The Rise of the White Lotus Chapter 6 – She is with me

“Good to see you too, Mr. Lu.”

Ethan Lu’s appalled gaze then moves to the few rushing marshals towards their direction.

“Miss Yang, Young Master Lu, we’re sorry to interrupt but Miss Yang, you can’t go anywhere further the premises.” One of the well-built guards courtly informed Lexi Yang bearing their disciplined manner.

Lexi however, just stood there unmoving — without even giving the men behind her a glance. For her, she perceives this situation as a humiliation to her. However, admitting that she was at the lowest time of her life, this treatment is understandable.

Just as Lexi let out a frustrated sigh as she musters all her courage to keep her head high like a proud person, Ethan Lu’s playful yet enticing voice intercept.

“Oh, I invited Ms. Yang to accompany me today.” keeping his cool front with his ever irresistible grin that most women would fall for, Ethan Lu shifts his gaze from the guards to Lexi Yang.

“My apologies, young master Lu.” The head marshal bowed showing his sincere apologies and respect. Since Ethan Lu was the heir of Lu Corporation and had a strong bond with the CEO of Liu Empire, they can’t just object and interfere with their business. After all, socialites like them are hard to comprehend.

After paying their respect for the last time, the marshal who was shooing her away earlier left without another word. Surely, whether it was from ancient time or today, people obey a person’s word if they hold a great status and has wealth.

“Well, Thank you, young master Lu.” Lexi awkwardly thank Ethan out of courtesy.

“Don’t mention it. You want to meet Moris, right? Then, shall we?” Ethan Lu gestured for her to ride the lift first then grins with excitement as if he was anticipating a great show to unravel. Despite his suspicious intention, Lexi nods in agreement as she enters the elevator followed by Ethan Lu.

On the elevator ride, Lexi patiently waited for the lift to reach a certain floor where Moris Liu’s office was located. On the other hand, Ethan Lu was leisurely leaning against the wall with a phone in his hand. Glancing every once in a while to Lexi’s surprising calm figure, his brows creased.

“Didn’t you –“

“I did… I mean, I almost choked to death.” Lexi, without turning her attention to the man beside her, interrupts his sentence midway as she guessed where his question was going. Ethan Lu slowly nodded acknowledging her honesty regarding the matter.

Gradually, the atmosphere inside the elevator turned awkward as neither of them utters a word. Yet, both of them was unfazed as there is not much interesting conversation they could discuss. Moreover, they were hardly considered acquaintance as Lexi was solely interested in Moris Liu while Ethan Lu was busy living his life to the fullest.

“Don’t forget your initial task, chu~” Out of nowhere, Churu appeared on Lexi’s shoulder and reminded her about her task. However, Lexi was not startled at all as she was somewhat accustomed to Churu’s sudden appearance and disappearance.

‘Shut up, dumpling. This is much important than any task from that stupid system.’ Lexi replied inwardly, certain that it will reach Churu.

*TING!*

Finally, the sound of the elevator indicating that they arrived on their certain destination resonated, giving Lexi a relief. Walking wordlessly towards Moris Liu’s office, they halted when they were in front of the assistant desk.

“Young Master Lu!”

The secretary swiftly jolted from her seat as she bowed her head towards Ethan Lu. Alas, when her gaze landed on Lexi, a glint of dismay flash across the secretary’s eyes. Yet, Lexi only raised her brows keeping her ‘b*tch face’ as she looks down on the bowing secretary.

“Hey, Assistant Lin, Moris was looking for me?” Despite the silent war between both women, Ethan Lu cannot be bothered by their animosity as he snapped them back to his appointment.

“Yes, young master Lu. CEO Liu is inside.” Secretary Lin courteously informed, disregarding Lexi on the side.

“I see. Thanks!” Ethan Lu nonchalantly resumed his strides towards Moris Liu’s office without a word. On the other hand, Lexi isn’t the type of person who needs to be assisted as she automatically followed suit. Alas, Secretary Lin blocked her way even just taking a few steps forward.

“Miss Yang, I’m afraid you don’t have a scheduled appointment with CEO Liu.”

“Ah, yeah, assistant Lin, Miss Yang is with me.” Ethan Lu turns his head back to Lexi with his merry expression, indicating secretary Lin to let Lexi pass before he entered Moris Liu’s office.

After hearing Ethan Lu’s statement, Lexi smirks to secretary Lin, “I don’t want to be here as I can’t bear to witness assistant Lin’s flirtatious nature. Sadly, I have to — despite the fact that you repel me.”