A contract of desire and deceit

her. Her mind is a jumble of thoughts and emotions, each vying for attention. "Are you alright Miss Houston? Kat, her as

e takes a breath trying to calm her raci

e door, the soft footsteps that followed, and the eerie feeling that settled in the pit of her stomach. Her eyes had snapped open and she sat up

a wave of anxiety wash over her and her palms grow sweaty. " You are overthinking

ger to hear her presentation. Since this is the first meeting that will be headed by her. The walls of the room were adorned with floor-to-ceiling windows, offering a stunning view of the city skyline. The polished wooden table at the

eeping across the familiar faces of

e company almost went bankrupt five years ago. The money laundering and fraud scandal made most shareholders pull out of the company. And it hasn't been easy

is clung to him like a second skin. Adrianna watches him exchange a knowing look with a few shareholders. She isn't surprised. She has traile

ailored black blazers and adjusting her white crisp white b

tle late. She has heard rumors of the enigmatic CEO, but she has never met him in perso

erienced a significant increase in profits over the past years," she says, gesturing to the graphs on the screen. "We have also e

with a 25% increase in revenue and a 15% increase in net income. We have also made significant investments in o

ure of interest and skepticism. She knows that she must convince them that the company i

ating expenses have increased by 12% over the past year, primarily due to the expansion of our operations an

soft hum of the projector and the rustle

oom. "However, I have a plan to turn thing

and good Miss Houston, but what specific steps do you plan to take to address the increase in e

ing our key demographics and increasing our online presence," she explains "We a

softening slightly. "I see," he says. "And how do yo

h as revenue growth, customer acquisition, and retention rates," she explained. "We will also

the shareholders seemed unconvinced. They whisper among th

s time for a change in leadership," he declares. "We need someone who can turn t

shouting and arguing among themselves. Adria

ood up, banging his gavel to restore order. "We will put this to a vote," he d

of disappointment and sadness, but she refuses to give up especially now that her eyes twitch in anger

igure walks into the room like a model, hands in pocket, looking elegant and confident, drawing the attention of all. Adrianna feels all her blood drain from her face. "What was Lance Fuc

f Greenville Groups. His gaze locks onto Adrianna's. He smirks, his expression sardonic..... "So let's continue

ers. "We just concluded our voting, the majorit

while he casts an intriguing glance at her

on." he curbs, a wry smile on his lips. Eve

is company. And I say that Adrianna is the right person for th

shock. Adrianna's eyes narrowed, her mind racing with question