Wild Young Miss: Mister, Let's Kiss!

Matthew Xi and Nikolai Silvestri hopped topics one after another. Why? Because Nikolai Silvestri seemed to be curious about a lot of things and couldn't focus on one thing. 

Their longest topic was about women as he was more inclined towards that. Business only came second as Nikolai Silvestri didn't argue with Matthew Xi on his proposal. 

With that, both business kings in their own continent shook hands. For Matthew Xi, everything went smoothly... which somehow bothered him in a way. Regardless, he didn't dwell on it but thought of precautionary measures. 

After all, although Nikolai Silvestri was a chill guy, Matthew Xi had heard many interesting things about the man. Therefore, he couldn't fully trust the man regarding the contract between them was fair without too many loopholes. 

"Right, I'll be throwing a party next week. I decided to celebrate my birthday in the country... I'll expect you there?" Before they could part ways, Nikolai Silvestri turned to Matthew Xi as he grinned. 

"Sure."

"Should I expect your girlfriend to come with you as your date then? Although, I am not against it, I don't think she will like the party." In a teasing manner, Nikolai Silvestri humored as his parties were a blast... but not the type of parties that Zoey enjoyed. 

Matthew Xi just nodded his head, his smile was absent as he didn't think he needed to answer the teasing. After all, he somehow disliked that this man talked about Zoey as if he knew her. 

Now that he thought about it, Cora Ma delivered a message from Patrizio Moretti that there would be a birthday party next week. Recalling how Zoey reacted, Matthew Xi could not help but slightly narrow his eyes towards Nikolai Silvestri.

Considering Patrizio Moretti was Italian, he might know Nikolai Silvestri too. If Patrizio Moretti and Zoey were friends, there was a high possibility that Zoey knew Nikolai Silvestri as well. 

"Anyway, it was nice doing business with you. I'll see you next week... as for me, I have a date." Offering a large smile on his lips, Nikolai Silvestri tugged the hem of his uncreased gray suit as if he was excited for tonight's arrangement. 

"The pleasure is mine." Nodding his head, both men exited the establishment and headed to their own ride. 

When Matthew Xi hitched on the back passenger seat of the car, his russet eyes glinted with the conclusions he cooked up moments ago. 

Hence, without further ado, Matthew Xi ordered, "Z Image." To his driver while Paul Qian perched on the front passenger seat. 

Deep down, Matthew Xi knew he suddenly had a foul mood for all the vague hints Nikolai Silvestri threw at him. However, he wanted Zoey to explain it to him. 

He didn't want to jump to conclusions just yet and misunderstand Zoey. After all, Zoey played around with too many men that Matthew Xi wouldn't be surprised that they could fill a whole bus with just her love interests. 

Still, it was surprising that Zoey also dated Nikolai Silvestri... IF she did. Because, their history together wasn't in the background check he did in the past. 

*****

Meanwhile at Z Image Group...

"Bye Boss Zhou!" As usual, Melanie Xue bid Zoey her goodbye before leaving her office. 

Watching Melanie Xue close the door behind her, Zoey leaned her back against her swivel chair before she sighed. She had restricted herself from going to the restaurant where Matthew Xi met Nikolai Silvestri. 

Still, she was worried that Nikolai Silvestri spouted nonsense about her. Knowing the man, he would have probably told her darling crap and perhaps, tainted Matthew Xi's innocent pure soul. 

After all, Nikolai Silvestri was a thirsty man for girls. Zoey wouldn't be surprised if he offered her darling a woman. Still, she trusted her darling dear that was her sunshine not to fool around behind her back.

"What time is it...? He said he will pick me up..." Recalling that Matthew Xi said he would pick her up, Zoey checked the time and was surprised to see it was already six in the evening. 

"Well..." Just as she started organizing her desk while she waited for her browny loves, Zoey suddenly stopped upon sensing a threatening presence standing outside her office. 

"Who is it?" Slowly, Zoey reached for the drawer of her desk, and slid her hand on the top part of the drawer. 

She watched the door open once again slowly, her heart pounded as her eyes sharpened. However, before she could see the figure come inside, she saw a white handkerchief which slightly relaxed her stiff shoulders. 

"What is it?" When she relaxed a little, Zoey inquired before a young man in his mid twenties revealed himself. 

Casting his pair of blue eyes at the woman in the office, he raised the white handkerchief to his shoulder level before Zoey nodded and let him in. "Tell your boss, stop being creepy — you too Ivan, you've become creepy." Rolling her eyes, Zoey heaved a sigh of relief as she closed the drawer. 

"Niko wants this delivered to you. He said it is his advance birthday present to you." Ignoring Zoey's displeasure about his shady entrance, Ivan placed a small box on her desk. 

"Return it to him." Even without seeing the content inside, Zoey scoffed. She wasn't surprised that Nikolai Silvestri was the one gifting her despite that he was the one who would be celebrating a birthday. 

After all, Zoey would receive gifts from him yearly. It was just that this year was handed personally by his men. Still, all the gifts he gave her were returned without being opened because Zoey was skeptical about what lay inside them. 

Hence, instead of satiating her curiosity, she would keep being curious to not suffer a severe shock. Moreover, once Zoey accepted anything from him, he might think she was accepting him as her husband!

Crazy, but Nikolai Silvestri wasn't a creepy fan boy for no reason. She could even consider him as her curse that kept following her around. 

"And he is inviting you to dinner, Zia. Niko flew all the way here for your wedding and..."

"Wait, what the f*ck did you just say?" Before Ivan could finish his sentence, Zoey interrupted him midway as she nearly got deaf upon hearing the word 'wedding'. 

"Aren't you two getting married, big sister?" Tilting his head to the side, Ivan blinked his eyes as if he was surprised too at Zoey's reaction. 

"He said if you didn't have dinner with him tonight, I will have to kidnap you to have a trial wedding night instead.." As Zoey gasped with an aghast expression on her entire face, Ivan informed as if he was just informing her about a helpful guide to follow.