Darling, only I can be your man novel Chapter 17

　　“OhmyGod OhmyGod. Thank goodness it is still here.” Ariana was so happy.

　　Michael was lost, “Why would anyone want to steal your necklace, it looks out of date and doesn’t worth much.”

　　Ariana started glaring daggers at as if she wanted to do it literally, “Stop talking if you don’t have anything good to say.”

　　Michael was bit taken back by her cold tone, “But I told no lies.”

　　“Shut up! This is the only thing that I have left of my mother. She gave it to me the night before she disappeared. It was given to her by her mother who got it from her mother and the list went on.” She explained slowly as if Michael wouldn’t understand if she said it any slower.

　　“If it is that important to you, why don’t you were it in honor of your mother?” Michael was trying to verify why they would want to steal an old necklace with that was left by her mother.

　　Ariana noticed that he still did not get it. “My mother ran away from home to Westron City where he met my Dad, they fell in love and got married which is why I am here now. My mother was a woman of many secrets but she was gentle by heart. She never took me to see her family and I am guessing Dad doesn’t know them either. If I did at least I would have a valid clue to start from there.

　　She had a good friend here in Westron, I went to visit her several times but she doesn’t know where my mom is and she doesn’t know her family background either. All she knew was, this necklace is the key of finding her.

　　Gina and my stepmother tried several time to snatch it so I had to take it out of their sight. If I wear it, they might pay someone to steal it. They don’t want me to find her and I don’t know the reason.” Well the main key is actually the pendant itself but she don’t trust Michael to the full extent as yet.

　　The fact that her mother carries an Heirloom, she might came from a powerful family. Her mother did not love vanity, she is always so simple and rarely goes out yet none of these rich ladies was as eloquent as her. For all she knew, Michael might just have an ulterior motive for being with her. So when she took the necklace from the tube, she hid the pendant before showing the old necklace.

　　Michael did not think much of it, maybe it is just a stepmother and half-sister taking pleasure in making her miserable.

　　She took a small suitcase and packed it with few clothes, books and her important documents. She did not have to bring clothes but in a year she will no longer be Mrs. Matthews and she don’t plan on leaving with anything that was bought by him.

　　“I am ready.” She pulled the suitcase and walked pass Michael.

　　“Give it to me.” Michael took the suitcase from her.

　　“I can do it myself.” Michael frowned and looked at the stubborn little rabbit. “You can barely walk, why do you have to go against me?”

　　Ariana started blushing when she remembered what happen in the morning. She did indeed felt uncomfortable between her legs so she gave it to him and hurried down the stairs.

　　Michael and Ariana walked hand in hand to the elevator. They got in the elevator and Michael select the button for the Third Floor. As soon as the door closed Ariana took back her hand, “Is it necessary for you to hold my hand in public?”

　　Michael looked down at his empty hand and felt empty inside too. He took back her hand and this time he held it tight. Ariana had no choice but to let him do whatever he wanted with her hand.

　　As soon as they got to the Third Floor, Ariana saw Janice. Ariana started to curse in her head ‘Of all the entire Westron, why did I have to meet someone from the Matthews’ Group here?’ Ariana wanted to pull her hand from Michael but it was too late.

　　Janice saw them and a trace of envy flashed through her eyes ‘So this how she got the job?’ Ariana noticed that she left work early yesterday and did not come to work today but her she is hand in hand with the President.

　　The President had never been rumored about with employees before and if any employee flirt with him, he would fire them immediately so how is an aloof Ariana different. Janice remembered how she treated Ariana and felt a lump in her throat. What if Ariana told Mr. Matthews and let him fire her.

　　Janice put on a worried expression and walked over to them, “Mr. Matthews.” She bowed slightly and he nodded. Then she turned to Ariana, “Ariana, I did not see you at work for 2 days. Are you okay? I was so worried about.” She stood a distance, not too far not too close. She was so good at acting the Ariana almost believed her fake worries.

　　Ariana responded with no expression on her face, “I am alright. If you don’t mind, I have something else to do.” Then she pulled Michael leaving Janice standing at the same spot numbed from Ariana’s cold tone. She is obedient in the company.

　　She looked at the back of Ariana with hatred. The President is always so cold but he eyes were gently just now when he looks at Ariana. Mr. Matthews don’t even know her name and she is the Head of the Secretary Department. She still has to go through Alex to deal with the President so they had limited contact over the past few years.