"Miss Naomi, Mr. John has brought the item that you ordered. Would you like us to bring it to your office?"
"No. If you bring it to the office, you will still be required to return it back. Simply bring the baker in here, please." An cold response came back from a woman whose name was Naomi. It had arrived at long last!
While she waited for the baker to be brought to her office, she began shifting restlessly in her seat. It did not take up to a minute until a knock was heard on the door, but it was not immediately answered.
She cleared her throat slightly and then put on her usual icy demeanor while her eyes rested a little bit.
"Come on in."
The door to the office was opened cautiously as a person who was carrying a tiny brown package entered the cold
"Miss Naomi, the process is over. I stashed the thing in the downstairs. I wanted to show my appreciation by bringing you this extra one, so I hope you enjoy it. Mr. John uttered those words while exhibiting some mild form of fear.
It must be quite nerve-wracking for him to be in the same room as Naomi Campbell, a woman who is not only a well-known aristocrat but also one of the youngest and most prominent CEOs in all of Country Y.
She has a reputation for being an emotionless madwoman who does whatever she wants without even caring about the consequences of her actions.
It's possible that she could murder someone and no one would raise an eyebrow about it. This is the level of power that she possesses.
"I am grateful to you for the gift, and I am appreciative of your generosity."
"N... no! You paid me more than the thing is even worth, and this is even less money compared to the total amount of money I still have on me." Mr. John was flailing his hands about in a very anxious manner. It was clear that he was experiencing a great deal of anxiety.
"So, I suppose that wraps things up? Come with me, and show me what you've been working on." The door was opened and Mr. John followed Naomi as she got up from her seat and walked out of the well conditioned office.
As she made her way slowly to the reception area, Naomi alternately clasped and released her fingers. Her expression was expressionless, yet if you went closer, you could feel her heart pounding against her ribcage.
She checked the time and then took a deep breath to calm herself down. If she were more enthusiastic about what she plans to do, she might pass out from a heart attack before she really does it.
On the other hand, Mr. John read her behaviors as signs of impatience, and as a result, he walked even more quickly. Of course, Naomi had no idea that he was thinking such cute and amusing things about her.
When they had arrived at the reception area together, Mr. John led her to the space that housed the object they were looking for.
It was concealed by a massive cover that was dark blue in color. Mr. John advanced and removed the cover by pulling it down.
When Naomi looked up, her eyes opened as she took in the sight of the delicious cake. Naomi's mouth formed the beginnings of a smile as she moved closer to it, and she nodded her head to indicate that she was satisfied with it.
"Mr. John, you have exceeded even the loftiest of my hopes and ambitions for you. Because you have done such a good job, I am considering making you my sole baker from this point forward, if that is okay with you. You'll still be able to work for others but your connection will widen so much."
Agee? Why won't he agree? It's an opportunity that comes just once in a lifetime! He must have saved a world in his last life.
As he began to genuflect earnestly, Mr. John's eyes widened in apparent disbelief.
"That would be an incredible privilege for me, Miss Naomi!"
"Meet my secretary," Naomi said with a chuckle. "She'll brief you on the payment and what you'll sign." Because she had previously gone through this topic together, she went ahead and prepared all of the necessary documentation.
Mr. John took a moment to pause before continuing, "You talked about this with your secretary already? Why..." He was perplexed.
"Well, I have a favorable opinion of the works you've done. This cake, despite its diminutive size, embodies the concept of art. The neatness and beauty are not in the least bit diminished in comparison to some of your other works. You have, if anything, even excelled the designs you have made in the past. Because you probably wanted to make a good impression on me, you did that. I have to say that this has left quite an impression on me. In any event, you should talk to my secretary. I must attend to things right away."
"Once again, I want to thank you, Miss Naomi, for this wonderful opportunity! I'll never forget that!" Mr. John hurriedly went to see Naomi's secretary to finalize the contract as quickly as possible in the event that she changed her mind once more.
After entering her office to get the small box of cake that had been gifted to her, Naomi then locked the door to her workspace. As she entered her vehicle while carrying the small box of cake, she used her phone to dial a number.
"Miss Naomi..."
There is something in my office that I need to get. Please deliver it to the home of my fiance. Take extra precautions with it since if it gets damaged in any way, you won't like what the consequences will be for you. Do you get it?"
"Y... yes! I understand!"
"Good. I'll keep an eye out for you."
