A-Xuan was at the office finishing his presentation for Bloom Pto. He yawned, looking at the late hour. He checked CF and smiled. He packed his belongings and left. After saying goodbye to the security team on guard, he came out.

He walked to a parked car and smiled. The door opened and he got in. He closed the door and smiled wider.

"Hey."

Bastian looked at his beautiful green eyes and smiled lightly.

"Hi."

He gave a sign to the driver to go. A-Xuan looked at him, raising an eyebrow inquisitively.

Bastian looked at him scratching his neck.

"I was on my way home when I saw you coming out, I thought I’d give you a ride."

"Thank you."

Bastian nodded, looking away. A-Xuan was very amused, he’s husband would always take what he wants when he wants. If he felt the least bit of resistance from him, he would stop, but he would always shoot his shot. So to see his shy side was such a stark contrast.

When they arrived in front A-Xuan’s house, Bastian asked with a frown.

"You’re living alone? Where’s Leia?"

A-Xuan sat back, answering.

"She left the country to celebrate her finals."

Bastian looked at him, feeling guilty. They were apart all those years because of him, and now a day after they reunited they’re apart again.

A-Xuan could see what was on his mind, plus his husband is the biggest worrier when it comes to him.

"I didn’t leave the country because of you."

Bastian looked at him surprised, he asked:

"You didn’t ?"

A-Xuan explained:

"They were people after me, and staying at your house would’ve just put Leia in danger. I needed to become stronger before I could come back to deal with them, so I sent her away until it’s done."

Bastian’s jaw clenched and after a few seconds he asked:

"Who’s after you?"

A-Xuan smiled:

"I can deal with them and I will."

A-Xuan opened the car door again, but Bastian pulled him. A-Xuan looked at him surprised. He asked with a hint of anger.

"Why would you leave work alone or even live alone if you know people are after you?"

A-Xuan sat back.

"Because they need something from me, so they won’t kill me anymore."

Bastian ordered:

"You can’t live alone."

A-Xuan smiled.

"I can take care of myself. I’ve been doing it for more than 6 years."

"I don’t care, you’re not staying here alone."

A-Xuan was surprised by Bastian’s outburst. This is a rare thing from him, the last time it happened was 6 years ago, and at him too. A-Xuan crossed his arms.

"Then what do you want me to do?"

Bastian thought for a few seconds.

"You’ll stay with me."

A-Xuan laughed. Does he think he’ll share a house with that psycho Victoria? Even if he wants to be closer to Bastian, he won’t live with her.

"Are you insane?"

Bastian looked at him with disappointed eyes, he couldn’t hide it even if he tried. Is it that unimaginable to live with me? A-Xuan looked into his hurt eyes and approached him, explaining:

"It has nothing to do with you, I just don’t want to see Victoria."

A-Xuan smiled, putting a finger between the crease of his eyebrows. When they relaxed he pulled his finger back and grabbed his hand. He played with it for a while and proposed:

"You could stay with me."

Bastian was so focused on looking at A-Xuan playing with his hand that he asked a beat later with a hint of excitement.

"What did you say?"

A-Xuan looked up and met his eyes.

"Will you stay with me?"

Bastian smiled shyly and nodded.

A-Xuan’s heart turned into a puddle. He caressed his cheek and Bastian held a breath. He smiled and left after saying.

"Move in tomorrow. Good night."

Bastian let out the breath he was holding when he left. He touched his cheek with a smile, he could still feel the heat of A-Xuan’s hand. He can’t understand his love for him, but it’s like a blazing fire.

He was worried that he wouldn’t even talk to him let alone to business, but he did, and he’s willing. Furthermore, he’s even willing to let him stay with him. He smiled wider at the thought of always seeing him live instead of through a screen.

A-Xuan didn’t leave because of him, which means he doesn’t hate him. He frowned, who’s after him? He took his cell phone and made a phone call. When he was done, he sat back smiling.

Darren was in his office pacing, he has to talk to Victoria. He told his mother he would fire her yesterday, but he didn’t. He likes her, but he loves his mother and the company more, so he has to do it this morning.

Plus now that he dealt with the one or ones who blackmailed him he just has to deal with Victoria. Once he’s done, he’ll pretend to go see A-Xuan to check on him.

Then he’ll reminisce about their father and bring up the idea of him working with him. When he talks to him about his company, he’ll propose working together. That fool will agree. He stopped in place when Victoria entered.

She smiled and ran to him, but before she could hug him Darren took a step back. Victoria tilted her head confused.

"We need to talk."

Darren sat behind the desk and Victoria sat in one of the chairs in front of him. He disclosed:

"A-Xuan was in B country all this time. He’s the one who built Song PharmaTech."

Victoria froze and stared at him wide-eyed. That company she wants to take down at all costs because it’s better than Wu Pharma is actually A-Xuan’s?

Darren said:

"Now that I know he owns it, I can merge both companies, and we’ll make millions. His company is worth three times Wu Pharma. It’s a golden opportunity."

Victoria lifted her chin, ordering:

"We’re not making a deal with him even if he owns Song PharmaTech."

When she thinks about the day he came back, she just wants to hide in shame. She acted all mighty because of her position as the chief company executive, offering him an entry-level job when he is the president of Song PharmaTech.

He even told her he didn’t dare say his position because it was not as good as hers. He was clearly laughing at her, even after all those years she was still inferior to him and the butt of the joke.

Even when she thought he was dead, he was still above her, and he’ll always be. But asking to merge both companies isn’t that admitting it? I’ll never let him win.

Darren announced:

"This isn’t up for discussion."

Victoria’s mouth hung open, even if officially it was Darren’s company he always said it was theirs.

He would never decide without consulting her or without her consent. But now he did, and it’s regarding A-Xuan when he knows how much she hates him.

Darren looked at Victoria and rolled his eyes. Maybe it’s a good thing he has to end things with her. She’s gotten far too comfortable.

He informed as if he were talking about the weather.

"Someone sent my mother pictures of us. She told me to break up and fire you."

Victoria played with her hair nervously.

"But you’re not going to do it right?"

"I have to."

Victoria insisted:

"We just need to deal with the person who sent the pictures."

"I already dealt with them. Still, we’re done, and you can’t work here anymore."

Victoria grabbed Darren’s hand and begged:

"No, we can’t break up. We can still be together in secret. Please don’t leave me."

Darren frowned at Victoria’s clammy hand, then pulled his away. He wiped it on his pants and pressed a button. Two men entered and took away a crying and screaming Victoria.