A Hundred Goodbyes
Celebrantmy mom betrayed mei adopted a villainous dadmy stepmom mistreated me brutally, assuming i was the paramourwhen my family became my enemy
He was smart, charming, and had a subtle sense of humor that made the time pass effortlessly.
I couldn’t help wondering why he hadn’t brought up the proposal yet. Was he not interested in working with us?
When the meeting was nearly over, I finally gathered the courage to ask, "Mr. Grant, may I ask what you think about our proposal?"
He smiled, mysterious and unreadable. "Miss Jennings, I admire your passion and your vision. But I need a little more time."
"I understand," I said, trying to hide my disappointment. "Please take all the time you need. We hope to work with you."