Nate had just returned from his office when the McKinney family gathered at their grand mansion. In the hall, with Erica's uncle, aunt, and grandmother. Their faces were much happier than the last tense meeting. With tension that felt very dark and seemed like there was no future."I think everyone here has known of this big, happy news. Of course, it's a happy thing considering how sad we are about what's going on with the company right now."Erica's uncle, as the head of the McKinney family, and the eldest person with full responsibility for the family, was explaining at the front, amongst the gathered family."After the bad things that happened to the company, we finally have a bright spot to solve the problem!" He exclaimed with a happy face. With a document in his hand. "We just got the happy news that the biggest company in the city, Bluebell Holdings has finally agreed to give us a chance and if this big project is successful, our company will be debt-free!"The happiness made
Nate looked at Erica with a small smile on his lips. He signaled to her that she had nothing to worry about."Isn't that fair?" he asked Erica's grandmother again. Right now, his only plan was to get her to change her mind and make sure she was on board with the project."You'd better shut up, you stupid loser! You're not needed here to give your opinion. Get out of here!""His words even sound stupid and nonsensical.""It's good that Nancy is in charge of this project and not Erica.""She can't even take care of her husband, let alone a project of this magnitude. Our company depends on this project, we can't make it a game," said Erica's worried uncle."I'll keep quiet if you don't agree with my opinion. But trust me, it's much better to see who's good at managing the company," Nate said, again trying to make sure Erica's grandmother changed her mind. This was the only way he could help Erica get this project, instead of Nancy.The atmosphere turned tense. Erica's uncle and aunt, Nan
Nate let out a long sigh after the meeting ended. Although it ended with strong tension because Erica's uncle and aunt did not agree, he did not care as long as Erica could take part in this project. This was something he could do to show everyone that his wife was good. Much better than Nancy who was only good at talking.After they had almost reached their room, Erica stopped her steps just to look at her husband. Giving him the question that had been in her head."Actually, what are you planning to do? Why are you talking like that in front of everyone?"She had given up when her grandmother chose Nancy as the one who would take care of the project with the Bluebell company. In reality, she had no chance because everyone in the house hated her."I just did what I thought was right. I wasn't confident in Nancy's abilities. And I know what you're capable of. They just need to know how good you are," Nate said with sincerity. He only wished his wife good things and happiness."But wha
"How are you feeling? Are you nervous?" asked Nate with a small smile perched on the corner of his lips.They were currently on their way to the Bluebell Holdings company. Nate specially drove Erica there for her meeting with Bluebell's side.Erica shook her head. "No, I'm not nervous at all. I've prepared myself for today," she said. And she had prepared the best proposal she could. And she hoped the president of Bluebell Holdings would like her proposal. "I hope they like it," she continues."I'm sure they will," Nate replies with a gentle smile. "I know you're talented at this.""Really?""Yes, trust me.""Nate, how can you be so sure that I'm talented?" asked Erica, making Nate smile a little."You're my wife, of course, you're a great woman. There's no one like you. You'll always be number one in my heart," he said with a soft tone and loving eyes.Erica's heart swelled when she heard the sweet words that came out of Nate's mouth. Honestly, she was feeling a little nervous, but t
"Enough! You've gone too far, Nancy," Erica exclaimed with a stern tone and a sharp glare at Nancy. She gripped her wrist tightly as she was about to slap Nate across the face."Let go of my hand!" snapped Nancy.Erica immediately let go of her hand roughly, making her grimace in pain. She stroked her wrist while complaining."You must be out of your mind!""You're the one who's crazy," Erica snapped. "I may have kept quiet when you were rude to me, but this is my husband. So, please behave yourself and don't go around judging people because you're nobody," she warned Nancy.Nancy looked surprised by Erica's attitude of respecting and protecting her husband even though he was not a rich man to rely on.Nancy rolled her eyes lazily. "What a loser," she hissed, still unhappy. She glanced sharply at Nate who was standing next to Erica."Stop cursing him, Nancy. Or I won't stay silent. And if you dare touch him again, you'll really have to deal with me!" she threatened. She stared intentl
"Have a seat," Morgan told everyone to sit down before she explained the project in more detail. "Before I explain, I'll make sure that all of you here have prepared proposals to present here today,"s he said, then."Yes, we have prepared an amazing proposal, even better than what Erica has prepared!" Nancy replied in a loud and haughty voice. She rolled her eyes lazily at her. Still feeling annoyed and unaccepting of Morgan's praise some time ago.Morgan, who saw Nancy's arrogant attitude, only returned it with a small smile. She had been warned by Nate that Erica's cousins were very cunning. Their attitude was always bad, arrogant, and haughty."Of course. Each of you must have prepared an amazing proposal. I appreciate your hard work," Morgan said with a friendly smile. She looked at Erica, who remained silent as her cousin continued to be arrogant and condescending."To be honest, with my proposal alone, it was good enough for this project. But it seems, our grandmothers like to g
"Wh-what?" Nancy looked shocked at what Mogan said."Wait. What the heck? Why did we get kicked out all of a sudden? We didn't do anything wrong!""It's impossible for the president to tell you to kick us out."Erica's cousins couldn't believe what they were hearing and continued to protest to Morgan. And said that Morgan had manipulated this meeting and only cared about Erica. So she made up a lie so that only Erica would be chosen to work on this project."If you don't believe me, I can call the president and you can ask him directly. That is if you have the guts to make the president angry," Morgan said with a stern demeanor and loud tone. She crossed her arms. With her eyes narrowed sharply, she looked at Erica's cousins one by one.They were silent. Of course, they are afraid that they would be in big trouble if they made the president angry. But, looking at those who were expelled suddenly by the president. They had offended him by telling them to get out of there."What do you
Nate returned Erica's hug tightly. He felt very happy because he saw how happy she was to have gotten this project with the great proposal she had made."Congratulations, Erica. Does that mean you got this project?" asked Nate with a big smile. He couldn't take his eyes off Erica who was so happy."Yes. They said that my proposal was so good that the President liked it and gave this project to me to handle." She hugged Nate tightly again. "I'm very happy. I didn't even imagine this would happen to me, Nate. This feels like a dream!"Nate released his embrace and kissed Erica on the lips, making her gasped in surprise with a bright red face. She blinked and looked at him who was smiling a little."See? It's not a dream," he teased.Erica blushed and touched her hot cheek. Nate, who was feeling anxious, pinched her cheek and rubbed it gently."Nate, we're in a public place. You make me feel embarrassed.""I'm just rewarding you for your hard work. You've really done something great, Eri