Love Began with the First Meeting



In the dark room, there was a whimpering sound

that could be heard it was weak and sting

Lina was huddled in the comer, her eyed with four and rety as if she was scared of the world. Everywhere she looked were strange. She didn't know anyone and nothing was free someone had just showed her into this new place as some sick surprise.

Henrik was watching her from a distance Shermined in her comer. Even he could not get close to her. He sighed as he sat by the bed, abit exhausted. 528, he kept his gaze towards her

Line suddenly leaned against the wall while Henrik sat down as if what he just did surprised her. She would've meted into the wall if she had choice

"When are you going to face the music? Hekked in a low voice. " been days. Like I said I'm staying too, but what are you doing here now?" Lina locked at Henrik, panicking as she shook her head as she wanted to tell him no

Henrik nenowed his eyes at Line before saying. The okay if you don't want to stay here. I ask Chad to pick you up so the can bring you to TCAs he was just about to leave, he suddenly felt a cold and smell hand grab his. Then Henrik turned back, frowning, with his eyes on Line's. He let out small sigh and said slow "What do you want me to do? I can't do anything

"only want you. I want you" Line cried out, sightly gripping Hank's hand

Henrik tamed around and picked Line up "Usa, let me send you abroad. I have found the best treatment tears there. They will cure you. Then you can live a normale. His voice sounded certain. "You need to go this time."

Henrik looked helpless heftinamble in his arms. "Mommy and daddy will go with you." His eyes died. He pried his teeth, running out of patience. Soon, he added, "Line, I can't do anything for you if you don't go! How do you expect me to take you out if you're this?" Line looked back of his fearfully. "You need to accept the treatment this time, Line." He put her down rather roughly, turned, and then left

Lina exploded the minute she was left alone. She was screaming, kicking, and yelling-everyone outside could hear everything Henrik stood outside the door, his eyes cold like ice. Then he said sherp "Arange a plane for Lina to be taken out of the country

Henrik looked back of the closed door, then left

At this moment, at the end of the hallway Roger had just come down from upstairs. He heard the sounds coming from the room and watched Henrik disappeared of the other end of the hallway. Then he said slowly "You said Mahomet Sally on the day of the birthday party?"

"Yes, ait,” Bartek replied respectfully

Roger stared at the empty hallway and said carey. "Whatever happens. Lina needs to get out of the country." He looked upset. After glancing at the closed door to Lina's rooms, he turned to head downstairs in his ches

Bank immediately rushed to give Roger a hand and said, "Henriks don't want to

"Can't we stall him?” Roger interupted coldly

"Yes, six" Bartek replied. "I already know what to do next"

Roger's streny body cast a long shadow upon the long staircase was the shadow of a powerful and commending men as if his age hadn't slowed

him down one bit

Sally worked at a coffee shop and recently there had been some strange things happening. A certain customer had been frequenting the places he was just crazy about the coffee here.

But obviously, & waar'? bus. Matthew had never knap Every time he came here, he just deed one cup of coffee and left it to cool down Three hundred and twenty eight dollars." Selly put the bill on the table Matthew was sitting at

don't know it's because've changed." Matthew took out the money from his wallet, smiling. Or your cold that attracts me." He spoke with his head down, as a strange smile played lightly on his lips

Sally said nothing but took the money it was five hundred dollars. After giving the change back to him, she said. "Thanks for coming" Then she tumed and walked away. Matthew was just an ordinary customer to her which she took tips from

Mathew sat there, staring at the change that Sally had just put down on the table. His arms were folded across his chest and he still had taken that one off his face yet. Then, looking at Sally, he got on his feet, and announced. "Sally, come here every day until you agree to my invitation Everyone in the coffee shop was looking at them

All eyes were on Bally. People were astonished

were doubtful while some couldn't help but be jealous. Coming from the Tang

Mathew was just as important and powerful as the rest of his family despite being one of the youngest. Mathew's father was very capable of working but for some reason, he already wanted tos, in turn, people guessed that it was Matthew who was going to take over when he step down. Nevertheless, the fact was that Sally was being chased by a powerful man. No one knew she was just playing hard to get or if she was just

