Clayton rubbed the back of his neck nervously before saying, “It’s just that I need to get it from another device.”“What device? Aren’t your documents synced across all your devices?” Anna asked, her scowl deepening.“Yes, but I had to keep this on a separate one since it was a business plan I didn’t want anyone else to know.” Clayton mumbled, adding, “Saying it now, I realize how st*upid it is.”An awkward silence stretched between them as Anna processed Clayton's explanation, her scowl softening slightly.Anna shook her head and responded, “It’s good to see that you are starting to realize your actions for what they are.”“I will try to get it, okay? I left it back in L.A., but I can get it.” Clayton assured.“Alright, I hope you do.” Anna replied.Clayton nodded, feeling relieved that Anna didn't pursue the matter any further. He sighed in relief as he thought about how to get the documents.By the next day, Clayton was yet to get the documents, a fact he hid from Anna, who was pr
At the Gary group, Anna looked at Michael, waiting for him to respond to her question.“You know what, let me get a final confirmation before I tell you who it is,” Michael responded after a few seconds of silence.Anna’s brow went up in question, but she responded, “Alright, whatever works for you.”“Cool, see you tomorrow evening. I’ll have my secretary communicate the time and pick up.” Michael stated.“Thank you,” Anna responded.Michael retreated to his office, and they continued to the elevator down the hall.“How many days is this conference going to be?” Clayton asked.“I guess it’s till the weekend.” Anna replied.Nat pulled out her phone, typed in the name of the conference, and muttered, “Oh, oh, it really is a big deal.”“Hmm hmm, so Michael says too.” Anna muttered, stopping in front of the elevator.“Where is it holding?” Clayton asked, looking over Nat’s shoulder at her phone.“Hmmm, there’s a resort outside of town; I think that’s where it’s going to take place.” Nat r
There was a tense silence in the room as both cousins stared each other down like mountain cats. Their breaths came in short form from the anger they tried to control.“F*ck!” Gideon shouted, breaking the silence as he moved away from the table.“I have no time for your childish antics, Gideon.” Simon stated.“Go f*ck yourself, Simon. By God, you are going to regret doing this; you are f*cking going to regret it, you f*cking piece of sh*t!” Gideon shouted,Simon shrugged, a wicked glint in his eyes as he said, “I’d love to see you try.”“You moved my father from his position to head another subsidiary? My father, Simon, not some fr*aking executive!” Gideon snapped.Simon raked a hand through his hair in frustration as he closed his eyes and sighed deeply. He didn’t want to get pulled into this, but he was beginning to lose it.“Why the h*ll can Uncle not be moved? Who else is worth enough to oversee a subsidiary?” Simon asked.“A f*cking executive or manager, anyone, you f*cking a**ho
Nancy left the Gary head office and walked out the front door. Her fist clenched at her side as she walked out the gate.She hailed a cab, got in, and said, “The Hawthorne Telecoms.”“Alright,” the cab driver responded.The Hawthorne building was well known, and getting there was easy. In no time, the cab pulled up in front of the building.Nancy paid her fare and got out of the car, walking straight to the building. The building was a towering glass structure that gleamed in the sunlight, reflecting the hustle and bustle of the city around it.“Hello, ma’am, how may I help you?” One of the receptionists asked.“I am here to see Charlotte; tell her Nancy Howard is here to see her.” Nancy responded.“Do you have an appointment?” the receptionist asked.“No, I do not, but tell her I’m sure she would like to see me,” Nancy replied.“I’m sorry, ma’am, but if you do not have an appointment, I’m afraid you can’t see her.” The receptionist stated.“I said call her…” Nancy snapped, her voice
They all stared at Nancy, waiting for her to speak, the anger on her face visible for all to see."I… I will check back when you are free." Nancy muttered, her voice hardened."Oh, that would be wonderful," Anna grinned, rubbing in the fact that she was visibly upset.Nancy turned and walked out the door, her back stiffened by the anger that boiled within her."F*ck you, Anna!" She snapped under her breath.Her heart pumped for revenge; the earlier I do this, the better for me, or she is going to take all that I have spent time building, she thought."There is only one person who can get to her," Nancy concluded, a wicked glint coming into her eyes."You will wish you never came back to town, Anna. This time I am going to get you for good and end this st*pid reputation you think you have built for yourself," Nancy murmured as she walked back to the elevator.Back in Michael's office, Anna turned to him and said, "I guess we can get back to the business at hand."There was an amused sm
"Mom, good morning." Jasmine ran into her room on Monday morning."Hey! How are you, darling?" Anna said, her voice drowsy with sleep."Fine!" Jasmine shouted.Anna shook her head, smiling as she wondered about the source of so much energy."Are you going to the academy today?" Anna asked."Yes, it's time for breakfast. Grandma said I should come wake you up." Jasmine replied."Oh," Anna mumbled, looking at the timer on the bedside table.It was off, which spoke to why her alarm had not woken her up. The sun was up in the sky, and its rays gently filled the room through the spaces from the half-drawn curtain over the window."Okay, tell Grandma I'll be right down, okay?" Anna told her daughter."Alright," Jasmine replied and ran out the door.Anna dragged herself out of bed, did her toiletries, and got dressed as fast as she could.The dinner on Saturday had been a getaway for Anna. One that had been filled with laughter and fun for the kids too. Letting go of every other thought, Sun