SWNOVELS Chapter 30
- Fear of Competition
“Just do it yourself. I’d rather cook in the kitchen. Excuse me.” Karal stomped her feet, leaving the room.
Frank was stunned to see her. With a stupid look, he turned to the lotion bottle that had just hit his hard muscle.
“Why is she angry? That’s the normal stage that must be done after bathing.”
Meanwhile, Kara kept mumbling. Even when she arrived in the
kitchen, she couldn’t stop nagging. “He accused Ben of being a flirt, but he himself was a pervert. Why is he so disgusting?”
Since that night, Kara had always looked at Frank with suspicion. However, the man was not bothered at all. He still continued to give orders, thinking that he enjoyed seeing her in trouble. In reality, his heart couldn’t stand not seeing Kara for even a minute.
Thursday afternoon, Kara was busy compiling a report. Frank intended to tell her to get the files in the shelf. However, as about to press the phone button, he flinched. His eyes widened because of Ben’s presence near the secretary’s desk.
“Mr. Wilson?” Kara spontaneously stood up. “Sorry, I didn’t know your had anything scheduled with Mr. Harper today.”
“Oh no. Relax. I don’t come here to meet him, but you.” Ben smiled
sweetly.
Before Kara could reply, Frank came out of the room and greeted Ben with a cold aura. “Isn’t our meeting scheduled for tomorrow? What brings you here? You don’t mean to bring me a bribe, do you?”
Kara traced Frank’s line of sight. It turned out that Ben was carrying a
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The shape was beautiful and elegant. Louis and Emily would
definitely think it was cool.
“Sorry to disappoint you, Frank. But, my visit this time is not for business.” Ben turned to Kara and smiled sweetly again.
“There is something I must give Miss Martin.” Ben handed the box to
Kara.
The girl’s eyes widened. “For me?”
‘Is this for Louis and Emily?’ she asked silently with her eyebrows.
Ben blinked as if in agreement. “I know you really like chocolate. So, I hope you don’t mind receiving this simple gift.”
Kara blinked in disbelief. She glanced at Frank briefly. The man looked unhappy. Then, she looked back at Ben. His pride could be hurt if she rejected the gift.
“Thank you, Mr. Wilson.”
Ben nodded while curling up the corners of his lips. “I’m glad you’re happy, Miss Martin. Your cheerful face is the dew to my barren heart.”
Frank snorted. He shoved his hands into his pockets and looked away. However, Ben didn’t care about his friend’s annoyance.
“Also, if you don’t mind, I’d like to invite you to dinner next Saturday.”
Frank flinched. He didn’t expect Ben to play his trick on Kara so quickly.
“Haven’t you only met twice? Have you dared to ask Kara out?” Frank asked suspiciously.
“Yes, if Miss Martin doesn’t mind. Didn’t I tell you that Miss Martin stole my heart from the first sight?”
Ben placed his hands in front of his chest and tilted his head. Kara’s smile turned horrified when she saw him.
Even though she always argued with Frank, this time, she agreed. It was too soon for Ben to ask her out. Moreover, the man knew her status as a single mother.
“Sorry, Mister Wilson. I can’t. My schedule is very tight.”
“Is that so? Too bad. Well then, let’s postpone it until you have some free time. You’re a man of your word, aren’t you?”
Kara’s vision suddenly brightened. She just remembered that she had promised dinner to Ben when he helped Louis at the Prince and Princess Resto.
“Of course.” Kara quickly returned her expression to sweetness. Frank’s warning couldn’t poison her mind any longer. “I’ll let you know if I’m free.”
“It must be hard having a boss as cruel as Mr. Harper, hmm? He won’t even let you date.” Ben glanced at Frank with a teasing look before looking back at Kara gently.
“Miss Martin, if one day you can’t stand Frank anymore, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I will immediately prepare a special place for
you.”
“You openly want to recruit my secretary to your company?” Frank asked sarcastically.
Ben chuckled. “Good employees are like a valuable asset for a company. They are deservedly appreciated. If you’re afraid I’ll take Miss Martin away from you, you should pay more attention to her, Frank.”
“Kara, come into my room now!”
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Kara was surprised. The CEO’s response was truly unexpected. “Why? Mr. Wilson is still here. Wouldn’t it be rude if I left him?”
“Now!”
Kara pressed her lips together. After a faint sigh, she turned to Ben with a look of resignation. “Sorry, Mr. Wilson.”
“It doesn’t matter. I am familiar with Frank’s behavior. You still have my business card, right? I’m waiting for your call.”
“Kara!”
Kara raised an eyebrow at Frank. “Okay, Sir. No need to shout like that.
After nodding slightly to Ben, Kara obeyed the order.
“I warned you yesterday. Do you think I’m playing around?” Frank asked in a low, emphasized tone.
“I know you are serious. Because of that, I become more enthusiastic about getting her. Miss Martin must be very special.”
Frank snorted. He knew the meaning of that look. Even though he and Ben were friends, they never hesitated to compete. In the past, Frank never had a problem with it, but this time, he didn’t like it.
“Now that my business is finished, I should leave.” Ben patted Frank’s shoulder, ignoring his anger. He even smiled faintly before turning
around.
“Until tomorrow.” He waved as he walked towards the elevator. His
feeling was light. He had never seen Frank’s expression so gloomy. He might be able to get his first victory through Kara.
Meanwhile, Frank went straight into his room and stood in front of Kara. The girl was still sitting on the sofa. She was wondering what
the men talked about.
“Why did you accept his invitation?” Frank asked angrily.
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“That’s my right, Sir. You don’t need to interfere. Besides, I don’t have time to make it happen. Almost 24 hours of my life is dedicated to serving you,” Kara answered in a surprised tone.
“You think I’m lying? Ben is a flirtatious guy. Or perhaps, you are also that type? Is that why you don’t mind dating him?”.
Kara snorted and got up from the sofa.
“Why are you so fussy, Sir? It’s my life. Only I have the right to arrange
- But why do you like to interfere so much in my affairs? Is
confiscating my freedom still not enough to satisfy you?”