LOGINSonia I spotted Nathan sitting among the Bennett Innovations representatives.His expression changed when he realised I was the one about to present.He leaned forward, staring at me as though he could not believe what he was seeing.I ignored him.I began by explaining the weaknesses in the proposed infrastructure and why traditional perimeter security would not be sufficient to protect such a complex system.Then I introduced my proposed framework.I explained how the system could identify unusual activity across interconnected networks, isolate compromised segments without interrupting critical operations, and prevent an attack from spreading into the energy control infrastructure.I broke down the architecture step by step, explaining the layers of protection, the predictive monitoring system, the containment process, and the recovery protocol.The more I explained, the more engaged the officials became.One of them leaned forward.Another began taking notes.Then came the questi
Sonia The moment Adrian's voice cut through the hallway, Nathan's grip loosened slightly.“I believe I told you to let her go.”Nathan turned, and the confidence on his face immediately faltered. Adrian stood a few steps away, his expression colder than ice. His eyes were fixed on Nathan's hand wrapped around my wrist.“Mr. Sterling,” Nathan said, forcing a smile. “This is a private matter between my ex-wife and me.”Adrian took one step forward. “Did I ask you what it was?”Nathan swallowed but quickly recovered his arrogance. “Sonia is my ex-wife. Whatever happened between us, I still have the right to speak to her. You cannot just interfere in our personal affairs.”I stared at him in disbelief.“Your ex-wife?” Adrian repeated slowly.“Yes. We were married, and she still has some responsibilities towards me.”I almost laughed. Responsibilities? After everything he had done to me?Adrian's expression hardened.“Let me make something clear to you. She's my worker. You have no right
Sonia The presentations continued until the officials announced a short break.After everyone had settled, one of the representatives returned to the podium.“We have completed our initial assessment of the presentations. After careful consideration, four companies have emerged as the leading candidates.”He paused before announcing the names.“Sterling Technologies.”My heart jumped.“Bennett Innovations.”I stiffened slightly.“Two other shortlisted companies were announced.”The representative continued.“These four companies have demonstrated strong proposals and will proceed to the final evaluation. We will now take a short break before the final stage of the bidding process.”I exchanged a quick glance with Adrian.We had made it into the final four.“Congratulations, sir,” I whispered.He nodded.“We still have work to do.”Of course.Adrian Sterling never celebrated before the finish line.I stood up.“Excuse me, sir. I need to use the restroom.”“Go ahead. We will resume sho
Sonia I woke up early the following morning, excited and slightly nervous about the important meeting ahead.After taking a shower, I dressed in a beautiful copper-coloured gown that fitted me perfectly. I applied a little makeup, arranged my hair, and checked my appearance in the mirror.I looked good.For once, I wasn't trying to hide my curves or squeeze myself into something uncomfortable. I was wearing something I genuinely liked, and that alone made me smile.A hotel receptionist had already brought breakfast to my room. I quickly ate, checked that I had all my documents, and picked up my handbag.When I stepped into the living room, I stopped.Adrian Sterling was coming out of his bedroom.Oh, my goodness!He wore a perfectly tailored dark suit with a crisp white shirt. His wristwatch looked ridiculously expensive, and his usual masculine cologne filled the living room as he approached.I stared.Yesterday's incident flashed through my mind, and suddenly, I remembered exactly
Sonia After several hours, we finally landed in Qatar.As soon as we stepped out of the aircraft, I noticed several black luxury vehicles waiting nearby. Five cars stood in a neat line, with their drivers and security personnel ready to receive us.Adrian walked towards them without hesitation.“Good afternoon, sir,” one of the men greeted.Adrian nodded.“Good afternoon.”They helped transfer our luggage into the vehicles before opening the doors for us.I entered the car assigned to us, and we drove away.Qatar looked beautiful from the window. The roads were clean, the buildings impressive, and the entire city carried an atmosphere of wealth and sophistication.I had travelled outside my hometown before, but this was different. I was visiting another country for an important business opportunity, and I was doing it as a representative of Sterling Technologies.I couldn't afford to disappoint Adrian.After some time, we arrived at one of the most luxurious hotels I had ever seen.T
Sonia I woke up earlier than usual the next morning because I didn't want to risk being late for my flight.After freshening up, I quickly dressed and began arranging my things inside my small suitcase. Since we would only be staying in Qatar for three days, I didn't need to pack too much. I selected a few clothes, my toiletries, some personal items, and the documents I might need for the business meeting.I also packed my laptop.The previous night, Marcus had sent me the documents containing all the details of the contract. I had already gone through them, and thankfully, the technical requirements weren't particularly complicated. In fact, I had worked on a similar security framework before, so I was familiar with most of what the client needed.I placed the documents carefully inside my suitcase before returning to my bedroom to pick up my handbag.That was when I heard the sound of a car outside.I frowned.It was an expensive car, judging by the smooth sound of its engine. That







