Chapter 1 The ruthless billionaire

Chapter 1

✓✓ MARIPOSA CORPORATION ✓✓

"Get the fuck out of my office" Reina's cold voice sounded and her secretary fell on her knees crying profusely.

"Please forgive me. I won't do it again, pardon..."

"I don't repeat myself" Reina cut her off and Pinah sniffed before standing up.

"It was good working with you" She said before she was escorted out of her office and a new secretary came in.

"Good day...."

"I don't deal with imperfect people in this organization. One mistake from you will take you out of this corporation. Get me a coffee and study my schedule" Reina cut her off handing her a black file which she collected slowly.

"Won't you get to know my name?" The lady asked and Reina gave her a look.

"I'm..."

"Arlene Foster, get me my coffee" Reina coldly said and Arlene gulped before bowing as she left the office.

"Bunch of low lives" She muttered before standing up. She walked to the glass wall, staring at the city of Chicago with a blank expression.

The reason why Pinah was fired was because she forgot a letter in the document Reina asked her to type.

The door opened and Arlene walked in.

"Here's your coffee ma'am" Arlene said and Reina turned facing her.

She looked at Arlene who had a smile on her face before walking to her. She took the coffee from her, had a sip and thrashed it.

"Do better, it's bitter" She said and Arlene's eyes widened before nodding.

"My schedule" Reina said going back to sit on her throne like chair.

"You're having a meeting with the investors of Louisville Corporation by 8am." Arlene said and she stood walking towards Casper who handed her, her bag.

She left her office with her guard and secretary behind her. She looked at the people working on their computers, trying to create luxurious properties.

She walked out of the building and saw a lot of reporters waiting outside. Some took pictures of her while some tried asking questions but ten guards were handling them.

She ignored them and looked at her limousine waiting for her.

"Where's Eric?" She asked Casper.

"I don't know ma'am" he replied and she saw him running towards the car.

"Sorry ma'am. I got hungry so...."

"Drop your resignation letter on my desk before I get back" She said and some reporters gasped taking pictures.

_"Still as heartless as ever" some said and she looked at Casper. Casper understood and went to the door opening the door.

Reina got in same as Arlene. Casper locked the door and got into the front seat. Another driver came and got in, igniting the engine before driving off.

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Casper got down from the limousine and came to open the door. Reina walked out with Arlene following her.

Reina already gave Arlene her handbag so she walked majestically into the big building.

"Welcome, right this way ma'am" a guard said and took her to the board room. Immediately she walked in, they all stood bowing down except a particular man.

She ignored them and walked to have her seat. There was a sit away from the board table where secretaries sat.

"Welcome Miss Reina" An investor said and she nodded in reply.

"Alright, let's begin" The investor doing the presentation said and stood. His secretary began handing out some files which they all took.

Reina opened the file and stared at the content.

"For years, I have admired Reina Mariposa's remarkable journey, building her corporation from the ground up into the luxury powerhouse it is today. Her unwavering dedication, sharp business foresight, and relentless pursuit of excellence have earned her a reputation as a force to be reckoned with.

That's why I am thrilled to announce our intention to join forces with Mariposa Corporation. By combining our resources, competence, and networks, we can unlock unimaginable growth, drive innovation, and set a new standard for excellence in our industries." He said and everyone looked at Reina who was still staring at the file.

'Imperfect! You can't work with this company, they're imperfect' her subconscious said and she stood up.

"You and your company are completely imperfect. A perfect perfect person like me can't work with a company like yours. Once your company is perfect, I'd accept to work with you. This was a complete waste of my time" Reina said and the investors gasped.

"But ma'am...."

"Arlene, let's go" she cut him off and walked out of the room..

_"She is completely ridiculous, if we work with her, she'd gain too"

_"More reason why I dislike her"

The man seated stood up slowly and they looked at him.

His face was blank and cold as he walked out of the room.

Reina walked out of the company and the guard opened the door. She got into the car same as Arlene and Casper and the car drove off.

The man walked out of the building and stared at the limousine driving away. His expression was still blank before going to his own limousine.

The guard opened it for him and he got in to meet his pretty secretary.

"My meeting with Mariposa Corporation is when?" His cold stern voice asked and she opened the file.

"12pm" She said and he signalled his driver to drive.

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Reina walked into the hotel and the receptionist told her the room the next meeting was to happen.

"You can't take me there instead of directing me? Is this how imperfect this hotel is?" She asked coldly and the lady bowed.

"I'm sorry. Fresno, take them to room 890" the receptionist said and a lady dressed in red came to them.

"Follow me Miss" She said and started walking. Reina followed her and they entered the elevator.

They soon arrived at the top floor and she took them to the room.

"Thank you" Arlene told the lady before she left and Reina looked at her.

Arlene bit her lips and the door opened making Reina face the door. The receptionist already told him she was coming.

The man was shirtless, he was putting on a black short and water dripped down his hair to his body.

"Come in" Mr Matteo said with a sly smile and walked to the refrigerator to get a glass of water and she walked in.

"Alone" he added staring at her sexy body and she stopped.

"Whatever meeting you can't have in a restaurant, or with my people around, then i don't wish to work with you" she said and was about to leave when he dropped the water and spoke.

"If you walk out of this project, you'd loose the chance to gain more money, do you want that?" He asked and she gave him a blank look as he came close to her.

"I don't need more money, especially if it's from an imperfect person like you. Never ask for a meeting with me if you're going to be imperfect" she said and turned to go only to hear him laugh.

"I was just pulling your legs Miss, you and your secretary can come in. My business proposal will definitely leave you stunned. It will be perfect, just like you" he said and she looked at Arlene and Casper before turning.

She walked past him and sat down on a chair crossing her legs. Arlene stood behind her, by her left while Casper stood behind her, by her right.

"I'm all ears" she said staring at nowhere but his face.

"The people of our status love luxurious houses, hotels and more. I was planning that with your resources and my smarts, we could build a hotel"

"And I get to name the hotel. I get to hire the people I want and if they are imperfect, I will shut the hotel down" She added and he blinked.

She stood up slowly.

"I will give you the funds you need and I'd come up with the design of the hotel. The building will start unfailingly this night. Make way with my money and I WILL RUIN YOU" She said coldly before walking out of the room.

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TBC