Chapter 163: Why Me?

Blinded by the chance to gain shares from BNX International, the Bardin's easily gave in to Orion's wishes. 

Immediately the next day, Esmée Bardin was now sitting in front of Orion inside the study of his second home. 

From his previous domineering aura, Orion was dressed casually when he faced Esmée. He had just battled it out with his uncle Kyle from Aeros, when he returned to Paris, only to learn that Esmée had been waiting for him for an hour. 

In fact, he walked in his sweaty white shirt and his traditional trousers from Aeros. 

"Sorry to keep you waiting, Esmée. I was practicing my sword skills with my uncle and I did not know you were here," said Orion. "How are you?"

Esmée's green eyes had been wandering on Orion's frame since he arrived. Orion was unsure of what was going through his mind, but he did not care. 

Seeing how she seemed to be in awe, he asked again, "Esmée?"