Maxwell Kant drove over to Pentagon determined to see the boss of X holdings.He sat with Vee, his naughty friend, drinking alcohol while waiting. Maxwell got really impatient for he had waited for too long sitting in the same spot.
"Its already 12:30, I have a meeting tomorrow morning. I'm leaving" Maxwell declared.
"Max" Vee held him from standing up. "Don't leave yet. Mr 'anonymous' might be on his way here,just wait"
"Mr anonymous?" Max questioned.
Vee answered. "The mystery guy behind X holdings. He controls Country P's market but never shows his face"
"Boring" Maxwell stood up. "I'm leaving"
"Maxwell,come on" Vee encouraged. "You haven't hung out since ages.Stay a bit longer okay?" Vee sat him down.
"Let me tell you,I've got some juicy intel for you. Its all about that mystery guy" Vee gossiped.
Maxwell sighed giving up his struggles to leave. "Is your intel reliable?"
"Of course. It came from my brother's cooperative partner in Country P. Its hundred percent reliable" Vee winked his eyes. "Apparently X holdings used to be called Brown holdings. The current person in charge is the youngest son of the holdings' founder and he's an illegitimate kid. I heard he's not even thirty yet but don't let age deceive you,he was the one who turned X holdings from being a local giant in Country P into a global titan with branches all over the world. They say this mystery man has a strange personality. He's extremely lowkey and never socializes. No one knows what he looks like except his confidant. There's something even weirder" Vee paused on purpose to see if Maxwell was paying close attention to his gossip.
"What's that?" Vee asked curious.
"It is said that the first thing he did after taking over the company was to rename Brown holdings to something totally bazirre, X" Vee answered.
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In another room at Pentagon club some drunkard was causing a ruckus shouting and harassing. Ricky pretended to be a waiter as he knew Maxwell often went to the club. He happened to be assigned to serve that particular room where the drunk was.
"Come on, cheers!!" Screamed the drunk. Ricky walked in and served them their orders. Seeing the good looking Ricky,the drunk wanted to make out with him. As Ricky turned to leave he paused at hearing the sluggish voice.
"Hey,hold on" the drunk stood up.
"How can I help you?" Ricky asked.
"Sit here and have a drink with me"
"Sorry, I don't drink" Ricky said innocently.
"You work in a place like this and you say you don't drink? Don't worry I'll give you tips after this"
"Sorry, I need to serve drinks to other rooms.Excuse me. Have fun" He turned to walk out but the drunk cornered him outside the room.
"You're too cute to be serving drinks,come have fun with me. I'm very rich. Name your price"
Ricky stood speechless. Just then Max came out of the room he stayed he was about to head out of the club when he saw the drama unfolding.
"I'm sorry, I can't" Ricky said pretending to be frightened. The drunk held him.
"You can't? Don't play innocent with me. Don't piss me off" He dragged Ricky.
Maxwell initially pretended not to see what was happening and walked past but as Ricky was dragged and manhandled he stretched out his hand grabbing Maxwell's arm.
"Mr Kant,help me" He begged tears welling up in his eyes.
Max stared at Ricky who looked so delicate and felt something tug at his heart.
"A little Omega dares to reject me" said the drunk.The drunk Alpha stupidly released his pheromones clearly asking for a fight.
Ricky behaved as though he was an Omega who got affected by the powerful pheromones,he staggered. Maxwell pulled Ricky behind him shielding him from the strong scent,he then faced the trouble maker.
Maxwell folded his left hand into a punch as his pheromones poured out, the scent choking the people around.The arrogant Alpha held his chest gasping for air.
"Oh my, you are an S-class Alpha"
Maxwell never had to lift a punch.
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"Oh, Mr Kant. I'm the manager of the hotel,I sincerely apologize for tonight's trouble. Ricky why are you just standing there? Apologize to Mr Kant" The manager called and Ricky walked over to Maxwell to apologize. "You caused a scene on your first day.Hurry and apologize"
"I'm sorry Mr Kant" Ricky apologized his cute face looking so innocent. "I---"
"No need to apologize"Maxwell said "A rude customer brought you bad luck. Being unlucky is not your fault"
Maxwell's eyes were glued to Ricky who looked down shyly.
"You are absolutely right,Mr Kant" The manager chuckled. "In our service industry,its rare to meet someone like you who's willing to step up for others.Ricky is lucky enough to have your help"
Maxwell finally looked away from Ricky staring daggers at the manager. "Isn't this place supposed to be the most famous club in the state? What's with the bandit-style customers? How can you accept a thug like that? What's wrong with your boss,Raymond Tyler? Is he really just for the money?"
"No,no,no" the manager was scared about the turn on events. Mr Kant please let me explain. What happened today was just a small misunderstanding. Our boss, Mr Tyler.He says whenever Mr kant visit's Pentagon,we must provide the best service. We have already handed the trouble maker to the security.You won't see him here again. Ricky,hurry and thank Mr Kant,he has helped you a lot today"
Ricky moved forward a little and bowed. "Thank you,Mr kant"
"I'll get going" Maxwell announced walking away
"Ricky hurry and see him out.
Ricky followed carefully.
"Secretary Ricky,your hands are really full,you're busy" Maxwell commented.
"I....." Ricky started to say but was interrupted.
"No need to explain. I don't have the time or interest"
Ricky reached out and grabbed Maxwell's arm a second time. He was met with a harsh stare and he quickly withdrew.
"Mr Kant,could you give me your number?" Ricky asked.
"No" Maxwell muttered harshly.
"But...."
"If its just to say thanks,don't bother" Maxwell chuckled mockingly. "Or,do you want to come home with me?"
Ricky saw it was getting out of hand. "No, I didn't mean that"
"No need to throw yourself at me" Maxwell smirked. "I'm not like Peem Ronald,so I'm not interested in stuffs that deliver themselves to my door!" He walked away.
"So cute" Ricky smiled to himself while watching Maxwell walk off.