My Cold Billionaire

A few years ago.

"Nick, I'm pretty confident that Briana is cheating on you."

Nicholas looked up. The look of surprise was clear on the man's handsome face. But he still tried to calm down to respond to his friend's words.

"What nonsense is this, Jack? Did you see it for yourself?"

Jacob shook his head. It was not he who witnessed the incident. "But, I can prove what I just said. Hans who accidentally saw Briana go with another man. Not even once. But many times."

"It's a bullshit, Jack!"

"I swear, Nick. I'm telling you about this so you can be more careful. So far, Briana has been kind and loyal. In fact, he betrayed you. I can't even tolerate what your fiancé did!"

Seconds later, Jacob held out her cell phone, intending to show Nicholas something. The thing that made the man feel breathless. Visible in Nicholas's eyes, a photo of a man and girl kissing. He recognized the woman as Briana and the man was the manager of his girlfriend.

"Briana has betrayed you, Nick. Are you confident you're going to marry her, anyway?" Jacob asked for safe. "Your Fiance really has lied to you. This just can't be forgiven. You should clarify as soon as possible."

Nicholas growled in annoyance. Trying to deny all the information that his best friend gave. So, to prove everything Jacob said, Nicholas, who was on a business trip to Milan, returned to London.

Nicholas Alistair is in a serious relationship with Briana Swan, who works as a profesional artist. The two of them are even engaged and will get married in a few weeks.

Arriving at the Airport, Nicholas started his car at an above-average speed. Splitting the streets of London to an elite residence in the center of city. When he arrived, Nicholas brought his feet to the apartment unit that Briana had been occupying. Placing a finger on the key sensor, the apartement door opened. Nicholas was a little confused because he found the entire room was dark. Only the lights in Briana's place seemed to be still on.

"Oh, God ... I love the way you satisfy me, Honey. You've never once let me down."

"I can even give you more than this."

From Briana's room, Nicholas could hear the voices of a woman and a man sighing at each other and whispering. Overwhelmed with curiosity, Nicholas opened slowly the door to the room, which was not locked from the inside. It shocked him when he found his fiancée being intimate with another man in a state of no clothes.

"I'm glad you can satisfy me like this, Mario. I'm happy that you are always by my side like now."

"Anytime, I'll always be there when you need, Briana. It's not hard to satisfy you in bed."

Hearing Mario's words, Briana smiled. She kissed the man in front of her again. Mario then also returned the kiss that Briana gave. Carrying his hand, caressing the woman's entire body intensely.

"One thing I like about you, Mario ... ," Briana whispered. "You're very different from Nicholas. In all his life in a relationship, Nicholas never wanted to sleep with him."

Briana didn't realize that Nicholas was watching her from outside the room. Until not long, because he could not stand it, Nicholas chose to immediately enter the room. This of course made Briana and Mario surprised.

Noticing Nicholas's presence, still breathless, Briana tried to speak. "Good grief, Nick, w-what are you doing here?" Briana glared in shock. She pulled the blanket up, struggling to cover her naked body.

"What am I doing? I should be the one asking, what are you doing with that man?" Nicholas cast a piercing gaze at the man next to Briana.

"I-me? Of course, I'm having fun," Briana replied.

Nicholas remained in his position. Trying to hold back the emotions that almost exploded. Even the glint of his eyes and his sharp jaw showed he was ready to pounce on anyone, regardless of who it was.

"I can't believe you're doing this in my favor. You betrayed me." Nicholas shook his head in disbelief. "I don't think we need to continue this engagement anymore. Everything is clear enough for me," he continued later.

Instead of being anxious, Briana looked calm, as if she had known for this to happen in the end.

"I wanted to cancel our engagement long ago. Besides, I don't choose you, Nick. You're too busy with your world of work. As deep as we're dating, you don't require touching me," said Briana.

Nicholas snickered at what he had just heard. He's always been regarding the wrong woman. "You realize I feel it would be better not to disturb you? I just demand to protect you, make sure my ego doesn't take away your honor. And you guess that's a mistake?" Nicholas didn't understand his fiancé's way of thinking.

Briana even laughed discord at Nicholas' words. "You're too naïve, Nicholas Alistair. I'm a modern woman who also needs warmth from a partner. What about you? You've been acting like an old-fashioned man all this time. Not to mention, you're so busy taking care of your job, paying no attention to me. I'm sick of all your behavior."

Nicholas nodded at Briana. Seconds later, the man spoke again. "Alright, I will follow your wishes. From now on, we will end this engagement. Never appear before me."

