<h4>Chapter 191 - Repulsive Name</h4>


    Antis was the first to arrive at the restaurant. The location was in the heart of Ritan, at one of the highest skyscrapers in the entire city. Well, there was a ring one even taller than this, not far away. DeHaven Corporation.


    From his seat, Antis had a good view of thepany. DeHaven Corporation''s headquarters were dubbed "the building that touched heaven." It was so high up, Antis pitied the engineers.


    Seated in the most secluded part of the restaurant, Antis rxed and took another view out of the window.. In the past, people would deny him even a nce inside the restaurant. Now, people were eager to give him the best seats. It was funny howing into wealth immediately changed the way people treated you


    Despite being in the quietest spot, Antis heard themotion outside. She always caused one.


    "Is that…"


    "Lina Yang…"


    "I heard she might be second in line for the chairman position."


    When the doors slid open, Lina was standing there. Antis'' gaze swept over her carefully. She was dressed to perfection. He was surprised by her sharply tailored suit and dress pants that still seemed fashionable.


    Lina was the picture-perfect chairwoman with her golden buttons and intricate designs. The elegance she eluded was iparable. In so little time, she had changed.


    "Antis," Lina addressed.


    Antis instantly rose out of his chair.


    "Lina," Antis stated.


    Antis'' mouth tugged into a warm smile. He quickly closed the distance between them. He pulled her for a quick hug, but felt her stiffen in his hold. He broke off the embrace in time for it to be a friendly one.


    "Come sit," Antis gestured for her.


    Antis pulled out the chair for her. She gracefully took her position. He was momentarily awestruck by her beauty and independence. Her hair was styled to perfection, falling over her shoulders in neat waves. Even in high school, she was cold and calcting. She always wore a knowing smile, but now, she hadpletely transformed.


    Gone was the teary-eyed Lina from their middle school days. Recing her was a sharp-eyed woman.


    "This seems to be everyone''s favorite restaurant," Lina mused.


    Lina crossed her legs and peered out the window. Everyone was in the office today. The streets were no longer lonely and colorful. All she saw was the bustle of Ritan. The technology here had developed faster than in any other city in the country.


    "What do you mean?" Antis curiously asked whilst taking a seat as well.


    Right on cue, the waiter came in with the menu of the day. He opened his mouth to make a speech, but Antis held up a hand and beckoned him to be quiet.


    "Thank you," Lina said when the waiter handed her the menu.


    "Wee again, Miss Yang," the waiter pleasantly told her with a bowed head. Then, he handed Antis the menu with two hands as well.


    "You''ve been here before?" Antis questioned. He was stunned, but expected as much. Despite being the chairman of Medeor Corporation, he was still ced on a waiting list of an hour.


    Antis'' secretary worked hard for this table reservation.


    "Yes, with Kaden," Lina responded. "He booked it on a whim and was able to get a seat right away."


    Unbeknownst to her, a gentle smile lifted her features. She fondly stared out the window.


    "Is that so?" Antis spat under his breath.


    Antis'' heart fell. This was no longer his favorite restaurant. What took him hours to secure took Kaden a mere minute. His eyes were set aze. He was the chairman of Medeor Corporation. Kaden was just some Young Master from an unknown background.


    Antis gritted his teeth. How could he lose to such a man?


    "The view was much more mncholic at night," Lina whispered.


    Now that everyone was in their office working, she knew they''d be distracted until nightfall. That was when everyone''s relief or horror settled in. Relief they could go home, but horror that some didn''t have family waiting for them back home.


    "Right…" Antis trailed off. "I do recall you used to love the night time scenery and how everything blended in together, since not many were in a rush."


    Lina vaguely nodded. She returned her attention to the menu. Strands of hair fell, hiding her vision. She tucked her hair behind her ears.


    Antis didn''t miss the sh of the enormous ruby. He felt his eyes go wide with disbelief. Not because she had a ring, but because of the gemstone. The ring caught the splendid light, nearly blinding him with its beauty.


    "You''re wearing a ring now," Antis dryly said. "It must be official."


    Antis didn''t enjoy the sight of the ruby ring. He especially didn''t like how it didn''t fit her. She deserved better, but didn''t even know the truth. However, he wasn''t certain of the truth yet. He''d need to do more research into the DeHaven Family heirloom.


    "My marriage was always official," Lina lightlyughed. "Didn''t you hear from the media a few weeks ago?"


    "Unfortunately, I did," Antis dismissed.


    Lina ignored his disappointed voice. She shifted her attention to the brunch menu. She had enjoyed a hearty breakfast with Kaden… well, he had a heartier one than her. She couldn''t fathom how he could eat her out on the kitchen countertop and then, enjoy a breakfast like it was no big deal. This man and his antics…


    "Does that mean I don''t have a chance anymore?" Antis joked.


    Linaughed it off. She knew he wouldn''t go for a married woman. He had more morals than that.


    "You''ll have to get in line," Lina chortled. "There''s another person in front of you."


    Antis rose a sharp brow. "Oh? Who?"


    "Everett Lere," Lina spat out. The name repulsed her.


    Antis was irritated by the mentioning of another man. He finally remembered the headlines now. Lina was entangled in a scandal between Everett and Kaden. It took a marriage announcement for the rumors to simmer down. Without the announcement, Yang Enterprise would''ve been heavily affected.


    "He wasn''t at your celebration," Lina said to Antis. "I thought you''d be acquainted with him. Medeor always utilized Lerewyers. In fact, many corporations use Lerewyers."


    "Because so many are using them, I''ve transitioned to a differentpany," Antis told her. "My acquaintances are doing the same."


    Lina hummed in response. "House Lere''s pockets must be heavy withpany secrets. They know everything about a corporation. The inside trading, under the table deals, evasions, and the list goes on."


    "Indeed," Antis mused. "Too bad they can never reveal it or else they''ll go bankrupt."


    They couldn''t reveal it, but they could always ckmail them. The business world was as cruel as the mafia, if not, worse. The victim of ckmail couldn''t go to anyone, but themselves. The police would realize the illegal activities. Even worse, the victim couldn''t boldly dere the Lere to reveal the secrets. The consequences were far too high and no one dared to speak out.


    "My grandfather used to call them a family of rabbits," Linamented. "All they do is multiply their supply of secrets."


    "Indeed," Antis mused.


    "Withoutpany secrets as leverage, they''re nothing," Lina realized.


    Antis was rmed that she pieced things together that quickly. "Yes, how did you—"


    "Which course are you getting?" Lina asked, deciding to change the topic.


    "Huh?" Antis responded. "O-oh, uh maybe course A."


    Lina vaguely nodded. "I''d like Course B then."


    "Perfect! I''ll call in the waiter. I hope you''re up for mimosas, I know those were your favorites at parties," Antis mused. He pressed a button under the table that''d summon in an employee.


    Lina forced a smile and nodded. In reality, she was lost in thought.


    Suddenly, Lina had a terrifying idea in mind. It''d be near impossible, but it could work. If she could get her hands on the files that contained the secrets of powerful executives,panies, and the list went on.


    If she could get her hands on such a tool… It would be over for Lere Law Firm.


    Lere Law Firm must''ve made a lot of enemies by now. Enemies that''d want them gone. That''d want the files wiped out.


    What was one way to be the chairwoman with a bang? By taking down one of thergestw firms in the world.