Sally sighed, then turned to look at Matthew Just as Mathew opened his mouth to say something, she tumed her back and started working again completely ignoring him

Mathew dicht get mad over this. Instead, he just watched her work again mening stugging of his lips

In the one week that Sally had lived on Dragon Island, she'd already heard a lot of things about what had happened the past seven years. She found out about the merciless way in which Eric dealt with the four most powerful fees, how Addison was so clever at such a young age. No one needed to tell her that the Long Family want actyon is best years. However when a new generation was bom, it brought hope for the rest As for the four families, some had kept quiet while some were

fighting

Mathew's plan was to use Sally against Addison. He wanted to wal Addison who was admired by men and loved by women. At first Sally thought that Mathew know about her and Addison but after some care thought and observation, she concluded that he didn't have any ideal inthet cess. Selly found it even stranger that Matthew would even take an interest on her

After all, there were so many other women who were way prefer. Besides, she didn't have what she could offer to a rich and powerful man. Sally looked down at her breasts, her lips trembling a bit. She didn't know if for some reason, puberty skipped her because she didn't have any curves at by no means was she sexy

She was pretty, but she wasn't sexy nor did she have a good education background. She didn't have anything to offer. She didn't know that many anguages. What would this was with?

Sally just continued washing coffee mugs and placing them to dry on the star. Then she paused, gazing at the switch seriously. She was thinking hard. She was thinking about Matthew's intention

"Sally, the manager wants to see you," atrical voice came

Sally jolted back to reality she turned and said coolly, "Got Then she holy tipped the switch on and tumed to leave

"Oh my god. I can't believe some slut works here. This such a nice place! Don't she sleep with rich men every night? Why does need to work here? I'm sure she's just showing off

Some women mumbled as Sally passed by she also shot Sally a comful look. Sally heard everything. She just merely ignored,pended she didn't hear anything, and went about her business

Suddenly, the women put her foot out. Selly didn't tip on her foot instead she accidentally stepped on. The woman peped in pain. Solly locked of her, put on an innocent face, and instantly apologized "Sory! I almost tripped on your Sally quickly bowed before huming to leave

The trick that the woman did was so child that was what Sally thought. She'd lead a lot from alpha women she knew just how to

"Manager, you wanted to see me? Selly was nothing but great for being hired. She worked very hard because she wanted to be able to adjust quickly However, it seemed as it things weren't going as good as she thought they were. Sometimes, jealousy anong people was just inevitab "Here's the pay we owe you," the merger said as she placed an envelope in front of Sally. She paused bore contung. "Sally we have a good location here but this is just a small coffee shop. We can't afford to serve someone like Mathew and we don't want to rect any kind of attention from the media anyway. I'm sorry"

Sally sadly looked down at the envelope. It was other people, they'd take advantage of the station to profit from it. However this wasn't just anyone; this was Mathew-he was practically a king around here

Sally leaned to grab the envelope her lips pursed. Her cheeks were a bit flushed when she spoke "know I haven't been working here for so long bu I want to thank you for the opportunity You were so kind to me." She bowed before continuing "Sony for the trouble caused for everyone here Sally then changed out of her uniform and left with her hard-earned money. As she stood outside, she felt strangely cold despite the sun biting the skin. It was summertime but she felt like she was standing on an ink

She worked at the coffee shop not for her wing. She worked at the coffee shop in the hopes of seeing Bartek, who happened to work for Roger She heard that he especially liked the cake and coffee here so she chose to work in this particular coffee shop. However, it was Mathew who sheet

"Tal-isk. Looks like you got fred," an unpleasant voice suddenly came "tough"

Sally turned only to find Mathew landing a few feet away from her, leaning against his car. She rolled her eyes and humed to walk the opposite way,

"Sally" Mathew called "You set but why would a man who works for Roger buy his coffee here?

