I'll Teach You, Marianne.

< Muller Finance International >

Since the meeting hadn't started yet, Jack and Aaron engaged in small talk and without feeling guilty at all, because currently there was a cold war between Alice and Erick. The former lovers exchanged sharp glances. Alice, who claimed to be in a romantic relationship with Daniel, was currently sitting quietly beside Daniel without caring about Erick's murderous gaze, who had not taken his eyes off her and Daniel.

Daniel himself, who was currently the victim, could only surrender. It was really sad that Daniel became the victim of the dispute between the former couple who loved each other.

"You bastard. Why don't you take Rose with you? Your wife should come along, Anne will be happy," said Jack softly with a smile.

"You're the bastard. Haven't I told you many times that my in-laws are currently having an important event? So Rose can't come," said Aaron in annoyance.

Jack chuckled. "If they're having an important event, why don't you come?"

"Fuck you! If you ask that again, I'm going to beat you up, Jack."

Jack's laughter got louder when he heard Aaron's words. Actually, Jack already knew that Aaron's parents-in-law were currently celebrating their wedding anniversary, but because Jack liked to tease Aaron, he deliberately asked Aaron many times. And Aaron also knew that Jack was actually just joking, not really wanting to upset him.

The short chat ended when the guest they were waiting for arrived. Benjamin Calum, the owner of the land in Melbourne, Australia, appeared before them with Leonardo Ganke. Damn!

"Sorry we're late, sir. We had a little problem on the way," said Benjamin Calum softly while smiling kindly at Jack, the man who was not aware of the fight was between Jack and Leon, who had come with him.

Jack smiled stiffly. "It's okay, sir, I understand. Oh right, let me introduce you to Mr. Aaron Sean Connery, CEO of Connery Corporation, the property development company I was talking to you yesterday," Jack replied, trying to be friendly as he introduced Aaron to his new co-worker,

"Hello sir, really It's an honor for me to meet you. I've heard of your big name before." Benjamin Calum immediately reached out his hand to Aaron excitedly.

"You praise me too much, sir. I'm the lucky one to meet you," Aaron answered slowly, trying to act normal, as Leon's presence really made him uncomfortable. But since they were currently in a business meeting, he had to be calm, especially now that he was in someone else's office.

Benjamin smiled broadly as Aaron shook his hand. "Oh God, I almost forgot. This is Mr. Leonardo Ganke, he is a shareholder in our company."

Leon smiled. "Actually we know each other, both Mr. Connery and Mr. Clarke, we have known each other for a long time."

"Wow, really? What an extraordinary coincidence. Well then, we don't have to be shy anymore because you are all old friends," said Benjamin Calum without guilt.

"Your old pal my a**," Alice cursed softly.

"Hush... Don't be too loud, Master will be angry." Daniel immediately warned Alice.

Alice just rolled her eyes hearing Daniel's words. As one of the people who really knew who Leon was, she felt very upset to see that man reappear in Jack's life. Actually, Alice didn't feel sorry for Jack, who was being bullied again by his competitors, she only felt sorry for Anne. Anne was the person who would suffer the most if Leon reappeared in her household life, and Alice couldn't bear to imagine if that happened. That was why she was very upset when she saw this cruel man reappear.

Due to professional work, Jack finally kept the meeting calmly, when in fact he had the authority to cancel the meeting. But Jack didn't do that, he didn't want to make Aaron's sacrifice of flying all the way from Portugal in vain. Because by now Jack and Erick were holding copies of the presentation that Benjamin Calum was doing, they both looked very calm, as if nothing had happened. Jack was really very professional, even though Aaron was just worried about him right now. As someone who had both competed for Anne, Aaron knew very well how Jack was feeling right now. That was why since Benjamin Calum made his presentation, he had been stealing glances at Jack, who looked very calm. After marrying Rose and discovering that he was Rose's first man, Aaron had vowed not to hurt Rose. Because of that, Aaron didn't have any feelings for Anne at the moment.

"If the hotels are completed, we will get a very big profit, being in an area that has good views and main access that is easily accessible by various vehicles. I am sure our hotel will be the greatest hotel in Melbourne," said Benjamin Calum full of confidence when ending his presentation in front.

"Are you sure, sir? Aren't there a lot of luxury and well-known hotels in Melbourne? On what basis can you be so sure that this hotel will turn out to be a promising hotel." Alice immediately asked critically without any fear.

Benjamin Calum's face changed. He didn't expect to get such a question from a woman he had just met.

"I am indeed a British citizen, but I was born and raised in that city before we moved to London. So I know the ins and outs of the city of Melbourne more than you who grew up in Sydney," added Alice again, smiling triumphantly.

From his seat, Erick smiled. He didn't expect Alice to be the same as before. Still dare to argue if she felt something was wrong.

"So here it is Miss..."

"What the Connery Corporation secretary said was true, Mr. Calum. I have also read all of your proposals, and it seems that there are still some oddities. The place you propose to be a strategic place is a disputed land with the local government, isn't it? The government plans to make it a green open park, right? But why do you insist that this place will be made into a hotel development area?" asked Erick quickly cutting Benjamin Calum's words.

Benjamin Calum was frantic. He was confused and was unable to speak because he was being attacked repeatedly by two people at once. "Wait a minute. Let's me explain again about the location for the hotel construction area."

"Please sir, I'm waiting patiently," Erick replied back with a smile.

From the start, Jack had felt that the location that Benjamin Calum was suggesting was a little strange. That was why he asked Giselle to find out about that location yesterday and the result of Giselle's work, as usual, never disappointed. Jack's guess was right, not to mention Alice's statement just now. Another reason why Jack had invited Aaron was none other than wanting to see if Alice still cared about Muller Finance International or not, and Alice's statement answered all of Jack's questions so far.

When the atmosphere was tense, the meeting room door suddenly opened from the outside.

"Nick..."

"It's an emergency sir, sorry... But you should know about this matter." Nicholas cut off Jack's words quickly.

"What's wrong?" Jack asked curiously.

Nicholas immediately barged into the meeting room and showed Jack his cell phone.

"T-this is Mrs. Anne, right, sir?"

Thump!

Jack's heartbeat immediately raced ten times faster when he saw Nicholas' cell phone.

"W-where is this?" asked Jack coldly in a trembling voice.

"Bon Genie."

The armchair Jack was sitting on immediately fell and hit the floor when Jack got up suddenly and left without speaking for the door with Nicholas' cell phone.

To be continued