Madness
Chapter 13

"I'll help you."

Lin's words made Nate's chest bulge happily. There was finally something that could bring her closer to this woman.

Trying to maintain his flat expression, the man asked, "You-"

Their chatter was suddenly cut off by an unbroken phone ringing.

A little confused, Lin reached into her skirt pouch quickly, and unwittingly slightly grabbed her, revealing her white thighs.

The woman immediately answered her phone, after apologizing to Nate. He turned slightly from his seat, hiding his face somewhat backward.

"Hello."

While the woman answered her phone, Nate's eyes were directed at the sight of white thighs in front of her. The man swallowed his saliva with great difficulty.

He was aware of Lin's influence which turned out to be very large on him. Just this time, Nate experienced a very strong attraction to the opposite sex.

The man held tightly to both of his soft arms, trying to control himself.

When the woman was done with her phone and turned around, she suddenly let out a small scream.

"Oh!"

Closing her eyes, Nate asked, "Why?"

"Your Eyes. Just like that time."

"The eye..."

That's when Nate realized that his eyes had blackened. Swallowed by her pupils. His wild instincts appeared just from looking at the woman.

Lin's eyes narrowed. "Are you..."

Looking at the direction of the man's eyes, Lin only realized that his skirt was exposed, revealing a bit of skin.

Angrily, he immediately stood up from his seat and tidied up his clothes.

"You turned out to be still a brash man, yes. We just had"

"Attent. A moment."

Realizing the situation was starting to feel bad, Nate immediately got up and tried to calm the woman in front of him. He does not want their relationship to be bad again, but only a while ago they can chat normally.

"Please don't be angry. It's not my wish."

"Before, you said that this happened because you smelled me. But it turns out you are just a man who can not resist his lust just because he saw women!"

Lin's accusation made Nate feel angry. He was very offended. His whole life, he had never been demeaned like this. The man clenched both his hands.

"You need to know. I'm not that low, Miss Alina!"

Nate suddenly gave off an aura of his wibow which he rarely showed to others. His tone was low and firm. His eye color slowly returned to its original state.

Nate's words, which though not spoken out loud, were able to make the woman shut up. He was quite surprised when he realized that the man in front of him was angry.

For a moment both were silent. Each tries to relieve the emotions felt.

"sorry. I didn't mean to yell at you. It's just, as you can see for yourself. It happened beyond my power."

Nate finally opened his voice. He tried to give up in order to maintain his relationship with this woman in front of him.

Lin who was still shocked by this state of affairs, was unwilling to look at the man. He is confused by his own reaction, why should he feel disappointed just because of being yelled at? It should be the one who is angry at the man and not the other way around.

"I think I've been here long enough. Excuse me."

He turned around and opened the door, when Nate suddenly called out to him.

"Miss Alina."

The woman was silent in her place. Not looking.

"You'll still want to help me, right?"

The voice of the man behind him sounded hopeful and pleading.

Lin looked at his fingers holding the doorknob. He squeezed it while smiling with vengeance.

The woman had been sincerely wanting to help the man, but this incident made her have other intentions. Just look at it later!

"of course. I'll think of a way later."

After that, Lin left the office leaving Nate still standing in his place. The man's face looked grim. Looks like his struggle will be full of twists and turns later.

Inside the elevator, Lin leaned his body against the wall behind him.

Breathing in, he realized how strange this situation he was facing was. The thing that the man experienced was not a natural thing to happen.

There were some traits that made Lin start to suspect the identity of the man. But considering that the man he was facing was not an indiscriminate person, then the woman decided to act cautiously.

But clearly, Lin was determined to teach the man a lesson. Although he knew that he had no evil intentions, but still his behavior had harmed Lin.

He would find a way to make the man regret asking for his help.

Not long after, Lin arrived at the office cafeteria. Lucy called him to remind him that they had an appointment for lunch.

"Luce!"

Both of them waved hands. Lin immediately sat down in front of his friend who had ordered various kinds of food before.

