Larry Jones produced his ID card and showed her. Lily felt a little relieved and then reluctantly followed him. As a matter of fact, she was eager to go with him as she's really hungry.
They got into the car and the chauffeur drove off. Larry Jones instructed the chauffeur to drive to one of the best restaurants in town.
Lily sat at the other end from Larry Jones. She was looking outside and was contemplating, If this man Larry Jones was truly her friend and classmate like he said, then he could possibly help her to locate her family.
This was what she was trying to make Kayden Diego understand but no, he doesn't want to understand nor reason with her rather confine her to his mansion. If she hadn't taken the bull by the horns and taken a leap of faith, she wouldn't have met this man who knows her and told her they used to be friends.
Larry Jones occasionally turned to glance at Lily briefly and look away. What had made Lily like this? What kind of misfortune had she met that would have made her lose her memory? Gush, he can't imagine the person sitting quietly beside him in the car was truly Lily Cruz.
Why was she said to be dead? Though her body was not dead which made him a bit suspicious as to why someone whose body was not found should be confirmed dead.
Now the assumed dead Lily Cruz was there Hale and hearty in Z-country. Something had definitely gone wrong.
But he needed to dig out the truth about how she ended up there in Z-country. The rich daughter and President of the Cruz business standing or better still walking on the streets on a hot sunny day?
When they arrived at the restaurant, Larry Jones pulled out a seat for Lily and then took his seat opposite of her. He looked at her and caught her looking at the surroundings with a keen interest. He smiled and shook his head.
The Waiter came to their table to take their orders and Larry Jones asked Lily "Permit me to order your favorite". Lily gave a nod and wondered if this man knows her so much that he could readily say he knows her favorite food.
The Waiter left and soon returned with fried rice for Lily and Noodles for Larry Jones. When Lily saw the food placed in front of her, she looked at Larry Jones with a faint smile on her lips. This gives her a little more confidence that he might have known her as he claimed.
The eagerness to plunge into the food was obviously written all over her. Larry Jones smiled before picking his chopsticks and started eating. Then Lily dug into her food as well. She was already salivating and had tried her best to conceal her anxiousness to start eating at once.
Larry Jones anticipated her looks and hence their eyes locked when she looked at him and Larry Jones smiled at her. He saw her dimples and remembered the cheerful Lily Cruz he had always known.
This Lily who made everyone around her smile and often sponsored her friends' birthdays back then. She has wealthy parents and money wasn't a big deal to her.
When they finished with their lunch, Lily was now filled and thanked Larry Jones. She wants to know more about this old friend of hers who happens to know even her favorite food.
"Thank you huh.. Mr Larry Jones for lunch"Ly appreciated. Larry Jones chuckled and replied "There's no need to be formal with me, call me Larry, simply. For the lunch, you're welcome"
Lily smiled and nodded. "What happened, can you at least remember how you got here?" Larry Jones asked. Before Lily could answer, he was already scolding himself. She had told him that she lost her memory. If she can remember how she got here, she would have definitely found her way out. How was she supposed to answer his question?
"I lost my memory. Besides my name, I don't know or remember anything else, not about who I am , my family or who my friends are, including you. I was hoping you'll help me locate my parents." Lily explained helplessly.
Larry Jones was alarmed but remained quiet, staring at Lily who was seated before him. Help her find her parents? The parents that died close to three years ago? Ah ha she had truly lost her memory. He's now fully convinced that she's suffering from amnesia.
"There's a lot to talk about. Where were you going when I saw you a while ago?" Larry Jones inquired. There's really a lot to talk about but can't be discussed in a place such as a restaurant. He would want to take her home and then find a convenient time to talk to her about her past.
"I wasn't going anywhere, just walking aimlessly," Lily replied flippantly.
Larry Jones had to restrain himself with all his strength. Lily Cruz, walking about aimlessly? The rich lady and heiress to Cruz's cooperation. Such a high class lady had been reduced to something like this?
He felt sorry for her. Her memory loss had made her not remember a thing about her true identity and personality. He forced a smile and asked further.
"Fine then, where do you live? Larry Jones probed further. He wants to help but needs to know a little bit about how she got to this city. He doesn't want it to appear as if he kidnapped her and since she has lost her memory, she would not be able to defend him.
