“Thank you, Mr. Dafoe. But that’s to be expected from us, isn’t it? If we aren’t decisive, it’d be hard to manage the team, don’t you think?” Sonia smiled politely.

Asher wanted to shout, but he couldn’t, so he swallowed his pride. “That’s right, Sonia.”

 

“I’m glad we’re on the same page. Seems like I made a great decision. After all, if they can betray their boss, they might even sell their company out someday. Best we cut them off sooner rather than later, am I right?” Sonia continued.

Asher forced a smile. He was so mad that he could kill, but he had to play along for the moment. “Yes. That is a great decision, Sonia.” My foot. I spent a lot of money to turn them to my side, but they got fired right after that. I lost my supporters and my money. Dammit.

“Thanks for the praise. I’ll be going in now.” Sonia ignored his forced smile and nodded before going into the conference room.

But Asher suddenly stopped her. “Hold on a second, Sonia.”

 

Sonia stopped and looked at him. “Anything else you need, Mr. Dafoe?”

Asher straightened his necktie out. “My sources told me you’re handing the proposal about alternative energy technology in today, aren’t you?”

 

looked at him for a moment. She wondered why he was asking that, but still she

luck, then. Let’s see if you can take this deal.” Asher smiled fakely. He wasn’t looking down on her, but he just thought Sonia and Paradigm weren’t up to par. It’d be a miracle if she manages to take this deal. Even if she’s hooking up with President Fuller, the Grays wouldn’t let her succeed. Either way, Asher didn’t think she could win, so he was just wishing

knew that, of course, so anger flared up within her, but her smile didn’t falter. “I hope so too, but nothing’s sure until

it’ll turn out for the best, or it’ll be awkward for at least one of us.” Asher chuckled and patted her shoulder before going into the conference

But she had to admit she felt a lot of pressure after what Asher told her.

best. It’d be great if I can get the deal, but if I

a few mouthfuls of the lunch Daphne bought for her before she took the proposal

brought Sonia to the elevator. “Please head to the waiting room on the thirty-eighth floor, Miss Reed. Mr. Brown is taking the proposals

thanked the receptionist before she went into the elevator. A short

heard someone knocking. When he looked up and saw it was Sonia, he quickly stood up. “Come in

intruding.” Sonia smiled at him and walked in with her proposal. “Here’s my

it.” Tom took it with both hands and placed

arched her eyebrow. “Are these the proposals

Everyone’s present and accounted for, aside from President

Sonia nodded in understanding.

invited her to take a seat. “Have a seat,

want to stay any longer. After all, lots of people here knew she was Toby’s ex-wife. If she stayed any longer, Tina might find out about it and cause a scene. That

didn’t ask her to stay, and he sent her to the

went back down. Then she left the

A moment later, Tina came out of the car, glaring at the direction

put on her usual smile a moment

saw her, she greeted, “Hello,

Toby’s fiancee. Besides, she came to the company all the time to see

nodded with a smile.

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255