Chapter 37 – An Unlikely Proposition
Mr. Raphael – played the video on his tables while leaning back in his huge leather chair and his loud laughter filled the room. In it, Emily strode like a seasoned storm chaser into Jacob’s party, wine glass in hand, and let loose mayhem the moment was dramatic,
“Who is this crazy lady, anyway?” he asked, as be passed the video. He tained to his assistant, a sharp–eyed woman named Marissa who stood by his desk, tablet in hand,
*I like her already”
ww, the internet seems to have its theories. Some say she’s his mistress, some say she’s an ex, and other sources she hesitated, raising an eyebrow,
“Are calling her a serwerker
Mr. Raphael barked our anoth
his large frame shakding with i
& mirth.
A works? Oh, the tabloids ever fail to entert
Iso entertain. Well, regardless of her past, she can come work for me” He jabbed a finger at the paused image of Emily on his screen,
#That woman’s got fire, and fire sela”
As his taughter subsided, the door to his office opened, and another assistant entered, clutching a sleek tablet,
“I have the information you requested, sir” she said, placing the device on his dek
“Excellen” Mr. Raphael said as he sat up straighter. He picked up the tablet and looked over its contents, Emily Roberts, a 27–year–old interior designer and event planner, had an extensive portfolio in specialized circles, her Little business was well regarded, above all, it had her office address.
“Well, well” Raphael said, smiling as he handed the tablet back to Mari
“Let’s pay Emily a little visit, sha
Raphael was the owner of one of the airy’s most well–known film production companies. His ability to recognize untapped talent earned him a reputation for rescuing outcasts from obscurity and randorming them into celebrities
The project he was working on now was a dramatic comedy featuring a bold, erratic female lead, he had an idea after seeing Emily’s shenanigans, her audacity
yand unadulterated enthusiasm were just what his movie required.
He reached for his fitted jacket and put it on Marissa was already messaging the driver to being the car around,
“Let’s move” A spotless black
As the driver adjusted thu
“How much did she ser
tomobille was waiting for them as they went down to the building’s private garage.
Raphael and Marju slid into the back seat. Hapal looked to Marissa as the vehicle entered the busy dry stress,
hat man owed her again!
*Five million, sir” stari replied, scrolling through the notes on her tablet.
Raphael exclaimed, is laugh deep andling.
must have some exceptional moves to change that high, but we’ll see soon mough
Marissa, who was used to her boss’s caustic humor, grinned but continued to concentrate on her rask in a hip area of town, the car parked in front of a mid–sized office building with its stylish,contemporary design and vibrant external murals, the building ended creathiry.
“Emily Roberts Interiors & Events was written on the sign over the entrance, Raphael got out of the car and looked around the building while fixing his jacket,
“Not bad” be said, nodding in approval
He strolled into the reception area via the glass doors, Marissa trailing after Raphael’s massive form drew closer,
“Good afternoon” she greeted, her tone polite but wary,
Behind a modern desk, a young receptionist was using her computer to type. Startled, she looked up as Mr.
*I’m here to see Emily Roberts” Raphael said smoothly, flashing a disarming smile.
The receptionis blinked,
“Do you have an appointment with her?”
“Not exactly” Baphael replied, his voice confident and persuasive,
“But tell her I’m here for Business, she won’t want to miss this”
With hesitation, the receptionist looked from Raphael to Marissa. The two had an alt of command that was difficult to ignote, she picked u
dup the phone, called,
‘amı” she said after a moment,
“There’s a gentleman here to see you. He says it’s about it?
Raphael stood lilly against the desk, his sly smile fixed firmly in place, while the receptionist relayed Emily’s action. Majding adjustments to his cufflinks, he prepared himself for the
upcoming discussion,
*Emily Roberts” he thought to himself,
“Let’s see if you’re ready for the big leagues.
With her heels tapping on the shiny floor, the made her way to the reception area and stopped when she noticed a burly man standing next to the counter. He turned to look at her, a small
le on his lips,
“Good day, Emily” he said, his voice deep and measured.
