IN LOVE WITH A SOLDIER, VOLUME 2 - Season 11 Episode 3

Dan shook hands with Austin as he greeted back, “I am glad to meet you too, Mr. Elite. I have heard much about you” “I’m so flattered,” Austin returned, and then looked at Polly who was standing right behind Dan.

“Hello, Mr. Austin,” Polly greeted politely as she studied the young man standing in front of her. She had found everything about Austin before itself. ‘He is Lawrence’s cousin. He has established his company abroad on his own and his company is thriving here. He is young, but not a simple person, ‘ she judged.

“Have a seat, please,” Austin invited with a gesture.

Dan and Polly sat down opposite Austin.
“Let’s get right to the topic about our cooperation,” Austin began curtly, as he looked at Dan. Watching Dan nod in agreement, he proceeded, “I’m sure my subordinates have made it clear to you on this project. If you agree to work with us, we both will reap huge profits. It’s true that my company will obtain more benefits than yours will. That’s why I have invited you here. If you have no problem with our cooperation, we will have more chances to work together in the near future too.”

Dan gave a subtle smile devoid of any expression. But he appreciated the young man sitting in front of him. ‘He is speaking in a straightforward and concise manner. He is a decisive young man as everyone said he is. I have to admit that he has a good knack for business. He will not only get both of us to make the best out of this project but also bring the FS Empire huge profits beyond my imagination. He is a capable businessman, ‘ he brooded.

“Even if Lawrence had worked on this project, I don’t think that he could have come up with such a brilliant idea to bring the FS Empire such handsome profits,” Dan spoke.

Austin laughed slightly. With a straight face, he retorted, “My cousin is a much more insightful businessman than I am. But he has to deal with so many other things, so he will not spend much time and energy working on a single project.

But our cooperation is different. I took three days to attend to our contract. So the outcome is much better expected. Just as the old saying goes: no pain, no gain.”

“You are right,” Dan responded. ‘What he said made sense. Lawrence didn’t pay much attention to our cooperation.

Compared to the FS Empire, my company is much smaller. So Lawrence didn’t care how many profits his company could get because of my cooperation with him. Even if Lawrence didn’t work with me, he still has much work to deal with, ‘ he analyzed.

“And it’s in my benefit, too. As you know, I came back from abroad just a couple of days ago. Ever since I worked as an executive president, some old executives and boards of directors doubted my capability and they don’t think I can handle my job well. So I have to work doubly hard and try to make achievements to impress them and shut them up. Our cooperation is the first one in that regards,” Austin blurted out his plan. He didn’t think he should hide these from both of them. ‘Dan is Lawrence’s old acquaintance and his assistant Polly has worked in the JC Group. Perhaps I can trust them, ‘ he mused.

Dan nodded his head approvingly. ‘He isn’t lying. I have to believe what he is saying. I am impressed by his honesty. If Lawrence is going to one day rule the city, I have no doubt that Austin will be the leader in the financial world too. He is a genius in the business circle, ‘ Dan mulled.

Judging by Dan’s act and expression, Polly knew that her boss had already agreed to sign the contract. She took a pen out of her handbag, opened it and handed it over to Dan.

Without uttering a word, Dan signed on the last page of the contract directly. Handing one copy to Austin, he laughed and said, “I signed this because I trust your capability, not because you are Lawrence’s cousin or any other reasons.”

“Thank you, Mr. Dan. I’m looking forward to our cooperation,” Austin returned with a loud laugh.

“I hope that we will have more chances to work together no matter you are in charge of the FS Empire or Lawrence, just as you said,” Dan said. ‘It is a good thing if my company can have more opportunities to cooperate with FS Empire, ‘ he ruminated.

“Of course we will. I’m sure that Lawrence will think the same as well,” Austin followed.

Dan stepped out of the cafe, followed by Polly. They then got into the black van.

“Mr. Dan, I believe this project will bring both FS Empire and our company profits. Austin’s scheme will not only help the FS achieve the maximization of interests but increase our profits,” Polly analyzed.
“Looks like the FS Empire will have a bright future,” Dan said, staring out of the car window. ‘Now that Austin has joined the FS Empire, I am sure this company will enter a new phase of prosperity soon, ‘ he thought.

QPolq9ly didn’t make any remarks. Looking out of the window, she felt slightly happy. ‘I am glad that Lawrence has got a good assistant at work. As long as he lives happily, I will be happy for him, ‘ she thought.

After a moment of silence, Dan turned to look towards Polly’s side face. He asked, “Do you still care for him?”

Polly understood who her boss was referring to. Dan knew that his assistant hadn’t gotten over Lawrence yet.

“I must be lying if I say no as the answer,” Polly replied, “But it’s time I let him go. I am and will always be a spectator. I am okay as long as he is happy.”

Dan felt bad for his assistant. ‘Perhaps Lawrence will never know that there is someone who cares and watches him. This woman never misses any news about him, even though they may be rumors, ‘ he mulled.

“We meet countless people in our life. But we will only find one who is the love of our life. We love that right person wholeheartedly and want to spend the rest of our life with him or her,” Dan expressed, his voice devoid of any dismay.

“You have a point. He doesn’t belong to me. It’s my destiny. When I was fired, I was doomed to lose him forever. I am just a passer-by in his life, but he is everything to me,” Polly responded sadly, as a drop of tear fell down.

Looking at the scene flashing in front of her, Polly continued, “But I want to let him go now.”