Caelen's eyes twitched as he saw Soren approaching. He quickly opened the car door and got into the driver's seat long before Soren walked up to him.
Soren settled down and looked at him, "Aren't you going to greet me?"
"Good morning," Caelen said as he drove away, "Have you decided on your next project? Miss Arsha asked me to confirm with you."
"I received the scripts yesterday," Soren's voice was gentle, "I haven't even gone through them."
"Should I help you check them, and then I can roughly explain the storyline to you?"
"Aren't you busy?"
"I'm practically standing idle when you are shooting. I can help you with it."
"Alright," Soren's lips shaped into a warm smile, "Do you have the dress for today's party?"
"No, I don't," Caelen glanced at him through the front mirror, "But isn't that your family business party? Do I need to dress up well?"
"Not really, but you might see my brother," Soren supported his head with his hand, "It will be your first time meeting him."
"What do you mean by that?"
"I am saying that you should leave a good impression of yourself."
Caelen rolled his eyes and focused on driving, heading towards the shooting site.
It was Soren's last day of shooting for Reaching The Dawn drama. It was getting dark when they were done shooting. Soren walked to Caelen after saying goodbye to the crew. He noticed Caelen in the white two-piece suit that he bought him the other day.
Soren blinked twice at the sight. Although he had seen him in this suit before, it was still as breathtaking as before.
"I thought you hated the idea of getting dressed," Soren walked ahead towards the parking lot, Caelen closely followed along, "But how come you are wearing this when you didn't leave the set?"
"I kept this in the car since you mentioned before that you were lending it to me. But I was reluctant, knowing that it's just a piece of junk for you."
Soren turned around to look at him, "You are right, but that won't do either. Let's get more dresses next time. One suit is no good, because I will be attending events almost every day." He settled down in the back seat of the car.
Caelen got into the car and drove off. The car stopped in front of a forty story building, a huge phoenix watermark carved in the middle of the building. It was Thane Digitals, a company owned by Soren's father.
Soren entered the elevator and pressed the 16th floor, a specially designed ballroom for such business parties. Caelen noticed that Soren's expression got stiff. He felt too cold, unlike other days.
They stepped out of the elevator and Moren noticed them as he was greeting the officials and business persons.
He walked up to them with a warm smile, "Brother, you are here. And this is?"
Soren walked away without any reply, leaving Moren looking at him.
"Ahhh, I am Caelen, Soren's manager," Caelen replied.
"Oh, managers don't need to enter...." Moren paused. Exactly, brother wouldn't bring anyone inside not to mention a manager. "Is he the university boy?
"Nice to meet you," Moren extended his hand for a handshake, "I was eagerly waiting to see you someday."
"Pardon me?" Caelen was lost as he shook his hand.
"It's just that you seem special to my brother." Moren smiled at him, "Then see you around."
His brother is totally different, even his tone. He looks like a beta, but how is he a beta when his brother is a rare prime Alpha!
The party continued, and Caelen stood near the door of the ballroom. Soren was looking at him all the time, and Moren noticed his unusually intense gaze.
There were speeches, but Soren didn't pay attention until a few sentences from his father struck him, and he looked at Moren, who was already looking at him but quickly looked away.
"My oldest son Soren will be investing in the free housing scheme. He volunteered to take part in a meaningful project and make the world a better place."
Later, Soren walked ahead, "Follow me." He instructed Caelen as he entered a spacious office. Chief Executive Moren was carved onto the nameplate placed on the desk. Caelen looked around at the rare art pieces hung on the wall. Then he noticed the wine glass in Soren's hand.
Why is he carrying wine here?
Soren gulped down the remaining wine in the glass and turned his head towards the door as it clicked open.
"Brother?" Moren walked in with his secretary, "You have something to talk to me?" Shock was etched across his face.
Soren gestured with his head for Moren's secretary to walk out and he quickly stepped out. Caelen was confused at the tense atmosphere and looked at Soren's extremely stiff face, devoid of any emotions except anger in his eyes.
"You knew about Dad's plan?"
Moren stepped back to the wall near the door as Soren walked towards him, "I knew his intentions, but I invited you because....."
Soren threw the wine glass at him, and it smashed into glass shreds as it crashed into the wall behind Moren. Moren's breath quickened.
Caelen's eyes rounded in shock. It happened so fast that he failed to process things.
"Don't get smarter with me, you fucking asshole," Soren spat, "I am gonna kill you if you try something stupid like this again." He walked out, leaving Moren frozen. Caelen hesitated to leave Moren, he had no choice but to follow Soren out. Caelen could sense anger in his pheromones.
Moren plopped onto the floor, his hands trembled as he let out stumbling quick breaths.
Caelen kept glancing at Soren through the front mirror during the ride in the car. Soren was looking out of the window, and his face had no traces of a smile.