CEO's Contract Obsession-Chapter 160: Private Gallery

"I have to confess something," Mary uttered as she wiped her mouth with a tablecloth. Mary and Anton went to an Italian restaurant after touring the art gallery.

"Mary, don’t say things like that, you make me nervous."

"You worry too much. As I was saying, I must confess that this is the best date that I ever had," and it was true. Mary had several relationships in the past but no dates like this.

"And why is that?" Anton couldn’t believe that an attractive woman like Mary would not have good experience in dating at all.

"Because the men that I dated just wanted to get into my pants, and not really date me," Anton paused midway in eating his food and stared at her.

"I don’t really have good experience with men. So I am hoping that it will be good with you. Well, today is great already so what’s next?" Mary then gave out her widest smile to Anton like a child asking for her mother to buy her a toy.

"Since you liked the gallery, how about I show you my collection in my gallery?" Anton suggested with a smirk.

"That sounds good, is it far?" Mary asked as she continued eating.

"You’ll see."

Soon thereafter, they arrived at a high-rise condominium building. Mary looked left and right to check the place out. It is one of the premium high-rise condominiums in the city and Mary has always imagined what it feels like to live in one of those places.

"Hmm... What a fancy place to put your gallery. It must have a lot of visitors," Mary wondered what it looks like or rather what is Anton’s taste when it comes to art.

"Only a few people have seen it. You’re the fifth actually after my parents, Henry, and Rei."

Mary’s brows furrowed, "But this place is expensive, it’s a waste if you will not have that many guests for your gallery."

"It is, but I like to keep my collection private. But maybe someday I’ll rent a big gallery to showcase my collection for a fundraiser," Anton key in the security code in the elevator.

’Wow, units here have private access to the elevator. Just how rich he is? He already has a gallery but still wants to rent a bigger one,’ Mary said to herself.

When they reached the floor that Anton pressed in the elevator control panel, Mary’s jaw dropped after they entered the unit. She was under the impression that they are going to a gallery and not Anton’s house.

"You said we are going to your gallery? B-But... But this is your house, your penthouse! And oh my God this is beautiful, but we are alone in here. This can’t be. Let’s go back downstairs." Mary exclaimed and is starting to panic.

"Hold on, Mary, we are really going to my gallery. It’s in one of the rooms here. And yes we are alone because it’s the weekend. On weekdays I have my housekeeper and other workers here. I will not do anything to you please relax.

I am not like those men you dated in the past, who just wanted to get inside your pants. So will you please calm down?"

Mary did not move and just stared back at him. He noticed that Mary’s breathing started to become faster and shallower.

"I can call one of the security if you want, or we can inform your friends, Amy, or your parents that you are here with me. Will that work?" Anton is confused about what is happening. A while ago Mary was calm and excited but now it seems like she is starting to have a panic attack.

"D-Don’t call my parents, c-call Amy instead," Mary replied.

"Ok, stay here, text her too and Maya, Sandra, and Rei if it will make you more comfortable. I will just go to the kitchen to get you some water alright?" Mary nodded and Anton went to the kitchen while dialing Amy’s number.

Amy: [Hello?]

Anton: [Amy, I need your help, can you text Mary? She’s with me and I think she is starting to have a panic attack.] 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

Amy: [And where are you two exactly?]

Anton: [We are in my penthouse.]

Amy: [Oh! That’s why. Listen to me, Anton. I cannot tell you the full details but it has something to do with her past. Turn on your camera and let me talk to her.]

Anton quickly pours water into the glass that he got from the kitchen counter and brought it to Mary.

"Mary... Amy and Henry are on the video call. They want to talk to you," Anton said before giving her the glass of water and phone.

Mary did not drink the water yet, she immediately talk to Amy.

"Mary, best, Anton gave us the security code for his CCTV. Look around you, you see it right?" Mary simply nodded at Amy.

"Good, we know where you are, so relax. Alright. Drink that water and I promise everything will be ok," Amy gave her a thumbs up, and Henry too.

"Mary, I am vouching for Anton. I will be the one who will kill him first if he does not behave," Henry added.

"Promise?" Mary said and Anton noticed that she is starting to calm down. She also drank the water that he gave her.

"I promise! Relax and enjoy. You will enjoy the art collection that he has. Now if you’ll excuse us, Amy and I are going to make some babies. Relax Mary, bye!" Henry put down the phone without ending the call and Mary heard Amy shriek in laughter and that made Mary laugh.

Mary gave back the phone to Anton, "I am sorry Anton. But I am ok now."

"I-If you want we can go out and let’s check my gallery when Amy and Henry come back, let’s view it together with them," Anton suggested in worry that Mary will think that he is pushing her into doing something that she doesn’t like.

"That is ok, Anton. I trust Henry for Amy trusts him. Let’s go, show me your collection."

Anton nodded and led Mary to his private gallery.