Chapter 2

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Arlene looked at Casper who had a cold look on his face.

"Why does ma'am want everyone to be perfect?" She asked and he looked at her.

"She herself is perfect, if you can't be like her then you aren't needed in the organization" he said and walked out of the room.

She looked at Matteo who had a smirk on his face. She rolled her eyes and went after them catching up to Casper.

"I know but what caused it?" She asked.

"No one knows why she's like that but don't get on her bad side" he said and she exhaled looking at Reina who walked majestically out of the hotel.

Casper opened the door and they both went in. He got in as well and the driver drove off.

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"I need absolute peace and quiet to create the perfect design. The properties designs have been made by the people so get a copy of each of their work and bring it to my table" Reina said to Arlene when they got into her office.

"Yess ma'am" she said and left the office.

She sat on her chair and got a folder with blank pages. She placed her elbows on the arm rest of the chair and closed her eyes.

Casper stared at her and let out a small smile. He actually likes her but he can't let her know. He has been trying his best to be perfect in her eyes and he's glad she hasn't fired him yet.

She opened her eyes and his smile disappeared. She opened the folder, got a pen and began creating a design.

12PM ≈≈

She was already done with the design and it covered all the pages on the folder. She closed it and dropped the pen looking at Casper.

"Give it to Mr Matteo and tell him to begin work by 1pm today" she said and he walked to her taking it from him with a bow.

He left the office afterwards and Reina looked at Arlene who was going over the files.

"My schedule" she said and Arlene stood up going to get her hand bag.

"You're having a lunch meeting with the owner of Beckett Corporation" Arlene said and Reina thought for a while before standing.

She walked out of the office and her eyes caught a lady sleeping on the job. She frowned and walked to the desk slamming her palms on it which woke the lady up.

"Ma'am I...."

"Drop your resignation letter on my desk before I get back" she said and walked out of there.

"No ma'am, please don't do this. Your money is the one paying my siblings fees and helping us stay alive. Please ma'am" The lady cried following Reina.

"You would have thought about that before sleeping on your job" she said and the reporters took pictures again.

The lady fell on her knees crying profusely.

"Please could we ask you a question ma'am?" One reporter asked and she looked at the guy.

"Ask"

"Why do you derive joy in firing people? Don't you think of what would happen to them if you fire them?" He asked and some gasped.

"I fire imperfect people from my organization. Before wanting to work in my organization, I let everyone know that they should be perfect. They're the one who choose to be imperfect and I don't work with those type of people" Reina said blankly and he smiled.

"Thank you ma'am" he said and she gave him a look before going into the limousine. Arlene felt pity on the lady before going into the limousine.

The guy who asked the question frowned before leaving the premises.

✓✓ ALINEA RESTAURANT ✓✓

Reina walked into the restaurant and met the restaurant empty. Only the workers were present and the guy she was supposed to meet.

"Don't follow me. Sit there and watch" she told Casper and Arlene who sat at another side in the restaurant.

Reina walked to the table and sat down on the chair crossing her legs. The guy brought down the book he was reading and she smirked.

"You're the one who refused to stand and welcome me when I came to Louisville earlier today" she said and he dropped the book.

"Waiter, an expensive wine please" Liam ignored her and the waiter went to bring it.

"Yes I'm the one. What do you plan on doing about that?" He asked looking at her. The first thing that got him captivated were her slightly exposed boobs.

"I'll...."

"I am your superior. You can't do me anything" he cut her off coldly taking his gaze to her hazel eyes.

The waiter brought the wine and poured into their glasses before leaving.

He took a glass and rested his back on the chair.

"I want you and I to work together. You design what I need and I'd create it and add security to it. Doesn't it sound beautiful?" He asked and she just stared at him.

He actually specialize in making top notch cyber security services that protects luxurious individuals. He can create any device he wants.

"You'd make a perfect partner Reina. In business and pleasure" he said with a smirk and his gaze went to her exposed chest again.

She took the glass of wine and poured it all over him shocking his guards and everyone present. She stood and stared at him with a hateful look.

"I don't work with shitty guys. Take your project elsewhere" she said and he stood.

"Why my lady? Did I make you drip down there?" Liam asked with a smirk and her eyes widened a bit before she turned and walked out of the restaurant. Casper and Arlene followed suite.

His gaze was on her backside till she left the restaurant. He left the restaurant as well and got into his limousine.

"Your clo...."

"I want her" he cut her off and his secretary furrowed her brows.

"Reina?" She asked and he ignored her signalling his driver to drive.

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"Take me home" Reina said and the driver nodded driving off. Within 5 minutes, they arrived and Arlene's eyes widened.

The mansion was very huge and wide and she looked at every worker there. They were up to 20 and immediately they saw her, they bowed.

