Hello everyone! Every end is simply a new beginning and here I am from writing the story Hypnotized. This story is something that I had in mind a year ago, but school and laziness kind of stymied any progress to be made. This story is going to be full of plot twists because I absolutely love them. I hope you enjoy this first chapter and don't forget to review! (P.s. sorry for the extremely short chapter!)

Disclaimer: I don't own Maid Sama or the characters

~Chapter One~

"Miss Ayuzawa, the President of the company would like to see you."

Misaki glanced up from the page of statistics she was analyzing and nodded. She was glad to finally take a break from the tedious work at hand. Becoming the heir of a major corporation was no small job, especially for a woman of her time; she had much to prove in the business world full of men.

Getting up out of her chair, Misaki followed the petite secretary to where her grandfather waited for her presence. Stepping into the room, Misaki could already sense the feelings of guilt and desperation.

"Hello, Misaki. Has your day been well?", Grandfather asked.

"Yes, my day has been well. Just full of work and numbers."

"I need to discuss a serious matter with you and no questions until the end."

Misaki nodded in response, confused about what would be discussed.

"As you may have heard the rumors circulating, the company isn't doing well. We weren't able to get new investors and all our money is disappearing faster than it can be made. At this rate, the company may not last until I die."

Misaki's eyes widened in response. She had heard about the rumors, but she thought they were simply just rumors. Misaki looked down at her hands while her grandfather continued.

"This company has been a prized possession of the Ayuzawa's and I'm ashamed at myself for leading to its downfall. I really have tried everything I can to save it, but nothing is working." Grandfather sighed and continued. "Misaki, I need you to be extra open minded to what I'm about to suggest."

Misaki nodded and said, "I'm willing to do anything I can to save the company."

"I need you to win over the heir of the Walker Corps, Usui Takumi."

Misaki's head shot up so fast that it startled her grandfather. "There's got to be some other way to save the company. I could simply go over there and ask them if they wanted to partner with us. One of my assets is the element of persuasion", Misaki pleaded.

Grandfather sighed for the second time. "With our downfall coming upon us quickly, a negotiation may take months to settle and we don't have that time. I just need you to win him over. Not for this to sound weird, but I'm sure you can do that fairly quickly."

"Grandfather, this has got to be the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard! You're willing to sacrifice me to some heartless man for the sake of your company?" Misaki burst out laughing. "This has got to be some kind of sick joke, right?"

"Misaki, focus! This will soon be your company. Please, I know it sounds strange, but it has to be done. I want you to at least try", Grandfather said.

Misaki looked down at her hands and contemplated the situation. She knew how important this company was to her grandfather and she desperately wanted to help. What her grandfather was asking of her was a bit much, though. Twiddling her thumbs, she felt the weight of the company on her shoulders as she imagined what would happen if the company were to shut down. After a few more minutes of pondering, she nodded her head in agreement.

"You will meet him tomorrow at 11:30 in the café down the street. Please don't let the company down."