Chapter 6 - The lecher

Present Day

Lisa leaned against the wall and looked through the window. The eyes were on the beautiful scenery but the mind has already drifted to the past.

Her peaceful demeanour was completely contrary to her inner turmoil.

As she recalled the conversation between her family 4 years ago,  her promises...she smiled bitterly.

How optimistic she was back then! She thought along with her educational background and her family's guidelines,  she could save her family.  They could win their previous glory back.

But it was harder than imagined.

She did work very hard. Still working very hard. But she is very tired, fed up. Sometimes the pampered girl within her  gets the better of her and she just wants to run away.. far from the difficulties of life, where she could be herself.

The habit of being idle and pampered lady had curved into her bone. No matter how hard she tried she could not get rid of the bad habits that formed over decades.

She was not like her parents and brother. They all had their own share of hardship. But her life had always been a bed of roses until she turned 24. Although she has been trying very hard to adapt to the new life, she still couldn't like her present condition. She really liked her carefree life and still yearns for it.

But she still persists. She would never really abandon her family.  The difficulties,  the hardwork..she can tolerate them.

But what she can't tolerate is lechers like Ruhan. Even she doesn't remember how many times she had to encounter lechers like him. Sometimes Lisa had lost important contracts just because she would not give in to them.

For this reason,  in this 4years, although they could keep their company,  its worth wasn't even 1/10th of its previous worth. They could survive their days decently.  But not as gloriously as before.

If it took her whole life to restore the company to its previous state. She was still happy to do it.

But at present with their strength, how could they win against the Ahmeds.

The family is extremely rich as well as powerful..People also had unique respect for them.

Lisa doesn't remember how she had offended Ruhan. But he seemed to bear grudge against her.

Lisa cursed the day when she had gone to Ruhan's hospital. She had no idea that the spoilt brat now manages the company. She was surprised when she hard that the managing director had called her into the office.

However, Lisa was happy inwardly. The next phase of treatment of her brother was extremely costly. She had long heard about the pro bono project of this hospital. If they could secure this spot, then it would be really beneficial for them.

When Lisa entered into the office and met Ruhan, she was full of hope.

But her hope had turned into despair soon when Ruhan began to negotiate the conditions of her brother's treatment.

"Tell me Ms. Lisa..how much do you love your brother?"

Ruhan asked with a smile.

"More than my life", Lisa replied without hesitation..

She really loved her brother more than life.

Thinking about her brother. her face revealed a unique and sincere smile.

He had been taking care of her since childhood.

Lisa could not get along with girls of her same age well. Liton would accompany her whenever he could so that she would not feel lonely.

There is also a wild side in Lisa very few people knew about. She liked dangerous and challenging things.

No one kept track how many times she had got into troubles and how many times her brother rescued her. Even kept things wrapped up fir her.

He was like her knight in shinning armour, always ready to protect her. Now It's her turn to do something for him.. She won't let him down.

Ruhan was pleased with the response.

"Do you like him more than your honour too?" Ruhan's smile became broader.

"What is that supposed to mean?" Lisa frowned. She did not like the way Ruhan was looking at her. Like she was his prey.

"The meaning is simple, I don't want your life. This young master has taken a fancy to you. Why don't I invite you to my apartment today? In return I will make sure that your brother lives a long life," then he winked at her, "Don't worry, I take good care of my women."

Lisa felt insects are crawling under her skin. Did he mean....Did he just....

She could not believe her own ears. No one ever talked to her this way. Although her potential clients hinted her several times. But none of them were this blunt.

She became furious. Four years of training and her self restrain evaporated.

"How dare you? How dare you say something like this? How dare you?", Lisa slammed the table. If he had been within her reach, she would have slapped him already.

Her reaction amused Ruhan.

She looked like an angry kitten, a caged animal.

"Nothing is free in this world dear Lisa. Do you really think that the pro bono project is only for charity? This project helped my father to establish his reputation. Now it helps me to pick up girls.

And what's wrong with that? Just a little of your time in exchange for the life of your loved one, I think the deal is very fair.

Well you can pretend that I am your fiancee. What was his name? Miraz?"

Ruhan started to laugh like a mad man. The news of the annulment of their engagement 4 years ago had made him ecstatic. That meant he still had a chance. And now the chance finally arrived.

Lisa became somewhat scared seeing this side of Ruhan.

She looked around to look for sharp weapon to defend against him. Then she noticed that the entire floor was awfully silent. As if no one was here.

Lisa began to feel panic. Why is no one on this floor? Why didn't she notice it?

Damn it how could she be so stupid to let her guard down?

Did she already enter into a wolf's den? Had she already fallen into his trap?

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Author's note:

The timeline in this chapter is almost 2-3months before the time mentioned in chapter 1.