A Bitter Surprise
ZAIA.
Something happened, and I don’t mean the lights simply going off. When Sebastian walked through the conference hall doors after the turmoil had died down; I could sense the rage that was burning behind those eyes.
I don’t know what happened, but the news of Mr Harrison’s son being attacked had spread and that had caused a delay to the final half of the meeting. But Mr Harrison refused to cancel it despite his son being rushed to the hospital.
Understandable, since everyone here had come from all over the states. “Do they know what happened to him?” One of the men asks another quietly.
“No, but whoever it was, hit him quite badly. They think he was hit with a weapon. His jaw is completely smashed by the looks of it…” The man trails off when Mr Keith Harrison steps into the rooms, now flanked by two guards, as he adjusts his jacket.
“Thank you, Ladies and Gentlemen… Security is handling the matter and the building will be on lockdown until they make sure all threats are cleared. There is nothing to fear. Shall we continue?”
The fact that he’s saying that, it’s almost as if he isn’t surprised something happened to his son. I have heard a lot about the young heir, and he is trouble.
saw the way he was watching me during my presentation, and it made me
at him sharply. It’s subtle, but I know
Did something happen?
would you like to go next, Mr
last,” Sebastian says. I’m curious as to what he’s thinking, and I take my seat as
of these companies, not to mention the casualties of the mining accident. I am still confident I can
D Poured my heart and soul said I wouldn’t be able to acquire until recently. When he saw my plans, he said he had confidence in me. I personally want to show him that I am
puts me at a slight disadvantage compared to the rest, but I won’t let it get in my way. Feeling his burning gaze on me, I glance at Sebastian. He’s trying to contain his
going on with him? Our eyes meet. and I raise my
his brows creased in a deep frown, flexing and unflexing his hand as he combs his fingers through his
current presenter and what he is offering to Mr Harrison. He has not offered
Harrison asks a few questions
gives him a curt nod before standing up. Everyone here is in high-rank positions
in despite the late entry. I had a lot on my plate and when you initially reached out to me, I had
heart drops, my smile fading as I look at him. He never told me he had been offered this deal prior. He’s going to knock me out of the game. Sebastian may be an idiot, but when it comes to business, he is the best. He isn’t called
look away, trying to hide how hurt I’m feeling. Forcing a polite smile
working under With factories that deal with steel, iron, bricks and mortar, we can offer a lower price than purchasing from elsewhere. Any jobs. we do would be the most cost-efficient for our clients. There is not one
My biggest fear…
in work and dealing with other contractors. Now he’s gone and put emphasis on why I shouldn’t
of me and then say, you got the deal because I let you? I look up at him, and his eyes meet mine. Why?
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