She was the team leader, and she was sure of all the guests that were invited. She had gone through all of them, and she could even tell their names without looking at the list.The CEO followed her line of vision and realized that she was staring at Gerald's table."Oh, I forgot to add them to the list I gave you, so I gave them a personal invitation," he told her, as he noticed how surprised she looked."Oh, okay," she feigned a smile and bowed out of the podium.She looked down, refusing to look at the crowd, as she made her way to the employees' table, where she sat beside Eva."What happened? I noticed your mood suddenly changed," Eva expressed, whispering to her."Nothing, I just saw someone I never wanted to see."Eva tried to think hard about it, and finally, it clicked on her who Quinn was referring to."Wait, he is here?" She asked, widening her eyes as Quinn nodded in confirmation, "How's that possible?" She asked, almost raising her voice."Shh, be quiet," Quinn reminded h
"What is that all about?" The CEO asked, looking angry, yet calm."I apologize, senor," she said, bowing her head."Do you know the Gerald's elsewhere?" He asked.She nodded, "Yes, senor. He was my former boss when I was in Florida. I resigned from the company willingly, because I wanted to relocate. I never tried to seduce him or anything of that sort. The woman is only—""It's okay, Quinn. I believe you, so let's go out there and make them understand that you are not what that lady says you are." He told her, patting her shoulder.She nodded, and muttered a thank you, trailing behind him as they resurfaced the hall again.Everyone's attention was turned to the two of them, seeing that they came out of the VIP room together."Was the lady saying the truth? Isn't that the CEO with his assistant coming out of the VIP room?""Is she really a slut?""Is the CEO— oh, my!"People began to whisper, causing Yvonne to smile, knowing fully well that Quinn was going to be kicked out of the comp
Quinn walked out of the restroom, and back to the hall. She greeted the men that she walked past, before getting to the employees' stand.Just before she got there, Yvonne blocked her path."Don't think you have won, yet. I know you did that just to gain everyone's favor, but both of us know that you are just a pretentious little witch!"Quinn scoffed and shook her head in disappointment."The first time I saw you, I thought you were wise, but now i know that even the most foolish man in the world is wiser than you. Get yourself together, and get out of here, because the next time you try to cross paths with me again, I will not be this nice," Quinn voiced out in a surprisingly calm tone.The way she looked at Yvonne made her flinch, and a hint of fear flashed on her face, as she watched Quinn walk away."Thank you, everyone, for making today a success. See you all tomorrow," the CEO said and walked away with his wife."Uh, senorita Ro?" Mrs. Ingot called."Si, senora," she replied, w
"Senor, the meeting will start in five minutes," Quinn announced, holding a file and a tablet.The CEO looked at her, "alright. I'll be there soon."Quinn bowed, and left the office, heading to the conference room where the meeting will be held.She took a seat on the right side of the room and began to go through the file she had carried. She was so focused on the file, that she didn't know when Harrison walked in. Of course, he did not come with Yvonne.After embarrassing him and almost making him lose a huge deal, he could not risk bringing her again.He shut the door, staring at her, as she focused on the papers. He could not help but marvel at her personality.She looked even more beautiful. The red dress she wore added to the beauty of her ebony hair. He wondered how many men were on their knees begging to have a chance with her.Thinking about this made him feel jealous. He cleared his throat and walked towards the table.As he shifted the chair, the sound from it caused her a
"Do you have any relationship with Mr. Fitz?" Mr. Ingot asked, as soon as Quinn walked inside.Her heart sank immediately when she heard his question. She closed the door, lowering her head, as she walked closer."Uh, is anything the matter, senor?" She asked, rather than answering his question."Nothing, just answer it."She sighed, and sat down. "I don't have any relationship with Mr. Fitz. We had a thing some time ago, but now, nothing is going on between us."Mr. Ingot sighed, "I don't want to pry into your privacy, but I think you two need to reconcile. I don't know what might have happened in the past between the two of you, and from what happened in the event, and his expression today, I feel he is sorry about his actions. While you were defending his company and trying to convince me, I noticed the way he looked at you, and I know you did not defend his company because you wanted to, but because you still love him."Quinn felt like Mr. Ingot was right, but she battled with her
Harrison wore his usual expression to the office. He arrived at the company, and all the employees rose to their feet and bowed, greeting him.He walked past them, heading to the private elevator. As he entered, he recalled the time that Quinn joined him in the elevator. Just thinking about this made him realize how much he had missed her. He was so blinded by his anger that he did not realize what he had done to her.This made him feel even more guilty. This was someone he loved genuinely, and she loved him too, how could he then lose trust for her?He sighed and walked out of the elevator. He entered into his office, and his gaze fell on the table. There was no cup of coffee on it. Everything and everywhere reminded him of Quinn. It was as though she had embedded her memory in all the things in the company.He shook his head, trying not to think too much about it. He got to his seat, and began working.However, he did not seem to concentrate. He kept thinking of Quinn working as M
Harrison knew who Veronica was. He had seen her a few times when he went to Quinn's house.He was silent for a while and only nodded his head slowly."Write me her contact here," he said, passing her a pen and a note.She took out her phone and copied the number out."Here, sir," she replied, passing the note and pen back to him."Thank you, you can go back to your office," he said to her, taking the note.She stood up and bowed, before leaving.Harrison opened his SMS app and typed his message."Veronica, let's meet. I will send you the time and address. Better still, Hardy will come pick you up."At the end of his text, he wrote "Harrison" beneath it, to aid easy recognition.He waited for hours for her response, but none came. He was finally able to distract himself, and while at it, his phone vibrated.He took it from the table and saw that she had replied."Send me the time and address, you don't have to pick me up."He sighed. He did not think it was going to be easy, talking to
"Thank you, for dropping me off. Have a good night's rest," Veronica said and got out of the car.As she approached the house, she was shocked to see Richard standing by the door."Who was that?" He asked, pointing at the car that just left."What are you doing here?" She asked, instead, ignoring his question.He sighed and took a step forward."Are you still mad at me, Rona? He asked in a calm tone.She turned her face sideways, not wishing to look at him. He held her chin, making her turn to him."I'm sorry, Rona. I really am. I didn't mean to lie to you, I promise," he voiced out in a pleading tone."Yet, you still lied to me. I thought you trusted me?""I do trust you, I just did not want to drag you into the mess I created. I was trying to sort it out, before telling you, but you found out about it already," he explained, holding her hands, and caressing them gently. "I'm so sorry, Rona."She looked at him, locking eyes with him. She could not resist him, of course. The anger sh