Chapter I

It was early in the morning and Jack was looking disappointed at his reflection in the mirror. He was on a bad mood; this was the only thing he hated about his job: meeting with the presidents of the companies. Jackson Overland Frost has been working for Guardians Products for three years now as the head of the Public and International Relations Department and he is also responsible for the partnerships. Jack is tall, slim and has white hair, striking blue eyes and pale skin.

Jack got out of the room to the kitchen where he's roommates, and also co-workers, were having breakfast. Bunnymund, or Bunny, is a tall man with black hair and bright green eyes, while Sanderson, or Sandy, is smaller and has golden hair and golden brown eyes. His friends, watching him down, tried to cheer him up.

-C'mon mate! It's only a meeting and an important one. Y'know that North is trying to get a meeting with this woman for nine months already. – says Bunny.

-I know, the pain is that I have to drive 165 miles to meet her and I know nothing about her – says Jack trying to supress is little panic.

-You'll be fine! North has given you some questions to ask her. Besides, you make good speeches. Now go. It's a long drive and you don´t want to be late. – says Sandy trying to comfort Jack.

Jack smile wryly at them, then head out the door to the car.

When Jack arrived to the headquarters of Miss Frozen's global company, he encountered a huge office building with Arendelle & Arendelle written discreetly over the glass front doors. Jack entered and walked into the enormous white marble stone lobby.

Behind a white desk, a man with brown hair in a grey suit smiled at Jack.

-Good morning. – said Jack.

-Good morning, sir. – said the young man.

-I'm here to see Miss Frozen. I'm Jackson Frost, from Guardians Products.

-Just one moment, Mr. Frost.

Jack was amazed by the white and clean lobby, he also felt a cold aura in the air.

-Please sign in here, . Take the last elevator on the left, twentieth floor.

Jack entered the elevator that led him to another white lobby. Another young man was behind a desk that raised cheerful to greet Jack.

-Mr. Frost, could you wait here, please?

Jack was sitting in a white leather chair going through the questions that his boss gave him and, at the same time, cursing him for not providing some information about this woman. Jack rolled his eyes to himself. Get a grip, Frost.

-Miss Frozen will see you in a moment. May I take your jacket?

-Please. – said Jack, taking out his dark jacket suit.

-Would you like tea, coffee, water?

-A cold coffee, please. – murmur Jack.

-Please be seated. Miss Frozen will be here in 5 minutes. Here's your coffee, Mr Frost.

Then the second young man received a call and walked to Jack.

-Miss Frozen will see you now. Do go through. Don't need to knock. Just go in.

Jack stood up, leaving his coffee and entered the office. A woman was standing next to the desk. Holy shit. She's so young.

-Mr. North, I'm Elsa Frozen. Would you like to sit? – says the young lady with her hand extended at Jack.

So young and attractive, very attractive, thought Jack to himself. She was slender with pale skin dressed in a short white dress with long platinium blonde hair and intense, bright blue eyes.

-Actually, Mr. North sent me to take care of this meeting. I hope you don't mind, Miss Frozen. – said Jack, placing his hand in her and shake it.

-And you are? – asked Elsa with an impassive expression.

-Jackson Frost. I'm the head of the Public and International Relations department and also responsible for all our company's partnerships.

-I see. – she said simply.

Jack thought he saw the shadow of a smile in her expression.

-Would you like to sit? – she pointed to a white leather couch.

Surprisingly all the office was white, the ceiling, the floors and walls. Whoever in the corners of the office, four ice-like statues were standing. Exquisite and breath-taking artefacts. Jack loved the sculptures since he loves ice.

-A friend of mine did those. - said Frozen.

-They're amazing.

-I couldn't agree more, Mr. Frost– she replied.

Jack smiled and retrieved his boss questions from the suitcase and examined the list carefully. Miss Frozen didn't say anything, she just waited patiently. Suddenly, Jack looks at her, she's watching him, one hand in her lap and the other on her chin, trying to supress a smile.

-I'm sorry. My boss didn't tell me much about this meeting. – said Jack.

-Take all the time you need, Mr. Frost. Do you mind if I record this meeting? – said Frozen while setting up the recorder.

-After you've already setting up the recorder, you ask me now? – said Jack.

Elsa flushed. He's teasing me? Two can play that game. Elsa blinks at him.

-No, I don´t mind. – says Jack.

Elsa raised one eyebrow surprised.

-Did Mr. North explain what the meeting was for?

-Yes. Mr. North is interested in a partnership with my company, Mr. Frost.

-Good. I have some questions, Miss Frozen.

-I thought you might. – said Elsa deadpan.

Jack felt like she was making fun of him, but continued.

-You're very young, Miss Frozen, and you've already built this great company. How do you deal with business?

Elsa made a rueful smile.

-In the first place, I inherited the company from my parents that died when I was eighteen. In second place, business is all about people, Mr. Frost. I can look at people and see what they want. I know their fears and hopes. – Elsa pauses and fixes Jack with her blue eyes. – I want to achieve success and master my power. I trust in logic, facts and also in my natural instinct.

