Dear Immortal Tyrant

"Do you despise your second uncle, Madam?" Estella dared to ask in the elevator. She had never seen someone this repulsed towards a powerful man before. 

If Estella remembered correctly, every single member of the Yang family was highly respected. Not a single man or woman denied their charm. They were the family that everyone wanted to marry into. One of the most powerful clans in the entire country, and only one woman was born with the Yang surname in this generation. It was none other than Lina Yang.

"You must think my entire family loves me," Lina murmured. "To seem so shocked that I'd dislike someone."

"With all due respect, you're dubbed as the rose of the family, the prized pearl in the dragon's claws, and so much more," Estella explained. 

"Yes, I imagine it's hard to believe anyone would hate me," Lina sarcastically said.

Estella's lips twitched with amusement. She glanced to the floor, fully understanding how people could be jealous of Lina Yang. People thought the young woman had everything, but she fought tooth and nail for things. Just to get the Chairman's approval, she had to draft detailed research reports, when Cedrick only needed to request for the stamp. 

Cedrick was born with a pen and paper in his hands, his life already written in stone. Lina was given nothing except the tree to forge the pencil and paper to even have her life written out.

"What do you think of him from your first encounter today?" Lina asked.

Estella paused. Her fingers skimmed the collar of her silk blouse, where he had furiously grabbed it. Luckily, the silk smoothed out any wrinkles, making her appearance as flawless as this morning. 

"Obsessive."

Lina was stunned. Her head snapped in Estella's direction. Estella was already watching her. She could feel her heart skip nervously with how keen Estella appeared to be.

"Yes, he is like that," Lina finally relented whilst returning her attention to the elevator doors.

"He's obsessed with everything involving the Yang clan. Some call it dedication or filial piety to our family. Anything concerned with us, he's present," Lina explained.

Lina was mindful not to give out too much information besides the facts that people already knew. She was sugarcoating the nature of Clyde Yang's obsessiveness.

Maybe that was his only redeeming factor. Clyde loved and cared for the entire Yang family more than anyone else. An insult to any Yang was a direct insult to Clyde, who always served his revenge colder than ice. If anyone dared to cross the Yang clan, Clyde was the first person to show up at the doorstep with a gun.

"He's protective of family issues, then?" Estella reasoned.

"Yes, you can call it protective," Lina decided with an amused smile. That was a much better word than the one she had—psycho.

- - - - - 

"Go and enjoy lunch," Lina said to Estella once they'd arrived at DeHaven Conglomerate. The building was tall, and when she squinted up, she nearly blinded herself because of the sunlight. Whether it was on purpose or not, one could never see the full height of this enormous skyscraper.

"Are you sure?" Estella asked in an astonished voice. She had never expected this kind of twist of events. "I'm not due for a break for the next thirty minutes."

"I know," Lina mused. "Enjoy a longer lunch. If I need you, I'll let you know. Oh, and your pay remains the same, despite the long break. Enjoy!"

Estella stood at the entrance of DeHaven Conglomerate with a dumbfounded expression. She blinked and glanced around her surroundings. The entrance to DeHaven Conglomerate was secluded, despite the location being in the center of Ritan. To enter, one had to drive into a small road that wrapped a circle around an enormous water fountain and statue that showed the full extravagance and technology of the lobby.

With the calm sound of water and clicks of shoes, Estella couldn't believe her luck today. To be excused this early and still get paid? Estella wasn't sure if she should believe it or not. 

"One day, I want to grow up to be just like her," Estella muttered to herself, even though she knew her employer was much younger than her.

"Miss Yang?"

At the sound of the hesitant voice, Lina turned. She raised a brow at the sight of Sebastian. Once again, he was dressed like he was made of ice. His suits were a dark grey, with a navy blue handkerchief and tie. His hair was styled back, refined and clean, but the silver glasses resting on his nose made him appear like the most intimidating teacher.

"My apologies, it's Mrs. DeHaven now," Sebastian realized, staring at her glaring red ring. The ruby looked like it would sink an entire ship of people. He was certain the price of it could comfortably buy a family of four their dream house.

Lina queried her brow. "Is my husband in a meeting?"

Sebastian tried not to appear bothered. "Yes, he is. In fact—"

"Walk with me," Lina said to him.

Before waiting for his response, Lina was already walking ahead of him. This forced Sebastian to quickly chase after her, but he could only be a footstep behind.

"Please wait in one of the empty presentation rooms then," Sebastian tried to explain to her. His voice trembled towards the end and he kicked himself for it. Out of everyone he should be nervous around, it shouldn't be her. Not because she was a woman, but because of the scene that might unfold.

"A presentation room?" Lina mused, her eyes twinkling with humor. He couldn't be serious right? 

Sebastian curtly nodded his head. Once they were at the private elevators, he swiped his keycard and she was immediately granted access. Noticing her curious gaze, he quickly slid the keycard back into his suit pocket.

"If you'd like one, I can request for the Boss to create a restricted access card for you," Sebastian chirped.

Lina nearly laughed at his suggestion. Kaden was her husband. If she wanted his card, he wouldn't say anything. A restricted access keycard? What was she? Some random guest?

Without responding, she reached for the elevator button to the highest floor. Quickly, Sebastian placed a hand over the button, covering it before she could press it.

Lina said nothing. Instead, she gave him a pointed look, warning him to tell her no. He worriedly glanced at her. The longer she remained silent, the more nervous he became. She was good at keeping her face distant and her eyes mellow. He couldn't read her expression, and she knew that made him even more anxious.

"The empty presentation room isn't on that floor."

"Oh?"

Sebastian nodded. He slowly removed his hand to press the button, but the second he did so, she hit the button to the highest floor. 

Because of his suspicious nature, Lina wanted to go to Kaden's office even more. What could be so serious that she'd have to wait on a completely different floor? 

"The meeting is with an important executive," Sebastian tried to explain to her. "The matter is extremely private and must not have an audience."

Lina ignored him. He opened his mouth to explain again, but she turned her body to the window. She was scared of the design of this elevator. The wall was transparent and made of glass. As it ascended, she saw the entirety of Ritan. The view was breathtaking.

If the meeting was that important, Lina could just wait outside the office. Unless… it was a scene she shouldn't witness?