He wants to take her to where she truly lives and get a few answers to his questions. "I don't have a place, I am a wanderer"Lily blurted out and suddenly broke down in tears.
Larry Jonesi was surprised at her words and felt emotional seeing her tears. "What do you mean you're a wanderer?".
In Imperial city, Damian Cross had invited Harold Aaron into the President's office. He asked him to be truthful and name his price or what he wants for compensation in order for him to release those documents.
Harold Aaron was wearing a perplexed countenance. How could this adulterer think he was like him, a wanton covetous man. How much does he have to compensate him besides the money of the Cruz's family? Stupid and naive gold digger.
"I don't know what you are saying Mr Damian Cross. Are you suspecting that those documents you are looking for are with me? If it's really with me, do you think I will allow myself to be senseless by asking for compensation from you?" Harold Aaron cajoled him. He had a sympathetic look on his face that Damian Cross was wondering if he was wrong to have come so direct with him.
"If one day, I found out that you've been lying to me, I will make you understand what it means by a fate worse than death"Damian Cross threatened him. Looks sometimes can be deceitful. He of all people should understand that better.
"Is Mr Damian Cross threatening me?"Harold Aaron inquired. Does he think he was some peasant that can be threatened by him? He doesn't know that he could bring him down with some little evidence he has at his fingertips.
Few hours later, Kayden Diego arrived in Singapore. He hired a taxi and drove to his already booked hotel room. His just getting to calm his mood:
First Lily challenged him like no one has ever done before and even raised her voice at him glaring with audacity. If he hadn't discovered that she was his mate, he would have had her punished.
He just found out she was his mate. He doesn't know if he'll be interested in her or he'll just let her go. He can't subject himself to any mate and suffer like he did before. He just wants to live his life on his own terms.
He's glad she doesn't know and no one else knows. He would just keep her around him but not make his discovery known to her or anyone else.
Thinking about Justin, he chuckled. He had slept in his fiancee's place and forgot they were traveling. These two individuals have really pissed him off today and he doesn't know what he would say about them yet.
He switched on his phone and messages popped in. He went through them briefly and saw they're all from Justin. He was apologizing and telling him he was boarding the next flight to Singapore.
Since the business proposal and project execution was starting the next day, he'll just take his time and do some work.
But after taking his showers and ordering some drinks, he became restless. Why was he feeling as if something had gone wrong? Closing his eyes, he tried to focus his mind on what it could be:
Lily!
He opened his eyes sharply and felt his heart beat faster. What is wrong with her? Is she alright? He had a fight with her earlier before leaving Z-country.
He discovered her to be his mate the previous day and had slept with his mind on his new discovery. Only for him to wake up next morning after a silly dream of seeing himself on his throne and Lily was his Luna. A little boy who seemed to be their Son and crown prince was leaning against Lily's thighs.
Only for him to wake up in the morning and have a misunderstanding with her. He even shoved her aside and saw her fall from his split vision.
He didn't mean to be unfair to her in his decision. He was only trying to protect her. Before, he doesn't know why he had the impulse to protect her but after he discovered that she's his mate, he perfectly understands why he had been doing all he did for her.
Perhaps he should have explained in detail to her rather than make it sound as if he was domineering over her. When he stepped out of his room earlier, he came face to face with a waiting Lily at his door.
He frowned when he saw her. Though he perceived her scent close by but would never imagined her waiting at his door. He gave her a chilly stare but Lily ignored his stare and what he heard next was,
"Good morning President Diego" without Waiting for him to respond to her greetings, she said next " I will have to trouble you to take your card back. Thanks" Lily said and stretched out her hand holding the card out to Kayden Diego.
He simply stared at her trying not to be infuriated. She didn't ask him, he was the one who gave it to her because he doesn't want her to be financially stranded.
"Secondly, I want to inform you that I need a job. I want to be financially responsible for myself. If you can help me find one I would appreciate it but if it's going to seem a burden on you, I'll search for it myself" Lily concluded her talk with her hand still stretched towards him.
Kayden Diego stood towering over her. First she returned his card and next, she wants a job. Here he is, trying to protect her and she's eager to step out of the mansion for a job. If he wants her to work and earn money, he would readily offer her a job at the Starlight Group, not some random place.
"I refuse both of your requests!" Kayden Diego finally opened his mouth and gave a final verdict. Without another word, he tried to pass by her but Lily stood akimbo to block his way.