-I'm sorry to hear that. About your business, maybe you're just lucky. – said Jack. This wasn't on North's list, but she was so arrogant.

- I don't believe in luck, Mr. Frost. I just try to control my business.

-You sound like a control freak. – said Jack without humour in his smile.

-I try to exercise control in many things, .

Elsa looked at him, he hold her gaze steadily, impassive. Her heart quickens. Jack Frost was overwhelming good-looking with a smile to die for.

-Power is acquired by assuring your control over things. – continue Elsa.

-Do you feel that you have power?

-My company is world-wide known, Mr. Frost. I think we can call that, power.

-And do you have any interests?

-I have. What about you, Mr. Frost? – a shadow of a smile touched Elsa's lips.

-Yes, I have a few interests, Miss Frozen.

-You work hard?

-Yes, a lot.

-But if you work so hard, what do you do to relax?

Jack smiled, revealing his perfect white teeth. Elsa almost stopped breathing. He really is beautiful. No one should be this good-looking.

-Well, I chill out with my friends. And you?

-Let's say I have expensive and absorbing hobbies, Mr. Frost.

I think this conversation is no longer about the partnership. Pull it together, Frost. Focus

What are you doing Elsa? Put on a show, this is business.

Jack looked at the questions, wanting to get off the subject.

-You invest in manufacturing, why? –asked Jack.

Why does she make me feel so uncomfortable?

-I like to build things. I have a love for hand-work. What can I say?

-That sounds like your heart talking rather than logic and facts.

Elsa stared at Jack appraisingly.

-It's possible. But some people say I don't have a heart.

-Why is that?

-They know what's inside. – she gave Jack a wry smile. – But I'm a very private woman, Mr. Frost. I go a long way to keep my privacy. I don't often meet someone I don't know.

-So why did you accept this meeting?

-Because I couldn't get Mr. North off my back. He badgered my PR staff, and I had no choice. Besides, it might be a good business, .

-I see. Always about business, Miss Frozen. – Jack smirked.

-Have you had to sacrifice a family life because of your work? – Why did North put this question here?

-My only sibling alive is my younger sister, and she works for me. She's my only family and I'm not interested in extending my family.

-Why? Are you lesbian? – The words came out of Jack's mouth like a rocket.

Elsa inhaled sharply, and Jack was mortified. Shit, thought Jack.

-No, Jackson, I'm not. – she raises her eyebrows with a cold gleam in her eyes.

-I apologize. The words um…just came out.

-You weren't supposed to be here today, right? – asked Elsa while rubbing her chin looking at Jack.

-My boss insisted. – Jack's voice is weak and apologetic now.

-That explains many things.

Someone knocked on the door, and the cheerful young man enters.

-Miss Frozen, forgive me for interrupting, but your next meeting is in two minutes.

-We're not finished, Olaf. Cancel it.

-Very well, Miss Frozen. – says Olaf surprised and he exits.

-Where were we, Mr. Frost?

Oh, we're back to "Mr. Frost", now. Control freak.

-Don't let me keep you from anything. I think will be satisfied.

-Tell me more about yourself. I think it's fair.

-There's not much to know, Miss Frozen. – Jack places his elbows on the arms of the chair and steeples his fingers in front of his mouth.

His mouth is very…distracting. What the Hell, Elsa?!

-My parents are alive and I have two little brothers, Jamie and Sofia. I share the apartment with my two best friends that also work at the Guardians. And I like my job there, I like what I do.

-You like to meet random and strange people? - Elsa smiled, amused – We run an excellent PR department. – she says quietly.

Jack raised his eyebrows in surprise. She was definitely offering him a job.

-Thank you, but I wouldn't fit here, obviously.

-To me, it's not obvious. – Elsa looked intensely to Jack – Do you want me to show you around?

-I'm sure you're far too busy, Miss Frozen, and I have a long drive to do.

Elsa glances out of the window, it begun to rain.

-Drive carefully. Did you get everything you need?

-Yes, Ma'am. Thank you for the meeting, Miss Frozen.

-The pleasure is all mine. I'll get in touch with Mr. North very soon. – says Elsa –Please, here's my card if you need anything.

Jack quickly dials the number in his cell phone, and Elsa's cell phone rings. She smiled, confident. When Jack rises, he holds out his hand.

-Until we meet again, Miss Frozen.

Is this a challenge or a threat? I'm not sure… Interesting, Frost.

They shook hands once more.

-Miss Frozen. – Jack nod at her.

Elsa accompanied Jack to the elevator and Jack pressed the button, summoning the elevator. The doors open, and Jack gets in. He turns to look at Elsa, she's staring at him with her arms folded. He really is very, very good-looking. It's distracting. Jack's burning blue eyes gaze at Elsa.

-Jackson. – she says as a farewell.

-Elsa. – he replies.

And the doors close.