"You're mulling all this?" Asked Lin brightly.

"Yep. As my apology, I've ordered all your favorite meals."

The two laughed happily and began their lunch ritual.

When Lucy was wiping her mouth, she asked curiously.

"O yeah. Where have you been? I went to your room but Mr. Robertus said you were summoned by Mr. Marcus to the 60th floor."

"Is this about your case?"

"really. And I met that jerk."

The shocking information made Lucy splash the water in her mouth.

"Luce! Slobbery!"

Lin wiped away the water disgust that slightly hit his arm. Lucy was in a hurry to help her friend wipe by using a dry tissue.

"sorry. Excuse me. I was so shocked earlier."

Make sure his friend's hands are clean. Lucy looked back at him.

"What do you mean when you meet that jerk?"

"No other meaning. That's what it means."

Lucy was stunned in her sitting. His face turned a little pale.

"So you mean, that guy was one of the company's top brass?"

"No-no"

Lin almost slipped to say that the man was the owner of the company but he then fell silent. Given that the man had been so closely hiding his identity, it would be unethical for Lin to reveal his secret just like that.

He did not like the man, but Lin was still trying to be professional. Trying to separate personal problems and work problems, although difficult.

"No?"

"Not wrong. But he's an outsider to the company. You won't recognize him."

His friend scrunched his forehead, looking still confused.

"Outside the company, but the company?"

"Sort of like one of the consultants. But the trustworthy."

Lucy shut her mouth. "Oh no. Not a consultant-"

"Luce, don't assume anything. For this matter, I also don't want to know too much about his true identity. Clearly, he's apologizing to me."

"You're that easy to forgive Lin? He's been harassing you twice."

"I knew. But he explained the reason."

"And you just take it?"

Lucy's eyebrows shot up. He knew enough of his vengeful friend.

Chuckling, Lin looked at his friend. "You know me well, Luce."

"I'm sure you must be planning something Lin. Because unlike Lionel's case, you haven't done anything to this guy at all."

Lin's eyes looked shiny. "You're right Luce. I haven't done anything to her."

Inching closer, his friend whispered, "So, what's your plan?"

"I need your help..."

The two women were whispering to each other in the office cafeteria. Sometimes the two of them giggled which made the person who was looking feel goosebumps. Both have bad intentions for someone.

Returning from lunch, Lin spent half his day to finish his still-delayed work. He even gave up his time for overtime, replacing the time that had been used because he met Lucy and Mr. Marcus.

He only realized that the time was enough at night when suddenly his phone rang, showing a notification of incoming messages.

Grabbing his phone, he frowned when an unknown number sent him a chat. Who'sisthis?

'Good night, Miss Alina. I'm with Nate.'

"Where does he know-"

Lin swallowed his own question, when he realized back who the man was.

'Good night, Mr. Nathanael.'

'Please don't call me Sir. You can call me Nate. Of course when you're ready.'

This guy is very polite. It is far different from when he was in his madness phase.

'Then you can also call me Lin. No frills Miss.'

The woman tried to be polite, considering the person she faced was the owner. The man's reply was a little longer than the previous message.

'All right, Lin.'

Somehow the writing made Lin's cheeks slightly blush. So far, no man has ever been allowed to call his little name. What's up with him?

'You can call me at this number, if you've found a way to help me.'

The man's language style that automatically changed, made Lin's heart warm. He's never felt this before.

Not wanting to get carried away, while smiling cynically, he answered the message.

'I've found a way. I'll see you tomorrow, if you're free.'

'Please, don't be so formal Lin. Think of me as your partner.'

Not long come the reply again.

'Then I'll call you again tomorrow. See you tomorrow, Lin.'

'See you, Nate.'

After that, Lin put his phone on the table. He grabbed something from his drawer and looked at it with glittering eyes.

Let's see, who's gonna laugh at the very end, Nate. Either way, I have to repay you.