"You think I'll regret it? Of course not, Nick. I've been waiting for this moment for a long term." Briana approached her mistress, raised her face, then landed a deep kiss as if she wasn't concerned about Nicholas' presence, who looked at her in disgust.

"Why are you still here?" Asked Briana after breaking the brush. "Just so you know, you're interfering with my day making love, Nick. We don't have any relationship, so you'd better get out of here," said Briana.

Nicholas turned around. Without saying a word, the man then left. Leaving Briana's apartment with a million pains gnawing at his heart.

"Henry Cavill, damn it!" cursed Kimberly. "If only I didn't watch Netflix series until dawn, maybe it wouldn't be this late."

This morning, for the umpteenth time, Kimberly had to be late to the office for such a trivial reason. She stepped foot along the corridor of the Pandora Corporation building to go to her room. However, before arriving, Kimberly bumped into a man in the opposite direction so that they both sat on the floor.

"Gosh! Am I not big enough that you can't look at me?" murmured the man in front of her.

Grimacing, Kimberly tried to get up. "Sorry, I was rushing, so I didn't see you. Once again, I apologize," Kimberly replied without turning her head towards the other person. She was too busy tidying up the blazer she was wearing. Then just ran away, ignoring the man who hit her cursed in pain.

"Shit! Why are there such impudent employees at AlpaBeta!"

Kimberly can breathe easy. How could she not? She could take place at the work a few minutes before Andrew, the most killer supervisor in the department, walked around the room.

Just as he sat down, someone had already rebuked Kimberly's behavior. "This is the second moment you've been late, Kimmy. What have you been doing until you didn't arrive on time?" said Keyra, Kimberly's best friend.

Holding her breath, Kimberly answered. "The previous few days I've been too busy watching Netflix series until late at night, that's why my sleep schedule is a little messed up."

Keyra shook her head at Kimberly's say. "Good grief, Kimmy, maybe now you can survive. If tomorrow Mr. Andrew finds you back later, I've made sure you will be punished," replied Keyra.

Kimberly shrugged her shoulders. "It can't be helped. My hobby is watching Netflix or Korean dramas. Besides, the movie 'The Witcher' is too great to pass up, Key. You should watch it too. As you know? I feel like I'm Yennifer after seeing the series," Kimberly answered.

"Then think that Mr. Andrew is Henry Cavill? Handsome boss, but so hard to beat?" Investigate Keyra.

Kimberly chuckled. "Why should Mr. Andrew become Geralt of Rivia? You can also, Mr. Nicholas. Our CEO is more suited to be an ice-cold leader."

"I guess someone should punish once Kimmy in a while, Key." sneered Alex, the male friend who sat opposite Kimberly.

Without thinking, Kimberly pinched Alex's arm, which was teasing her. The three of them laughed together until someone came who stopped their activities. Personable and charismatic gentleman, but is too rigid with everyone. He is Andrew, a supervisor, but feared by many other workers.

With firm steps, the man approached Kimberly's sitting position. "Kimmy, starting now, we assigned you to the main building to move over Sandra, who resigns next week," Andrew ordered. Kimberly and her two friends jumped in surprise at Andrew's immediate announcement.

Kimberly stared at Andrew's face. "B-but, sir. Isn't this too unusual? Besides, why should I get over Sandra?" Kimberly stammered.

Andrew crossed his arms in front of his chest. "The HRD requested for help to recommend suitable employees to change Sandra. I proposed your name because I think you are quite competent in that arrange," replied Andrew.

Kimberly looked at Andrew. "Does it have to be now, sir? You know what put Sandra has been in all this time?" asked Kimberly again to make sure.

Yes, anybody knows very well. Sandra has been the personal secretary of the CEO of Pandora Corporations. It meant that Kimberly could no longer roam back and forth like she used to before. Because he has to stand by at his desk and follow their CEO wherever they go.

Andrew laughed at Kimberly. "I know, Kimmy. That's why I recommended you to replace Sandra," Andrew replied. "So now, pack your things. In thirty minutes we will go to the main building to see the boss," Andrew ordered and left the place.

Kimberly was annoyed with Andrew's unilateral agreement for her. Although, he could have taken on a different task. However, this arrangement seemed sudden, so that Kimberly did not have any preparation beforehand.

Seeing their partners who were upset, Keyra and Alex approached and helped Kimberly, who was tidying up the items on her counter one by one.

"Iwill be lonely in my new place," Kimberly said with a melancholy.

But instead of being sad, Alex pinched Natalia's cheeks. "You are a drama queen, Kimmy. You are too much! Your place is just in front of you. You can even walk for five minutes if you want to visit us," Alex protested, responding to the laughter by Keyra.

