The Traps of Black Swan

Dylan had to stay back to handle the mess Leon created by leaving without any words. He lied as Leon wasn't feeling well and he needed rest.

Not just the press conference, he had instructed Leon's secretary to keep eye on the shareholders. Those shareholders had to leave the city very quickly. He could see the displeasure on them so Dylan did his part to control the damage.

At another end, Leon drove his car at high speed and stopped in front of a huge business tower. He clearly remembers how small Skylar started and how big it grew in three years. The tremendous success was something hard to get by just anybody.

He was going inside and saw the security entrance scan system as the barrier gates. He was about to jump over but the security noticed he was neither an employee nor went to the reception to collect the visitor pass. Since their work was to have the safety measure, they didn't focus on who the man was, especially when they were aware Shawn and Aarvi were in the office with Dax.

"Sir, do you have an appointment?" The security held Leon back.

Leon glared at the burly man and shrugged his hand. The man next to him whispered his guess, "Isn't he President Harmon? The fallen president?"

Leon was pissed hearing 'the fallen President.' He knew it was due to the image Aarvi tore off, but all he could think was Aarvi pulling him down his throne. "How dare you?" Leon punched the man and pushed him to the ground within a split second.

He was about to rain his punches, the burly man recovered from the surprise and locked Leon's hands behind him. Leon tried to get rid of the hold and heard a voice behind him, "President Harmon, behave yourself. This is not your company."

It wasn't the voice of a burly man. The latter turned around without leaving Leon. Alex looked disappointed at Leon's behavior. Leon identified the man and snapped at him, "Call her out, now." And he bellowed at the burly man, "And you bastard, let me go before I kill you."

The burly man looked at the personal bodyguard of Aarvi, President Evans. When he saw Alex not giving him orders to leave Leon, he tightened his hold on Leon.

Alex took a step front and narrowed his eyes at Leon, "President Harmon, don't forget who you are and where you are. Look around."

Leon paused his struggle and saw every passing person. They had paused and bewildered, looking at Leon's behavior and his extreme temper. Leon looked like a rogue on the road. They were truly in shock. But none dared to record. Leaking anything from the company was illegal unless it's Aarvi or Dax.

"Get a grip, President Harmon." Alex sneered with a sarcastic smile on his face. Now he understood what Aarvi meant by, 'Tame the angry wild bull that might try to break in.' She was so accurate.

When Leon composed, Alex cued the burly man to let go of Leon and commanded Leon, "Go to the receptionist, tell her with the respect that you would like to meet President Evans. Or President Harmon, would you like for me to guide you by holding your hands?" His mockery was like flammable oil pouring on the fire.

"You-" Leon tried to go closer to Alex to snap his throat but the burly man behind him held him again. "You just wait and watch." Leon barked his empty threat and went to the receptionist, shrugging his hands off him.

The lady receptionist felt her heart jump out in fear when Leon stood in front of her and his hand slapped the counter. The other lady receptionist squeezed her shoulder to encourage her but she was trembling too.

Leon wanted to yell at them but Alex crossed his arms and narrowed his eyes standing just a step away from the reception block.

Leon's voice shook in anger while he tried his best to sound polite, "E-excuse me, I am Leon Harmon. President of Harmon Industries. I don't have an appointment but I am sure your President won't deny it if she knows I am here to meet her."

He glanced at Alex. He could already guess, Aarvi probably expected him to reach her in anger.

The receptionist was shocked even though Leon faked the smile and said through his teeth. They looked at Alex, thanked him in their mind, and spoke professionally, treating him just like any other visitor. However, her fear in the tone was still obvious.

"President Harmon, welcome to Skylar. Let me notify you prior that President Evans doesn't accept any visitors. Since you are a distinguished person from the city, I will have to relay the information to the secretary and then they will let us know. Could you please have a seat and wait till that?"

The receptionist was too scared to extend her hand to point at the waiting area when she looked at Leon's dark face. her hand shook terribly and she looked like she might burst into tears soon.

Alex rescued the receptionist. He went from the left to the right side of Leon and pointed towards the sitting area, "This way please." The contempt in his tone was audible.

Leon was gnashing his teeth so hard that even others could hear him. 'Is she thinking I will run away?' Leon scoffed in his mind and stored it in the sitting area. He sat down and pretended to be calm.

He grabbed the magazine that was lying upside down on the table. But the one he got in his hands had a picture of Aarvi and Aaron on the front cover. Aarvi was looking at the camera in the bridal styled suit and Aaron had his eyes on her. It was a candid picture, yet, she looked confident, Aaron was adoring her, and Leon's blood was boiling in his veins.

The Power of Love.

Leon couldn't believe the business magazine was speaking about love. He read the tagline without knowing, [He says, it's always her.] Irritated, Leon threw the magazine away, the receptionist who was serving the water jumped back in fear.

He turned around to run but paused looking at Alex glaring at the man. She inhaled deep breaths and went to Leon. Usually, they say a few words like, 'I apologize for the delay.' but she placed the small mineral water bottle on the table and ran away without sparing a word.

In the office, Aarvi heard Dax's secretary report to Dax that Leon Harmon was downstairs in the waiting area. Shawn gave a big thumbs up for Aarvi as she guessed as he may try to reach her to threaten her or negotiate or just know what she was up to.

Aarvi twirled her swivel chair and faced Dax's secretary. "Let him wait there for ten minutes. Then get him to the meeting room on the 15th floor." She didn't want to bring Leon to the higher management floors. "Arrange a screen with the display of Harmon Industries market graph. Thank you..."

Dax's secretary flashed her a polite smile with a nod of his head in respect. He took a step back and left the room.

Shawn and Dax chuckled seeing her play with the fire without fear. Aarvi innocently shrugged, "If he creates a mess in Skylar, my dear CEO, you know what to do? Don't you?"

Dax laughed at her fake sinless face, "Of course, President Evans. I will make his life even harder."

"Excellent." Aarvi appreciated her company CEO.

"You cunning nutters!!!" Shawn exclaimed at their rapport.