"Welcome young Miss" they all said but she ignored entering her elevator which took her to her room. She walked a few steps and opened her room going in.

She inhaled and exhaled closing her eyes. She walked to her bed and fell on it closing her eyes.

'Did that make you drip down there?'

She sat up immediately and rushed to the restroom. She switched on the shower and got under it hugging her knees to herself.

She closed her eyes as the cold shower poured on her.

4PM ≈≈

She opened her eyes which were red and stood before switching it off. She stripped herself and walked out of the restroom.

The two AC in the room blew her body drying the water droplets.

She went to her closet and brought out a V-neck black fitted short gown. It had a slit on the thigh and she put it on. It brought out her curves and she sprayed perfume. She brushed her hair down and put on a pair of black heels.

She walked out of the room and entered her elevator. It took her downstairs and she met Arlene and Casper standing in the living room.

"Ma'am, what happened? You were upstairs for 4 hours. Are you okay?" Arlene asked worriedly.

"Take her and dress her up for the event happening now. Casper, change your outfit" she said ignoring the question and a maid came to Arlene.

Arlene looked at Reina whose eyes were back to normal already.

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"What's wrong with Miss Reina? Why is she acting this way?" Arlene asked the maid who was checking out varieties of black gowns.

"I don't know."

"But why did she stay in the room for 4 hours?" Arlene asked and the maid looked at her.

"If you want to know, ask her. Go put this on" the maid said handing her a black gown. Arlene sighed before taking it from her. The maid left and she changed into the black gown.

Her make up was done by another maid who came in before they left the room.

Reina stood up from the couch when Casper and Arlene came.

"Let's go" she said and walked out of the mansion. Casper and Arlene followed suite.

✓✓ VENDI HOTEL ✓✓

A wide hall is being used for the event happening. It was decorated with twinkling lights and beautiful flowers in vases. A huge chandelier was fixed to the ceiling at the centre of the living room and more beautiful decorations could be seen. The party was screaming LUXURY. Only people of high esteem can attend the party.

Reina walked into the hall with Casper and Arlene following her from behind and Mr Matteo approached her.

"Welcome beautiful" he said and she just stared at him.

His gaze went to her exposed bóóbs and he licked his lips.

"Casper" she said and he walked to Matteo.

"Leave" He said.

"Why? I just came to say hi yunno" Matteo said.

"She said you should leave, is it too hard to understand? Or do we have to make you understand?" Arlene asked coming to stand beside Casper in front of Reina.

Reina stared at her before looking at Matteo who scoffed and walked off.

They faced Reina who just nodded at them. They stood behind her and she looked around the hall.

"Give Reina a drink" someone told a waiter and he nodded.

The waiter got a tray of wine and approached Reina. Mr Matteo placed his leg in front of the waiter and the waiter stumbled.

Casper pulled her back so the wine poured on the ground near her heels.

Reina looked at the waiter and then at Matteo who had a frown on his face. A waiter came from behind and he stumbled on his legs wanting to pour the wine on her but a strong arm pulled her away by the waist so it poured on the ground.

Arlene gasped shifting away and Casper looked back.

Reina's hair covered her face a bit and the guy who pulled her away pushed the hair behind her ear.

Her eyes widened at his cold yet soothing touch.

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TBC

Chapter 3

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"You look sexy" Liam said hoarsely and she frowned getting out of his grip.

She faced the waiter who was standing up and she kicked him down with her heels.

"Who hired these bunch of idiots?" She asked looking around the guest. A dark shadow left the hall from behind and she frowned.

"Casper" she called and used her eyes to show him the way.

Casper nodded and went after the shadow.

"We're so sorry ma'am" the two waiters said kneeling down in front of her.

"I'd handle them" Liam said and she looked at him.

"I never asked you to" she said and he just stared at her before snapping his fingers. Four of his guards came took hold of the waiters taking them away.

"When I say I'd handle something, I will" he said before turning and he left the hall.

The music started again and she faced the crowd who already started moving to the music.

"Ma'am, are you alright?" Arlene asked and Reina looked at her.

"Yes" she simply said and walked to the VIP couch. She sat on it and Arlene sat beside her.

Drinks were served to them and they drank out of their glasses.

The music stopped and the organizer of the party came to the stage.

"Good day esteemed guests, I'm thrilled to have you all at my party" she began.

"It was really difficult getting Reina Mariposa to join this party but I'm glad she did. I hope it's perfect Miss Reina" she said and Reina nodded.

"Thank you. Y'all are free to mingle around and get new investors signed with your company, you're free to. But let's make sure we have a nice night tonight. Cheers to a blissful cooperation" she said raising her glass up.

"Cheers" the rest replied raising their glasses up as well.

She smiled before leaving the stage and the music came back on.

