chard Maranzano; how bad

a disaster zone. Files are scattered everywhere, papers are strewn all over the desk, and to top it off, there's an empty coffee mug just sitting there. I mea

ot part of my job. But thanks to that maintenance string in me, I just ha

half-expecting to stumble upon something highly illegal or scandalous, but to my surprise, everything was clean. Richie Maranzano sure knows how

arefully placing them into the vase. Just as I was about to finish, a deep voice from behind me sudden

Richie," I stammer, my words stumbling

puzzled expression. "Why is my desk looking lik

kly reply, "It was looking mess

e as he interrupted me, "Did

nding, "No, but I thought it would he

ngs unless you are asked to, Rachel." His word

to say that, I simply nod and sa

he inquires "The files for

y are all

softening slightly. "Meet me at

the office. Walking into the boardroom, I couldn't help but shoot a quick glare at Richie. I couldn't believe his

presume is the assistant to the client, began the meeting, and I found myself comple

atch my attention. And honestly, I knew exactly why he was staring. He's got a reputation for being a bit of a ladies' man, and I have a strong feeling he's trying to

rowth of our company, taking it to new heights. Together, we can achieve rema

urning to look back at him but of course, he quickly shifted his gaze away completely acting like he wasn't staring

chie, addresses him by saying, "I would like to propose a dinner party this Saturd

at Mr. Lionel and then at me, before respo

ly, "Very well, in that case, I

will see th

our pa

e, I am coming with

oes he go to parties with a date? He always goes

. May I know who your d

een, she will be my date to

e being serious right now? It's highly unusual for him

nd casually asks, "What c

rocess if he's joking or not. However,

go for green. It sui

an honor to have partnered with you, Mr. Maranzano," M

with a hint of doubt, "I hope I do

oning expression. But Richie brushes it off and turns to me, s

takes a seat behind his desk and starts working on his laptop, seemingly lost in his own thoughts. He is so quiet as

is. I can barely stand him at work, I won't be able to do that at the par

e from the laptop, he r

some important things to

ngs?" he asks, hi

ow, like some errands and tasks t

ng, but then he adds, "You still have to

you can go with anyo

finally looking up from his laptop. "I r

are jumbled. After a sigh, I take a moment

et his other partners and hopefully dig up some information about him. Maybe I'll even fi

to be a really good one.