26. Different Calculation

AMBER'S POV. I was really holding back my irritation with Vincent. From the moment they met, especially after learning that their companies would be working together, Asleena had guessed that their personalities wouldn't get along.   After Vincent arriving at my office, I was grumpy. I threw myself into the chair behind her desk with a loud groan of annoyance. Asleena looked up at the ceiling of the room. Her gaze was sharp.   "It's only my first day at work, why is he messing up my mood?" I grumbled between irritated glances at the ceiling.   I recalled the fact that she and Vincent were going to have a fake wedding. How could they live their lives while living together in the same house?   "Oh my..." I immediately closed her eyes for a moment as she let out a long breath. "Why did you have to ask me to be with someone like him?"   "Miss Amber," Rogger's voice called out suddenly.   I eyes opened and her gaze moved to the door. There was Rogger who entered awkwardly, then I gave a nod of permission, and Rogger walked over to me.   "What did you bring?" I asked as I straightened my seat. My gaze was immediately drawn to the document folder in Rogger's hand.   Rogger briefly looked at the cover of the document folder, then placed it on the table. i, on the other hand, immediately popped me head up to read the caption on the cover of the document folder.   "Handerson Group's official proposal?" I asked in surprise.   Rogger nodded his head. "Mr. Vincent's personal secretary gave me this a moment ago. Mr. Vincent wants you to read it. It's related to the cooperation between Handerson Group and Hudge Group."   I was really embarrassed to hear Vincent's name again. At that moment, Asleena just sighed heavily.   "Can't we cancel the cooperation with Handerson Group?" I asked, who did not take her eyes off the document folder.   "So what, Miss Amber?" Rogger asked back. He was both surprised and somewhat shocked at Asleena's sudden question. "Is there something going on?"   I felt uncomfortable about telling Rogger. Seeing the panicked look on Rogger's face reminded me that he had a responsibility to look after her. But a nagging feeling inside made her unable to hold back any longer.   "How can I tell you? I really don't feel comfortable working with someone like him." I scowled in annoyance at the end of the sentence. Her lips were slightly twisted.   Rogger, who initially looked panicked, let out a long sigh. There was a faint relief.   "Oh my. I thought something had happened to you, Miss Asleena," said Rogger later who was already looking at Asleena.   Upon hearing Rogger's words, I bit my inner lower lip. I was a bit awkward all of a sudden.   "My reasoning doesn't make sense, does it?" I asked with an uncomfortable expression.   Rogger shook his head. "Not unreasonable, Miss Asleena. But I just thought something had happened to you. You can't just cancel a partnership like that. You just made a presentation in front of another business relation, Miss Asleena."   That's what Asleena thought. If Asleena had not done the presentation in front of the other business relations like earlier, she might have been able to cancel. Although it still seemed impossible because there was already a contract agreement between her father and Benny's grandfather.   Finally, Asleena let out a rough breath and held her forehead. Asleena gave a small massage after her head felt very dizzy.   "I didn't know it wasn't easy to cancel. But... how can I... work... with her?"   Rogger grimaced, looking pityingly at Asleena who immediately buried her face in her hands. There were no words Rogger could say. Because he realized he was only a secretary. Also, the head of the Handerson Group-Aleena's father-had told him that Asleena should continue the company.   "I'm sorry, Miss Asleena. Your father has a lot of faith in you. I'm sure you already know why your father refused to let anyone take his place," Rogger said, trying to calm Asleena down.   "Yes, Rogger, I know." Asleena replied in a slightly muffled voice as her face was hidden.   Then Rogger moved the document folder until the edge of the document folder touched Asleena's hand. Roger was uncomfortable to greet Asleena because he saw that she was very down.   Asleena lifted her head and looked at Rogger through a bemused gaze.   Rogger only gave a glance, telling Asleena to look at the document folder.   Finally Asleena let out a long breath as she straightened her sitting position. Asleena looked at the document folder in front of her eyes and watched languidly.   "Do I really have to agree to the proposal?" asked a hesitant Asleena.   Rogger just nodded his head.   "Okay. I have to do this even though I don't want to," Asleena said with a complaining tone and immediately opened the document folder.   As she opened the document folder, Asleena's movements were interrupted by a message notification. She looked down at the cell phone in her shirt pocket and signaled Rogger to wait a moment.   Asleena took out her cell phone and her eyes widened in surprise as she read who the messenger was.   [BENNY CEO SUCKS] [Miss Asleena, we will be doing a wedding dress fitting for you after work. Don't forget to come to the boutique address I sent you]   Soon there was another message. The message contained the address of the boutique.   Asleena almost gaped at the message and laughed sarcastically.   "How could he send me this message after that annoying incident?" grumbled Asleena.   ***   "Miss Asleena, I thought you wouldn't come," Benny greeted Asleena upon seeing her arrival.   Asleena looked at Benny in annoyance. It was obvious Benny wanted to mock her, it was too obvious on his face. Benny's mocking greeting fell on deaf ears. Asleena continued to walk towards the meeting seats.   There were two designers already waiting. Also, one woman who seemed to be the owner of the boutique.   "So, this is your bride-to-be, Mr. Benny?" the woman asked with a warm smile.   Benny just nodded. "Yes, please keep this wedding plan a secret from anyone. Don't let the media find out, Ms. Savandrian."   The woman called Savandrian nodded her head. She readily agreed to Benny's words.   "You can put your trust in me, Lord Benny. I would not betray the Great Lord for the good of your family," Savandrian said.   There was no other reaction from Benny. His gaze was fixed on a book containing pictures of wedding dress designs.   Benny then looked at Asleena who was looking at the book. Asleena seemed curious about the various wedding dress designs there.   "You can choose which dress you want, or you can consult with Miss Savandrian," Benny told Asleena.   Asleena gasped and turned her gaze to Benny. She was stunned to realize that all eyes were on her.   "Me?" Asleena was awkward. "A-ah, okay. Why do you like being so sudden? It just takes me by surprise."   Benny sighed heavily. "I don't know which dress you like. So, you just talk to Miss Savandrian."   Before Asleena could say anything, Benny had already taken out his cell phone. Benny immediately ignored whatever Asleena was doing.   Seeing Benny's gesture made Asleena unable to stop herself from sneering.   'Why does he make me want to curse in front of everyone?' Asleena thought irritably.