The Perfect Secretary for the Stoic Billionaire

Isles

(Meet me out front, bring with you my customized suit, I'm near the hotel)

"Nan Liang Studios are rejecting our project proposal, sir. They are uptight regarding the matter which the director of the company Director Santos who insist that Lance Isles's name should be involved in terms of the agreement."

(K. Mom's fuming mad, you're late.)

Keikazu Li Isles massaged his temple as he closed his phone and tossed it around, not giving any slight care wherever it ended up crashing. He just read the message of his brother, Niro whom he ordered to bring the suit he's supposed to wear to his youngest brother's birthday party. K almost forgot about this prior engagement because of the sudden call from one of their latest project's investor, Mr. Liu who's skeptical about the location where the new mall was to be constructed. In addition to the burden from different problems occuring, the project proposal to bid for the particular land at Zone Town where the old festival road which night markets are held are facing a small conflict, in which it is owned by the hard-headed and stubborn Director Santos who's refusing their proposition due to trivial pursuit; involvement of other party.

K hissed in annoyance. "They sure are difficult to deal with, ha! And.. Lance Isles they say? Director Santos seem to be pushing his luck with me, does he think I'm a pushover?"

Hyde pulled the car right away to the parking area infront of the hotel his boss is headed to. He glanced at K's way using the rearview mirror of the car, his boss's handsome face and clenching jaw appeared in the reflection, although K is annoyed, his handsomeness could never become less, but actually, his features seem to be much more accentuated, his thick eyebrows furrowed together makes him look intimidating, his high nose bridge suits his full lips that turns thinner when he's deep into thinking, he's much sexier especially when he's focused or like at the moment, irritable.

"It seems that Director Santos ate his shame for lunch, sir, rather, it's been the only choice of food in his menu, please take pity on the Director." Hyde wanted to c***k a joke to lighten up K's mood but his sentence came out to be quite an insult in his own ears, he had to gulp down a big chunk of his almost dried saliva because of panic.

K who's loosening his tie to remove his outer clothes and readily change into the prepped suit that Niro will be bringing, shot up a glance at his secretary who's actually looking at him through the rearview mirror, his gaze wavering and K couldn't help his upper lips to lift upward, giving a side smirk at Hyde's remark. Hyde may appear the same as him, serious and uptight especially when it comes to work but seeing his secretary blush on his own words while trying to soothe his mood suddenly eased away K's restlessness. He might not be showing the best emotion aside from irritation, anger or his signature poker face, but at that moment, his smirk is the evidence that secretary Hyde was able to put a small yet genuine smile to his face.

"Seeing as Director Santos has no reservations especially with his bad intention on the front line, we might have to use alternative ways. He's trying to hold us by our necks because he knew we're the ones in need, even trying to pull some strings through us, well sorry to say, his luck could be wavering the next time we meet."

Hyde looked away while clearing his throat, K just took off the last bit of fabric and changed into a set of new shirt, Hyde caught quite a glimpse of what those clothes are usually hugging inside. He couldn't help but shook away some unwanted and perverted thoughts off his mind.

"What do you plan on doing, sir? Alas, what can I help you with?" Secretary Hyde tried to divert his attention upon watching different cars pass by outside.

The night is young but the day was not enough for Hyde's weekend pleasure. Their meeting was uncalled for, Saturday is supposed to be an off-day for every employee of Times Corporation yet for a Secretary's job which is to assist the boss, he's as busy as the boss is, being the responsible secretary he is, Hyde spent his precious Saturday clearing up and handling matters of the company. He has no complaints though, well aside from not being able to spend the day for himself.

Finished with changing into a different shirt, K picked up his phone that he found scattered on the floor of the car, busier than him, the flicker of the screen showed how wanted he is at the party, Niro is rushing him. Sighing as he speak, with the reply to his secretary's question in his mind, "Enjoy your weekend, secretary Hyde. Leave the matter to me, Director Santos wants to play some games so I'll give him what he wants." K said with firm tone, his intimidating aura gushing with the air that surrounds him, his stoic expression showing quite a stern warning, screaming danger for whoever it is intended to.

As he steps down the car, people in the vicinity automatically turned their heads to his direction although K's into his blue shirt and black slacks, his confidence and handsome features are undeniably catching attention even with the passersby.

Hyde also walked out from the car, locking the doors securely and followed around his boss's back who suddenly turned to look at him, taken aback from the gesture, Hyde almost let out a gasp of shock but was able to hold it in.

"You could go home, there's no need for you to see me inside."

Most of the time, K only speaks matters of works, business related things are the only words that leaves his mouth yet for the first time, Hyde somehow or maybe it was just his assuming mind, sensed care from his boss's stern words.

Hyde was left, dumbstruck. And K walked inside to attend the party, worried that Niro might flipped at him for arriving late and making him wait.

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"This is why I want to become an idol instead of a business man, your time is not in your own hands, my god K. The party's almost over and you're just arriving now!"

