Between Love And Revenge

quarters of the Mablethorpe Company. The large gl

he soft hum of business chatter in the background. At the reception desk, a young woman d

"We have an appointment with the CEO of this company regardin

ing, ma'am. Of course, the CEO has been expecting you.

and the two women made their

ting dominated one wall, while the opposite side was lined with glass panels that revealed a bustling courtyard. Desp

the receptionist hung up and approached them with a professional air. "You may proceed now," she said wi

espite the slight adrenaline rush she felt. Cleo follow

ascended. When the doors opened on the sixth floor, they stepp

end of the corridor, they arrived at the CEO's office. Outside the grand double doors was a secretary's desk, wher

secretary said with a warm but professional tone. "The CEO is expectin

g a polite smile. Cleo nodded, si

th a long glass table surrounded by ergonomic chairs. A large screen dominated one end of the room, likely for

s she gestured toward the chairs. "The CEO will join you m

at Cleo and

her tone professional yet warm. S

leo turned to Sophie. "It's all very impres

" Sophi

s, Cleo placed the d

returned, carrying a tray with a glass of water, which she set down in front of cleo. "Th

to steady herself. "Do you think he'll go for it?"

reputation speaks for itself. Besides this partn

Despite her own nerves, she felt a sense of d

in an impeccably tailored suit entered. His commanding presence imme

James Mablethorpe, CEO of the Mablethorpe Company. It's a ple

hand firmly. "I'm Cleo Daniels, and this is my assistant Soph

, turning to shake Sophie's han

sharp eyes assessing them with interest. "I've heard a lot about the LX Group," he began. "

unity to discuss a potential partnership with your company. The LX Group has been at the forefront of in

and providing additional insights. highlighting the advantage

mments. His sharp mind and business acumen were evident in the way he anal

as charged with a sense of accomplishment. James leaned

id finally. "The proposal is impressive, I

onal. "I'm confident that this partnership will be a success, and we'r

e paperwork" James replied and Cleo excit

are honoured to b

ere" he

santries and prepared to lea

e nose is bl