Chapter 2 Someone Like Me?

• "Celine Xavier? That name doesn't sound good. Flora Collins is much more down-to-earth."
• Lucas clicked his tongue at her introduction.
• Celine looked speechless. What a dork!
• "You've never heard of me?" she asked, genuinely surprised with his reaction.
• As the sole heiress of the Xaviers and the CEO of Xavier Group, she was a renowned Ice Queen in Demonia's business circle.
• But when this guy in front of her heard her name, he just teased her without any other reaction?
• "Uh, am I supposed to know you? Have we met?" Lucas asked, looking confused.
• Celine looked at the guy's innocent look and asked patiently, "Have you heard of Xavier Group?"
• "Nope," Lucas answered with a shrug.
• He had only been in Demonia for two months, spending his days focused on eating and sleeping. He had no interest in any big or small corporation.
• "Alright then ... "
• Celine rolled her eyes in exasperation.
• Her eyes narrowed in disdain as she looked at the man slouching before her.
• Unkempt appearance, worn-out jacket, and faded jeans.
• Someone actually showed up for a blind date dressed like this.
• This guy must be a good-for-nothing bum from the bottom of society. No wonder he didn't recognize her. He was simply too far from her world to have any contact with it.
• Lucas was sharp enough to catch the disdain in Celine's beautiful eyes and couldn't help but smirk.
• Is it really surprising that I don't know her?
• She was just another pretty girl—not exactly someone worthy of his recognition.
• The individuals who piqued his interest as Shadow Demon belonged to a different league altogether—figures from the Celestial Rankings, heads of state from various nations, Crescent Haven tycoons, and leaders of extremist organizations. At the very least, they were heads of armed factions.
• At that moment, Celine was completely unaware that the man across from her was looking down on her.
• Taking a deep breath, she composed herself and said, "You don't know anything about me, so I suppose it's necessary to introduce myself. I'm the CEO of the cosmetics division at Xavier Group. Xavier Group is a top 100 company in the country, valued at billions of dollars. My father, Willy Xavier, is the wealthiest man in Demonia, and I'm his only daughter—"
• "Hold on, hold on!"
• Lucas interrupted, annoyance creeping into his voice. "Are you trying to flaunt your wealth or show off your superiority to me, gorgeous?"
• Celine shook her head indifferently. "I have no need to flaunt my wealth, nor do I need to show off any superiority to someone like you."
• Lucas snorted.
• Someone like me? What kind of person I am?
• Celine went on, "I'm sharing my background because I have a question for you."
• "Okay, I get it. You're a rich beauty, and I'm definitely not a match for you. This blind date is a flop, so I'll be on my way."
• Lucas started to stand up to leave.
• I was just thinking about marrying any random woman, but who would've thought I'd end up on a blind date with a billionaire beauty CEO? This isn't going to work.
• "Sit down!"
• However, seeing his movement, Celine paused for a moment before quickly calling out to stop him.
• It had to be said that a woman's beauty often came with a commanding presence, captivating and intimidating at the same time.
• At that moment, Celine resembled a queen, radiating authority and fierce determination.
• As soon as she spoke, the two bodyguards behind her swiftly moved to Lucas's side, firmly pinning him in place and preventing him from leaving.
• Lucas couldn't help but stifle a quiet scoff.
• Do they really think they could stop me?
• Lucas couldn't help but scoff at the thought. He had been imprisoned in the most notorious Wraith Prison in Mayland, yet he had come and gone as he pleased.
• "Is there something else you need, gorgeous?" he asked, shrugging.
• "I told you, I have a question to ask. If your answer satisfies me, we can get married right away!" Celine replied coldly.
• "Oh? That sounds intriguing," Lucas said, flashing a grin.
• His grin made Celine's blood boil. She felt a strong urge to slap his unruly face.
• As the heiress of the Xaviers and the stunning CEO of Xavier Group, Celine had beauty, wealth, and power. Yet, she had never encountered a man who was this audacious in her presence.
• Even her suitors and wealthy admirers usually treated her with the utmost respect.
• Her male subordinates at the company regarded her with a mix of admiration and awe as if they were in the presence of a queen!