The Sinister Hellhound (1)

5 years later;

'Click…, Clack….' A confident and distinct sound of heels echoed as soon as they touched the floor.

The sounds coming out of heels were like a symphony to Zhao Mei. But for others, it was a sound of their doom.

She could clearly hear the distant voices of people.

"Hurry up! 'The Hellhound' is coming."

"Stand in a queue."

"Hellhound is coming…."

"Big Boss is coming…"

Indistinguishable chatters were going on.

"Sir did the Hellhound really bites," a new employee asked innocently.

"Don't spout nonsense. Take your position, or else your first day might become the last day."

'…..'

Everyone was in panic mode. No mistakes and imperfections will be tolerated by their big boss.

They sighed in relief when everything was in place.

Zhao Mei, cladded in a professional suit, walked confidently with her head held high into the building of 'Hua Wei Corporation.'

Zhao Mei liked their disciplined obedience.

Everyone presents their bow their head in respect for the woman who skillfully brought Hua Wei Corporation to new heights.

However, as capable she was. Zhao Mei became famous for her ruthless, cruel, and heartless nature.

Like a demon from hell, she instilled fear in everyone's mind and body. No one was unaware of her notorious existence.

Because of this, she became famous by the name, 'The Hellhound.'

She was not only bark, but she bites. And when she bites, it hurts so much that there is no medicine to heal it.

"Good Morning, Mam!" The employees of Hua Wei greeted her in unison.

She acknowledges everyone by nodding her head and walked towards her office.

However, Zhao Mei stopped at a certain new employee, "I bite and dear trust me hurts hell a lot." She warned her dangerously.

Saying her words, Zhao Mei entered the elevator. After Zhao Mei has gone, everyone took peace of breath.

However, the new employee burst into tears then and there.

"Tsk…Our Big Boss really loves to scare people."

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In the elevator;

"What a lovely thing to start the day," Zhao Mei commented.

"Was it necessary?" her assistant-cum-friend, 'Ye Qing,' asked.

"Don't you know that best," Zhao Mei snorted at her? "I love to scare people with my crazy thoughts."

She really loved that people are fearful of her.

They should be.

Because when people fear only then they will have no will to retaliate, like a lion who is feared by everyone.

She likes it, a hellhound who can devour anyone. The gaze of hellhound was enough to make any rotter in hell piss in their pants.

"What's today on my schedule?"

"Today, you have an appointment with Mr. Du Chen of Du enterprises at 12 P.M.," Ye Qing started to narrate all her scheduled work.

'Ding….'

The elevator door opened and, Zhao Mei walked to her office. Behind her, Ye Qing was continued to narrate all the schedules.

"Bring me the file of Du Enterprises," Zhao Mei ordered, entering her office.

"Yes, Mam" Ye Qing obeyed her and closed the door.

Zhao Mei sits on her chair. She opened her laptop and hacked directly into the records of Mr. Du Chen. The further she reads, the more her smile grows wide.

'Knock. Knock.'

Ye Qing entered and, the first thing she saw was the biggest smile blooming on her boss's face. She knew that today Mr. Du Chen was going to piss in his pants.

Zhao Mei was known to be tech crazy. Her brain worked in creating all the crazy things. Which will help her to know the weakness of her enemies.

She was the epitome of a manipulative and two-faced bit*h oozing with confidence.

She can kill her enemies without inflicting wounds. Her words were enough to cause mental trauma to a person.

Because for her, psychological torture is more fun than using guns and knives.

"What are you standing there for?" Zhao Mei questioned her assistant.

Ye Qing hurriedly broke away from her thought and brought the file to her table.

"File of Du enterprises. We have a deal in new security software with this company," Ye Qing started to provide a summary of the project. "Our company has made a contract for 200 million dollars in exchange for new security software, but they are now backing off. They want the amount to be decreased or else they will turn to our competitor."

'Heh! A measly ant, trying to outsmart me,' looks like I will be enjoying playing with my prey today. Zhao Mei thought about this and smile so brightly that Ye Qing shudder.

Ye Qing prayed silently for well being of Mr. Du.

However, on another side, she was excited to see her Big Boss in action.

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At 12:00 P.M.

Ye Qing informed Zhao Mei about the arrival of Mr. Du Chen. However, Zhao Mei told her to let him wait.

Mr. Du was a middle-aged man. His face was filled with a smile that looked dependable. But it was the opposite, he was a slithering snake, who was always ready to backstab anyone for his gain. His family was no exception. With his pot belly, he slimly smiled and agreed to wait in the guest lounge.

'Heh! What Hellhound? Just wait you will be begging to sign this contract at 50 Million USD also,' Mr. Du smiled gleefully thinking about the profits that he will gain after the deal.

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Before Mr. Du Chen's arrival, she instructed Ye Qing. To fill the whole floor, guest lounge, and her office with all types of plants.

Ye Qing was confused as to why her big boss wanted to suddenly make a garden of the whole floor.

Was she interested in a new hobby, 'gardening'?

She tried asking Zhao Mei the reason for the sudden order. Her curiosity was at its peak.

But as usual, Zhao Mei said with a Cheshire grin, "Just wait, watch and enjoy the show.

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Inside the guest room, Mr. Du Chen was starting to feel very anxious.

He was trembling on his seat and continuously wiping off the sweat. His hand was becoming sweaty. Even though the air-conditioned was on full blast.

Ye Qing came in and told him about the delay in the meeting. She also noticed some unusual behavior of Mr. Du.

So, she asked in a professional tone, "Something's bothering you, Sir. Shall I bring some drinks to cool you down? Because you are sweating heavily."

"N…. No tha…. thanks! stuttered Mr. Du. "I'm Ok. Just tell me when will Miss Zhao will be free."

"Sir, it will take at least one and half hours as the meeting with foreign delicates was extended," Ye Qing smoothly lied through her teeth and left the guest lounge.

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In her office, Zhao Mei was gleefully enjoying the myriad of painful expressions on Mr. Du's face.

He was hyperventilating, but she was very happy.

Signs of fear were evident on Mr. Du's face. And, like a sadistic, she gets pleasure in torturing persons who get in her way.

She really has become heartless and cruel.

A real sinister villain.

A leader of the dark and bad world.

For her own gain, she will never and ever hesitate to kill a person.

Because being nice was her pastime.

Life has taught her painful lessons. It was so painful that she wished her own death.

But miracles happened. However, those miracles were not enough to treat her twisted personality.

Because now there's a devil on her shoulder where an angel used to be.