"You two are like a cat and a dog when you meet!" Kyra chuckled at the behavior of her two best friends.

Right after finishing, helping Kimberly tidy up all her parts. Andrew came back and asked Kimberly to accompany him. It was clear on her face that she was lazy to follow the excited Andrew to the main building of the Pandora Corporations.

Upon arrival. There was already Sandra waiting and allowing the two of them to enter the CEO's office. Entering a white area mixed with brown, Andrew and Kimberly found the owner of the office busy sitting with a pile of files on his desk. The brown-haired man looked so serious that Sandra's call averted his eyes.

"Mr. Nicholas, sorry to interrupt, my substitute assistant is here with Andrew from the planning division supervisor," said Sandra.

Nicholas nodded, but the look in his eyes then changed to a show of surprise.

"You ---" Nicholas was silent for a moment, observing the woman in the fight of him from head to toe, and then continued his speech. "You bumped into me this dawn, right?" Accused Nicholas.

Kimberly looked confused to hear the sounds of the man in the face of her. Then, a few minutes later, she was seen patting herself on the forehead. "Gosh, W-was it you ran into this morning?" asked Kimberly, looking nervous.

Nicholas was raising one of his eyebrows while facing into Kimberly's expression. "Absolutely yes!"

Kimberly put on a panicked face. She cursed in her heart, ignoring the man in top of her, who now showed so annoyed. "I'm pitiful, Mr. Nicholas. I was sassy of banging into mister this morning,"

Instead of forgiving, Nicholas doubting Kimberly's words. "Even after crashing into you, you just left me with no guilt?"

The sharp face of Nicholas's encounter did Andrew, who was there, get over the conversation. "In advance, I apologize, Mr. Nicholas, if my partner did a fatal mistake against you. Regardless of all that, I do sure after this, Kimberly will not act. I can guarantee that," replied Andrew.

Nicholas glanced at Andrew's face, then nodded his head. He agreed with what Andrew spoke to him. "Well, I can rely on your friend on, Drew. I know very well your performance, I hope she does the same as you." pointed Nicholas right in Kimberly's face.

Then Sandra asked Kimberly to follow her steps to the new study. "Today I'm going to teach you a few things you should do. You can write them down, so you don't forget, Kimmy. You also have to remember, Mr. Nicholas is a very perfectionist. So make clear everything you do must be perfect without the slightest flaw." It surprised Kimherly to hear Sandra's explanation.

***

While enjoying lunch at the café next to the office, Kimberly seemed so enthusiastic about telling her two friends. Meanwhile, Alex and Keyra could only be stunned by what Kimbetly told them about what had happened this morning. She bumps into Nicholas, who is the CEO of their corporation.

"Are you crazy, Kimberly? It's though fortunate that Mr. Nicholas didn't fire you right away," replied Alex while eating the food in front of him.

Now Kimherly is massaging her forehead, which feels dizzy while speaking. "I think my eyes need to be checked. I didn't realize that the man who fell this dawn was Mr. Nicholas. And enough, I just left him." Kimberly's shoulders slumped. She kept cursing himself for the stupidity she had done.

Keyra, who had just laughed at her best friend, now joined in the conversation. "By the way, you still have to be careful with Mr. Nicholas. Everyone knows he doesn't like forgetful people. Those two criteria are in you." Alex chuckled at Keyra's words.

"But all the CEOs in our company are famous perfectionists. Do you remember Mr. Jacob? He is even stricter than Mr. Nicholas," said Alex later. It's no secret that the Pandora's owner are perfectionist men and too workaholics. They spent part of their life working. There is not the slightest time to play games with women.

"You're right, they both are the definition of an ideal man. Just look at Mr. Jacob Grey. In his life, there is only one young woman, his wife. You must have heard the rumors that they had set him and his wife up since childhood." Alex nodded in agreement.

Kimberly looked enthusiastic. "Then what is the purpose of you talking about Mr. Jacob, who is already married? We're discussing Mr. Nicholas now!"

Keyra and Alex laughed again at their friend's opinions. Suddenly, Keyra brought her sitting position closer to Kimberly. The girl then whispered. "So you want us to talk about Mr. Nicholas? Everyone knows Mr. Nicholas is the oldest man in the entire building. No young woman he's ever spoken to except Mrs. Grey, Mr. Jacob's wife."

Kimberly chuckled at Kara's opinions. "Then do I have to be as beautiful and as good as Mrs. Grey when I wanted to attract Mr. Nicholas's attention? Is that so?"

