Annette stood at the entrance of the private airfield, nervously shifting from one foot to the other as she watched the plane taxiing into position so they could get on board. Her fear of heights gnawed at her, making her heart race and her palms clammy. She glanced at Hudson, and she saw him talking to someone before his gaze moved to her. "Would it be dumb to tell him I'm scared of flying? I have always been scared, but that I was flying with someone I'm acquainted with is different." Annette taught to herself as she avoided Hudson's gaze, and at that moment he knew something was wrong, so he walked up to her. "Are you okay, Annette?" Hudson asked, having noticed her anxious expression.Annette nodded, but her trembling hands betrayed her. "Like I said at the carnival, I'm just... not a big fan of flying," she admitted, her voice barely above a whisper.Annette didn't expect what happened next as he reached for her hand, intertwining his fingers with hers. "It's going to be okay,
The drive to the office was smooth, but Annette found herself lost in thought, her mind swirling with questions and doubts. What awaited them at the office? What had prompted their sudden return? And most importantly, could she trust Hudson, despite everything that had transpired between them?As the car pulled up to a large office building, Annette took a deep breath, steeling herself for whatever lay ahead. Stepping out of the car, she was greeted by a man dressed in a black suit."Miss Zachary, welcome to Paris. I'm Mr. Samuel's assistant, and he is waiting for you in his office," the assistant said, gesturing for Annette to follow.Annette nodded, her heart pounding with anticipation as she made her way through the bustling corridors of the office. Finally reaching Samuel's door, she hesitated for a moment before knocking softly."Come in," Samuel's voice called from inside, and Annette pushed open the door, stepping into the familiar space.Samuel sat behind his desk, his express
With excitement coursing through her veins, Annette wasted no time in picking up the phone and calling Samuel's number. Each ring felt like an eternity until, finally, he answered."Samuel, it's Annette," she said eagerly, barely able to contain her excitement."Annette, is everything okay?" Samuel's voice was filled with concern."Better than okay! I have some incredible news," Annette exclaimed, her heart pounding with anticipation. "I've just received confirmation that the partners are willing to discuss canceling their agreement with us."There was a brief moment of silence on the other end of the line before Samuel's voice came through, filled with a mixture of relief and joy. "That's fantastic, Annette! You've done it!"Annette couldn't help but grin from ear to ear at Samuel's reaction. His words of encouragement meant the world to her, validating all the hard work and dedication she had poured into this endeavor."Thank you, Samuel," she said, her voice filled with gratitude.
Annette was the first to arrive at their location, followed by Samuel, and then Hudson was the last to reach the venue. They all met in front of the office building, and Annette turned to face them, her expression serious."Please, you all should please behave. I don't want us to ruin this deal because of our issues with each other," Annette said.Samuel nodded. "You're right, Annette. We need to put aside our differences and focus on the task at hand," he replied. "We apologize for acting out earlier, right Hudson?""Yes, I apologize. Let's work together to ensure everything goes smoothly," Hudson added."Okay then, let's do this," Annette said as she adjusted her blazer nervously. Then she, Samuel, and Hudson stepped into the sleek lobby of the partner's firm and approached the receptionist.The receptionist greeted them with a warm smile as they reached her table. "Good morning. How can I assist you?""We're here for the meeting with the head of the firm. We have a meeting. I'm Sam
Annette's footsteps echoed through the dimly lit parking lot, the tension from her argument with Hudson still lingering in the air. Her mind raced with the events of the day, the discussion with the partners, and the argument with Hudson. She couldn't believe how stupid she was to fall for his bullshit again, once an asshole, always an asshole. As she approached Samuel's car, she took a deep breath, hoping to calm her nerves before going to meet Samuel, who always saw through her.As she got to where he was, Samuel was leaning against his car, his expression a mix of concern and understanding as he watched her approach. "Hey, Annette, is everything alright?" he asked softly.Annette nodded, forcing a small smile. "Yeah, today has been a lot. Can we head back to the office? I need to finish up so I can take a well-deserved nap, " she requested, her voice betraying the fatigue she felt."Of course," Samuel replied, opening the door for her and waiting until she settled in before closin
"Can't I just have a moment of peace for once in my life?" Annette grumbled as she picked up the phone, tucking her long, thick, golden curls behind her ears because her hair kept falling out of her ponytail and into her mouth, which was becoming very irritating.It was a cold Friday morning, and Annette had been working all day, seeing so many guests in the four hours since she arrived at work at 9:00 a.m. She'd been hoping to relax because she wasn't feeling well and was currently suffering from a headache, which made her day more miserable to be honest, and today wasn't supposed to be like this because it was the end of the week and she typically worked less on Fridays. "Fuck! I hate this job." She cursed as she hung up on another rude caller for the tenth time today, literally on the verge of pulling her out.Annette is a tall, slim, and exceptionally attractive young lady with magnificent golden locks that fell to her shoulders concealing her heart shaped face. She got her fathe
"Excuse me, Annette, Mr Terrence is requesting your presence in his office." A voice interrupted Annette's thoughts as she stopped what she was doing. Lifting her gaze, she found Terrence's secretary standing there, a sense of urgency in her demeanor. Annette's pulse quickened; this summons was likely tied to her being fired by the CEO, because Mr Terrence hardly calls her to his office because he was a busy man"Why does he want to see me? Do you have an idea?" she inquired, her heart skipping a beat."I'm not sure honestly, but you'd better head over quickly. He's not in the best mood," the secretary replied before leaving abruptly, her demeanor always cold in her interactions with Annette, though the reason remained elusive."Just a moment," Annette called out, halting the secretary in her tracks. "Did he meet with the CEO recently?"The secretary arched an eyebrow, her expression puzzled. "Yes, Why do you ask? Mr Hudson just left his office few mins ago""No reason," Annette mutte
Cassie hurriedly crossed the sitting room at the sound of a knock, quickly wiping her hands on her apron. "Hold on a moment, please!" she called out before opening the door.There stood Jane, balancing two heavy grocery bags and wearing a warm smile. "Well, hello there, princess," Jane greeted."Jane, I'm so happy to see you," Cassie exclaimed with a wide grin, embracing Jane tightly."I'm delighted to see you too, baby girl," Jane replied, her grip on Cassie firm yet affectionate. As they parted, Jane entered the house and placed the bags on the table before turning her attention back to Cassie."How have you been, Cassie?" Jane inquired, giving Cassie her full attention."I'm doing well. And you?" Cassie asked, her signature gap-toothed smile on display."I'm hanging in there, though work is still a pain," Jane said, eliciting a giggle from Cassie as she mimicked a disgusted expression. "How's school treating you?""Pretty decent, except Liam and his buddies are still the biggest tro