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the conference room, ejaculating every ounce of confidence and positivity from my nerves.
I step into the
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I don’t want to look nervous in any way. I’ve had sleepless nights ever since I became head of this project
NAOMI-
I really have given up hope on this working out since it has taken so long for a response.
I mean six months!
Anyone
y shoes would give u
up waiting for any proposal that has surpassed four months.
My luck is surely coming through.
At the end of the conference room is a man in a fur cost, a thick f
He is facing the window so I am only allowed to see his back.
His dark auburn hair is gelled back and there is something shimmering around his neck.
I should really consider myself lucky
A lot of people aren’t allowed to see Charles Dickson. He is secretly sensational, and the fact that he came here in person to seal his deal or whatever he came here for means so much to me.
I walk closer and the sound of my clanking heels steals his attention immediately.
He turns.
I gulp.
I blink rapidly when I take in his striking good looks that catches my attention
“Whoa” I breathe silently,
Too silent even a fly won’t catch me on that.
“Mrs. McCain?” He beams getting on his feel
McCain!
Oh right. I am now married to Circenn.
How come everyone is already so used to the name but I’m not.
I notice how tall he is standing, and not just that
He has bright chestnut eyes that beamed like embers
A high cheekbone and mewed jawline that is as sharp as Circenn’s
His height is commanding but not as commanding as his fashion sense,
His tailored suit is a deep, rich brown that complements his hair and eyes perfectly.
The crisp white shirt and slim black tie, with his fur coat, adds a touch of elegance, while his black leather shoes shine like mirrors.
He carries himself with an air of refinement, his movements graceful and deliberate.
As he smiles, his eyes crinkling at the commers, I feel a flutter in my chest
A flutter of approval that he is truly Charles Dicksan.
“Mr. Charles Dickson” I call out and stretch my hand forward. “It’s nice to finally meet you
In person. I want to add but I don’t
“Please call me Charles” He says as he shakes my hand.
“And please call me Naumi,” I add as we both gesture towards our seats simultaneously and gently take it,
We are leath smiling I don’t know why he is but I sure know the reason I am smiling so much is because I can’t contain my own happiness,
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ry good mood so I am sure this meeting will go well.
He is in a very
All fingers crossed
“We-
I begin but he cuts me off immediately.
“Why don’t we just go straight to the point“
I blink.
Not knowing what to say, or how he actually means.
“Well Thank you for your proposal. We’ve reviewed it and are impressed with your company’s work. Our teams like the idea, but after careful consideration, we think the partnership would benefit your company more than ours. We need to prioritize our own interests and consider other options that are more mutually beneficial”
1 gulp
Crap. He’s right, but did he even read the proposal!
with MT, where our company operates as a branch under “I know, I beam. “As outlined in the proposal, we are open to a subsidiary relationship your umbrella. We envision a dual–branch structure, with one branch fully integrated into MT. Regarding ownership, we have specified a sixty to forty share split, ensuring that MT’s investment in our company yields a direct and proportional return. This arrangement allows for a mutually beneficial partnership, where MT’s support and resources can drive our growth and success”
He blinks.
He definitely skipped that part or maybe his assistant read it for him and didn’t bother to fill him in.
He clears his throat “Well”
“How about this? We sign the contract and make the revenue splits fifty fifty”
My jaw almost drops.
“You’re kidding” I scoff
My senses puff in a
and I shake my head and apologize immediately.
“I am sorry that was very unprofessional of me”
He laught
“Do not fret. Professionalism isn’t always preferable
Oh z
greal
He’s another down to earth man, not the one I married.
Inug at the ring around my finger.
His eyes catch it, but he looks away, and I bury my hands under the table.
“Thank you for y
your generous offer Mr.
r. Ch
“Just call me Charles” He interrupts
His tone is serious and heavy.
I gulp. “Ch–Charles
“Nomi isn’t it?” His smile grows.
“Yes” I nod and watch him get on his feet.
I get on my feet too.
I can’t wait to start working wi
with you” He stretches his hand out
This is the shortest meeting 1 have ever had
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I want all my meetings to be like this.
I take his hand.
He slowly wraps his fingers around me and caresses my hand as he shakes it.
What the actual fuck?
It’s not my imagination right?
We break our contact and I force out a smile.
“Thank you again Mr–I mean, Charles” I correct myself only because his eyes pinned me too.
Geez!
“The pleasure is all mine,” He starts to walk towards the door and as I always do with every business associate.
I escort him.
He takes me by surprise when he says the most absurd thing.
“We look good together”
“I’m sorry!” I shake my head.
He laughs.
It’s not funny.
“I was trying to be funny,” He says.
“Oh I force out a laugh.
“I don’t like when the air is all serious, little laughs in between is healthy for the brain” He adds.
He should have told some other Jokes, not that!
“Noted” I still continue to smile.
“Then, I’ll take my leave now” He beams.
“Have a great day” is the last thing I say before he leaves the conference room.
Heavens!!
