Chapter 118 - Story Of Nikki Lindsey

CHAPTER 118: NOT MARRIED TO A FRAIL WOMAN

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SHANG EMPIRE, Zen City

Nina shedding tears and felt embarrassed. After the call, she excuses herself and runs to the washroom. She dried the tears and cleaned the mess that it caused to her face.

"You idiot, Theo. Don't just open random topics." Nina mumbles while she carefully peers at her reflection in front of the mirror.

At 55, it cannot deny she looks younger by ten years than her actual age. She may be very busy proving herself to be a Queen of Shang, but most importantly, she must appear very pleasing to everyone and exceed all expectations. From her success, figure, and position in the Clan.

She is grateful that Harry is in love with one woman, and that person was long dead. She need not deal with young girls or any woman who attempts to seduce Harry. Gladly, he is not a type of man who would taste every attracted girl that shows motives into him. The only people giving her a great headache are the Clans who wanted to snatch the throne from her father-in-law, and now from Harry, and then from Jeremy. Once there is a new member of their family, that would be their next target. Keeping the position in the Clan is not a simple task. Jeremy and Theo must not marry a frail woman but someone who won't back down to any battle.

Now that she calms down. Nina joins Harry once again and takes back the seat she left. Sat across Harry, she crosses her legs and picks up her Tab to scan the agendas of their meeting today. She was anxious about what was Harry's reaction after Theo called her Mama. It intrigues her, but she was hoping that Harry would not mind about it, because she has no courage to ask his thoughts. She bit her lower lip when Harry broke the awkward silence.

"So, the boys wanted to deal with what happens to them in the past?"

Nina meets Harry's gaze and replies to his query. "Yes. It was what Theo mentioned. As you already suspected, your cousin is truly making his way ever since."

"Back then, he had protection from the corrupt government. But since someone showed up and ruled Mainland City and completely changed the direction of that country. Things changed in these past three years. It is the right time to make a move." Harry's opinion.

"It looks like your sons are making good ties with Chairman Crow," Nina commented, which Harry agreed.

"They learn who are the right people to work with and make an ally," he said.

"That was the picture I am seeing. Also, Theo is against going back to that country. But now, someone is keeping him in the city."

"Is this about that girl?"

"I guess she is the reason. I want to run and investigate what is going on with that son of yours. But I realized, maybe it's better to let the boys work through whatever they want to solve at the moment. I am seeing the brothers working together to achieve the same goal."

"It's an excellent sign, yes. We want the brothers to help each other," Harry conceded.

"Theo almost completed the painting. But according to Ruben, Theo hasn't told the model yet. The celebration is less than two months. We are not giving anything yet about the new product. At least we can present a good teaser to what they should look forward to in the celebration."

"It seems they will be more occupied with something else these coming days. Well, let them work on that one and make Ruben watch every plan they were making. Everything should clear out before the celebration."

"I already instructed him. Ruben knew what he must do. Also, Theo's team is in Mainland City to shoot a commercial. We can use that one as a teaser. Slowly, we will give a sneak peek until the launch of the entire commercial."

"Great. We will proceed to what we planned."

Nina nodded and prepared to leave. "Understood."

"Mr. Li!" Harry calls out his assistant, who's standing in the corner.

"Chairman Shang, you need me?"

"Notify the restaurant. We are coming for lunch."

"I will make a reservation, get it." Mr. Li bowed and left to make a call.

"Then I will make my way back to Li-Shang building," Nina told Harry. The meeting is over. No other reason she must stay any longer. She stood from the seat to leave Harry's office.

"Why?" Harry's forehead curled up.

It confused her; she asked Harry. "You are going out for lunch, right? So, I will go back to my office to sort some documents."

"Then you don't have a lunch meeting?" Harry returned the question instead.

"Oh, no. I don't have one."

"Don't you want to join me?"

"Oh. Do you mean? I, I thought you have a business lunch meeting… so, um," stammering, she stops talking when she cannot straighten out her voice. What is wrong with her? In these past decades. She makes sure to always stand firm in front of Harry. But lately, she is showing a vulnerable side of hers. It seems like it started when Harry encountered a shootout and was hospitalized. This is the time she must show strength.

"No. But we should continue discussing a few things over lunch. What do you think? We still have to continue the plans for the company celebration."

"Oh, alright. We have to make sure the hundredth founding is a success."

Harry nods, gesturing at the door to let her walk ahead, and he follows behind.

Nina and Harry headed to the lobby of the company. It surprises the employees that gather in the entrance hall to see a rare sight. Most of the time, the bosses only take their separate private elevator.. But stars must not be in their positions, seeing Chairman Shang and Chairwoman Shang taking the front door of the building together.