Shadow of deceit

to the middle of the large board room to address

l and pass a very important information to us all a

on following closely behind him. They both walk to the fr

. He then adjusted his glasses, straighten

m became silent like

nd a time to die, a time to lead and a time to follow"

es as the CEO of this company and let my

bserving the whole scenario.she knew about Mr Richard plan to retire but she felt it wasn't i

eside his father, stepped forward wit

honored to take up this role as the company's new head. I promise to do

th loud sounds of ap

in Jason's ability to lead this company," he said. "He has been trainin

nodded, looking relieved and grateful for the warm recepti

lright, everyone, let's get back to work. We have a lot to discuss and plan for the tran

ather for his leadership and guidance over the years. I hope everyone of you will join

egan to disperse, Jason made his way through the crowd, shaking hands and exchanging con

er to Katie. "Hey, thanks for coming," he said, smi

'm honored to have been a part of this moment.

your insight. I'd like to discuss some things with yo

Of course, Jason. I'd be happy to." Together, they made their w

into one of the plush armchairs in front of his desk. J

. "We need to adapt and evolve if we're going to stay ahead of the competition. I'm looking for

I'm happy to contribute in

ing for just anyone, Katie. I'm looking for someone who can keep up with m

. She met Jason's gaze, her eyes locked on his. "I

n his lips. "Trying isn't enough, Katie. I need some

hy her new boss Jason was trying to put pressure on her. Was he tryin

hard walks in, in

er just fine"Mr Richard said, his

g to compose herself ."yes mr Richard , m

son putting you to work. He is a good leader at that espe

now that Jason was controlling and a menace ? Didn't

etermined to keep her cool. "Yes si

place. With that she walks out of the

files but still she couldn't shake off the feeling t

emed like every time they interacted, Jason was trying to tell Kat

oject's timeline. As soon as she sat down, he began to lecture

frustration growing. "Jason, I understand what you're saying," she interrupted. "But I've been work

just trying to help, Katie," he said. "But if you're not willing to list

d. "But I think I can handle this project just fine on my own." The tension between them was high , and Katie cou

ed the meeting without consulting Katie, and she was furious when she found out. "Jason, why did you schedule this meeting wit

ou," he said. "I know what's best for this company,

She had never seen him be so confrontation

pause. It was a glimmer of uncertainty, a hint that Jason wasn't as confiden

have to agree to disagree, Jason. But I'm still going to do w

ut Katie just turned and walked away,

ls, and even have the occasional shouting match in the hallway. They were both stubborn and wouldn't listen to each other, Jason

those in the company who couldn't help b

esident gossip, to her coworker, Rachel. "They're like two peas in a pod, alway

so? I just think they're both stubborn

the way Jason looks at Katie when he thinks no one is watching. And Katie, oh my

ng too much into it, Emily. They're

heory around the office, and soon, everyone was talkin

each other due to their unending conflicts. she did find him attractive at fi

rning jogging in the woods.As she ran, she enjoyed the peaceful whistlin

bushy part behind her. Katie turned to see Jason e