"Just name it.""There will be a little tweak in what you're asking.""It's just for you to pick a partner, Declan. "I will only recommend it. Leave your HR to their job to make the final decision."Mandy heaved a sigh "It's my company Declan and I....""Things should be done the right way regardless.""Okay. If you insist." Mandy rolled her eyes, slapping the file shut. She had guessed that Declan would pick May and was ready to work with her if that meant making it up him. But it seemed he was not a big fan of the idea. Declan nevertheless nodded in agreement. He obviously wanted this opportunity for May, but also believed she should get it by her own merit not because he picked her in. She was competent and the best person for the job. The HR will spot that right away. Mandy shifted from her office seat, standing on her feet. "Since you can't pick me a partner, can you at least accompany me to a meeting with one?" "I'm free for the next couple of hours.""Let's make good use o
It was the opening ceremony. May Williams sat in her living room sipping from her champagne glass. She was dressed in her night robe, her hair dropped free at her back. Footsteps approached from the hallway. "You have to be kidding me! What are you doing dressed like that?! The ceremony is few hours!""Not now mom, I already told you I'm not going.""Hell you won't. Now get up now!""There she goes again" May rolled her eyes. "I will do more if you don’t lift your ass off that seat. Do you even know what you're doing? How will you miss a great opportunity like this one?""There’s nothing to miss. She won't pick me so forget it.""And what makes you think that? You’re very much qualified. You're young, smart and single handedly revived a dying company to stand tall. I bet there's no other person more qualified than you're."May flashed a fake smile. "That was quite flattering. But you won't understand."May turned away, her attention snapping back to her phone. Clara gazed at her dau
Nathan's scowl deepened. It was as though hot steam fumed from his body. "But..." May began in confusion, then paused with a flash in her eyes. Realization struck her. Could Nathan be here for the same reason as everyone else?"OMG." Her hands flew to her mouth. She didn't ask for any of this.~"Thanks for coming." "It was a pleasure. What you did here today was exceptional. Keep the good work going." "Oh I will. Have a safe drive" Mandy shook hands with the last guest and watched his ride leave. She turned to her company. "It's just us now" She smiled, glancing around. Everywhere was empty, like it wasn't swamped with dinner guests just some moments ago."Champagne?" "Water." May's tone was cold. "A glass of champagne and water please." Mandy called out to the bartender.Moments of silence past between the ladies. They had a lot to say to each other but seemed to be waiting for the first to speak up."Why did you do it?" May started. "The Mandy's movement? You know, growing
At the Ashers' residence, Two men sat at the living room bearing gifts. They were dressed in a neat blue suits with their shades on. Mandy constantly glanced at the entrance, looking out for Declan. She had called him as soon as the men showed up. She didn't want to let them in at first, but they mentioned they were sent by Jordan Smith. Out of courtesy, Mandy had let them in but she was not letting them go anywhere close to her grandpa. Once bitten, twice shy. "Our boss would come himself, but he had an emergency.""Tell him I received his call in with thanks." Mandy gave a tight smile "Can we go in now? We have gifts for The Director.""Oh no—my grandfather does not receive visitors. Everyone see me instead.""We insist ma'am. Our boss wants us to present these gifts to the Director himself. He also wants to know how his very good friend is doing... Through our eyes, of course.""Tell your boss his friend is recovering and his granddaughter appreciates his kindness." May's tone
Declan stepped onto the porch of the Smith's villa, about to take the door handle. The shrill sound of his ringtone erupted, bringing him to a halt. He let out a frustrated groan before fishing out his phone from his pocket. "Hello?" He growled and listened to the caller say something. "On my way, now" He dropped the call without waiting for a reply. Glancing one last time at the door that stood between him and his target, he let out a low groan before turning to leave. The next morning, Jordan woke up in the arms of his hoes. They had a pleasure filled night and celebrated to the fullest. He was reluctant to get out of bed. He might as well take some days off now his competition has been struck out. He got off the bed regardless, eager to read the morning papers and what it has to say about the abrupt dismissal of the Titanium queen. "Titanium my foot." He scoffed. After hours of freshening up, Jordan Smith sat at the table head in a golden robe. A banquet has been prepared be
Where did he go?" Tom asked one of his students when he realized he had lost Declan. They had been watching him from a tall tower, but got distracted when their boss called."I have no idea. He was just right there." Tom's brows etched in worry. "Find him, now! ""Right away master." The student turned away and put a call across to the surveillance operator. Immediately, the operator gave him feedback. "Master, he is currently in the basement. What should I do? He acts suspicious and is before the painting ""The painting!?" How did he get there!""Just say the word master, what should I do with him."Tom breathed in heavily, "I'm not sure what his role is in everything that went wrong but I'm sure the boss will be glad if we get rid of him.""It will be my most pleasure to do the boss's wish.""Very good Jeremy, take Jonna with you. I have taught you two so well, bring him to me, in whole or pieces.""It will be my greatest delight." With a curt nod, Jeremy left to search for his p
"! Master! One of Jason's menscreamed, racing to where Tom was. "Keep it down boy! What's the matter" Tom barked, jerking up from his seat instantly."Master— he— our boys." The man's hand pressed on his knee for support, panting. "What boys? Get yourself together and speak properly"The man paused to recollect. His heart raced so fast that he couldn't put his words together."I saw him— he killed them. Jeremy and Jonna are gone." "What do you mean gone.”“They're dead, master. That beast of a man killed them.” “That's unbelievable!"“End my life should I joke with something like this. I saw the man take them down with one blow. He is not human at all, he fought them like a beast"Tom fumed. There's no way his two most powerful men were dead. He trained Jeremy and Jonna himself and could vouch for their skill anywhere. Now what does this man mean that they are dead? How can one man take them down?"Where did this happen. " Tom seethed. "In the basement."“Come and show me. They
Nathan furrowed his brows in thought. How best will he abduct May without raising an alarm? He needed a smooth strategy that would go unnoticed. A thought crossed his mind and he called someone on the phone."Hi, we have a go ahead to attack. What do you have in mind?"Nathan asked and waited for a response."This sounds like a perfect plan. Proceed and give me a call when everything is settled. Nathan dropped the call, the side of his mouth curved in a wry smile. "Now everything will be mine at last." He gloated.At a restaurant downtown. May sat across Jason and waited for their orders. Jason stared at May intensely making her conscious of herself "What? Why are you staring at me like that?" Her voice was low and she batted her lashes in shyness. Seeing her reaction, Jason chuckled. "You're simply so beautiful and have achieved so much at such a young age. I can't help but admire you.""C'mon, whatever I have achieved cannot be compared to what you are. I still look up to you