Chapter 11: What authority do you have...
Present.
When Adriana entered the Estevan Enterprise, the unusual silent stealing glances of the employees made her feel that something was out of place . She was two hours late but it was nothing new. She always arrived a little late than the working time and who would dare to question her. She had dropped to meet Marilyn on her way to work. She didn't liked the idea of ignoring her friend's request of meeting her and so she was late more than her usual arrival time.
Sebastian had entered the Estevan Enterprise . His presence was like a emperor reigning an empire with unfathomable will. As soon as he stepped inside, his chilling aura had made everyone freeze sending a shiver up their spine. He came here to meet Adriana but learning that she usually arrives later than the reporting time, made him furious . He wanted to test something on her but more than an hour has been passed and she has still not arrived. He was getting impatient.
On the other hand, Adriana who was enjoying the coffee with her friend was starting to feel a bit troubled after what Marilyn had said to her.
When Adriana entered her office, as soon as he saw Sebastian she remembered what Marilyn said, 'Carlos wants to see you. Every time you appear with Sebastian in public, it bothers him. You should try to put distance between the two of you.'
She never doubted Marilyn's words thinking she was her best friend. Whatever advice she gives is for her own good, not knowing the hidden intention behind her words. Marilyn never liked the idea of anyone else besides her getting close to Sebastian and so she took the liberty of the situation and advised Adriana to stay away from Sebastian.
Her expression started to show guilt and sadness. She didn't want to cheat Sebastian but it was beyond her control. The relationship between them was a contract and Carlos loved Adriana so she has no other path but to act the way things were going. Deep down in her heart she knew that this was all wrong and she should leave all this but as long as she discovers her identity and till the time she's 'The Adriana of Estevan Family' , she'll have to act like her even if it takes to go against her own heart .
When Sebastian saw her approaching him, he had discreetly ordered the assistant beside the door to bring the bouquet .
Adriana was about to question his unusual visit to her office when Sebastian startled her by asking, " What time is it? Is this your reporting time. You should reach here by 9 but it's already 11a.m." Sebastian knew that Adriana will never bear to listen anyone. She would retaliate with anyone who would try to question her freedom except his father.
"What authority do you have to question me? It's not your Réussir Groups. It's my father's Estevan Enterprise. If you are only here for this then I think you have too much time to waste unlike me. "
"So you think that you can do as you wish just because the company belong to your father and even if it belongs to your father it's not actually yours. Don't try to be a tyrant ". Sebastian tried to press her down.
"So what if I am . What would you do?" Even if Adriana felt bothered she didn't flinched. Just because she was a head fashion designer unlike him who's a CEO, it doesn't mean that she'll let him dominate her.
However weak she felt , she had already learnt how to control her expression despite the situation. Now she could hide her emotions well except a few times. She picked up the phone on her table and called Melissa to bring the drafts. She tried to make it clear to Sebastian that she's busy and he should return to his work but despite her giving cold shoulder he was still observing her like a hawk . He was watching her every action like he was a fighter who was studying her every move before striking his opponent .
Sebastian was trying to decipher her actions while matching them with his childhood lover.
She was wearing a navy blue pencil skirt which was revealing her perfect legs. The way her glossy lips moved when she talked allured him to capture them. Just when Sebastian was about to loose control of his thoughts, there was knocking sound on the door.
Sebastian took a deep breath and cleared his head he didn't want to have such thoughts for anyone beside his long lost lover.
Melissa was carrying bundle of papers and files in her hand. As soon as she entered, she started giving report to her about the drafts that where finished.
Adriana had handed her the file which she had already prepared and instructed her, "I have decided on whom to select to be my assistant . Contact him and inform him about the internship and the conditions about the company. We'll start working on the designs as soon as I check the drafts. Inform everyone that we'll have to finish our current projects soon. This year's Fashion fiesta is going to be held in Arizona and we are going participate in it."
Real or not , till the time she's here she had made her mind that she's going to give this event her all. She would showcase her talent and use this once in a lifetime chance to take her career to a next level.
Adriana settled herself on the chair and started working on the drafts. Immersing herself in her work she even forgot that Sebastian was watching her.
Adriana was concentrating on the new design drafts when suddenly a bouquet of roses popped up in front of her eyes, breaking her focus from the screen.
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