Chapter 19
A had been away in New York to tours, and he was now on his way back home. Meanwhile, Thad a rather successful meeting with Naomi yesterday. It seemed she was adamant about
Suzanne and Daniel as the leading acts in the proming movie, and had no intention of opposing her on this matter.
I knew this mone had the potential to be a hit, and needed it to boost my caters. It was essential to prove to my father that I could successfully run my agency. This endeavor wasn’t ju about business, it was about self–valdarkor.
Act prepared for the day, the thought of seeing Suzanne again crossed my mind. I understood that it took two to tango, but I couldn’t help but feel perplexed by her willingness to go along with everything that had happened. Initially, the media had been on theit skle until they learned my “stry,” but my connections to the Jordan Empire had shifted public opinion–luckily. 1 double–checked my outfit, ensuring my skit just right with my top fixed my hain, which was held up by a claw clip, and grabbed my keys. Before heading to the office, I stopped to grab a quick buraktast. Thel a mix of nerves and anticipation, especially because trabel had landed this morning and aheady invited me to dinner. I needed to explain myself to her, shad been leading a double lite and Nving to be, someone who had been a part of my life for nearly a decade, I hoped she would give me a chance.
As 1 parked my car and stated at my office building. I took a deep breath. On my way here, I spotted Daniel’s distinctive fiery red car at his favorite cafe, indicating he would arrive soon. I also motioed mee axestant Är’s ear and decided to head into the office.
Hello, Mix–Miss–Arty stuttered when she saw TTHE
“Hello, Am.” I peeted her as she looked up, a bit flustered “You can post call me Alana, you know,” I added with a friendly smile, handing her a vanilla lame I had picked up on the way. “But
yu prefer formality, it’s Mrs. Fisher now.
not course, welcome back from your honeymoon, Ms. Fisher,” Amy sd, a hint of formality still present in her tone.
Thank you, Amy.” I replied warmly. She had always been reliable and professional. “I hope you had a great vacation,” I added, geminely interested in her well–being,
Tad, thank you.” Any smiled and rock a sip of her latte before leading the way into the office. “I’ve already set up the meeting room. The fresh juice hadn’t arrived yet, so I substituted it with orange juice from a local farmer’s market. Is that okay?
hot course I’ll wait in the meeting room then,” I replied and watched as Amy headed back to her office after a brief chat with the receptionist. My team was still relatively small, but with a major mone in the works, I was on the verge of hiring many more people. I had conducted interviews a month ago, and now it was a matter of finalizing contracts with the Lawyer to gut everything rollim
I settled into the meeting room and took out my phone, scrolling through my social media teed to catch up on what was happening in the world. I couldn’t help but notice that the meeting was jost Enve minutes away, and my heart began to race uncontrollably. Suzanne and Daniel had already arrived, and from the looks on their faces, it seemed they were sharing some inside
Amy announced that someone had come to see me, which puzzled me because I didn’t have any scheduled meetings. Amy was efficient and wouldn’t allow anyone into my office withour prior arrangement. Could it be my father?
Terused myself from the meeting room, saying, “bo back in five minutes”
They had arrived a bit early, after all. As I stepped outside my office, I was taken aback to see Alec approaching me, carrying a bouquet of pink lilies–my favorite–along with a box of coconut – flaker milk chocolates that I adored. He had returned much sooner than I had anticipated.
came aller and decided to surprise you,” Alee said with a charming smile, his perfectly white teeth on full display as he handed me the flowers and chocolates
“I can see that, Alec,” I replied, looking at the beautiful bouquet. It was so pretty that I couldn’t resist leaning down to take in their fragrance. “Thank you for these. You really didn’t have to
had an audience to consider since Daniel and Suzanne were both watching our interaction. However, my smile was genuine, and the flush of warmth that spread across my cheeks was real.
I managed to penuely surprise me.
“Only the best for my wide.” Alex replied with a wink as he reached into pocket, hinting at another surprise
, thank you,” I began, my intention to lean in for a kiss, but Alec gently pulled away.
However, instead of a loss, Alec took out a small velvet box from his pocket and revealed a ring inside. My eyes widened in sarprise–it was the exact same ring I had seen in that jewelry catalog How had he managed to acquire such an expensive piece? Questions raced through my mind. Was Aler involved in something shady? Was he connected to the mutia?
szanne, always observant, spoke up, her gaze laser–focused on my ring “I thought you two were engaged already. Are you giving her a ring just now?
Alec responded smoothly, saving me from having to explain. “No, we needed to get in altered so it wouldn’t slip off,” he said as he slid the sing onto my finger, and then brought my hand to hii Eps. “Be careful with this one, it’s not the light–stoned one from before.”
I couldn’t help but suppress a little ces at Alec’s sutele dig at Daniel, I gazed down at my hand, the ring sitting these p
perfectly, sparkling with elegance.
“It fits perfectly and looks stunning Thank you,” I said with a radiant smile, rising on my toes to reach his lips and place a quick, affectionate kiss.
“Ilave a great day at work I’ll see you at home, okay?” Alec rubbed my shoulder gently.
“Mhm See you at home. Love you,” I replied sweetly, watching as he walked away, the warmth of his kiss lingering on my lips.
“Love you more, sweetheart,” he called back, and when I turned to Suran and Daniel, couldn’t help but notice the furious expression on Daniel’s face.
