Fiona's povWhen I slid past the glass doors of Halbart and Rowe Finance Company, the receptionist was already awaiting my arrival. "We've been expecting you, ma'am." She greeted me with warmth. I returned her smile as she showed me to the boardroom...which I already knew but I allowed her to lead me instead...again. Inside the executive boardroom sat the same five men who had watched me outmaneuver Phillip in negotiations before. At the head of the table was Charles Halbart, silver-haired, and beside him, the ever-calculating Martin Rowe sat composed, while two analysts and the legal director completed the circle.I tried to appear as confident as I could. With a knowing smile on my face, I took my seat. "Gentlemen, I apologise for my tardiness, I got into a little..." Mishap," I said while bringing out the documents from the envelope I was with and handed them over. Charles took the documents, "We were really impressed with your proposal outline."I nodded slightly as I watche
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