"But why? Is the Benday family blackmailing you or something?" asked Jamal in an agitated tone.
"I hold the most shares in the company, and I get to make that decision. Just do as I say, " said Zayn calmly before he hung up right away.
He could imagine just how angry Jamal would be at that moment. He's probably stomping away now…
"The hospital called to inform us that Shelley has a broken rib and a broken leg. She also has some scratches, but other than that, she's fine. She's resting in the hospital as of now, " reported Brandy.
"Get someone to share what happened today with her, " commanded Zayn.
"Understood."
Only then did Benard and Brandy realize what Zayn had in mind.
"For now, we will head to the Bendays' residence, " instructed Zayn.
"Understood. Should we inform them?" asked Benard.
"There's no need for that. Just head over."
"Okay."
The Bendays' residence was close to Jombo's Garden Villa because Layon wanted to build a rapport with Jombo. The former deliberately bought a place near the vicinity to do just that.
The air was fresh, and the environment was quiet.
It was as if they were living in heaven, and that was a great place to stay after retirement.
When Dorilo Group got into trouble, the Benday family sold a lot of their foreign assets to make up for the loss incurred by their company. Yet, they never even considered selling that villa because it was located near the Giblos' residence.
The Bendays were surprised when Zayn dropped by. Layon, in particular, was rushing down the stairs to welcome him. "Welcome, Zayn. Why didn't you tell me that you are dropping by? I would've gone to the gate to welcome you."
"There's no need for that. We're friends, after all, " replied Zayn before he grinned and added, "I hope I'm not intruding."
"No, of course not. Please come in, " said Layon as he led Zayn, Benard, and the others into the house. After that, Layon turned to the housemaid and instructed, "Serve our guests some tea."
The housemaid immediately went to prepare some exquisite tea.
"Ah, I am so forgetful. I forgot that you don't drink tea, " commented Layon before he changed his instructions quickly, "Open up a bottle of red wine. Hurry!"
"I heard from Selena that you have a lot of excellent wine with you. Is that true?" asked Zayn.
His tone was warmer that day.
"I don't actually drink much. Those wines are only for serving valued guests. Selena is in the backyard picking some flowers. I've already had someone get her over, so she should be here soon, " replied Layon with a smile.
"I actually came here to talk to you. Didn't you ask to see me? I'm here now, so let's cut to the chase, " said Zayn, who wanted to speed things along.
"Uh… Let's go talk in the study room, " replied Layon awkwardly. He didn't expect Zayn to be that straightforward.
"Okay."
The two men got up and went to the study room. By then, the maid had already opened up a bottle of exquisite wine. She poured Zayn a glass before she moved away.
"I have twenty minutes left, " said Zayn as he checked his watch, then swirled the wine in the glass.
"Oh, right. You run a huge corporation, so you are busy all the time. It's nice that you are willing to spare, even just twenty minutes, to talk to me today. I'll keep things short, " said Layon, who suddenly felt nervous.
"Okay, " answered Zayn before he sipped some wine and waited for Layon to speak up.
"I don't actually have much to say. I just want to know what your plans with Selena are, " said Layon in an ambiguous tone.
"My plans? Didn't Selena tell you that we are just friends? The news shared by the media is fake, " replied Zayn while wearing a confused expression.
"She told me that the two of you were drunk, " said Layon, "Listen, even if nothing had happened, the news still spread like wildfire. This is bad for her reputation, and her feelings for you are true. I wish…"
"We're living in the twenty-first century, " interrupted Zayn, "Even if we had slept together, it would still just be a one-night stand with consent from both sides. Moreover. we didn't even do anything in reality, so do you actually expect me to marry her?"
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