Ricardo's voice was cold and domineering. Evan didn't like his attitude at all. A man with short temper and hot head, didn't deserve to be with his mum.He once again made a mental note to reduce his points. If he wanted her to sign the contract, why couldn't he use a nicer tone? Why aren't you speaking? His tone became even colder. Evan sighed, displeased by his own father's attitude before replying. Who are you? and what do you want?, He asked. His voice was calm and there was a hint of displease in it. Upon hearing a child's voice, Ricardo raised his brow in confusion, and stared at his phone's screen for a few seconds. Is this Sapphire's residence? He askedYes, that's true. But I'm not Sapphire, I'm Lorenzo. It was Evan's middle name. Evan Lorenzo Davis. But it would be better to use his middle name, so it wouldn't create trouble for his mum later on. Eric also had a middle name, Eric Laurent Davis and Ivy was Ivy Claudia Davis. Upon hearing his name, Ricardo's tone softened a little.I see, then tell your sister to come down and meet me, when it's convenient later. Based on what he gathered before, she was single. There was no way the boy who called just now was her child. His voice was also rather mature. Ricardo, naturally assumed it was her younger brother.Okay. With that, Evan hung the call. Ricardo saw the ended call, and his face darkened a little. Like brother like sister, both were so rude! Not long after the call, Rose walked out of the bathroom in her robe. Who just called, baby? She asked.It was a man named Ricardo Croft. He asked to meet you downstairs. Evan replied. Upon hearing his name, Rose's heart almost skipped a beat. Did he find out about her children's existence? What did he tell you? She asked with a worried expression. Realizing how nervous his mother was, Evan walked over to her and grabbed her hand, caressing it gently. Mum, don't be afraid. He just asked you to sign the contract. He thinks I am your brother, so don't worry. He explained. Just then, Eric and Ivy also walked over, to calm her down with their beautiful faces.Upon hearing it, Rose breathed a sigh of relief. She smiled at her children. The three of you should go ahead and have breakfast first. She grabbed her phone and returned Ricardo's call with cold voice. Mr. Croft, I thought I made it very clear yesterday, that I don't want to have anything to do with you, or the contract anymore! She explained with a bit of aggression. Do you want to come downstairs, or should I go upstairs instead? He asked but it sounded more like a threat. What do you mean by that? She asked with a frown on her face. I am going to give you ten minutes, Sapphire. You can come down and meet me or I will give you a personal visit upstairs. She sighed. He was really overbearing. How did she even fall in love with this man in the first place? Fine, I'll come downstairs. With that, she hung up her phone and turned to her children.Babies, remember, don't open the phone for anyone until I call you, okay? She warned them, and they nodded. Rose went downstairs and saw Ricardo's car parked outside. He was smoking, but as soon as he saw her, he turned off the cigar and jumped in front of his car to greet her. See, it wasn't so hard. Just sign this contract and get it over. He didn't even bother to greet her. Rose was annoyed by his arrogant demeanor.I have told you, no! Why are you so stubborn? Do you always use force on every artists, you sign a contract with? She asked. Her gaze was fierce and challenging.The battle of the will was on. He grabbed her wrist and once again cornered her. Her back was leaning against the car, and they were staring at each other then. No, I don't usually use this method. Only for stubborn artist like you. He replied. His face was so close to her, but she didn't feel nervous at all. Maybe cause she had been through this recently. Ricardo was a naturally domineering person. Whatever he wanted, he always got. This time, his target was Sapphire. But she was making everything so difficult for him, and he didn't want to admit defeat. On the other hand, Rose knew she would eventually sign the contract with him, but she didn't want to do it yet. Especially not through intimidation. If she was going to sign the contract, it must be by her own will. Why do you want me so much, Mr. Croft? Are you falling in love with me? Rose, decided to tease him a little, to get rid of the annoyance in her heart. Her sweet words made him a little bit flustered, but he quickly snapped out of it. She's just trying to distract you, stay focused, Ricardo! He reminded himself. But the more he thought about it, the more he realized, she had a point. The main reason why he wanted her to sign with him, is because he doesn't want her to sign with Edgar Lawson. The thought of seeing the two of them together, was enough to make his blood boil. Someone who resembled Rose Davis couldn't fall in the hand of his rival. Of course, he couldn't admit it to her. No, I told you before, I want you to play a role in "Lady in Black. "And I still refuse! She once again replied firmly. At that rate, none of them were going anywhere. Ricardo sighed and decided to be the bigger person. Fine, tell me, what are your conditions to sign the contract? He started a negotiation. Rose raised her brow. That was a little unusual of him.Then, if you want me to star in 'Lady in Black' you have to make me the main cast. I don't want to be the second female lead, I want to be the main lead. Rose declared. Grayson was stunned when he heard her request.That's impossible! The role already belongs to Diana. He replied.You pick one or the other, Mr. Croft! You can't always have everything! Either you give me the role of the main character, or you can bid farewell to me signing the contract. Ricardo thought she was so challenging. Her words made him even more furious. He clenched his grip on her wrist until it turned a little red.Sapphire, you better sign this contract or I will make you regret it! He threatened. It might work on other women, but it wouldn't work on her.She faced him head on and replied. Only a stupid and incompetent man like you, would continue to threaten women! Her words were like venom and it stunned Ricardo. He froze for a second. She thought it would make him even more furious, but he was faltered instead. Did you just call me stupid and incompetent? Ricardo was a little confused. In his life, he had always been a high achiever. An alpha man, as some might say. No one had ever called him stupid and incompetent before.She was the first and it made him feel a certain way. Why did he even care about what she thought of him anyway?Ricardo was frustrated. If she was Rose Davis, she would surely showered him with compliments, instead of calling him stupid and incompetent. Why did she have to be so challenging? Before any of them could say anything, there was a voice from the side.Ricardo, what are you doing!? It was Diana.She knew he was out to sign a contract with her, so she thought she might come along and help, but she didn't expect the two of them, to look so intimate with each other. Just then, she could have sworn she saw Ricardo biting on Sapphire's earlobe. Anisa followed right behind Diana, witnessing what happened. With a furious face, she pointed at Rose.You still have the audacity, to say you're not seducing him!?.