Anya was in her studio sorting out all her designs. She separated those who could be saved and those who were futile.
Even though she was faced with a lot of ruined designs, she felt a lot better. Seeing her studio back to normal and clean, she felt she could have the drive to work on these designs again, no matter how hard it is.
While she was doing this, the bell from the door rang. She immediately turned around and saw a dashing man.
Anya nearly caught her breath. Never in her life had she seen such a fine man.
He had an aura of nobility and elegance in him, and his face was exquisite and handsome.
He looked tall and imposing, with a sturdy body that one could clearly tell even behind his three-piece suit.
Anya felt he was quite familiar, but she did not know where she met him. Despite this, Anya tried to smile.
“Good afternoon, how could I help you?” Anya asked softly.
When Damon went inside, he was just as stunned as she did, especially when he saw her beautiful smile.
He could not help a feeling surging in his heart as they were finally meeting. At last, she was standing there in front of him.
“I am Damon Castellano,” He introduced himself as he offered his hand.
When Anya heard this, she was surprised. Damon Castellano? That Damon Castellano?
She looked at him again, her blue eyes were opened wide.
Damon Castellano saw this, and he could not help but admire those beautiful eyes.
“I know I came in a surprise, but I am an investor in the Davids company, and I am aware of your situation,” Damon said carefully. Actually, he did not know how he should approach Anya. This time, he felt kind of regretful about why he was impulsive in going there without proper preparation. But he could just not help it as he wanted to see her so much.
The last suffering she took felt like it was Damon’s last stroke. He felt the need to make his presence known, that there was someone willing to help her.
That he was there for her.
Anya was lost for words. What is he doing here? Is there something he needs her to design? But he owns a very big design company, why would he turn to a run-down studio like hers?
Anya could not find out the proper words so she just stood there and stared at him with her bright blue eyes.
Damon saw this, and he felt something tickling in his heart. He liked her staring at him. the times he wished that those beautiful eyes would direct at him was not happening.
He smiled.
Anya saw a smile on the man’s face, and his once handsome face become gorgeous. She lightly blushed at her thoughts.
But then she remembered his words. Davids? Then, was he sent by Andrei? Anya now felt nervous. Alert and caution then filled her eyes.
Damon saw this and immediately tried to meditate on the situation.
“I know your situation right now. And I am here to help,” He said. He brought out the carefully wrapped gift he had prepared for her. He especially chose these, design materials and a little special thing inside, just for her.
Anya saw his gift and now was filled with doubt.
“I am sorry, Mr. Castellano, but I don’t need any help.” She said with a firm voice. “And I appreciate the gift, but I can’t accept it,” Anya added.
Damon heard this, and he was disappointed. He also felt a bit sad, but he understands hr. he just got out of a tiring relationship and trauma from Andrei, so he knows she needed time.
“I understand, but if you need me, feel free to call me. I will be there,” He said ambiguously as he placed a card on her table.
The number on the card was not his business card, but his personal number. Doing all this, he nodded to Anya and gave her one last look before he left.
Anya was so stunned by his appearance that she did say anything else until he left. Anya pondered over him.
He knew she was a surrogate and Andrei’s interference with her life, and he was willing to help her.
What is his intention?
Damon went in his seat and sat quietly as the car drove away.
He looked back at Anya’s responses today. Though he felt sad, he was still a bit delighted for having a good development today. She will be having a hard time trusting and opening up, but he was willing to wait.
'I guess this is the start of my pursuit?'
Damon thought as he smirked. Never in his life did he think that he would be pursuing a woman. But surprisingly, pursuing Anya did not leave a bad taste in his mouth. He did not feel dread but instead felt excitement.
He needed to do good.
But how does one pursue?
Damon furrowed his eyebrows as he was faced with a dilemma the moment he decided he would pursue Anya.
He absolutely does not have any idea about pursuing a woman. He glanced at the secretary in the rearview mirror.
Damon cleared his throat and started.
“William, have you pursued a woman before?” He asked his secretary.
The secretary was quite startled. He felt his ears were playing with him. Were these really the boss's words?
He looked back suddenly and saw the called eyes of his boss, and he immediately answered.
“Yes, sir.”
Damon heard this and added.
“How do you do it?” He asked nonchalantly. Willian was even more surprised. “Pardon?” He asked, bewildered.
Damon irritatedly glanced at him and answered, more clearly. “I asked, how do you pursue a woman.”
William confirmed that these words were real and stumbled to answer.
“Uhm, I, I give her what she likes and what makes her happy?” He answered in a question form. Damn, he had the chills. What’s up with his boss? Why so suddenly? And his answer, their way of pursuing was definitely different from the elite class, so his answer was unsure. He started to sweat.
Meanwhile, Damon was slightly enlightened.
Is it now? Well, of course, I need to please my woman.
He nodded seriously while deeply pondering about this. All the things he knew about Anya were all from reports from people he hired. Those are superficial and just objective facts. He is not confident that he knows well what she likes.
So he thought of how he could know Anya’s personal preferences. Damon pondered, and he remembered someone who is most close to Anya.
Her grandmother.
Damon smiled and gave his order.
Meanwhile, William was anxious in his seat about all that he said. But when he heard his boss’ order he gradually calmed down. Looks like he took his suggestions quite well.
He acquiesced to his orders and relayed them to the driver. To go to Grandma Collin’s hospital.
When they arrived, Damon went directly to Grandma’s room. He knocked politely and waited for permission.
The old woman heard the knock and thinking it was a nurse, she gave permission without much care.
But the person who came in was dressed exquisitely and was a tall and handsome man.
The old woman, despite her age, gaped at the beautiful dude. Oh, who is this handsome fella?
Grandma thought.
“Good afternoon, Grandma Collins,” Damon greeted politely and with a smile on his face.
Grandma saw this and smiled as well.
“What brings a fine man like you here?” She asked cheekily.
Damon’s smile deepened more. Looks like he got the goodies from Anya’s Grandma. He approached the old woman and sat in a chair.
“I am Anya’s friend,” He explained nicely. Grandma heard this and went ohhh. The title friend was such an ambiguous label for a man and woman.
Damon saw the look the old woman was giving him and was slightly embarrassed. He tried to divert it a bit.
“How are you, Grandma?” He asked. Grandma then smiled and answered.
“Well, still kicking, but it seems it would take time before I could come out of here,” The old woman sighed.
“Don’t worry, Grandma, the hospital has the best doctors, and they would help you soon,” Damon decided on the spot how he would help Anya and her Grandma.
Grandma Collins smiled at the man’s thoughtfulness, even if it was just courtesy, she felt happy.
“Thank you, dear,” Grandma said sincerely.
The two chatted lightly for a bit before Damon executed his purpose.
“Grandma, does Anya have anything she loves in particular?” He asked carefully.
The old woman was pleased with the man’s question. She felt like her theory of the two’s relationship became more and more real.
“She loves fruits! The two of us lived in the countryside for a while, and we fend off with fruits and vegetables, it was meager but it gave us a hearty meal day by day. So Anya is especially fond of fruits.” Grandma chatted as she revealed her granddaughter.
She then told Damon more about what Anya liked and what made her happy like a little child.
When Damon heard these, he was quite speechless.
He expected jewelry and branded clothes would be given to him. Yet everything was about sweets, flowers, and letters. Simple but sincere things.
Damon then clearly saw how Anya was a sweet and pure person.
He then continued to listen and talk with Grandma Collins, but his eyes became more and more bright.