Chapter 6: Billionaire meets Daisy for the second time

8 a.m. in Axel Smith's private office

Axel is sitting comfortably in a plush chair, holding a glass of red wine, and his eyes are quietly immersed in the beautiful scenery outside the window. The space is filled with a sense of tranquility, but suddenly, a gentle knocking sound disrupts the serene atmosphere.

Axel, with a surprised expression, blinks and turns his head towards the door.

"Please come in." Axel hurriedly speaks, immediately resuming a serious demeanor for work.

The door opens, revealing a polite man dressed in a minimalist suit yet exuding an air of elegance.

"I've come to report," the man says with a deep and confident tone, standing across from Axel.

"Speak up then," Axel demanded.

Axel remains seated in his position, trying not to show any impatience.

"Sir, this is the result of the investigation," the man says, his voice warm and resolute. "For now, I can only gather basic information. To delve deeper, more time will be required. Therefore, I ask for your patience a little while longer."

"I understand; continue your investigation into the girl. Report to me immediately if there's any new information," Axel orders.

"Yes."

"You may leave now," Axel requests.

"Then I'll excuse myself."

John leaves the file on the desk, bids Axel farewell, and exits to resume his work.

As the door closes, Axel immediately opens the file that John brought. He carefully examines the information regarding his target: The girl from the bar last night, Daisy Martin. Twenty-three years old, working at a bar for four months. Besides these basic details, there is nothing particularly noteworthy that catches Axel's attention.

"Daisy, huh?" Axel murmurs. That familiar name suddenly rushes back into Axel's memory. His first love was also named Daisy. Daisy Thomas.

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After gathering some information about Daisy, Axel took some time to contemplate. His mind was filled with uncertainty about Daisy's emotions and reactions to their previous encounter. He couldn't help but wonder if she still harbored any resentment towards him for the events of the previous night. However, determined to push aside any negative thoughts, he gathered up the courage to meet her at the bar again, this time being more cautious and attentive in his approach. It was all for his victory and freedom.

When Axel arrived, the bar was still closed. But thanks to his relationship with the owner, he easily walked in without any hindrance. Luckily, he spotted Daisy in the bar, and he swiftly made his way towards her, his heart pounding with a mix of nervousness and anxiety. Taking a deep breath, Axel initiated the conversation:

"Hello."

"We're not open yet. Please come back later."

Hearing someone call her name, Daisy paused in her cleaning and looked up to respond.

The moment their eyes met, Daisy's expression immediately shifted from friendly to displeased upon seeing Axel.

"It's you again? What do you want now? And why are you talking to me?" Daisy asked with annoyance in her voice.

Axel thought to himself, ‘There's only Axel and Daisy here. If I'm not talking to her, then who am I talking to? This girl is really foolish.’

"I am talking to you," Axel replied calmly, his gaze firm and direct. Concerned that Daisy might brush him off or pretend to be ignorant, Axel emphasized her full name to ensure clarity. "Daisy Martin."

Daisy felt surprised and puzzled as to how Axel knew her name. "How do you know my name?" she asked, her tone filled with curiosity and suspicion. "Have you been investigating me, or are you some kind of stalker?"

Axel didn't pay much attention to Daisy's mundane question. "That's not important," he firmly asserted. "Today, I came here because I have something to discuss with you."

Daisy furrowed her brow, staring directly into Axel's eyes, trying to discern any hidden intentions within them. However, Daisy couldn't discover anything. Then she coldly rejected him, saying, "But I don't want to hear what you have to say. Please leave."

After speaking, Daisy picked up her bucket of water and broom, distancing herself from Axel.

Axel felt frustrated by Daisy's cold behavior. However, he didn't give up. He decided to follow Daisy discreetly and continued persuading her:

"Daisy, please give me a little time." Axel's tone was cunning. "You don't need to say anything; just listen to me."

"Stop bothering me! Can't you see I'm busy?" Daisy snapped, still diligently mopping the floor.

Axel remained calm as if nothing had happened, and Daisy felt like he was teasing her. So Daisy casually swung the mop at Axel's leg, indicating her desire for him to leave. However, Axel remained patient, standing still as if deliberately provoking Daisy's anger.

Ignoring Daisy's stubborn attitude, Axel persisted. "I want to apologize for what happened last night," Axel said gently, his words warming like a gentle breeze. "I acted carelessly and spoke without thinking, causing inconvenience to you. It was an unforgivable action, and I apologize for it. I hope you can generously forgive me."

Axel's words caused Daisy to pause what she was doing in consideration and exploration. Daisy looked into Axel's eyes, sensing the profound sincerity in his words, and a strange emotion suddenly filled her heart. Following her natural reaction, she nodded gently and replied:

"Fine, even though I'm not an easy person to forgive, I can sense your genuine remorse, and I accept your apology."

"Thank you," Axel said happily.

"No big deal; you can feel reassured and relieved now," Daisy reassured him. "If there's nothing else, please excuse me; I have work to do."

Daisy refocused on completing her tasks to be able to go home early. She thought that once she achieved her goal, Axel would leave. But no, he still stood there, looking at her intently.

"What's wrong? Is there something else?" Daisy paused her actions, looking at Axel and asking, "Do you want me to apologize for hitting you? I won't. I don't feel like hitting you was wrong."

"I'm not implying that," Axel explained, "Because regardless of anything, I was wrong for suddenly forcing a kiss on you."

"Then what do you want? Haven't you already received forgiveness from me?" Daisy felt both confused and suspicious, wondering if Axel had any ulterior motives.

Facing Daisy's guarded gaze, Axel suddenly realized that he had acted too hastily, forgetting the most basic way to behave. Therefore, to avoid mistakes and achieve the best outcome, Axel quickly adjusted and started anew.

"Firstly, allow me to introduce myself. My name is Axel Smith, 23 years old, CEO of GDP Company," Axel said politely.

"Well, hello. It's nice to meet you. How can I help you?" Daisy replied calmly.

"Daisy, I'll be straightforward." Axel carefully chose his words to sound pleasant and make Daisy more open to his request: "I'd like to ask you out on a date."

Upon hearing Axel's words, Daisy immediately rolled her eyes and expressed her opposition. Daisy didn't like being toyed with. Yet Axel seemed oblivious to it and enjoyed provoking Daisy.

What should Daisy do to sever Axel's stubbornness?