In the morning, everyone left together to do their respective work getting envious of Alan and his new car which roared on the road overtaking their cars.

Since Aria decided to handle Saira Hayek later. She concentrated on her work asking her team to investigate the man she had seen with Kyle Mason.

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Aria was dead tired by past noon by continuous meetings due to her absence.

Levi entered inside her office and dropped some bad news, "We found nothing about him. It's like white paper. About that girl, her school name is Reese Mason. I don't think it's her real name but other than her academic background, we found nothing. The surprising thing is that she was there as an orphan and our team identified people protecting information about her. If we dig deeper, they will surely attack us and you know their untold power. It's not safe for you."

Aria knew that. That was the reason she didn't give away the information to either Rian or Noah.

"Can I complain saying my life might be in danger if I plan to go and meet that man?"

Levi wasn't sure if he should suggest that to her, "I'll come with you in that case."

Aria pouted but agreed. "Then no need to write a complaint I guess. Will he be in the office today? I'm in no mood to request entry at his mansion."

"I'll check it. Five minutes." Levi excused and went out.

Aria didn't want to assume anything about Kyle Mason aka Reese Mason and that man. She was on the last line of hope.

Levi entered office after a knock, "He isn't in the office. There is a celebration in his mansion according to sources."

Aria rubbed her forehead assuming it should just be an engagement. "We will attend the Monday meeting here and meet him. Clear my schedule."

"Roger that." Levi responded and removed the tab from his blazer to note down.

Seeing Aria lay her head on the desk, "President Cooper, shall I drive you home?"

Aria shook her head, "Go home. Alan is picking me."

Levi finished his remaining work and left while Aria went to Alian to finish her two new themed collections in which she had used Roxy's calligraphy and paintings.

Brimming Roxy's bank account for the hard work, Aria completed her remaining work and fell asleep waiting for Alan.

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Alan had gone away from the city where the Morgan electronics manufacturing plant had extended. After the inspection, he was on the way to parking and a car rushed towards him at high speed.

'Screech'

"Ahhhh..."

A Lamborghini screeched in front of Alan to halt.

Alan stood unpetrified. Nathan just frowned while all others behind them ran far away to keep themselves safe.

Nathan had an urge to roll his eyes when Xoan alighted the car.

Xoan hated Alan's face for looking unaffected even though he had almost bumped to him.

Well to be fact, Alan had received a message saying Xoan was towards his location and he knew Xoan couldn't be dumb enough to hit him in broad daylight under surveillance area.

"I see, you aren't scared of death when I was just a second away to kill you."

"You wouldn't have seen today's sunset either." Alan's confident direct threat irked Xoan.

"Who will dare to touch me?" Xoan smirked.

Alan's lips tilted up saying, "My woman." He continued seeing Xoan's expression change, "One who played you like a stinking rat."

Xoan glared right into his eyes. "Protected by a woman."

Alan didn't feel the necessity to object it, "Unlike your women." 'Who sleeps around with many.'

Xoan sneered, "Time will say who will be mine."

Alan had thought Xoan was there because of Xoan's men grounded by his men. He understood Xoan was behind his Lioness.

He had thought Xoan wanted to shoot her at sight but it turned out as his wife's every quality has big and bigger fans.

He wasn't sure whether he should feel bad or sorry or pity for those one-sided lovers.

"Unattainable dream."

Nathan had no idea of what had happened between them, he just knew Xoan wanted his lady boss.

"Indeed." It escaped his lips before he could control it. He quickly bowed to Alan and went a little away.

Xoan didn't bother about Nathan and scorned, "Hiding her and assuming."

"Incapable to even get a glimpse."

"Provoking me to go extreme."

"Unless you like to end up like a sewer rat."

"You have no idea about me."

"Ants are easier to squish."

Nathan had the idea what was going on but the rest had unquestionably questions filling up their minds nonstop.

Nathan checked time to realize they were already late and Young madam President will be waiting.

"President Morgan, Young Madam wouldn't like it if you waste your words on barking dogs."

Alan understood the underlying meaning too. It was time to reach his wife.

Xoan felt his blood boil hearing it from the mere assistant. He blurted before Alan could move, "Dare to compete against me."

Alan crossed his arms watching Xoan fuming. He understood Xoan didn't just have the attraction to Aria. It was deeper.

Nathan frowned, "Young madam isn't a stake for your stupid games."

"Shut the f*ck up." Xoan snarled at Nathan.

"Alan Morgan, prove you are capable enough to protect her."

Alan felt it was a waste of time but he agreed. It wasn't because of his mindless provocation but to get over his stupidity.

"I'll prove you are just a big mouth. Bring it on."

Nathan wanted to stop him but who was he to stop President Morgan.

Xoan chose what he was good at, "Race. Who reaches the city checking point first will win. Rest we will talk there."

Alan smirked motioning him towards his car while Nathan ran to the parking to get Alan's car.

"I'll give you the honor to leave first." Alan confidently pushed him to go first.

But Xoan's ear sharped hearing the roar of the sports car. He checked the rearview mirror to see Bugatti Divo imperiously reaching the exit.

"Your loss." His Lamborghini was modified so he was confident Alan dug his grave.

Nathan slid to shotgun opening the door for Alan. The latter had just got in, Xoan sped out.

The manufacturing plant was away from the highway by fifteen miles. And Alan's target was just fifteen miles but not the fifty miles away place.

Nathan wasn't sure if Alan could beat the speed. He always saw him cold and ruthless but never as exciting.

He knew Alan won't make a rash decision without analyzing everything.

Out of his expectations, Nathan broke into sweat seeing Alan drive slowly.