Chapter 119 - Variety Show (20)

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As she was led down the elevator, Valentina thought that today wasn't really her day. Not only had she lost Luca, but for the first time in her life, she was being escorted out by security for supposedly stalking somebody.

Glancing at the security guard, who was an older woman of about forty with her hair pulled back in a tight bun, she looked down at the woman's finger, noting the simple wedding band. Her mind working rapidly, she removed her mask temporarily and looked at the woman with a contrite expression.

Sympathy. Sympathy. What she needed was some sympathy for the younger generation.

"Uhm, excuse me, ma'am. I'm sorry for causing you trouble. This is really embarrassing for me. I really didn't mean it. Do you mind if I stay in the lobby for a couple of minutes and use your phone to make a call to my family so they can pick me up? I really am sorry." Valentina pretended to sniffle and wipe away tears as she looked away, hoping to evoke some pity.

After all, her phone was broken, and she didn't have any way to contact Kaiser, Luca, or even the driver without it. The only number she had memorized was Kaisers.

The security guard glanced at the beautiful young woman before sighing while shaking her head.

"I'll lend it to you, but you just have three minutes. And just a word of advice from your elder with a kid your age, you're what 18? 19? Respect yourself a little more. You're a young, pretty girl; it doesn't make sense to do this kind of thing, you know. Stalking people? That's crazy! You could be pursuing your education or trying to make an honest living instead of trying to do these kinds of things like chasing a man to advance in life. It's unbecoming. Your parents would be ashamed if they knew about this. I know I would."

"Yes, ma'am. I'm sorry; it won't happen again. I'll change." Valentina laughed sheepishly before putting her mask back on.

18? 19? She was much older than that, especially when her past life experience was added. Although she appreciated the advice, this was all a misunderstanding! Vowing to make Kaiser pay for this somehow, she resigned herself to the well-intentioned scolding.

"I won't say too much as I'm not your relative. A word to the wise is sufficient. As long as you understand, it's fine. You look like a young woman with a good upbringing and great potential. You have time to change and correct your life path. To make your parents proud of bringing you into the world."

"Yes, ma'am." Valentina bowed her head contritely.

Ding!

As the elevator opened and the security guard led her to a sitting area in the extravagant lobby, Valentina quickly took a seat and took the offered phone before calling Kaiser.

It rang all the way through before the call ended.

Immediately sending a text and deleting it, she called again, and he picked up after the second ring.

"Who's this? And how did you know that name and get this number."

"Hey...it's me."

"Valentina? Where are you? And why are you calling with this number? Luca was just found running around crying and delivered to my office. What's going on?" hearing the intensity in his voice, she sighed before explaining.

"Uhm, this is the security guard's phone. Mine is currently broken. There's been an...issue, and an employee kicked me out. I'm currently in the lobby with a security guard in the building. Could you have somebody pick me up?" she glanced up at the security woman before looking at the front desk workers openly staring at her while pulling out their phones to record her.

"Discretely, please. People are recording." She whispered in embarrassment, glad for her face mask. She didn't want to become an internet meme.

"Is that right? Hand the phone to the guard. No, just give me her uniform number." Kaiser replied in a cold voice.

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