Chapter 6 The Presentation

Emelie’s colleague sincerely suggested to her, “Emelie, have you thought about it? Your employment contract is up in a month. If you don’t come back, Mr. Middleton might not renew it.

“Once it expires, it’ll automatically be terminated. Even if the contract were to end, you should return to the headquarters to wrap things up. It would look better on your resume.”

Though Emelie’s concerns lay elsewhere, she couldn’t shake the need to witness the situation firsthand.

On the day of William’s branch office visitation, she meticulously applied her makeup and chose a white dress for him and waited at the company’s entrance.

Ten minutes later, three cars drove over and smoothly parked at the company’s steps.

William was the first to step out of the car.

Before Emelie’s smile could fully bloom, another figure appeared from the other door–phne.

It appeared that William and Daphne were as inseparable as the rumors said.

Emelie momentarily hesitated but proceeded to greet him respectfully, “Welcome, Mr. Middleton.”

William briefly acknowledged her with a fleeting glance, offering no response before he confidently

ascended the steps into the company alongside the branch manager.

Emelie admired his retreating figure, noting his preference for impeccably tailored black suits that complemented his physique, enhancing his height, broad–shouldered, and strikingly handsome silhouette.

Daphne scurried to Emelie, greeting her softly, “Hi Ms. Hoven, it’s been a while.”

shone with an innocent

with a slight

project, Emelie was tasked

of international clients, Emelie conducted her entire presentation in Asteshese.

was both fluent and confident, peppered with gentle humor that elicited smiles of

from the audience.

captivated everyone, culminating in enthusiastic

the applause, though his expression remained neutral, leaving Emelie uncertain whether his

bowed gracefully,

table, Emelie pretended

hair, fragrant with gardenias, lightly brushed over his hand resting

The Presentation

met William.

compelling.

up, and continued on

was diligently taking notes. Her hair was obscuring her face and hiding. any expression she

first

lingered, methodically organizing her materials until

leave with her documents.

entered at

man was about six feet

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