Chapter Twenty-Three.

The situation was a little bit awkward than Declan expected. He knew Mandy was that way sometimes but never has he seen her this particular way.

"What do you think? Will you be my date?" She cooed, her eyes still on him.

"Your date? What's the occasion this time Ms. Asher?"

"I have my company's gala coming up. This particular one is special because it is hosted once every four years! The first ever one I'm hosting since I became the director of Asher groups and company."

"Wow, that's massive."

"Exactly how I want it to be defined, massive!… explosive!"

There was a spark in Mandy's eyes as she gestured the words in the air.

"I have so much planned for the event but most especially I want to—uhm... Kind of adopt a company. You know, offer them partnership in the form of a franchise but they will have their own name and watch them grow."

"Wow! That's quite a vision you have right there"

"I know." Mandy beamed a proud smile as she paced her living room. She continued. "But you know wh