Matteo sighted Reina at the VIP and he smirked. He walked up to her and Arlene stood up.

"Leave my boss alone" Arlene said and he laughed.

"That's something I can't do my dear" he said and pushed Arlene aside leaning towards Reina.

"We're partners remember, how can I leave you alone?" He asked glancing at her cleavage again.

She slapped him hard and pushed him with her palms standing up.

"The deal is off" she said and he laughed.

"That can't happen, I have the design. So with or without you, I will build that hotel and make billions from it" he said and laughed before leaving.

Reina folded her fists tightly.

'If you hadn't been so imperfect, this wouldn't have happened. You're changing' her subconscious said and she closed her eyes.

"I need that design back" she said and opened her eyes before looking at Matteo who was laughing with his colleagues.

"How will you get it back ma'am?" Arlene asked.

"I'm going to his hotel" she said and Arlene blinked.

"How will you then take it?" Arlene asked and Reina sighed.

"Stop with the questions" she said and Arlene kept shut.

"You will be my eyes, when you see him leaving the hall or when he wants to leave, let me know" she said.

"Can't any of your guards do it?"

"They're not as perfect as me. They can't do it" she said and left the hall.

Arlene blinked shockingly and Casper ran back to her.

"Where's boss?"

"She's on a mission to get her design back" Arlene said and Casper smiled.

"It's been long I've seen her handling things herself" Casper said and Arlene furrowed her brows.

"What do you mean?"

"You'd find out soon" Casper said and looked at Matteo.

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Reina's limousine stopped at the back of the hotel and she came down. She was putting on a black fitted jean and a black armless cropped shirt with a black leather jacket.

Her face was masked only her eyes could be seen.

"Take the limousine elsewhere. When I need you, I'd call. Failure to be here before I get out means loosing your job" she said and closed the door before looking around.

She made sure no one was looking before jumping on an AC then she jumped on the base of a window. She jumped again and held the handle of the balcony in room 890. She climbed on it slowly and quietly.

She looked down but she saw no one and she exhaled before taking a pin from her hair. She unlocked the door fixed there but she was met with a kick which threw her down the balcony.

Her eyes were wide as she continued falling only to land in strong arms. She looked at her savior and exhaled before getting down from him.

She frowned and wanted to jump again when Liam held her hand.

"Reina?" He asked and her eyes widened a bit before pulling out of his grip.

"Leave" she coldly said and jumped on the AC, then the window and finally the balcony.

Liam let out a small smirk before calling two of his guards.

"Go to room 890 and help her" He said and they nodded going into the hotel.

The door was closed again and she looked around. She saw an open window at the side and she jumped to the base wanting to go inside only to be kicked again and she started falling.

Liam sighed widening his arms as he caught her again.

She got down from him and inhaled.

"This wouldn't have happened if I was perfect. I'm loosing my perfection and it's costing me dearly" she seethed and looked up.

Liam gave her a stare before looking up as well.

The guards threw down the guy who has been kicking her and he fell as his head cracked open on the ground.

"The reporter from this afternoon" she muttered.

"Let's go to the room" He said and left her going through the front door.

She jumped again till she got to the balcony. She walked through the door of the balcony and met Liam and his guards.

"How did he get in?" Liam asked his guards.

"He was waiting for Matteo when he noticed someone trying to break in" One of his guards said.

"He died" Reina muttered and Liam looked at her.

"So? You would have died if not for me" He said and she walked away going to search for her design.

Liam swung his fingers and his guards helped in search for her design.

He sat down on a chair and crossed his legs watching Reina keenly.

She felt his eyes on her and she turned to look at him. He smirked and she turned going to another side to search for the design.

Liam scoffed before standing up. He walked to the refrigerator and brought out the design.

"Found it" He said and they turned.

"How?" She asked walking to him.

"He placed it in a place no one would think of searching" he said and removed the design from the polythene bag before handing it to Reina.

He signalled his guards to leave which they did and he stared at her.

"How did you know who I was?" She asked and he leaned in.

"I know what's mine when I see it" He said with a smirk and stood well.

"Never knew Miss perfect is sneaky" he added cockily before chuckling.

She just stared at him, blankly.

"You look sexy in black and to think you're already mine" he muttered rolling his eyes.

She frowned and slapped him hard. He chuckled touching his slightly red cheek.

"I'm not yours!!" She snapped and he grabbed her by the throat pushing her back till her back hit the door.

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Chapter 4

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She tried removing his hands but she couldn't and he smiled creepily.

"Won't it be fun if I was fucking you right now while holding your throat like this?" He asked and she blinked as she felt her middle twitch.

She clasped her legs together as she stared into those cold eyes.

"Let go of me" She said slowly and he chuckled letting go of her neck.

She fell on her knees coughing loudly and he smirked before leaving the room.

