Zayn's POV
We walked down the narrow hall to conference room 7a. She kept fiddling with her small hands. I don't know why she's so nervous she just has to write some notes down.
"Hello Mr. Payne, this is my new assistant Brinley Kaye." I said introducing her to him.
"It's lovely to meet you, please call me Liam." He said shaking her small hand.
I then introduced her to each of the section managers that would be joining us. We then sat down at the large round wooden conference table I sat at the head of the table with Brinley to my right. I began to ask for feedback from each of the managers. I wanted to know how each sections was handling itself. I saw out of the corner of my eye Brinley quickly scribbling down notes.
"Mr. Malik? I asked to join you today because I wanted to propose a new idea to you." Liam said as he shuffled through the papers in front of him.
"What would that be?" I asked curiously.
"Expanding online!" He said excitedly.
"What makes you think that's a great idea?" I scoffed.
"Well uh... I've done research and more people are reading ebooks and emagazines these days. I think we could triple our income and revenue values. So theref-" He began to explain.
Emagazines? Is that even a thing?
"Who the hell are you to come in here and proper an idea like that?" I asked bitterly.
"Sir, I just thought tha-" he stammered, his face began to flush.
Brinley looked at me with her wide hazel eyes.
"You thought what?! Hear me now, I will never become the CEO of an emagazines company okay!" I shouted furiously.
"But by partnering with Amazon or ebay-" Liam started again.
"I will never! It's stupid! See this right here? This is a magazine you can read this? You can feel the pages! You can rip the pages out cut this thing to bits! It's not some fucking electronic shit!" I shouted venomously then proceeding to rip the pages of this month's magazine and throw them, causing Brinley to flinch.
"I'm sorry sir." Liam said sitting down quickly, his face was red and his eyes filled with anger and embarrassment.
"I think that covers it for today, get back to work." I commanded before exiting the room.
I heard the clicking of Brinley's heels in tow behind me. I stormed into my office and slouched down into my swivel chair.
Why am I acting like this?
"Sir, are you alright?" She asked timidly. She slowly walked towards my desk closing in on the distance between us.
"You really want to know?" I asked darkly.
"Yes." she whispered curiously.
"My soul is a dark world and sometimes I get caught up in it. You think I over reacted? Darling, you haven't seen anything yet." I said smirking.
She shifted uncomfortably and blushing as I spoke.
"I'll keep that in mind Sir." She said confidently before strutting back to her desk. Her thin hips swaying side to side catching my breath. Fuck.
I sighed loudly and loosened my tie. I began to busy my self with work. I signed off on articles and sorted through thick stacks of boring paperwork.
"Is there anything else I can help you with before I go sir?" Brinley said disturbing my thoughts.
"No, have a good night Ms. Kaye." I said softly after clearing my throat.
"You to, sir." She said sweetly before collecting her things and leaving me alone in my dark world.
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Added this new chapter! Hope you liked it! -Dee xx

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