Naomi put her phone down as she started the car after she had finished locking the car door. She was gone in a matter of minutes in her car.
One hour later, Naomi parked the car outside of her house since she didn't want the noise of her engine to ruin the surprise that she had made for her soon-to-be husband.
She entered the yard quietly and then quietly opened the gate before locking it once she was inside. She then proceeded to the front porch.
When Naomi tried to open the door by turning the knob, she discovered that it was locked.
"Odd... Sarah has informed me that she saw him return home during the past few minutes. Additionally, his car is parked there." She mumbled the words to herself. However, given that she had a backup key, she did not give much thought to the fact that he had locked the door.
Naomi entered the house by turning the handle on the door, and as soon as she did, her eyes fell on a female leather bag that was strewn across a chair, along with the woman's shoes and jacket.
When Naomi examined the bag and the jacket more closely, she realized that she had seen them before, but she could not recall where she had seen them.
In spite of the fact that she was biting her lips even more tightly and telling herself to calm down because it might not be what she was thinking, she knew that deep down that it was in fact what she was thinking.
Naomi made her way to her room in complete silence; the door was cracked open but no one was there inside. She sighed a sigh of relief, but just as she did, she heard groaning sounds and shouts of difficult breathing coming from the opposite side of the corridor.
She hadn't even realized it, but her legs had carried her to the location where the sounds were coming from, and her heart was pounding in her chest the whole way there.
Naomi peered in through the crack in the door and saw the man who had professed his love for her to the sky, the love of her life and the fiance to whom she was engaged, forcibly pushing himself into another woman while wearing a satisfied expression on his face.
The look in Naomi's eyes changed as she took in the sight of the handcuffs, whip, and candles that were casually scattered around the floor.
Her eyes were watering, but there was no way she could or would let herself cry. If anyone is entitled to feel regret, it should be this guy because he's lost someone as wonderful as she was.
She pulled out her phone, turned off the flash as well as the shutter sound, and then began taking shots of the two of them grappling with each other on the bed.
After she had completed what she needed to, she tucked her phone back into her bag, took a few slow, deep breaths, and then rapped twice on the front door.
She worked extra hard to make her knock as audible as possible.
"I had no idea that you were going to have such an incredible time here, and the same goes for you, Lily. I am curious as to how enjoyable this is... As she witnessed the terror written all over their features, she supported herself against the door and leant against it.
"N... Naomi!"
She worked extra hard to make her knock as audible as possible.
"I had no idea that you were going to have such an incredible time here, and the same goes for you, Lila. I'm curious to know how entertaining this is..." As she witnessed the terror written all over their features, she supported herself against the door and leant against it.
"N... Naomi!"
"In the actual flesh. Are you glad to see your old friend? It would appear that I am not wanted here in any way; would you prefer that I leave?" Naomi gestured toward the entrance of the room.
"N... Naomi... what... What are you even doing in this place? Lily jumped and promptly got down from the bed, a white liquid streaming down her thighs and dripping to the floor.
To express her displeasure, Naomi screwed up her face and said, "I most certainly should not be here, seeing as how... This is an astonishingly awful sight. Your first name, Dick Hugo, is perfect for you right now, but your last name..." After making a noise with her tongue, Naomi shook her head. She then glanced at his dangling thing.
"What a small thing... It's about the same size as a fluffy little chick. What possible use could that possibly serve?"
Dick's face flushed bright crimson, and he quickly covered himself in embarrassment. Because he was in such a state of terror, he did not have a response ready for her comments.
"Naomi, why are you even in this place? What you just saw... It's not at all what you expect! She... Lily rushed headfirst into my arms. I just couldn't say no to it, so..."
"I do not require your clarifications at this time. I just needed some time to gather my thoughts before breaking the news to you that our engagement is off. I have finally seen a reason why I should break the engagement with you after so many years. You don't have to continue looking for me any longer." Naomi gave Lila an icy gaze before taking two steps back from the door, at which point she gave a small turn of the head and murmured something behind her back:
"In retaliation for what you have just done, I will see to it that neither of you will be able to find a place to sleep anywhere in the country. You are going to be seen as a man who is unable of keeping his thing in his trousers no matter where he goes.. You'll come to regret challenging me at any point, Dick Hugo. You should also consider the fact that the partnership between our companies is finished. I don't want to collaborate with someone who lies. Goodbye, Dick, and please don't appear in my presence ever again except I send for you."