Alex, who was eating cake in front of Kimberly, now moved her body closer to his two friends. "You expect too high, Kimmy. Mrs. Grey is too ideal to follow." Alex paused his sentence. "But just so you know, I've also thought, like you, could Mr. Kimberly be gay?" murmured Alex.

Hearing this news, Kimberly and Keyra cursed at the same moment. "Don't be crazy. Why does a man as handsome as him have to be gay!" Nathanael protested.

"According to the rumors circulating, Mr. Nicholas closed his heart to women. Many say that he turned cold because his ex-fiancé betrayed him." Kimberly and Alex nodded, getting into Keyra's story.

"How about I try to be Mr. Nicholas's girlfriend?" said Kimberly.

Hearing Kimberly's speeches, Keyra and Alex laughed at her. Even Alex stretched out his hand and touched Kimberly's forehead. "Are you sick? Don't be crazy, Kimmy. You still young." mocked Alex with a reproachful look on his face.

A smile appeared on Kimberly's face. "You should support me. Who knows, Mr. Nicholas will one day fall in love with me," Natalia replied.

Alex laughed again at his friend, who was getting more and more arrogant with his words. "Just so you know, Kimmy, if one day Mr. Nicholas falls in love with you, I, Alexius Smith swear I'll do whatever you ask." Now it was Alex's turn who looked so confident to challenge Kimberly.

Kimberly look smiled. "So you're challenging me? I'm sure Mr. Nicholas will be on his knees before me!" Kimberly's hand reached out in reply to Alex's handshake. Keyra could only shake her head at the behavior of her two best friends.

"Kimmy, this is the agreement file that Mr. Nicholas asked for. Please complete it because he will confirm it today," said Steven as he handed some files to Kimberly, who was walking towards his office.

"Okay, sir."

"Kimmy, this is Mr. Nicholas's schedule that you have to arrange for the next few days. Please check and pay attention." This time it was Nancy's turn from the planning division to offer her the work meeting agenda book.

"Okay, ma'am."

"Kimmy, this is a list of investors you should contact."

"Ready!"

Kimberly entered the room, feeling annoyed. She placed the pile of files he was carrying so that some papers even fell on the floor. It was eight o'clock in the morning, but the man he knew as the CEO was pissing hers off. Having just become a assistant, why did she have to feel this hell?

"He thinks because he's an owner, he just orders me like this? Shit! Isn't this too much? How can I finish this many piles of registers in a day? You CRAZY MR. NICHOLAS!!!" cursed Kimberly.

While babbling in her heart, Kimberly continued to do the task Nicholas had given her. Felt that what new chief had ordered this morning was frustrating her. How can the man give, so we must complete many tasks and according to the deadline, he set?

Before Kimberly had finished her work, there was a call from behind the intercom line on the table. Kimberly picked it up. "Come to my room now!" "Okay, I'll be there soon," Kimberly replied, then with unsteady steps, she dragged her feet into Nicholas's room.

Inside, Kimberly saw the owner of the room busy reviewing the arranged files in the front of him. Kimberly gazed at the man in the face of her, then asked. "What shall I do, Mister?"

"After lunch, join me for a meeting outside the office," Nicholas said without taking his sees off the pile of files he was reading.

"B-but Mr...."

Nicholas averted his regards, then crossed his arms in the air of his chest. "Why? Was there something wrong with what I did?"

Kimberly nodded. "But didn't you just order me to complete some deadlines?"

Nicholas raised an eyebrow. "Then? What's your problem now? Do you want to protest that you can't solve it today?"

Kimberly only shook her head once, responding to her boss's question. Then Nicholas twisted his wrist. Looked at the watch that was circular in his hand. "You still have 300 minutes from now before we go to outside this afternoon. I think that's enough to finish your assignments."

Kimberly nodded. Even though her heart rebelled, she still couldn't refuse the man's orders. She has no power here. As a subordinate, she has to obey without arguing. "Okay, Mister. I will work on all the deadlines today."

Then Kimberly pointed her feet towards the exit of the room.

"You madman! He thinks I'm a robot to complete all the tasks he gave him?" Kimberly whispered.

"Kimberly! Stop your cursing. Do you think I didn't hear? Do you want me to add to your assignments?"

Kimberly jumped in surprise when Nicholas heard the curse he was mumbling. While grimacing, Kimberly left the room, she breathed a sigh of relief as she continued to hold her chest. "Just wait for my revenge. One day, I swear, i will make you fall in love with me, Nick." Kimberly muttered.

***

Nicholas had just arrived at one of the construction consulting offices because he wanted to talk about an important project his company was working on. In the next few months, there are indeed so many deadlines that he must complete. Not to mention the cooperation agreement between big investors, which he also has to re-review. That's why he needs a personal assistant who can help arrange all his agendas and.

