Chapter 17: Coincidental Meeting

Nathan sat in his office when he heard a knock on the door, and when he gave the permission, his assistant walked in with a document, “Boss! This needs your attention!” He then dropped it on the table and pointed at the place he was supposed to sign.

“What's next on my schedule?” Nathan asked as he signed on places he was asked to drop his signature after he had gone through it.

“Next is a meeting between you and the young master of the Benedict family. You had asked me to agree to the meeting a week ago so when he had extended another request, I agreed to it and I also arranged it to be lunchtime so you both can have lunch together while talking,” His assistant, Caleb gave him a detailed explanation but Nathan’s mind was not on that but on the fact that someone had to say he wouldn't be eating lunch in his office but with some benedict guy!

He looked up sharply then asked, “Who told you I want to eat outside with some benedict?!”

Assistant Caleb stood in shock and confusion then he saw Nathan bring out a lunch box from the side and place it on the table, then threw a look at him and Caleb was sure he could read his eyes.

“Who would want to eat that food when I have my lunch packed beautifully.”

“Boss..Who had packed you a lunch box? And bringing a lunch box to the office..?” He stopped there and watched his boss take one of the chickens and chew on it then he looked at Caleb and raised a brow—,

“You were saying something?” He asked.

How could Caleb have anything to say? He could only think of the appetizing meal In front of him. He gulped as he watched his boss eating the chicken elegantly then he wiped his fingers with the tissue placed at the side of the box. He must admit, the person Was meticulous to even remember to add the tissue.

Caleb cleared his throat, shifted his eyes away from the box then turned serious, “Should the meeting be canceled? “ He asked.

Nathan thought about it then shook his head, “There is no need. Let it go as arranged.” He then went back to his work after arranging the lunch box and placing it on the table near him.

Then he suddenly remembered something and looked at his assistant then let out some orders, “Teach the Hart family a small lesson then tell them the reason is that they were beginning to see themselves as someone I can’t touch, how dare they ask someone to spy on me?! Nonsense!” He said with irritation.

Caleb nodded and took the order before leaving. As to what the punishment is, he believes Caleb can figure it out.

After some time, it was time for the meeting and Nathan stood up then walked toward his car but what others didn’t see was the lunch box in his hand. He placed it next to him and then drove away from his private parking space.

He got to the restaurant they had chosen and walked inside without needing to identify himself as who doesn’t know the young master of the Collins Family and also one of the most successful entrepreneurs with a net worth that people still don’t know.

Nathan walked into the restaurant and went directly to his private room and there he sat down and brought out his lunch box and then began eating without waiting for anybody. It was the other party that needed his help and not the other way around.

He was still eating when he heard a soft knock on the door and he gave a snort which the person seemed to listen because the next second, the door opened and in came a young man dressed in a simple shirt and Jean trousers, but when Nathan raised his head indifferently from the food the person that took his attention was the man standing next to the one at the front.

“Master Nathan!” The one at the front who was the young master of the Benedict greeted then nudged the one at the back who stood in shock as he looked at Nathan.

“Oh! You are the young master of the Benedict family? And then who is—“ Nathan asked as he rested his back on the chair and looked at them with his arms folded, but to be precise, he was looking at the other man behind the young master Benedict.

Sorry, I brought him with me without your permission, Master Nathan. This is my friend Evans Hart and you can call me Leo.” he introduced then pushed Evans to the front, “Well, we had come here to see Master Nathan for something, and I would love to ask for your help.” Leo stated his reason’s immediately then they were told to sit by Nathan who pointed at the two chairs.

Meanwhile, Evans was shocked to see Nathan here. He knew Leo had been trying to meet an influential person for a long time and it is said that if that person can agree to meet us and we are able to convince him then everything will be solved.

He had thought meeting with the influential figure Must be very hard since Leo hadn’t said anything for a long time but Leo had suddenly come to look for him excitedly and told him the person had asked to meet.

Evans had been so happy too when he heard the news then he immediately prepared to go with him after being told to. But what he hadn’t expected was that the person he would be meeting was Nathan and why did this Big young master bring the lunch box he had prepared for him to a big restaurant like this?!

Leo sat up straight and then began, “Master Nathan, I have been wanting to meet you because I would love to ask you to invest in our school project, it’s a group project and there are Four in each group. We were asked to look for an investor and my father's business is going down and he can’t help me now, so my father asked me to meet you saying he has little friendship with you.” Leo explained and the room became quiet.

Evans said nothing and only watched Nathan eat and also communicate with Leo. He knew, though he was part of this project but in front of Leo, he didn’t know Nathan so he didn’t have the right to butt in. Also, he was sure Nathan wouldn’t want anyone to know or their relationship so he kept mute and only looked on.

Nathan finished eating the last pieces of pizza in the box, cleaned his hand with the paper in the box and threw it into the bin closest to them then he took his time to arrange the box back.

“Sorry about that, I had to arrange the box, as I am scared the tiger at home would bite if anything goes missing in the box,” Nathan said then looked at Evans who secretly glared at him coldly.

Nathan's lips twitched, then he returned to his seriousness, looked at Leo, and asked, “What do I benefit from?” He pursed his lips then adjusted his suit, “It’s true that I owe your father a little Favour, but I won’t waste money on things that wouldn’t benefit me.” He finished saying with seriousness, making Leo panic.

“Then..then, Master Nathan, the benefit is written on the document here. But I know it’s not up to your standards but this is just a school project and though the amount needed might be large, it will benefit us all if it works out!” Leo tried explaining as he placed the document on the table then pushed it respectfully towards Nathan.

Nathan looked at it with an indifferent expression then turned to look at Leo without even checking it, “I can even invest in your father’s dying business if you agree to one thing.”

Leo’s eyes widened in shock. He couldn’t believe this word came from Nathan, he knew that his father had gone to Nathan for help when his business began falling but Nathan had refused to help saying the Favour he owed him is not worth the risk and now the same Master Nathan was giving him an opportunity?! Why wouldn’t he grab it? His father would be so happy if he knew Nathan had agreed to help.

“Yes-Yes! Tell me, Master Nathan! I will do anything!” Leo said with a trembling voice. He felt so giddy that he was about to faint then they heard Nathan's words—

“I want your friend to serve me, can you exchange him for that?”