into the rooms, now flanked by two guards, as he adjusts his jacket.

“Thank you, Ladies and Gentlemen… Security is handling the matter and the building will be on lockdown until they make sure all threats are cleared. There is nothing to fear. Shall we continue?”

The fact that he’s saying that, it’s almost as if he isn’t surprised something happened to his son. I have heard a lot about the young heir, and he is trouble.

was watching me during my presentation, and it made me completely uncomfortable. I just hope

says, b voice hostile. I look at him sharply.

Did something happen?

to

go last,” Sebastian says. I’m curious as to what he’s

some of these

wouldn’t be able to acquire until recently. When he saw my plans, he said he had confidence

to the rest, but I won’t let it get in my way. Feeling his burning gaze

him? Our eyes meet. and I raise my eyebrows questioningly at him

a deep frown, flexing and unflexing his hand as he

to the presentation, not worried or threatened by the current presenter and what he is offering to Mr Harrison. He has not offered anything that the others before him haven’t already… and I’m not being conceited, but I’m

finishes, and Mr Harrison asks a few questions

nod before standing up. Everyone here is in high-rank positions in their respective

late entry. I had a lot on my plate and when you initially reached out to me, I

knock me out of the game. Sebastian may be an idiot, but when it comes to business, he

look away, trying to hide how hurt I’m feeling. Forcing

everyone knows, the King Empire has the largest number of staff working under With factories that deal with steel, iron, bricks and mortar, we can offer a lower price than purchasing from elsewhere. Any jobs. we do would be the most

My biggest fear…

only part of the Toussaint offer I was concerned about, and I had said I will be putting in work and dealing with other contractors. Now he’s gone and put emphasis on why I shouldn’t get the job

me and then say, you got the deal because I let you? I look up at him, and his eyes meet mine. Why? “Are you alright, Mr King?” Mr Harrison asks, making Sebastian look

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