Right Person, Wrong Time

Roxanna looked at the empty living room and scratched the back of her head. She looked up, but no one was there as well.

Just then, Chloe came in through the front door, exhausted and with a sore neck. After the discovery of Nicole's abnormal lack of morning sickness, she spent the whole morning in the lab with Albert. The workload was less than one-tenth of her usual stuff, but the difficulty was exponentially higher.

Roxanna quickly went ahead and stopped Chloe. She was the only one with answers now, and Roxanna asked anxiously, "Where's Nicole, Chloe?" It's time for the negotiation. We have to talk things out.

Chloe's eyelids felt heavy and her gaze was unfocused as she looked at Roxanna, but the next second, she regained her senses. "Albert said she's not allowed to go out today." She remembered Nicole coming to her earlier and saying she couldn't afford to miss out on the negotiation in the afternoon.

"What?" Roxanna shouted in disbelief. No. If she can't go out, what's going to happen to the negotiation?

Chloe saw through Roxanna, and she heaved a sigh. "You do it. Just keep in touch with Nicole at all times." That was the only plan she came up with Nicole after a lot of discussions.

After she and Nicole were gone, Roxanna would have to deal with everything back home alone. This was the perfect chance to train her.

Roxanna was thunderstruck. I have to face that guy alone? I can't do this! Grasping at straws, Roxanna tugged on Chloe's sleeve, and she pleaded, "Why don't you come with me, Chloe?"

I don't want to face that scary guy alone. And he's super hot. What if I falter?

"No," Chloe refused Roxanna and pulled her arm out, looking disdainful. She had a lot of stuff to do, and all of them were important.

Roxanna looked at the leaving Chloe, and she plopped down on the settee in despair. She sank into the couch and stared at the lights hanging overhead. A sigh escaped her lips. I can't run away now.

Nicole was in her room, the computer screen before her flashing. The light of the afternoon sun filtered into the room. Her screen was showing JL's introduction. Roxanna had told her the details, but she wanted to check the company out herself.

To her surprise, JL did know how to capture the female customers' hearts, just like what Roxanna said. Their ingredients were safe, and their products were patented. If they wanted to dabble in makeup products, JL would be a good choice.

Soon, it was time for the negotiation. When Roxanna walked past a floor-to-ceiling window, she looked at herself, wondering if her attire was alright. She was so nervous, even breathing was hard.

"Clam down, Roxanna. Have some faith in yourself," said Nicole through the Bluetooth earphone.