Chapter 293: A NEW CLIENT
A black sleek car pulled up in front of GILS and Co. You could see Julian and Astrid in the car.
It’s been almost two months since Tonia was sent to jail, Mattie on the other hand, has a court hearing that is being shifted because of so reasons. But Astrid is bowing to make sure she suffers for every pain she has made her go through.
Astrid took a deep breath, staring at the company’s building. Her grandfather had called for an urgent eting, and she had a feeling it was going to be big.
Julian placed a gentle kiss on her forehead as she prepared to exit the car.
Astrid tapped his head, reminding him not to stress himself too much and to take his dication.
Julian rolled his eyes good-naturedly, resting his head on the chair. It had been months since the incident, but still Astrid hadn’t allowed Julian to skip his dicine for one day.
"Is everything okay, Julian?" Astrid asked, concern etched on her face, already trying to check on him and Julain just shook his head.
"I’m fine, my love," Julian replied, smiling weakly. "Just a bit tired."
Astrid glared at him, her eyes narrowing. "You’re not listening to , are you? I told you to take it easy."
"Hey... hey love... you don’t have to get worried, I was only teasing you... babe it’s been two months you don’t have to keep getting yourself worried."
Astrid snorted at Julian, and he kissed her forehead again. "I love it when you’re so caring," he teased, seeing she wanted to be happy with him.
Astrid’s face turned pink as she playfully hit him. "Wasn’t I always caring?" she retorted.
Julian chuckled. "You’re always caring, my love. But sotis you get so busy with work and forget about ."
Astrid’s expression softened. "I am sorry, Julian. You know I have a lot of projects at hand," she moved closer to him, placing little kisses on his head.
Just then Larry opened the car door for Astrid, "I am going to miss you." Astrid mumbled and Julain spread his arms, she snuggled into his embrace with a smile and then kissed his neck.
After what seed like minutes she finally slighted the car and Larry bowed at her before leaving, she stood there waving at her husband until the car disappeared.
Finally, she entered the building, and Astrid was t with a flurry of greetings and respectful nods.
Everyone knew how important she was in the company now, and they didn’t want to miss a chance to impress her.
Just then Samuel, her trusted architectural partner, t her on the way, a file in hand. "What’s the situation, Samuel?" Astrid asked, her eyes scanning the file.
Samuel smiled. "The president construction is going well, but I will snag us to go for inspection tomorrow," Astrid Eys was still scanning the file when Samuel suddenly grabbed her hands making her startled until she noticed the big grin on his face.
"We have just landed a new important and wealthy client."
Astrid’s eyes widened as she read the file. "No way... Who is the client?" she asked, her voice barely containing her excitent.
Samuel grinned mischievously. "It’s Prince Arin bin Tariq Al Marwani, the Crown Prince of Eldridge,"
Astrid’s face lit up with a huge smile as she stared deep into his eyes.
"This is amazing news, Samuel! Guess who’s got a big project now?" she exclaid, they both scread together, as they gained the attention of the other owing through.
Everyone knows how close Samuel and Astrid have been, their friendship blossoming over the past months and together they have both been bringing in big deals into the company and working effectively.
They had been working tirelessly, reviving old projects and landing new clients. Their hard work was paying off, and Astrid felt a sense of pride and accomplishnt.
Just then, they ca across Maddy, who had a huge grin on her face.
As Astrid’s eyes landed on Maddy, her face crumpled in surprise. She exchanged a skeptical glance with Samuel, and they asked in unison,
"What are you doing here?"
Maddy shook her head, a hopeful expression on her face. "I have co for my internship," she said, her voice laced with enthusiasm. "I hope your team will be the one to take
in."
Astrid’s eyebrows shot up in surprise, her eyes narrowing slightly. "You have already finished your course?" she asked, her tone incredulous.
Maddy nodded vigorously, a proud smile spreading across her face. "Yes, I have been doing it for the past four years. I am almost done, and that is why I need to co for an internship before my convocation. I hope you will take
in, Astrid."
Astrid’s expression softened slightly, but she still shook her head. "Nope, maybe Samuel will take you in," she answered.
"Astrid..." she grumbled moving toward her.
Maddy’s eyes fluttered, and Astrid asked again, "Did you pass the interview to beco an intern?"
Maddy’s face lit up, and she pulled out her phone, "Of course... dad would kill
if I don’t.." she let out displaying her passed resu to Astrid. Astrid rolled her eyes, a hint of a smile on her lips.
"Then go to him, he is also perfect.."
Maddy’s eyes widened, and she shook her head, gabbing Astrid arms.
"Nope, he doesn’t look like a nice guy," she told her.
Samuel stared at himself, confused, asking, "How am I a bad guy?" His eyes darted to Astrid, seeking clarification.
Maddy stuck out her tongue, and Astrid shook her head, a chuckle escaping her lips. "Fine." Astrid mumbled as she walked away, Maddy giggled beside her, screaming a triumphant "Yay!"
Astrid finally stopped in front of her office, turning to Maddy with a serious expression. "Let’s get one thing straight, Maddy. I’m only accepting you as my intern because of your dad, he has brought good developnt"
Maddy nodded continuously, her eyes wide with understanding. Astrid’s expression softened slightly, "Make sure you do a good job." Maddy nodded again and they walked into her office with Samuel
As they entered the office, Samuel collected a file from Astrid, saying, "I will send this file down to the team before we begin." Astrid nodded, handing the file back to him, and asked, "When does the eting start?"
Samuel replied, "In a few minutes, so let’s get ready." He glanced at Maddy, who looked curious.
Maddy asked, "What eting?" Her eyes darted to Astrid, seeking clarification.
Astrid turned to her, a stern expression on her face. "Now that you’re an intern here, you’re no longer the president’s daughter. You will have to follow the rules and listen to instructions."
"It’s a promise! I will!" she teased.
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