Chapter 4 "I will end you"

"M—Mr. Martinez," Lisa called, as he walked toward her, grabbing her roughly by the arm.

"I—I can explain," she said, as she struggled to get out of his grip.

"Save it. I do not need any explanation from you. I have had enough of you and your stories. This would be the last straw, no more. " He raged, shoving her roughly into his office.

"Please, I had a good reason this time." Her voice was shaky, and her eyes pricked.

Martinez yelled angrily, "Shut it!"

He shoved her deeper into his office, causing her to land on her buttocks.

A whimper escaped her lips, as a tear fell onto the floor.

"How could you?"

Chloe hissed as she ran to her friend's aid.

"How dare you push her like that? Have you no decency for a lady?"

"Get out, Chloe. This does not concern you. "Mr. Martinez growled, a dark frown on his face.

"When it comes to my friend, it does, and you treating her like that, clearly pertains to me," Chloe explained, with a determined look on her face.

"Do you have a death wish, Chloe?" Mr Martinez's gaze was hostile.

"Are you threatening me, Martinez? Of all the people, you chose to threaten me? Have you forgotten about me so quickly?"

Chloe asked, lowering her head a little, as she cast a menacing gaze at him.

Martinez clenched his fists beside him, as he turned sour.

The only thing he wanted right now, was to kill the little brat in front of him.

Chloe was the real owner of the restaurant. Her father was wealthy, and he had handed the company over to this brat of a daughter to oversee it.

She was here to monitor him, nothing else but that. It was because of this brat here, that he could not spend as he used to.

His face contorted in disgust, as he gazed hatefully at the two women before him.

Lisa stared at the two in front of her, as her brows wrinkled in confusion at Chloe's words.

Her eyes glazed with unshed tears, as she stared at her friend's back.

The tension and hate that radiated from both of them, filled the room, and almost choked her.

"T—this still does not concern you, Chloe. You have no right whatsoever to tell me what to do, and how to do it. Especially not my employees. " He seethed through gritted teeth.

"Your employees?" Chloe remarked, astonished.

"They are your employees now? Since when?" She asked, with a sardonic smirk playing on her lips.

"Since I am in charge." He glared at Chloe, banging his fists on the table.

"Oh?" She chuckled darkly. Her gaze was mockingly set on him.

"What's so funny?"

He demanded, slamming his fists on the table, louder this time, which frightened Lisa a little.

"You." She mused as she held her stomach and giggled.

"You are a clown, you know that?" She scowled at him.

"That's it!" Martinez shouted as he reached to grab Chloe and drag her out.

"I have had enough of you, and your obnoxious, behaviour. I will not tolerate any further insults from you."

He grabbed her arm roughly, his grip hard as it left a bruise.

"Let go of my arm this instant!" Chloe roared, as the pain intensified in her arm.

His grip on her arm tightened, as she struggled to get away from him.

They were so focused on themselves, that they had forgotten about the person on the floor, on her buttocks.

Lisa saw the pain etched in her friend's face. She couldn't bear to sit and do nothing.

Chloe was the only person who had stood with her when her mother and she could not do a thing.

Chloe was stubborn and spoiled. Yes, Lisa knew that, but she(Chloe) had a heart of gold.

Chloe never looked down on them and helped people however she could.

How could she sit here and watch this happen?

Lisa's body had a mind of its own at that moment.

She didn't know what possessed her, or what came over her. The next thing she knew, she was standing right in front of Mr Martinez, with her right hand raised.

Smack!

His head was whisked to the other side, as her fingers were imprinted on his skin.

Her hand froze, and so did she, along with Chloe and Mr Martinez.

Chloe slid her arm painstakingly out of his grip, once she saw he was distracted by the slap.

Mr. Martinez stared at Lisa wide-eyed, his mouth hanging open.

"A—am sorry." Lisa's lips quavered, as she spoke. Her eyes were brimming with tears.

"No! Don't apologise to him, Lisa. He deserves it for being a pig, and a fool. "

Chloe said firmly. Her hard gaze was on the pot-bellied man standing in front of them, with his mouth open.

"You hit me?"

Mr Martinez inquired. His face was etched in confusion.

"I didn't mean—" Lisa was cut off, by the sharp voice of Chloe.

"Yes, she did. What are you going to do about it?" she quirked.

Lisa's face grew in horror as she stared at her friend, lost for words.

She tried to talk, but the firm look Chloe sent her way shut her up instantly.

Rage swirled within his heart, as his once blank stare turned dark.

He clenched his fists tightly, as his nails dug into his palms, drawing out blood.

He glared at the panic-stricken Lisa briefly, before settling his gaze on Chloe.

"Fire her." He hissed, his voice cold and grey, as he spoke.

His face was static and void of any emotion, as he swept his hostile gaze past them.

"You can't do that," Chloe growled.

"Watch me." He threatened as he made his way to his desk.

"You have no right or power to dismiss an employee while I am here."

Chloe held onto Lisa as tight as she could, as she gave him a lopsided smirk.

"Security." He called over the phone, grinning mischievously at them.

"Bastard." She muttered under her breath, as her smile fell.

She knew what he did. No one knew she was the boss here, and he took advantage of that fact, by calling security.

"Get—"

She ran over to him and snatched the phone from him before he could utter another word.

He scowled; "Give it here, Chloe. You are only making matters worse than they already are."

"Please, give it back Chloe." Lisa's pathetic voice rang out.

"You, shut up!" Chloe lashed out, whipping her head to face her, a deep frown on her beautiful face.

She smashed the phone on the floor, before stomping on it, with all her might.

Lisa watched in horror at what Chloe had just done. Her legs shook, and her knees gave out.

Her face went pale looking at the angry Chloe, who continued stomping on the broken phone.

Mr Martinez hurriedly ran over and pushed Chloe roughly, making her land on her sides.

He crouched by the phone, which lay in pieces. He tried to put them back together, but they were damaged beyond repair.

His eyes flashed in anger, as he looked at the pieces before his gaze settled on Lisa.

It's all her fault. He thought.

The phone was craftsman-made. It belonged to none other than Mr Francis. Chloe's father.

He always gave one to his employees, whom he trusted the most. It represented power.

Going to events, just holding the phone, brought one recognition and respect.

The phone was worth over a million dollars, and Chloe had just destroyed it, but it was because of this fool Lisa.

Chloe had never cared or been interested in his affairs, but ever since Lisa appeared, she changed.

He had called Lisa here, just to threaten her to leave by paying her a huge sum. He never knew Chloe was behind him.

"It's because of you. It is all your fault. " He cried out, with his eyes flashing with hate as he walked towards her.

Lisa tried to run but was shaken with fear. She stared in horror, her tears flowing heavily down her cheeks.

"I will end you!" He seethed, as he ran toward her at full speed, closing in the gap.

At that moment, Lisa knew she should have ran when her gut told her to.