Chapter 9."You told me to get out of here yourself. Told me that I didn't belong here and had no interest in meeting anyone," Nate said in a high voice that echoed throughout the room.Clara who had thought Nate was an ordinary person could only remain silent, biting her lip in fear, afraid that she would also get into trouble from her attitude a few minutes ago. Especially now, she saw the vice president who looked so uncomfortable and angry with Nate's explanation."Is that true, Mr. Miller?" she asked in an annoyed tone. Her eyes narrowed at Justin."No, Miss Adams. I can explain what happened before. This is all just a misunderstanding. It's not like you heard-"Before he could finish his sentence, Nate interrupted him with an equally annoyed tone."So, in this case, I'm at fault for lying and saying things that aren't true? This could just as easily be considered as ruining someone's good name. Isn't that right?" Nate's stinging words sent Justin into a tizzy.He couldn't even b
"No! Pleaseeee...please...." Justin squealed loudly as Nate was about to walk away from him and quickly pulled his hand away. He was crying hysterically from the fear of losing the only job he had. And at all costs, he would try to keep it even if he had to kneel pleadingly before Nate."It's useless. I can't help you not get fired," Nate said, rolling his eyes lazily. He looked at poor Justin who was crying nonstop. Clutching his arms with both trembling hands. It was obvious he was frustrated and terrified of losing his job."What do you want? I'll do it! Kneel at your feet and beg? I'll do it! But please, don't let me get fired. This is the only job I have. If I get fired, what will happen to me," Justin sobbed. He continued to hold onto Nate's arm despite his attempts to break free."That's enough-"Before Nate could finish his sentence, he was shocked with wide eyes when he saw Justin kneeling in front of him. With cries so loud they could be heard throughout the room. Heard by a
Morgan ended her phone call with Simon after he finished explaining the situation to her. Still in shock and disbelief, she looked at Nate who was smiling meaningfully at her. So casually sitting in the chair as if he was waiting for the surprised look on her face."So, did you get your answer? Should I move to the couch to sit?" Nate asked in a teasing tone."Sorry for my attitude just now. Mr. Simon has explained everything to me, though I'm still surprised by this," she confessed."No problem. It's only natural that you've been working with Uncle Simon for so long and suddenly an unknown young man becomes president of the company," Nate said. He got up from his chair, walking over to Morgan with both hands in his pants pockets. "You're Morgan Adams, right?""Yes, sir," she replied."I'll introduce myself more properly and clearly. I am Nathaniel Pemberly who will be the president of this company from today," he said loudly and with authority. "I hope we can work well together from
"Mr. Nathaniel, I've told them what I have to say. In a week, they will re-prepare the proposal they showed us earlier," Morgan began speaking to Nate after she hung up the phone with the Starry White Company."Did they sound enthusiastic?" Nate asked with great curiosity. He hoped that it was Erica, his wife, talking to Morgan. And made sure that she knew that her nearly bankrupt company was helped by this partnership."Yes, sir. They were very happy to hear the news I gave them. They will do their best to prepare the proposal, and they will also do their best for our partnership," Morgan explained with a smile."Good. That's good to hear. Thank you, Miss Adams," Nate said, then."Yes, sir. You can call me Morgan if you like. Mr. Simon always calls me that," she said."Morgan?" repeated Nate in a low voice. "Sounds good," he said then."Yes, sir. That's much better." Morgan smiled slightly before speaking again. "So, have you set a day to meet with the Starry White Company?" Morgan a
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