e her ears. "You mean the same

here now for a Merger & Acquisition." Mr. Ashby explains patiently before adding, "I heard you two, met l

rection of the conversation. "I don't, not really."

o convince CEO Wills, okay? We need his cooperation and investment the most." Mr Ashb

ers, looking down at her toes,

iate quarters and familiarize yourselves with th

now," Evelyn speaks, taking Loui

nhappiness in Louisa's demeanor is evident. She sluggishly paddles after Evelyn. Afte

ly taps Louisa's shoulder with her own but Louis

all smile. "Hey, girl! It's not that bad. See, Kingsley might be

have seen his face last night when we were alone." Louis

from the thirsty, bluebl

laughing, drawing the atte

both head to Louisa's office

t meet him tomorrow and act like the professional that you are. Do not even look at him as if you t

nd. "I wish you could go with me but I know y

intelligent Louisa can achieve anything when it comes to business." E

ay's work while Evelyn reaches for the door to head to h

e y

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rporation subsidiary, the room is filled with a mix of excitement

arcoating or wasting time. Our company's success is built on dedicati

aight in the eyes, he continues, his tone firm and eyes

capable, and more competitive entity. The onus is on each and every one of us here today to make history. Let us shape a brighter future and

was as silent as a graveyard except for the wheezing breathi

officials, punctuated by nods of agreement.

nal assistant, Hardy, enters

d gentlemen. Do excuse me." He concludes and

ng a report on merger stat

"Why won't the old man rest? Making business calls on a

ers and takes his seat while

u to schedule a meeting with the marketing team

an focus on the merger report. And notify me if there are changes in

ut he adds as an afterthought, "Speaking of schedule cha

sley asked without look

vestment in Mist but it seems the timeline for the project has been adjusted. They reques

ject, and that's fine. Did you go through the mar

s s

" Kingsley inquires, reaching for a glass of wat

f their R&D team, M

a bit of it spilling on the

AT!