Naomi exited the enormous apartment while maintaining an erect and proud posture, and then proceeded to get into her car.
She didn't waste any time and started a call right away.
"Sarah, I'm going to need your assistance with something." Naomi stated with a voice as icicle-like as the weather outside.
"What exactly is it? Did something awful happen?"
"It wasn't much, but Dick cheated on me." Naomi remarked and laughed heartily.
"What? I can't believe he would do that! He claimed that he loves you an incredible amount, and we could all see how he treats you." Sarah puffed in annoyance.
"Yes... You got that right. Nobody could have predicted that he would behave in such a way." In a tone that was meant to be self-deprecating, Naomi mumbled.
"However, I'll be sending you some explicit tapes as well as some images. Put it away in a variety of locations. I'll let you know what to do with it when the time is appropriate and I'll tell you how."
"Heh... It's clear that he has no idea who he's messing with. Whatever it is that you desire, Naomi. I'll take extra precautions to ensure the security of those special films." Sarah laughed maliciously.
Sarah is a reporter, so she is usually ecstatic about new information, and this is a tremendous scoop!
"But... Will this have any impact on you? You should also expect some blowback."
Naomi responded with a chuckle and said, "Quite the contrary, Sarah. Please assist me in storing those videos. I am going to the Red Bridge, but it's possible that I will return later on tonight. I had to get away from here for a while."
"Alright then. Naomi, try not to give too much thought to what has just taken place. He is a tremendous jerk!"
"Thanks Sarah. We'll talk again soon."
"Bye!" Naomi hung up the phone and drove away from the mansion when she suddenly recalled the cake that she had purchased for Dick.
"Ugh... It is edible for him. I was so sickened by the sight of his name that I couldn't even bear to look at it." Naomi made a low grunting sound as she carefully opened the window of her car. While she was driving, the wind gently stroked her face.
Due to the fact that the Red Bridge was not very far from Dick's house, it did not take her more than a minute to reach there. She exited the vehicle, locked the door, and entered a shop that sold ice cream.
She walked out of the shop while carrying a pail of ice cream and a few powdered doughnuts, and then sat down on a seat to eat them. Her eyes were darting around and taking in the sights of the individuals, couples, singles, and groups of people who were passing her by.
For once, she was glad that no one paid attention to her.
"Ah... What do I do now?" She raised her head to stare at the bright lot sky.
Even though she and Dick had been seeing each other for four years prior to his proposal, which he had done just the previous year, Naomi would be telling a lie if she claimed that the things he did did not cause her any pain.
On the other hand, she wasn't quite as dissatisfied as she had anticipated being. Her feelings of melancholy were like a single teardrop that washed away in the vastness of the ocean; they were hardly discernible.
"Fortunately, it's all over now. Hah... My now-ex-fiancée and a good friend of mine. A concoction that I could not have conceived up. How long have they been having sexual relations with one another?" She voiced her curiosity out loud.
She took a bite of the powdered doughnut, chewed it, swallowed it, and then clicked her tongue before taking another one. A routine that she followed since childhood.
"This is too sweet."
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Bam! Bam!!
"Ugh..." Someone shoved him up against the wall, and as he fell he let out a groan that came from deep within his throat.
"Ha... Pretty boy, don't you remember that I cautioned you against getting other people angry because you wouldn't be able to manage it? It would be a terrible waste to mess up such a lovely face as yours."
The young man who had been thrown against the wall jerked and tried to get to his feet, but the person who had thrown him there raised his knees and kicked him in the stomach.
"Kegh..." He was in so much discomfort that he began hacking up blood. He strained to stay awake despite the fact that his vision was becoming increasingly hazy.
"S... Stop. I... I didn't do anything to you... Why are you acting in this manner? He stammered. It was quite difficult to take a breath. Because of the excruciating pain in his ribs and legs, he felt like crying.
"Aww... We succeeded in making the handsome boy cry; now what should we do? Because it is dark here and you are speaking very softly, it is unlikely that anyone will hear you. Why don't you let us have some fun with you and be a part of the people who you have serviced? We'll pay you as well. It will be over before you ever have time to think about it." The leader laughed out loud and then got down on one knee.
The other guys laughed manically in response to their leaders words.
He tightened his grip around the boy's neck and yanked his head back with considerable force.
"What kind of game would you like to play with me, huh? I really don't want to make a fool of myself in front of you."
