****

"This boy isn't that dumb he looks like." Albert informs Daniel after Oliver leaves the room.

Daniel sits back on his chair with a scowl. Even though he is super angry with this Oliver Barrer, he knows that he can't harm Oliver legally.

In case of compensation or penalty court considers the defendants financial stability. So, based on Oliver Barrer's current situation, Oliver will not face that much consequences legally.

In truth, he doesn't need Oliver's money either, he just want to teach that brat a lesson for ruining his years of efforts.

"Daniel !"

Daniellooks at Albert "what is it ?"

"He forgot his mobile." Albert waves and Android in front of Daniel's face "what to do ?"

Daniel looks at the mobile. He kept the mobile on his desk when Oliver lost his sense. The mobile fell out of Oliver's pocket that time.

"Pick it up ! Maybe he is calling from another number. And tell him, to get it back from the reception." Daniel orders before focusing on his laptop screen.

"I missed the call." 

"Call back !"

Albert shakes his head "can't. It's locked."

Daniel sighs before he focuses back on Albert "just leave it here. He will be back to take it himself."

Albert nods and places the mobile on his desk. "Then ?"

"Then what ?"

"Are you going to sue Mr. Oliver legally ?" Albert asks for confirmation.

Daniel doesn't reply.

Albert shrugs "I can squeeze some money from him, if you want too. But of course, I can't ensure the stock market."

Daniel huffs "leave it. I will try to reach Mr. Brown once again. Maybe I can clear the misunderstandings and drag him there to spill the truth '

****

Nick curses under his breath repeatedly. The rose bouquet and box of chocolates on the kitchen counter stays motionless.

He knew it was a bad idea when Collin asked him to skip his anniversary with Oliver. He knew that he would have a huge argument with Oliver regarding this. That's why he came home prepared. But what he didn't expect is an empty house with no traces of Oliver.

No Clothes in the closet, no toiletries in bathroom, not even Oliver's toothbrush. Where the fuck is Oliver ? He can't just leave like that. It was just an aniversary dinner. He already booked a luxury spa day for them to make it up.

Nick dials Oliver's number again. "Come on , pick up ...pick up ..."

The call connects after a long time.

Nick lets out a breath of relief "Hello Olive, where are you ? Where are your belongings? Why weren't you picking up my calls ?

I know I am wrong to skip our anniversary dinner but baby, try to understand.. I had a meeting with the ceo last night. I had to attend it na.

Imagine saying 'sorry sir, I can't have a meeting with you tonight because I am dating my junior employee for years and today is our anniversary.' can I say that to The Daniel Fox ? He would've fired both of us.

Please, come back na ... I will make it up to day. Today no office, no meeting. Only you and me. First spa, then shopping, then movie and lastly our anniversary dinner. What do you say ?

Hello , hello ... Oliver ? Olive ? Baby ?

"He is not present to attend your call, right now." 

Nick's eyes shoot up hearing a heaving male voice from the other side. "Who is this ? Where is my boyfriend? Who are you ?"

"You are the one who called. Why don't you introduce yourself first."

"This is my boyfriend's mobile. The are holding my boyfriend's call. Where are you ? Why are you taking his call ? Why did you do ?" Nick shouts rudely.

"What's your name ?"

"Nick , Nick Platt. You have no idea who I am. Give the phone back to my boyfriend. I will ....

Nick stops as he hears the beep sound of call disconnecting.

Nick throws the flower on the flower cursing. "OLIVER BARRER, YOU WHO*E !"

****

Unbeknownst to all the drama Oliver spent the afternoon eating and sleeping. It's his coping mechanism since childhood whenever things get too hard to handle, he starts to avoid the problems until they go away.

So, he did that. He didn't think about Nick. He didn't think about The CEO Daniel Fox. He didn't think about the hotel bills. He just ate and slept.

It was a knock on the door which woke him up. He moved towards the door like a sloth "who ?"

"Housekeeping, sir !"

Oliver steps aside. He looks at the wall clock to check the time. 6 pm. It's almost dark outside. He had plans to look for a pg this evening. If he goes out now, he can still mange to visit two of the houses up for rent.

Oliver dressed up in the bathroom while the housekeeping worked in the bedroom. After almost five minutes Olive came out in fresh clothes, neatly combed hair and refreshed mood.

He puts on his watch while collecting his purse and....

Oliver looks at the housekeeping staff "Where is my mobile ?"

"What sir ?"

"My mobile, it was here in bedside table. Where is it ?" Oliver asks in a serious tone.

The housekeeping staff looks horrified"Sir, trust me, There was no mobile. I haven't seen any mobile."

"Then the mobile got wings ? It flew away ?" Oliver asks in frustration.

The staff shakes his head in panic "sir, why don't you call your number with our landline ? If it's lost, we can find it. "

Oliver pinches his nose bridge tiredly before picking up the hotel reciever. He dials his own number.

The call connects after fourth ring.

Oliver speaks hurriedly "Hello, Hello, who is this ? I am Oliver Barrer. This mobile number is mine."

"Left it at headquarters."

Oliver blinks hearing a familiar heavy voice. "Sir !"

"Office is closed now. Tomorrow at 8 am, collect your mobile from headquarters."

"Oh ... Thank you, sir."

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