She inhaled and exhaled wiping the tears on her face. Her phone rang and she stood up. She brought it out from her back pocket and answered the call.

"He's coming ma'am, he just left the hotel after receiving a call" Arlene said and she heard a car roughly put to a stop.

She ended the call and called her driver who picked immediately.

"Come now" She ordered and ended the call before pocketing her phone. She walked to the balcony and closed the door before looking down.

She heard footsteps and she looked back before looking down. She saw the limousine and the cover of the limousine was open. She smirked before jumping, she took hold of the AC and sighed before jumping down landing inside the limousine.

The cover closed up and the limousine drove off.

Matteo got into his room and rushed to the refrigerator. He didn't see the design and his eyes widened.

"No!!!" He yelled and rushed to the balcony opening the door. He looked down but saw no one, the reporter's dead body was already taken away and burnt to ashes by Liam's guards.

He walked back into the room and called the receptionist.

"Where's that stupid reporter?" He asked.

"He arrived here a while ago. I didn't see him leave so he should be there" She said and Matteo frowned ending the call.

He dropped the phone angrily.

"Reina" he said with greeted teeth before punching the rails hard.

✓✓ MARIPOSA CORPORATION ✓✓

Reina came downstairs making Arlene and Casper to stand.

"You can go home" She said and Casper bowed before leaving.

"Good night ma'am" Arlene said and bowed before leaving the mansion.

'Imperfect!!' her mind shouted and she closed her eyes and opened them before walking upstairs.

She closed the door and saw a figure at her bed side.

"If only you were perfect, this wouldn't have happened" He said and she rubbed her eyes.

The ghost wasn't there and she sighed before going to the mirror staring at herself.

"I'm becoming imperfect. What's changing me?" She asked herself before sighing.

She went into her restroom and closed the door. She took off her robe and switched on the shower. She stayed under the cold shower and squatted to the ground hugging her knees to her chest.

She remembered Liam words from earlier and she exhaled.

"What's wrong with that man?"

'He is imperfect, stay away from him' her mind said and she nodded.

She stood up and switched off the shower before taking off her night gown. She walked out of the room and went to the closet. The AC blowing cold air on her skin and she brought out a black night gown putting it on.

She went to her window and stared at the stars sitting beautifully on the sky. She let out a small smile remembering the time she sat under the stars with her mum. Her smile turned upside down and she closed the window before coming to the bed.

She laid down and covered herself with the duvet as she shut her eyes drifting off to sleep.

✓✓ BECKETT MANSION ≈ LIAM'S ROOM ✓✓

He was standing at the terrace staring at the stars while holding a glass of whiskey. He gulped it down in a go and turned to see his guard.

"She's home now boss" he said and Liam nodded before waving his hand for him to go. He bowed and left.

Why he was there when Reina was falling was because he followed her there. He saw her leaving the party so he followed her without her noticing.

He got a bottle and served himself before taking a sip as he went back to the terrace.

"Reina Mariposa. The perfect billionaire was imperfect tonight" he said and took another sip.

"Why is she so bent on being perfect?" He asked himself before remembering the slap she gave him.

He smirked thinking of ways to make her pay.

✓✓ ARLENE'S APARTMENT ✓✓

Arlene walked into the house and sat on her chair with a sigh.

"Sweetie, come and have dinner" her dad said from the dinning room and she smiled standing up. She went there and gave her dad a kiss on the cheek.

"Good evening" She said and he smiled.

"Evening. How was work today?" He asked and she smiled settling down on the chair.

"It was good"

"I hope you were treated well" he said and she smiled as he gave her a plate of chicken nugget.

"Yes I was but I kinda wonder why miss Reina want everyone and everything to be perfect" She said and he smiled sitting down on the chair.

"I wonder too but then we can't do anything. If you don't want to loose your job then I guess you shouldn't pry in her business. You shouldn't act imperfect Arlene" he told her and she nodded.

"I can't loose my job. I've seen her fire a lot of people and damn, I don't want to be in that position" she said and her father smiled.

"Let's eat" he said and she nodded as they began eating.

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Reina's limousine arrived in front of the building and the door was opened by the new guard she hired.

She and Arlene got down and Matteo walked up to her but her guards blocked him.

"You're a thief!!!" He yelled and she just stared at him.

The reporters there wanted to come as usual but her guards held them back.

"What did I steal?" She asked plainly.

"You stole the design we...."

"You will rot in jail for years if you complete that statement" she warned and he bit his tongue angrily.

"The design was made by me. It was an imperfect decision to work with an asshole like you. That will never happen again" she said and the guards pushed him away as she walked into the building.

A lady managed to push past the guards and rushed to Reina pulling her back. She gave her a slap on the cheek.

Reina's eyes widened same as everyone around.

"Murderer!!!!"

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TBC