"Hmm... What about you just sit there and do nothing at all? It's been quite some time since I last witnessed people picking on one another." They promptly turned their backs to face her after hearing a woman's voice from behind them expressing laziness.
"Who are you?" Their leader inquired with an arrogant smirk on his face.
"Someone who you would not want to offend."
Immediately Naomi said that, silence ensued and even the drop of a pin could be heard.
"Ha... Hahahaha! That really made me laugh. Lady, you had better go ahead and act like you didn't see anything or else we will change the target to you." The leader of the group of bullies took his foot off the boy's back and stomped his feet so hard that they made a thudding sound on the floor.
"Hm... Do you find the things I say to be really amusing? Wow, this is the first time that someone has completely ignored what I've said and told me that it's amusing right in front of me. I had forgotten what this sensation was like." Naomi was laughing so hard that she was doubled over, and she had hot tears dripping out of the corner of her eyes.
"Despite this, you should still pay attention when I have something to say to you. As I've mentioned previously, I'm not the kind of person you want to risk upsetting." Naomi took a step forward, and without wasting any time, she punched the leader of the group of bullies in the stomach. She then watched as he fell back and smacked the wall.
"Ah... I am surprised to find out that I still have this much strength. Still, it doesn't make a difference in any case. Damn, I should have knocked that guy out the moment I saw him in that room." Naomi muttered something under her breath as she rolled the guy who was lying on the ground onto his back.
He had passed out but was still able to maintain his breathing.
"You guys really did a number on him." When Naomi saw how handsome he was, she smiled and tapped his face twice.
The beauty that this youngster possessed shone through regardless of how much dirt he was covered in. She would have to admit to herself that she had never seen someone as gorgeous as the boy while he was laying down.
"You slutty whore! You have no right to hit me."
"Hm? I'm delighted you aren't dead. I was afraid that I had finished you off." The news brought a sigh of comfort to Naomi. Even if she would be able to handle the situation, it is still a nuisance to deal with.
"You..." When Naomi turned around to scowl at the leader, he paused for a moment. In the gloom, her eyes emanated a sinister black light, further increasing the terror that coursed through their veins.
In spite of the fact that Naomi was able to wrap her arms around the handsome boy and effortlessly carry him to her shoulders, those around her could still detect a chill coming from her.
"While I may be patient with you today, I will not put up with your behavior in the future. Don't let me see you or else, you'll regret it. I will only issue a single warning." Naomi then led the boy out of the alley after making her statement.
The bully changed positions and leaned against the wall while glaring angrily at his victim. He snarled at me while clenching both of his fists and said, "I'll get you for this, very soon."
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"What's up with him?" Naomi questioned the physician who examined the body of the boy hat she had saved.
"Well... His body is covered in bruises, and in addition to that, he is undernourished and quite weak. If you hadn't intervened to save him, it's possible that he might have perished."
Naomi was taken aback by it all. She didn't anticipate the degree to which the handsome man would be so light when she carried him.
"Do you really think that?"
"Yes. Have you been successful in getting in touch with his family? It's possible that they're concerned about him." The doctor queried.
"No. I haven't really begun to get to know him yet; how am I going to locate his family so quickly when I don't even know who they are? I'm not a deity." Naomi gave a snort and crossed her arms in response.
"Doctor, the patient has regained consciousness. He is requesting to speak with Miss Naomi." The doctor was informed by the attending nurse when she came in. After that, the three of them headed back to the ward the guy was kept.
The young man was already there, sitting still on the bed with a blank expression on his face as he stared blankly at the wall with a little scowl on his injured and swollen lips.
While she waited for the doctor to finish talking to the other person, Naomi propped herself up against the doorframe. After that, she started paying attention to even the most minute details about him.
Aside from the fact that this man had a very androgynous appearance, he exuded an air that was so pristine and unadulterated in appearance. He was both stunning and handsome looking.
He has a strong ability to convince anyone who is on the shadowy side to join him. A person who is similar to her may find themselves naturally drawn to a person like him.
"Miss Naomi..." The physician motioned for Naomi to join them by raising his hand.
"This is the person that saved you, she brought you here to be treated," the doctor said to him.
The young man expressed his thanks by immediately lowering his head and saying, "Thank you so much for saving me!"
Naomi blinked. His words of thanks that he said were a little bit... Fierce and passionate. She fixed her gaze on the attending physician and nurse who were standing next to her, and they quickly deduced that she wished for them to leave the ward.