Selly paused and turned to glare at Mathew. Once again, had played her. Sally couldn't help but feel helpless upon realizing this. A woman of her stature was nothing to rich people-she was just a toy to them

Sally was calms as the sea, not even an ounce of anger on her face. She said, "Watthew, I know you're enjoying playing me. If you think this is funny then just go on. But till can't give what you're asking, sorry I can't do that"

"Hem, well I don't want it sight now," Matthew said, his eyes dimming. "But I don't like it when something that like is happening and it suddenly get taken away from me. In fact, I can help you find your sister.fm ofsaid that you might not be able to face her when the time comes. He put on playful and knowing smile, turned and prepared to get in his car

Sally knew that this was just another one of Matthew's trick but she had no choice-she had to take her chance, if only for her peace of mind. She didn't realne how naive she really was until she got inside Matthew's car. She knew she shouldn't expect so much but she just shouldn't

"You let everyone know your weakness too easily Mathew commented, sighing before continuing it means that whoever has Rachel has control over you."

Sally looked at Matthew and said "Yes. Too bad you don't have my sister" She paused for a second, then continued think just the work with Henrik than get played again by you. At least. Then have more chances." She pursed her lips and said coldly, "Thanks for reminding me. Stop the

la looked of Mathew from the rearview minor to get his permission, then he pulled over at the roadside

Just as Sally hastily opened the car door, Matthew blurted out, "To show you how I sincere I am, I can help you find a job that can get you close to Henrik He turned to look at Sally who was looking back at him angrily. He pursed his lips and said wickedly, "Meet this man atten tomorrow morning. He'll arrange everything for you." Then he took out a calling card from his pocket and handed it to Sally.

Sally quickly grabbed the card, got out, and send the door behind her. She watched as Matthew's Bentley drove of When it disappeared, she walked over to the nearest garbage can intending to throw out the calling card Mathew had just given her. However, at the last minute, she hestated. She slowly withdrew her arm and looked at the calling card. The cling card read, "Group International Manager of Human Resources

Sally had to read it twice just be sure that he was the manager of Human Resources Department in Ji Group International. She frowned and thought, The Tang Family and Ji Family are rivals. I can't believe the manager of Human Resources Department of Ji Group International is working for Matthew! That means

there are also other people who work for Henrik but whose real

loyalties lie with Matthew.

The rest day

The sun was up and shing breaking the morning with its bright, pallow light

Addison was sitting in the yard of the Long Family Manson Neod to him was a white hollow British style table. On the table was a

and some simple snacks. The sun fainty hit the yard-everything was quiet and it looked like a watercolor painting

Addison was scrolling through the news on his iPad. He read everything from finance to entertainment. He read the news as long as he had time. As

the need possible ruler and the president of the Dragon Engine Group, this was a useful habit to keep. He needed to be aware of what was happening wand it also helped with his knowledge building

Suddenly, he stopped scrolling when here the head of Global News

The tie was, "Master Matthew found hanging out in small, local coffee shop for five days crushing on a barista, the barata quit her job, and got on h cart The article was complete with details except for the name of the coffee shop-the photo had been blurred on purpose

But anyone who knew the place would recognize it at once even with the image pixelated, it was obvious that the photos on the news went

by paparazzi-they were taken with a phone with a good cansera. Addison recognized Sally to be the bass right way

Global News was known by its sharpness. They reported news in a sharp manner-it was direct, factual, and they always included photos. People thrived on gossip about the lives of the rich and the fabulous so the newspaper often exploited this with tons and tons of stories about them. In addition to that, it was unheard of that Matthew be tied down by a single woman.

Addison's faceted pale and his eyes dimmed.

Wyatt owned as he watched Addison from a distance. He didn't hear anything big happening in Dragon land but the look on Astace Wyatt retreated two steps back mouth agape, took out his phone and checked the newe. He went straight to entertainment-skipping politics and

As expected. Mathew was heading everything.

Wyatt furrowed his brown together. At that moment, his phone suddenly buzzed. He glanced at the screening. "Master York

"Wyat, has Addison left?" York asked

Young Mister is still at our HaContentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDrâ/ma.O(r)g!

York excitedly replied with a "real" before hanging up. A few minutes late WyYork running made Glamour Hall. He went straight to Addison

The first thing he said was, they reported on the fight that happened in the Hon Entertainment yeaterdayCoo