2025-04-19 20:53:49Faye stood silent for a moment as Yemin's words settled between them. The chairman of A Group? Him?
Then, unexpectedly, she burst into laughter—a genuine, incredulous sound that drew curious glances from nearby tables.
"I'm sorry," she said, trying to compose herself. "That was a good one."
Yemin's expression remained unchanged. "You don't believe me."
"Of course not!" Faye shook her head, still smiling. "Everyone knows the chairman of A Group is practically a legend. He's built hundreds of companies from nothing. A Group is just one piece of his empire." She studied Yemin's face. "No offense, but you don't exactly fit the profile."
What profile did she expect? Yemin wondered. An old man with a white beard? Someone who breathed fire?
"And what profile would that be?" he asked quietly.
Faye's smile faltered slightly. "I don't know exactly. Just... not someone who would let their wife treat them like Katherine treated you." She hesitated. "The chairman is supposed to be this mysterious, powerful figure. Untouchable."
If only she knew, Yemin thought, watching her rationalize away the truth he'd just offered. How many people have seen only what they expected to see.
"The chairman is just a person," Yemin said carefully. "Not as mysterious as people make him out to be. Just someone who makes business decisions."
Faye shook her head again, more certain this time. "No. That can't be right. The man has never even appeared in public. There are no photos of him anywhere."
She studied his face, searching for signs that he was teasing her. Finding none, her brow furrowed. "Why would you even joke about something like that?"
Yemin observed her disbelief with quiet interest. She wasn't ready for this truth—not yet. Perhaps it was better this way. If she couldn't accept who he was now, what would happen when she learned everything else?
"You're right," he said, his lips curving into a slight smile. "I was just joking."
Relief washed over Faye's face. "I knew it! For a second there, I almost—"
"Chairman Hargrove likely changed his mind about your company because he saw its potential," Yemin continued smoothly. "Your proposal was solid. It's worth investing in."
A half-truth, he thought. Her proposal was indeed excellent.
Faye nodded slowly, but uncertainty lingered in her eyes.
But that doesn't explain why the CEO would help him humiliate Katherine and James so thoroughly, she thought, the pieces refusing to fit together in her mind. What kind of connection does Yemin really have with him? No mere "favor" would make the CEO of A Ravol Companyct like that...
Faye stirred her coffee absently, watching the liquid swirl as she processed the evening's events.
"I just don't understand," she said finally, looking up at Yemin. "The CEO of A Group personally called to help you. He seemed to know you well. Why would someone that powerful go to such lengths for you?"
Yemin considered her question carefully. She's perceptive. The connection would seem strange to anyone.
"It's not what you might think," he replied. "A few years ago, I happened to know an exceptional cardiologist—one of the best in the country. The CEO's mother fell critically ill with a rare heart condition."
Faye leaned forward, intrigued. "And you introduced them?"
"Yes. His mother's condition was deteriorating rapidly. Standard treatments weren't working. I heard about the situation through a mutual acquaintance and recommended this doctor." Yemin's voice softened. "She made a full recovery. Some debts transcend business."
In truth, I diagnosed her condition myself, he thought. Recognized the symptoms because I'd seen them before in my research. But explaining how I personally treated her would reveal too much.
Two businessmen at the next table leaned slightly closer, their conversation suspiciously quiet.
"That's incredible," Faye said, her skepticism fading. "No wonder he went so far to help you tonight."
Yemin nodded. "It was a matter of right place, right time. Nothing extraordinary about me—just fortunate to know the right doctor."
One of the eavesdroppers snorted quietly, whispering to his companion. Yemin caught fragments—"lucky break," "just some nobody who knew a doctor."
Faye noticed them too, her cheeks flushing slightly.
Let them think what they will, he thought, aware of the eavesdroppers. The assumption of insignificance has protected me for years.
Faye's fingers drummed nervously on the table. "I need to visit A Group next week to finalize everything. I've never been inside their headquarters before."
Yemin noticed the subtle change in her posture—shoulders tense, eyes darting. He'd seen that mix of excitement and terror in countless entrepreneurs before her.
"You'll do fine," he said gently.
"Would you..." Faye hesitated, looking almost embarrassed. "Would you come with me? I know it's asking a lot, but having someone familiar with the place would help."
"Of course," he replied without hesitation. "I'd be happy to accompany you."
Relief washed over Faye's face. "Thank you. That means a lot."
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