Both of them moved quite hastily in the same direction. They found it hard to believe that she could maintain her good nature under such trying circumstances.
"Lift your head and give me your attention." Naomi ordered.
"Yes ma'am! I... I mean..." Flustered, he began to stammer.
"Hahahaha!!" Naomi immediately burst out laughing, her teeth shining brightly in the strong light.
"Oh my goodness, that was rather amusing. I'm curious, what is your name? What were you doing down there in that back alley?" Naomi had a lot of questions.
"I... Please call me Nathan..." The young man answered in a timid manner.
When he initially came up, he was in a state of terror when he discovered that he was lying on a hospital bed. However, he was able to collect himself after the nurse told him that he had been rescued and brought to the hospital by another person.
He speculated that the person who rescued him was either an elderly resident or a person who possesses exceptional combat skills, and he pondered the means by which he could return the individual for their assistance.
When Naomi first walked into the ward, he was completely shaken up. Nathan speculated that she could be as much as eight years younger than she appeared, despite the fact that she appeared to be at least twenty-eight years old.
Oh my goodness, look at how lovely and experienced she is!
"Are you okay? Your cheeks are starting to flush."
"Huh? Ah, oh!" Nathan recoiled in surprise as soon as he saw Naomi's face materialize in front of him. However, because he was seated on the edge of the bed, his hands slid as he moved back, and he saw himself fall.
Nathan slammed his eyes shut and braced himself for the collision to the ground. He awaited the pain with anticipation but was surprised when he didn't feel it. Nathan frowned and opened one of his eyes, very slightly.
"Wha..."
"Be careful, as your wounds are still fresh," Naomi said. His ears were massaged by Naomi's breath, and a tingling sensation spread into his nose.
Nathan opened his eyes and saw that Naomi's hands were wrapped around his waist and that she was sitting on top of the bed. Nathan's legs were resting on the bed, and the upper half of his body was practically on the ground when he opened his eyes.
Instantaneously, Nathan's entire face became red, and he began to sweat profusely. Naomi drew him nearer the bed in a cautious manner before releasing her grip on him.
When she saw his flushed face, it made her grin broadly. Even though she is known as the Emotionless Ice Cube, that does not mean that she is unable to differentiate between the many forms of emotions. In fact, this man's emotional state can shift just as quickly as she is able to switch secretaries.
It would be very simple for her to make fun of him, and she will make fun of him; nevertheless, he was required to respond to the second question she asked.
"Why were you skulking around in that back alley? You must have been dragged there by those people, right?
Nathan heaved a sigh. He was perplexed as to why he felt such a strong need to respond to her. It was probably because of the authoritative vibe that she gives off.
"Y... Yes. They dragged me there without my will."
"The other scars you have, did they cause them? Or was it someone else?"
"A very large number of people." When Nathan responded, he bowed his head slightly.
"Does it hurt? It was my fault for not hitting him with greater force than that." Naomi mumbled the final phrase to herself, but he was able to pick up on what she said.
"You... You don't blame me?"
After a brief pause, Naomi asked, "Blame you? To what end? What did you do wrong?" She came closer to him, her expression revealing that she had no idea why she was supposed to blame him for the situation.
"Well..." When she went further closer to him, Nathan's blush became even more intense, yet all of a sudden, a frown formed on the corner of his pouty lips.
"Many people hold me responsible for being... in this manner. They say that I'm too pretty to be a boy, but other than my face, I don't have anything else that would make me a girl, so I guess you could say that I'm a person who is trapped in between. Do you mean to imply that you do not think in such a manner? Nathan tinkered with his fingers in a distracting manner.
Even though they had only just met, she managed to lull him into a sense of security and confidence that allowed him to let his guard down.
Is it possible that she is similar to what so many people have said about her? What is it that they name it...
"A soulmate?" He murmured.
"Huh? Silly boy," Naomi asked as she cocked her head to the side and questioned, "What are you thinking about right now?"
"Ah... Ah! Did... Did I say anything wrong? F... Please excuse me, I have a tendency to talk too much!" Nathan clamped his eyes shut and jerked back, anticipating some kind of physical punishment, even something as mild as a slap or a look.
On the other hand, nothing occurred. Naomi fixed him with a gloomy gaze as she continued to stare at him.
"Do you... Do you have any interest in going back to your house tonight? However, it's possible that you won't be able to, so do you have someone in mind who you'd like to contact so that you can fill them in on what's going on?
"I..."