His Knees, His Pleas, But Our Son's in Peace

Chapter 94

I started to walk closer as I was eager to see the artistic beauty on her canvas. But before I could get too far, Blair suddenly appeared beside me. He gently grabbed my arm and said, "Doris, we have to go. The client is waiting for us inside. We can not keep them waiting

any longer". []

I hesitated, glancing back at the painter. "But.."]

Reluctantly, I allowed Blair to lead me into the meeting. The client, a distinguished older woman, sat in a grand room. She was waiting for us. She greeted us with an air of authority, introducing herself only as 'manager.[]

"Please, call me 'manager," she said, her tone leaving no room for pleasantries. She didn't waste time, jumping straight into business.

Her questions were pointed and technical, and I did my best to answer them clearly and confidently. But as the conversation progressed, the questions became harder, pushing my knowledge to its limits.]

Manager's sharp gaze didn't waver. "You'll need to solve these issues if we are to move forward with the order. The large contract is ready, but it depends on how quickly you can handle the technical problems."]

Blair, sitting beside me, looked uneasy. He leaned over and whispered, "Is she deliberately making things difficult?"

I shook my head slightly and whispered back, "It doesn't matter. If we secure this deal, we'll be able to update production and make the business more profitable. It'll help us provide better security for the PACK members." I was determined. Securing this order was critical.

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Blair seemed reassured by my resolve, but the tension in the room was still there. The meeting dragged on, with Manager probing deeper into the technical aspects, but eventually, she seemed satisfied.

well," Manager said as she stood up, signaling the end of

a glance with Blair. "We must provide

her expression serious. "Yes, we

but think about the young woman painting earlier. I looked around, hoping to see her again, or

housekeeper approached me, holding a

was struck by the image before me. The image was serene, almost magical, and it

depicted a woman standing in a vast field of sunflowers, her arms

the weight of the day pressing down on my shoulders. The meeting had been a whirlwind of stress. It was filled with unexpected challenges that left me reeling. I needed to talk to someone

Doris! What's up?" Vesta's cheerful voice broke through the tension in my chest, like

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I've had. The meeting was so stressful, and there were

your office? We can chat about it in person," she suggested without missing a beat, even

flicker of excitement stirred within me at the idea.

how we used to talk for hours about everything and anything back in high school? I miss those days. It'll be like old times,"

pulling me back to afternoons filled with laughter and late-night study

fluttering with anticipation. The familiar surroundings of my office felt comforting as I

We hugged tightly, and I

too! I really needed this," I said, taking a seat at