"Previously, we had a meeting with Mr. Jacob Grey in London. According to him, the planning and implementation of the Royal Penthouse expansion project should be reviewed by Mr. Nicholas first."

Nicholas listened. His fingers seemed to caress his chin and even his head was seen nodding a few times. From the look in his eyes, it can be seen that he is serious about what the other person is explaining, as if he wants to avoid missing any of the information given.

"In that case, the day after tomorrow, we will start observing the location of the construction project. Please contact the development team so that tomorrow's briefing will be at the office at around 11 am. Don't forget to prepare all the analysis files regarding the environmental impact."

The man in front of Nicholas nodded in understanding, shook hands with each other, and then excused himself to leave Nicholas, who was still sitting, enjoying his coffee.

"Have you noted all we talked about earlier?"

Kimberly nodded. "Yes, Sir, I have documented all you proposed for. This afternoon, I will send it to your email," Kimberly replied.

Nicholas then stand from his sitting position. He glanced at his watch and then spoke. "Then let's move."

Kimberly also followed where her boss walked. Driving the car at a moderate speed, this day they stopped at a restaurant on the outskirts of town. Kimberly thought that after the meeting was over, Nicholas would return to the office. Because, as she had, his chief wasn't the type to waste time on things that weren't relevant. But the man brought Kimberly with him to stop early.

Still, with confused eyes, Kimgerly got out of the car. Many questions were swirling in her notice. But she didn't dare tell it.

"Why are you mute?" Nicholas called for as they entered a restaurant. "Quickly, sit down and order your food," the man ordered.

However, Kimberly remained silent in her stand and didn't have long to answer, "I think we'll go straight back to the office."

Nicholas reached for a glass of orange juice that was served in front of him. Get a sip of the drink first. Then soon the man chuckled at his assistant.

Swear to God! This was the early time Kimberly saw Nicholas smiling. In her heart, she jumped with joy because once again, everyone realized Nicholas was a cold man. Never laughing, he never glanced at the employees who passed him.

"You think I'm a cruel boss?"

Natalia just nodded without answering Nicholas's words. Then they both ate in silence. Neither of them started a conversation. Then someone's presence disturbed the peace of both of them.

"I guess God destined us to meet again, Kimberly Ryder. I struggled to find you. It turns out that we met here."

Both Nicholas and Kimberly's eyes stared at the source of the voice in unison. Moreover, Kimberly was very surprised to see the figure of the man in front of her. The personality that had been avoiding this. Laughing, the man spoke repeatedly.

"Is she your new partner?" He asked to Kimberly.

Nicholas was silent for a moment, watching the movements of the man in front of him.

"Marco! Wish don't disturb my peace!" Kimberly tried to keep herself calm. "We're done. So, I hope you go out of my sight now!" the woman ordered with a displeased expression. But the man in front of him still ignored his criticisms.

"Don't think that because you already have a new boyfriend, your problem with me is over." The man laughed sarcastically. "It's not that easy, Kimberly Rayder. Remember! It's not that easy."

When Marco's hand wanted to touch Kimberly's face, Nicholas pushed it away. Smiling, Nicholas spoke firmly. "Please don't disturb my lunch, dude. No matter what your problem is. If you two want to argue, please settle it outside!"

Marco chuckled, annoyed at Nicholas's comments. "You should think twice about defending the woman next to you."

Nicholas screamed until his shoulders lifted. "I doubt that's any of your problem. You'd better go out of here before I summon the restaurant to kick you out!"

Marco glared at Nicholas and Kimberly. "Just wait your time, Nath. I'll make clear you pay for your treatment today."

Then Marco left as he reached for the cellphone in his pocket and showed like he was calling someone. "I've found it."

After making the man who was bothering him left, Nicholas returned to continue his lunch activities until it was finished. Act was nothing happened. In contrast to Kimberly who remained silent while looking at Nicholas's face that was so calm. Feeling noticed by the woman in front of him, Nicholas talked again. "I know if my face is handsome. So, there's no need to look at me like that," said Nicholas with a straight face.

Kimberly grimaced, then pursed her lips after hearing Nicholas's opinions. She was unaware that his boss had such high self-confidence. "Are you always confident like this?"

Nicholas glanced at Kimberly's face, did not answer but moved from his seat, leaving Kimberly who was still silent with a confused face.

"Mr. Nicholas, wait for me!" Kimberly shrieked in annoyance as she jogged after Nicholas's steps, who had already entered the car.