Chapter 106 - My Selfish Reasons

Assistant Yang followed Ah Hai upstairs and then to the man's room. Once inside,Ah Hai turned to him and gave the man a hard hug almost crushing him and scaring Assistant Yang out of his wits. Long Ah Hai was not known as someone who would hug you! Crush you maybe.. Moving back, Ah Hai then said,"Welcome back to the workforce Assistant Yang.Though my brother has forced you out from retirement,you are the best assistant one can have. And I know that you are here to spy on me but I won't hold it against you."

Assistant Yang smiled at the man in front of him and kept silent. He had seen this boy grow up,lose his way and then find it to become the man he was today. He would have come out of retirement anytime for this kid. Assistant yang smiled and said,"Little master!You are too much!Of course I am no spy!I am only here to help you and guide you. I wouldn't dare to spy!"

Ah Hai rolled his eyes saying,"Yes and the sky is purple!". Assistant Yang was like a brother to him so he felt comfortable with him and did not feel the need to maintain his scary aura. In fact he was pretty sure that Assistant Yang would laugh his a** off,if he tried to scare him. Soon Ah Hai and Assistant Yang were both immersed in work. A little while later the doors pf the private elevator opened and a now composed Miss Silvia Grey walked into the lobby. Her composure was back and so was the natural elegance. Assistant Yang bowed to her and guided Shot and Miss Silvia to Ah Hai's room.

Ah Hai looked up and his face carefully scrutinized the woman in front of him. He leaned back in his seat as he gestured for her to sit opposite him. Ah Hai then looked at Shot and said,"Shot,you need to handle Miss SIlvia's PR for now and act as her agent. All her files and upcoming projects are there in a file with Assistant Yang."

Shot looked at Ah Hai and rolled his eyes at him. Knight had just dismissed him! He could have just said that I need to talk to the beautiful woman alone!There was no need to put him to work! With a murmured,"Excuse Me.", Shot left the room closing the door behind him.

Once the other man had left there was silence in the room. Silvia could feel her throat dry as she stared at the man in front of her and gathered her courage. In a soft but slightly hoarse (because of her crying) voice she said,"Thank you Mr. Long for saving me from disaster. I never would have been able to live if I had to sell myself! And to think I was about to create problems for you.Mr Long.,you have no idea how I have protected myself for so much time.I had even thought about retiting but I had no id Mr Long,I have already signed the contract with your company and now it is upto you how you handle my PR. And my work. I..I also want to thank you for saving my reputation in this mess."

Ah Hai did not say anything to accept or reject her gratitude. He just stared piercingly at the woman,soon making her uncomfortable. This was starting to make Silvia feel like squirming but she persisted as she was trained. Able to stand pressure,she cleared Ah Hai's test who then said,"Miss Silvia,the company may be named after a Knight but I am no Knight in shining armour. There are hundreds of female actresses in Star Set Media but I chose to bring you over. You have already seen that I could have destroyed you alongwith that man.So don't you think I might have my own selfish reasons to keep you here and help you out?"

Silvia felt as if the sky had fallen on her as she heard this. The man was right. Atleast she had known Star Set's motives but KSS was a totally unknown quality. She clenched her hands and consoled herself,"No matter.She had survived this long.She would thrive in the future as well. Come what may. So with fire in her eyes she stared at Ah Hai and said," Mr. Long,I am indebted to you. And you are correct I will do anything as long it is within moral and legal bounds to repay the debt. However please know that I have not survived in this industry on my moral grounds only to surrender now. As I said, I still have the option of suicide if nothing else works out. And tat would be more harmful to you since I am the first known celebrity to sign up with you."

Ah Hai was amused at this though there was no change in his expression. In an indifferent voice he continued,"Miss Silvia, you are unique in the ability that you are threatening me with harm to yourself. Well played. Anyways let me assure you that your integrity will not be attacked in this place and neither will you have to compromise in any way. You have full autonomy to form your own team as long as those people clear our standard work ethics procedure.My reason for collaborating with you is something unique. And since you say that you are indebted to me,why don't you help me out?"

Miss Silvia was curious now. She had been truthful in her gratitude and was willing to help as far as she could. But what would a man like Long Ah Hai want from her that he could not get his own? So she leaned forward and said,"Tell me.I will do my best!"

The next words,however shocked her and rendered her speechless while filling her with unbridled terror.

"Shi Ai! Jog your memory Miss Silvia and tell me about your childhood friend Shi Ai.."