Veronica CEO's Underworld Queen novel Chapter 2

　　Since the only seat available is beside Martha which is the same seat that is across the man, Veronica reluctantly took a seat. The confident Veronica Wang unbelievably couldn't even raise her head because she is afraid she would catch herself once again staring back at the magnificently handsome man before her.

　　"Friends," Ric paused, "This is my older brother, Rawlf Sy."

　　"Rawlf Sy?!" They all screamed in unison. Rose who was usually aloof and silent even joined the "screaming choir". Even Veronica herself who was watching the tiled floor like she could see an interesting world of visible germs and bacteria raised her head and unintentionally looked at the man in front. Her eyes filled with astonishment and her lips parted in awe.

　　Ric, who was only aware that he "dropped a bomb" just like that, scratched the back of his head. "Well yeah, that Rawlf Sy."

　　'Rawlf Sy, the Rawlf Sy, the CEO of Sy International. The wealthiest and most powerful man in the whole country?!' Was each thought silently. But after seeing the man himself, the man who even the government and media was afraid, they are left with no courage to ask Ric loudly and instead, through the power of their so-called friendship glances. Seeing Ric nodding as if understanding their wild questions, they unknowingly straightened their back.

　　Veronica and her friends were definitely awestruck to have learned that the man who invited them over was no other than Rawlf Sy! The man beyond their league's ferocious, ruthless, and extremely wealthy and powerful Chief Executive of Sy International has happened to be Ric's older half brother.

　　Although they knew the fact that Ric was a son of a powerful business magnate, they were not intimidated by this because first thing, Ric was a very humble and friendly person and after all, having a Sy last name does not always means being related to Rawlf Sy or, even being his younger brother right? Right. Or they were just trying to justify their own stupidity.

　　Each one of them belonged to affluent families, but in front of a Rawlf Sy, they were nothing combined.

　　Veronica or any of her friends, excluding Ric, never knew what someone like Rawlf Sy looks like. In fact, there were never pictures of him on the internet or in any media. The man was aloof to the media and there was never any controversy linked to him. That's how powerful a man like Rawlf Sy is! In fact, they all thought that Rawlf is a middle age man considering his achievements.

　　He could control the media of Country P. The only instances where media were allowed to report about him were things related to Sy International and its yearly magnificent growth making Sy International as the giant among the ants of business companies in Country P!

　　But aside from that, no personal interview or even pictures of him were allowed to be published unless the said media companies wanted their own destruction! There were some courageous souls who challenged that 'urban myth' and their companies ended up not seeing another daylight!

　　Veronica and her friends were especially intimidated by the imposing aura Rawlf Sy exudes but she couldn't help herself from stealing glances on him there and then.

　　Sometimes she would also catch him staring at her and she would look right away and if he would catch her looking at him, her heart would beat faster and then she would feel something in her core as her body trembled.

　　Veronica couldn't help but to subtly bite her lower lip every time Rawlf would give her that predatory look.

　　Is this an attraction?! For the first time in her years of existence, she finally experienced what it's like to be attracted to someone! The thing is, it is for someone like Rawlf Sy.

　　Someone too…….. unreachable. Someone too………. powerful.

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　　"Are you okay?" Martha whispered to Veronica.

　　"Of..., of course! Why?"

　　"Nothing, it's just that you were very silent." Martha giggled, "well it's hard to act normal much when we're in front of the most powerful figure in the whole Country P."

　　"That's true." Veronica giggled back. "I wanna go to the comfort room. Want to come with me?"

　　"Sure , wait. I'll have to ask Ric first because I'm not familiar with this place. It's my first time in this place as well, haha." Martha stood and walked over to Ric who was seated beside his older brother, Rawlf. Their seat was across her so her checking him out was easy breezy and goes likewise for the man in question.

　　Veronica saw in her peripheral view that after Martha whispered the obvious to Ric, Ric said something to his brother and was about to stand up when Rawlf said something. Yvette, Rose, Floyd and Gedmaire were still into the card game and were already comfortable despite the presence of a Rawlf Sy. The atmosphere lightened up when Rawlf briefly told them earlier that he wouldn't take long and would leave first and since he rented the VIP room for the night, they were free to use it all for themselves since they were with his brother.

　　Everyone turned toward the door as it suddenly opened, Secretary Ryan strode inside and came towards Veronica.

　　"Miss Wang, I will assist you with the private CR of this club."

　　"Oh, you don't have to. Just point it out for us." Veronica, confused, looked over Martha who was still talking to Ric.

　　She was about to call for Martha when Rawlf suddenly stood up.

　　"I will leave first. Enjoy yourselves." Rawlf then looked over at Ric and walked his way towards the door. Veronica couldn't help but feel a slight disappointment deep inside.

　　"Secretary Ryan, assist Miss Wang first. I'll wait for you in the car."

　　After that, he left with a dangerous glint in his eyes.

　　"Miss Wang, let me lead the way," Secretary Ryan insisted.