His Devious Rule

When there were just ten minutes left to take off, Rob informed the couple who were busy talking nonsense, ignoring the people around them. "Boss, ten minutes." They were left with a maximum of eight minutes before boarding.

"That\'s fast." Anya was first to react. She just arrived a minute before, right?

Alvin nodded, shooing Rob away, and looked at displeased Anya. "Did you choose outfits for the conference and party?"

Saturday was an announcement to the world about the Skylark in Narnia. They would be starting as an investing company, buying and developing the small companies, which they have already started. Skylark, Narnia would be headquarters for all his museums and evacuation teams.

However, the auctions of the artifacts wouldn\'t be in the country. Alvin wasn\'t planning to let people know he does store inexpensive treasure in the country due to safety concerns.

On Saturday there would be two events. An afternoon banquet was arranged for business representatives of Narnia and for the ones who were flying into the country to collaborate with him.

With selected media at the venue, they would talk about Skylark and give chances for investors to propose their business.

Whereas the evening party would be more of an informal party for the socialites, celebrities, and business families.

Most of the high society socialites would be attending due to the Majestic Clubhouse. However, business companies weren\'t showing any interest as nobody knew who was the owner of the company.

Nevertheless, Alvin had a great plan to make the business personalities run-up to the events and make it a success.

\'Outfits?\' Anya couldn\'t believe he was talking about something so simple, he doesn\'t care.

Anyway, "Conference!?" Anya mused. She asked, pointing at herself, "What am I going to do over there?" She would be attending the evening party with him. The business talks weren\'t her cup of coffee.

And she wasn\'t a fan of these events where people judge you by your clothes and money. The richer you are, the higher the respect you get.

Alvin planned to tag her with him to both the events. He taunted seeing her disinterested in attending the event when he would be shocking the world, "To avoid the flies over my head."

Anya:

She took a deep breath and flashed a stiff smile, "Bye." She tried to get up and leave, but he tugged her back with hearty laughter. He pulled her cheeks, finding her grumpiness cute.

"If you get bored, we\'ll sneak off." He wasn\'t interested in expanding his network. That was the work of Ean Watson, vice president of Skylark.

Anya nodded unwillingly. Well, she has to get used to this high society culture. "Don\'t forget your words." She couldn\'t handle one narcissist, she won\'t be able to stand between self-obsessed people.

Alvin smirked. He would be the first to get a headache from those events. So they will be sneaking out sooner than anyone.  "Ean Watson will be arranging clothes for us."

Anya frowned hearing him again speak of clothes. Alvin was a kind who would instruct somebody to get her dress and close the matter.

She was also aware it was very important what they wear at these kinds of events and it would impact Alvin\'s image. "Yes, Boss." Then she knocked on his head seeing him go around in circles, "Come to the point."

Anya was right, Alvin knew he was going to ask her something she wouldn\'t like. Thus he was hesitant to avoid making her upset.

Since she guessed right, he asked her opinion, "How about we introduce Little Brat at the party?" He meant to say introducing Zane as their son.

He initially planned to keep everything about Zane hidden so that he could live a life Anya dreamed of. A simple life where Zane could study, play and grow up happily.

Due to recent developments of broken engagement with Daltons and Daltons going bankrupt, it was unavoidable that people would look at Anya as a homewrecker or a gold digger who seduced him and broke the long-term relationship.

Alvin didn\'t want another tag on Anya. She already endured many offensive labels on her character due to Gianna and Gabriel\'s dirty games. He might rip off the mouths of people who dare to title her what she wasn\'t.

Apart from that, Ean didn\'t want their first PR activity to hide people calling Anya names and offensive posts on Alvin. It would negatively impact the company

Introducing Zane will mean Anya was with Alvin for years. Since Alvin never appeared anywhere with Flora, her words will be considered as a bluff.

As Alvin expected, the glow on his Little Donut\'s face dimmed. Anya never wished Zane to have a life in the spotlight. Unnecessary attention from people or media was not good for any kids.

But Alvin wasn\'t a simple person and he was settling in Narnia only because of them. Leaking about their identity is the cost she and Zane will have to pay.

However, Anya didn\'t agree with Alvin. "Let me think about it." Anya wanted to speak with Zane first. Alvin will be publicly acknowledging Zane, she wouldn\'t go ahead without Zane\'s consent.

Alvin nodded without pressuring her to take the decision right away. He stood up pointing at his laptop for Rob.

Anya pouted without getting up. Twenty-five minutes never felt so short. "Why is refueling a jet so quick? It should take hours." That\'s the voice of displeasure to let him go so quickly.

Rob: "..."

He silently grabbed the laptop and left. \'Refueling?\' He couldn\'t believe Alvin gave that reason to Anya. Alvin had postponed a meeting by five hours and taken a long route to see Anya.

Alvin trapped her in the chair as he went close to her face. He noticed her swallow and blink her eyes, anticipating a kiss.

He disappointed her but his hypnotic tone at her ear made her heart race, "Are you waiting for me to carry you into the jet?"

He expected her to say no or push him away, but she hummed leaving him inarticulate. He pulled back his head to see her lips curled up with only one dimple on her cheek. That\'s the mischief.

She just pulled his hopes up. "Goofball." He pecked on her forehead and pulled her to her feet as he straightened his back.

"We will make sure our pictures won\'t be leaked. I don\'t have plans to reveal your name."

Anya\'s parents wished him the best but didn\'t like to participate. Knowing they would be uncomfortable, Alvin and Anya didn\'t force them.

Anya was glad he was taking the precaution for Zane. And her identity wasn\'t a problem. If Alvin had no plan for it, she didn\'t make any changes to it. "Hmm… A mystery woman will gain more attention. I like that."

Well, Alvin had a different plan for her. They have to wait and see how it plays out.

He was leaving, and Anya tugged him around. She stood on her toes and wrapped her arms around his neck. "Come back soon."

The business trips and the number of days in different countries were never a concern to Alvin in the past years. Hence he was hardly returning to the country, a maximum of once or twice a year. Now, he wanted to return as soon as possible.

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At the Matthews mansion,

The maid who was helping Gianna, checked her mobile when it beeped. She had received a video of Anya pulling Alvin to hug in the airport.

There was a text message, [Skylark belongs to AM. The plan will be active on Saturday. Anya Owen won\'t be able to escape.]

The maid grinned looking at the last line. Shoving the mobile into her pocket, she eagerly waited for Gianna to return, to give her the good news.