The overreaction of Niro only earned him a scowl from his brother who's walking side by side with him, his proud stance and overbearing aura of dominance sets the eyes of everybody at their direction, particularly at his brother, a CEO of his own company, a billionaire at a young age with his own capability and ability, handsome, gorgeous, and.. utterly the definition of perfection.

Keikazu Li Isles in terms of jewelry, he's the most exquisite and expensive one among the rest, like the main dish on a menu, everyone was delighted upon his arrival especially Kyza Melanie, a jeweler who has more than a hundred stores around the country and quite a few outside, she's the only daughter of a rich tycoon as well, and ofcourse, the mother of the three brothers.

As soon as K and Niro stepped inside the party hall, murmurs resounded in the whole place, the full attention of the guests are turned to them, specifically to K who's gaze are bored and nonchalantly showing disinterest yet his charming and elegant movement diverted their attention to.

"Who's that? He's handsome!"

"Keikazu Li Isles, don't you know him? He's the first son of Kyza. The enigmatic billionaire, who owns Times Corporation."

"I was told he's handsome but I didn't know he's THIS gorgeous!"

"Look at him stride his way, walking like a Prince! He's so tall!"

"I wonder if he's single."

"What could be his type? Oh, how I wish to hook up with him if I can't be his wife."

"Isn't he like.. a billionaire on his own? I heard he didn't get even a single help nor penny from his parents?"

"There were rumors he's a workaholic"

"And a nit-picky boss"

"My friend was an employee before at his company and they said he have an incredulously high standard when it comes to a secretary"

"Tss. What's so good about him? He's money-starved"

"But still, no one can deny he's perfect!"

Kyza was beyond proud seeing the admiration in the eyes of her guests tonight. Besides from admiration, the envy and jealousy makes Kyza's shoulder unbearable of the weight she carries, K is the most sought after bachelor, especially from the single ladies which makes Kyza wonder why her amiable and affluent first son is dodging girls like a bullet, Kyza had never seen K dating eversince he graduated from University. Now's the chance for Kyza to make her move and do her son a favor, to find a suitable girl for him.

There were more than a hundred girls invited tonight and luckily for Mrs. Rona Smith, a friend of Kyza, Kyza turned to her then to her daughter.

The tiredness from work couldn't hide how dazzling K is. The young CEO is earnestly catching attention and Mrs. Rona Smith's daughter is no exception from the crowd. The mother and daughter walked hand in hand as they approached the man.

"This is my daughter, Dina, she's a plastic surgeon at the north and was always hailed the most excellent one in her field. Kyza, if your son and my daughter will be together, they surely will make an incredible pair"

"Ooh~ I agree with you Mrs. Smith, look at them only touching shoulders and seeing them stand next to each other, I already feel their oozing chemistry! Perfect!"

Business smile.

With the upper lips perturbed upwards, without any teeth showing around and the lower lips churned a little to make it look nice, K is showing his best smile, not genuine, not fake but perfect to please other people and get on their good side. K's principle is to win over any one that are inclined in business and could possibly become his affiliate, to build connection and grow his source of richness and that will be achieved if he will be able to hold out more. The party is still going on.

Dina, the daughter that Mrs. Rona Smith brought with her, Mrs Rona Smith is someone who owns a broker company that K could possibly induce the woman into investing a large sum into an on going project in his company, she is a big catch that he will definitely not miss, so even without the best intentions on the line, K smiled with affection at Dina, the said plastic surgeon. There's nothing for him to lose-- scratch that, he has everything to gain by just putting on his facade.

The girl who seem to be intimidated with him a little while earlier, appeared to be smitten the moment he turn to her to smile.

No sweat.

It's easier than he expected.

A few more fake smile and sugar coated words, with praises intended for something else, then it's finally settled down for a while as the young kids started to fill the place. It's a party for the young ones anyways but somehow, it became a field with prying gaze and ulterior motives.

After a while, K who was dead tired of the suffocating and stuffy vibe inside the party hall walked outside to breathe in fresh air.

"It's funny.. they almost worship him like a god but I bet my life on the line without Lance Isles's help, that prude boy will be nothing but a nameless garbage. He act almighty and high, what guts he have"

In a crowd that voices various praises, insults are nothing new rather old, especially the comparisons people make.

Lance Isles.

How can that name not be spoken about when its name alone bear a weight of authority?

"Lance.."

"Dad's on a business trip for a while. Miss him?"

Niro walked outside to check on his brother.

K raised his head looking at Niro with his tired eyes, "Not a least bit. How long is he gonna stay there?"

"Probably around a week or so? He's gone for about 4 days now."

"Tsh. That old geezer really.."

"He's your dad, K."

"I know." K ruffled his brother's hair, the other guy pat K's hand away, irritated that his perfectly styled hair was messed up. "He's also your dad, Niro, our dad."

"Beats me, you never call him 'dad'."

K shrugged, remembering the deal he had with his father and the reason why he stopped calling him 'dad' for not too long ago.

Sigh.

"Tell Riki I'll see him tomorrow, as for now. I'm leaving, hold mom down for me, soothe her once she gets mad. Goodluck!"

"Hey!"

Before Niro could stop his brother, K has already gone away.