"No need, Preston." I answered casually. "I'm not going to find trouble with him.""Please, sir." A shop employee brought a bag containing the clothes that I just bought."Thanks," I said, about to take it, but Preston took it much faster.I was surprised but did not make any comments. I turned around, followed by Preston behind me. I didn't turn my head or even glance at Spencer, who was standing in the same place as before. I'm not in the mood to make a scene in public. However, Spencer didn't seem to think the same way as I did."Hey orphans! What are you doing here?" Spencer half-screamed for me.There were no other visitors besides myself, Preston, Spencer, and his friends. So, it is certain that the call was addressed to me. I kept walking and pretended I didn't hear him."Oh, apart from being an orphan, it turns out to be deaf too." Not satisfied with that, Spencer returned to his cheap words again. "YA!" This time, he actually screamed.I was already on the threshold of the ex
"What do you think of today's meeting?" Mr. Hawthorne sat in his chair while I stood with my hands clasped in front of me.Mr. Hawthorne looked happy and proud as he managed to introduce me to all of his coworkers. On the other hand, I also feel happy, confused, scared, worried, and other mixed feelings. I have absolutely no idea if what Mr. Hawthorne said before was right if I were appointed as COO of Haw & Co.My forefinger shook nervously, patting the back of my hand, before answering Mr. Hawthorne's question. "According to Theo, today's meeting was enough to make Theo dumbfounded."Mr. Hawthorne looked at me and listened intently to every word that I said. There was a long pause before I added what I was saying. Mr. Hawthorne seemed to be waiting patiently for me as he folded his arms politely on the table and leaned forward."Mr. Hawthorne looks very fluent in presenting the company's new project proposal, so it can convince the investors.""Are there more you want to say?" asked
"Please, take me to Haven Haw's Lounge Cafe." Victoria got into her silver sedan."Yes, madam." Landon, Victoria's personal assistant answered before closing her mistress's car door.Landon dashed into the driver's seat and immediately shot down the road. It was already time for lunch to arrive. The trip to the cafe is not too crowded so it can arrive within a 30 minutes drive. The cafe that Victoria will visit is a new project from Haw & Co. company and just opened about three months ago. Victoria's car stopped right at the drop off area. Not forgetting to fix her fluffy scarf which forms neatly around her beautiful body. Victoria wore a long, casual brown dress down to the knee with a slit on the side, it made her look so sexy and showed her long legs."I will be here quite a while," Victoria said intending to tell Landon."Yes, madam." Landon lowered his gaze and nodded his head slowly.Victoria walked with seven centimeters high leather-colored heels with ease. Victoria stepped u
I was shown around the Haw & Co. corporate floor. The trainer who took me was named Glenn; he was such a tall man, like a bodyguard for famous artists. Glenn has a distinctive voice that is very pleasing to the ear. Maybe women will like Glenn just by seeing and listening to him introduce himself."This is a laboratory for testing the quality of cosmetic products."The lab was filled with approximately 20 people in medical gowns. The lab looks very sterile and filled with white. I'm sure not just anyone can enter here without the permission of the staff or Mr. Hawthorne.Next, they will enter the production site. Glenn walked towards the room beside him. "Let's try to enter," said Glenn, opening the door of the production room.Don't forget, we use hand sanitizer and a protection seal to prevent bacterial contamination. Glenn closed the door before standing in the middle of the room with me and Preston, who had been accompanying me. I would feel very awkward if Preston didn't come wit
That night, Mr. Hawthorne returned home a little late because of the inevitable traffic jam. Mr. Hawthorne just left his car in front of the house for his assistant to park. Mr. Hawthorne stepped toward the door of the house, loosening his tie, which had been around his neck since morning."Is the dinner ready?" asked Mr. Hawthorne, being greeted by one of his maids who was in charge of taking his coat and shoes to the launderette."Yes, sir. Mrs. Victoria and Spencer are also ready." The maid explained politely and in detail."Alright, please prepare hot water. I'll clean up before dinner." Mr. Hawthorne explained as he walked up the stairs to his room."Yes, sir." The maid went straight into the washroom, telling another assistant to prepare hot water for Mr. Hawthorne.In addition, Mrs. Victoria and Spencer will also be told that they will have dinner together after Mr. Hawthorne finishes his bath. All the servants at Mr. Hawthorne can accommodate 10 to 15 people, not counting the
"Landon, please go and hide. I will contact you after I finish my business here." Mrs. Victoria explained quickly as soon as she got out of her car."Yes, madam." Landon nodded in understanding, closed the car door, and quickly walked away from that place.Mrs. Victoria walked steadily into the building. The security guard and the employees standing guard at the front door immediately pulled over and paid their respects to Mrs. Victoria. "Good morning, Mrs. Hawthorne.""Morning." Mrs. Victoria answered with a friendly smile that she just made.Mrs. Victoria entered in formal attire, with a black suit that looked very beautiful covering her tiny body. The heels that support her body also look very expensive and classy. As the wife of a company owner, of course Mrs. Victoria will look her best, even without those expensive things. Victoria already looks beautiful."Mom," said Spencer, who had also just arrived from the side door of the office."Hi honey." Mrs. Victoria smiled as she saw
There was a knock on the door three times with the same tempo and rhythm. The owner of the room replied, "Please come in."The door opened, and a neatly dressed man entered, who immediately saluted the owner of the room. "What's wrong, Preston?" Mr. Hawthorne asked as soon as he saw his assistant enter with an indescribable face."Mr. Theo was not found in his room." Preston answered curtly."What do you mean? Doesn't he have a training schedule right now?" Mr. Hawthorne didn't understand and put down the pen that had been neatly knotted in his fingers."No, sir. Mr. Theo is resting and will continue training after lunch. However, now I can't find Mr. Theo anymore." Preston could only lower his head and look at his hands in front of him.Preston's heart wanted to drop at that moment because he was the one who was responsible for him, and now he was gone. Preston didn't know where he had gone and found only a letter left on the table. Mr. Hawthorne jumped up from his chair and frowned
My taxi headed for the border line between New York and Massachusetts. The trip was quite smooth, with nothing suspicious. I enjoyed the trip, which took more than an hour, while gazing at the city's sparkling night lights. Until finally, the taxi in which I was riding arrived at a motel on the edge of town."How much, sir?" I took out the cash that was in my wallet while glancing at the price of the taxi meter. "Here, thank you." I gave him the money.I paid with exact money and immediately got out of the taxi. The taxi left while I walked into the motel. This motel building is quite old and a little worn, but it is okay because this was the place I was looking for. I steadied my feet and stepped into the reception."Good night, sir." A female receptionist stood up and greeted me kindly."Book one room for one person." I immediately ordered while adjusting the position of my suit in my left hand."May I see your ID, sir?"I took it out and finished the paperwork quickly. After that,