Rags To Riches; His Secret Desire, Her Cross to Bear

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rd. Their company was bankrupt and will be taken over. As for

dly man who communicated properly and respected his staff. As the personal assistant to Ray, she had met the company in dire straits when she was hired. A small company made up of 40 workers, it had promising prospects but ha

and his babysitting fees. Her parents opted to help, but she declined their help. They had abandoned her when she needed them the most, and she didn

for the best. In the meantime I need the records in order for the takeover. Sorry I didn't forewarn you. I really had no choice." He looked at her

it to you by the end of the week." Nash said and walked to her office to digest and understand the

ly the next day. Nash spent the rest of the week sorting financial matters and putting documents in order. Ray barely showed up or communicated about the

s unusual. It was 15 minutes past 7am, and most employees got here by 8:15, but tod

e black coffee mug, she bumped into someone, s

one to her Fenty boots. She had spent a lot on that piece of luxury, and now

ictoria? Tori?" Nash said with surprise in her voice. She had left that day 4 years ago and only sneaked in while Tori was aw

t say a word," Tori replied, embracing her, their argument forgotten. She had been so worried something bad had happened to her. Nash had logged out of all h

n my office," Nash said as she placed her bag on her tabl

emodel the offices." Tori said

own company? That's a

secured an internship and later used the cash prize to start up my company. A friend go

pany's ownership has changed hands, but I will miss this space."

as she handed her card and picked up the files Ray had asked her to prepare.

room, as at the table, a couple of strange faces were seated. She stayed stuck at

ou get us some coff

. I am here for the meeting." Nash sai

d here? If you don't get me that cup of coffee, you won't

he time to catch her breath. In shades, the woman looked in

eat vacant next to him. The head of the table was still vacant, and the woman's bag was on the t

to Ray, the lady walked

get here later today. In the meantime, we can all head back to our respective departments whil

t. She tested the temperature before bringing it to the boardroom. Nash sent her hand to

fice." The lady said and walked out, Ray following like a dog with a tail betw