Spring lovers: We who are inseperable

Chapter 154: The Invitation (2)

As they got close to the mansion, they could see a bunch of men and women standing in front of the main door in a similar black uniform in an upright position with hands at the back. 

The group stood in front of her symbolizing some kind of unity and ultimate power. Just like the subjects do to their king. 

As Eliana walked towards them, Ethan trailing behind her, followed by Mia and Michael, two siblings who were both the secretaries of Eliana. 

"Young Miss," they called out aloud. 

Eliana nodded at this. There was a sense of familiarity and affection in her wicked and cold eyes, but it was soon hidden by her cold demeanor. 

Though there was no smile on her face, the people in front of her showed her a toothy smile, their mood became a bit higher. 

Eliana did not say anything and quietly went inside, as the people standing in front of the gate, made way for her. 

Seeing her behavior, Ethan was a little disturbed but he knew the woman very well. 

The others looked at Ethan and then at the disappearing figure of the woman. They all bowed and left the place getting back to their work. 

Ethan sighed and then walked inside followed by the two secretaries. 

The mansion was divided into five big compartments, with all of them having their own hall with a grand bedroom. The compartments were like five cottages, in each of which one family could easily reside with ample space left. All the five of them met at the center which was a big common hall. With antiques and luxurious furniture, it looked no less than a palace. 

Ethan after dismissing the two secretaries proceeded towards the compartment towards the center of the mansion. Walking for ten minutes, he reached the compartment, wherein the hall, Eliana was sitting, going through her room. 

Knocking at the door, he said, "You free?" 

"Hmm," Eliana nodded after which Ethan entered the room. He took a seat on the big sofa and asked, "Do you really have to be so cold?" 

Eliana did not say anything rather, she sat opposite to him and started to pour some tea that was in the kettle. Passing a cup to Ethan, she took the sip from her cup crossing her legs. 

Keeping the passed cup on the table, Ethan said with a desperate voice, "You aren't answering my question." 

Keeping her cup down, Eliana said, "I have already answered." 

"When? You did not say a word," said Ethan with an irritated voice. 

Taking a sip again, Eliana nodded and said, "I said nothing because there is nothing to say. And that is my answer." 

"You-, never mind. There is no point in talking on this topic with you," Ethan said giving up. 

"Should have learned this sooner, but it's ok," Eliana commented. 

Ethan: "....." 

"What is the matter?" she asked. 

"Ah, Yes. I wanted to tell you something," Ethan said. 

"I am listening," 

"We have got an invitation to a party." 

"Why are you telling me this? What does have to do with me?" she asked with a raised eyebrow, taking her cup, all ready to take a sip. 

"It is from Li Corporation. They are inviting me to the celebration of the fifty-year anniversary of the Li Corporation," Ethan said. 

Hearing this, the cup that was less than at a second distance from Eliana's lips stopped. Ethan could see her hands gripping the cup become tighter. But it did not seem out of hatred, rather a hint of sadness and melancholy could be seen. 

"Is something wrong?" Ethan said as he came closer to Eliana and tapped at her side of the table. If not for Ethan's interruption, the cup would have broken. 

On realizing that, Eliana loosened her hold on the cup, keeping it aside. "So, what is the matter?" she said. 

"T-That. You know your plan of acquiring Avian lights flopped, then why are you still asking that to me," said Ethan, a little confused and flustered. 

"That was not my plan, first of all," Eliana said with a cold voice. 

"But you only said that-" 

Eliana cut off Ethan and said, "Yes, I suggested to take focus on Avianlights, but how to acquire it was your plan, dear," with a smile on her face. 

After a pause, she said, "So, initially you're planned failed, not mine." 

"Ok, ok, I accept it. It was my plan for how we will be acquiring it. But that person, the C.E.O. of the Li Corporation, I don't know-how, he managed to see through the plan," Ethan said, with an irritated face. 

"It's because of your carelessness that this plan failed," Eliana said. 

Ethan was dumbfounded at this because they were the same words that C.E.O. of Li Corporation had told him. 

Seeing his face, Eliana asked with a raised eyebrow, "What? You can't believe it?" 

"N-No, it's just that, these were the words told to me by the C.E.O. of the Li corporation," he said. In a dilemma. 

Eliana did not say a word, it also came as a shock to her, after a moment of silence, she said, "He is right. Do you know why?" 

"That is what I trying to understand," Ethan said in confusion. 

"I think you are fit with your computers and codes because just to visit China to see if your plan worked was really a lame move, hence your carelessness," she said. 

"Wait, how do you-" 

Eliana got up from her seat and approached Ethan, bending down to his height, she whispered in his ears, "That is why I am your......" 

Ethan rolled his eyes at this and said, "Tell me, how and why?" 

With a smile, she said, "I have no problem telling you if you can bear it." 

Ethan looked up to her and said, "Just tell me." 

With a sigh, she started, "Your plan was good but it was not excellent or full proof. Or we can say that the one executing the plan was careless. Avianlights is a company recently taken by the Li Corporation, I think I told you this. Didn't I?" 

Ethan nodded at this. 

"As that company was new in the Li Corporations, it is normal for them to look into their board of directors. You as well-traveled in the Avianlights, that also with a VIP pass, it would be weird for someone young as you having VIP pass, thus they would have checked in your information." 

"But I hacked in the system, it would be impossible for them to get any information related to me," Ethan answered. 

"Now that is where you have gone wrong. You underestimated the opposition and thus, after securing your information, you thought that they won't be able to find it. They probably must have hacked the American flight system and got the flights that had been booked from America to China, from Avian lights. Of Course, they would have found you suspicious and this, it all happened." 

Eliana said as she ended her last words. At this point in time, Ethan felt that he had did a grave mistake, The failure of the plan was understandable. 

"Also, your lack of patience, when you went to the Li Corporation personally, to meet the C.E.O. Li, which was a symbol of your stupidness. 

"But, who could have hacked the American flight system?" Ethan asked. 

"Maybe their C.E.O., or someone else who knows?" she said diverting her eyes. 

"C.E.O.? Do you think he would do that? Ha! How can someone know to hack, why is a businessman," Ethan said with a little mockery. 

"There you are wrong again. I have already mentioned it to you. Don't underestimate your opposition, neither overestimate yourself. Because in both the cases, the loss is yours," Eliana said. 

Ethan nodded. 

At this, Eliana gave a smug smile and said, "Forget it now. Now that you have done the deed why are you worrying now?" 

Ethan nodded and said, "Ok, I understand. Also, are you coming to Li Corporation's party?" 

... 

In the Li Corporation 

The atmosphere was as usual, with some employees just gossiping, some of them gathering in a corner with the excuse of working, while some were busy doing the teacher's errands. 

Li Wei was unusual not bothered by all this, sat in his study room while his eyes on the outside window. Suddenly he sneezed, rubbing his nose that was light red now, he said, "Is someone cursing me or what?" 

KNOCK 

KNOCK 

"Good evening, C.E.O." opening the door entered Mu Shufen with some files and said, "We have sent an invitation card for the celebrations of the Li Corporation fifty years to Mr. Ethan." 

"His response?" Li Wei asked. 

"He agreed to be a part of the celebration party," Mu Shufen said as he adjusted his glasses. 

At this, Li Wei raised an eyebrow, and said, "What is the reason?" 

"He must have asked for something in return." 

"Yes, he did."