Alexander surveys the faces in front of him. She had a glimpse a pink dress before it dashes away. He knows that is Lexi. Well, she can try to run but she can't hide. Directors are shaking his hand and people are taking his picture. He doesn't care anymore.
"Rose, let's proceed to the Boardroom. I believe I have a meeting in an hour."
Everyone was ushered to the Boardroom. Lexi is looking ar her flastered self at the mirror. She is now in the restroom. Checking how pathetic she looks right now. Her cheeks are unbelievably red and her eyes are also red. She is trying her very best not to cry. There will be a lot of people. She made a mental note of what will happen within the day. They will have a short meet and greet in the Boardroom. Lunch with the President, observing Training Class with the President and of course Dinner with the President.
Lexi lets out an agonizing moan. Then she hears Jenny on the other side othe door. Since when she arrived in the building? Was she here the whole time?
"Ms. Min, we will start with the meeting now. We are waiting for you."
Of course, they are waiting for her. Or most accurately is he is waiting for her. Lexi is now 100% convinced that all of these were orchestrated by Alexander Lu. What do you expect from a cunning businessman.
As she opens the restroom door, she saw Jenny waiting for her. They walk together towards the boardroom. With one deep breathe, she pushes the door wide open.
Every is staring at her just because she is late. She was walking non chalantly towards the front when Jenny is gesturing her to sit of course none other than a seat beside the President himself. She sits still and smiles. She didn't turn her head but says " Sorry I am late, I just need to check on something." Same time that Alexander stands and headed to the podium. Without any trace of smile, he started to speak.
"Nice to meet all of you. To answer your questions that you are not asking me. Yes, Mario is already married and I am engaged but no...not with Vanessa Zhang."
Lexi tenses and again her feet is itching to stand and run away. He will not dare to drop her name. No. He should not.
When she lifted her head, she met his eyes. His grey eyes and he suddenly smiles. "Nice to meet you Ms. Min. Don't worry I understand that you were late." Again, she can hear the smile in his voice.