Brealyn’s POV
Well, Lucien lied.
A few hours later, I found myself in an Uber heading to the et-up location alone. I leaned back on the seat trying to get my thoughts together as my mind drifted back to earlier
Lucien had an ergency; he couldn’t disclose the details. We were having breakfast together when his phone started to ring imdiately and his face went pale.
"Is sothing wrong?" I had asked him tentatively. Lucien slowly stood up, abandoning his plate, and he glanced up at with a worried expression.
"Sothing ca up, I have to leave." He had explained. My brows furrowed. He could not just leave, we had responsibilities to fulfil after all, we were here because of the project.
After getting the governnt approval, we still had to finalise everything with the investors. Personally, I didn’t really care if this project worked out or not because I have been half-heartedly handling everything, but it was extrely important to him, of all people.
This was the project that would solidify his position at Volkov Apex at least that should an sothing to him.
"But you can’t just leave like that, we still have an important eting, and you know there are still chances of this deal being snatched away if we don’t secure the resources..." My seat screeched and I stood up. He looked tired.
Lucien walked up to stopping just a foot away. "I know but I really need to leave. It is an ergency."
My frown deepened. "What ergency?" I tried to pry further. He didn’t seem like he wanted to share details with
He held my hand and I imdiately knew things were going sideways. "It’s complicated, I can’t explain, but just trust ." He drawled.
I felt a headache coming. I didn’t even like a second of this. I drew in a very deep breath trying to get my nerves together. This wasn’t the ti to lash out; maybe it was sothing important and not just him acting recklessly.
"When will you be back? We have an appointnt today." Sothing flickered through his gaze. I could read it as bright as day. It was guilt. I smirked at my discovery. This was just aweso before he opened his mouth I already had an idea of what he was about to say
"I don’t know when exactly. I will try to be fast about it, but I think you will be..." I raised my hand to stop him.
"You aren’t thinking of dumping this on . Even if I have experience I can’t handle it alone." I hissed at him, finding the situation pretty irritable. He released a helpless sigh.
"Just this once. I know you can handle things." It was funny how monts ago he was adamant about even leaving in this manor.
"You know what." I waved him off. "Just leave before I lose my temper." A small smile graced his lips.
"I owe you one this ti." He said before rushing out like he was racing against ti. Later, he sent the address of the eting, and there wasn’t any further word from him.
The car continued to roll down the road. We had gotten into the main city by now, and honestly, the streets were beautiful, but I could not enjoy them. My mind was ntally preparing for this eting.
The nervousness wasn’t because of the importance of the deal, but rather the fact that I was going to et Killian one way or the other today.
A few minutes later, the car arrived at the towering building of Genesis Corporation, one of the biggest conglorates in this city. The glass surface reflected the bright afternoon light and it left dazzled for a mont.
I clutched my bag and ventured inside this room. It was very out of nature for a single representative to be at such a eting. From what I have heard about the Genesis chairman, he was quite temperantal and definitely soone we could not afford to offend.
Although Genesis was pretty new compared to the Volkov Apex they still held key importance. I strode into the large lobby and headed for the receptionist imdiately.
"Good afternoon. I am Mrs Volkova from Volkov Apex. I have an appointnt in a few minutes with the Chairman Mikhail Romanov." I quickly explained, and the receptionist’s eyes flickered. She looked a bit confused.
"Are you alone?" She asked finding it rather odd.
"Yes, I am the only representative available."
Her lips rounded,’ she nodded in understanding. Her gaze imdiately shifted to her desktop. "Give a mont to confirm." She chid.
The receptionist imdiately got to work while I tried to distract myself. My fingers started to tap the table slowly waiting for the second to go by.
"Excuse ." She politely called my attention. I glanced over to her. "I have Mr Lucien Volkov here. "
"Yes, I will be representing him," I explained then pulled out my company ID card
"Alright then." She said after confirming my identity. She pulled up the digital phone to make a call. Shortly after the beckoned
"Please take a seat, soone will be here shortly."
I gave her a polite smile then proceeded to wait. A minute later a tall figure approached the receptionist after sharing a few words. The receptionist pointed out to .
The man approached with a soft smile that seed a bit dazzling. He was definitely more charming than your average Joe.
"Pardon us for the reception. " He apologized
.
"You must be Braelyn Volkova ." He chid, giving a handshake. I stood up and accepted it anyway.
"I am Casper Mondlicht, Mr Romanov’s assistant. I will escort you up," he explained, then led the way.
"Thank you."
We imdiately headed for the elevator heading towards the last floor. We stepped inside then the lift doors slid shut. I must admit he was pretty good-looking. I sighed trying to count in my head as the elevator humd and moved up
"Are you nervous?" He asked.
I shook my head. "Not exactly..." I sighed before adding. "Is everyone already waiting?" I inquired
He shook his head. "Technically you are the first to arrive. " The lift doors slid open and he led down the corridor until we arrived at what I assud was the conference room
Casper opened the door and urged to co in. It was completely empty. I was indeed the first to arrive.
"The chairman is currently having a eting in another conference room." He explained before leaving in there. I took a few monts to get my nerves together.
There were around 10 minutes before the official start ti. It was better to be early than late
..
A few minutes passed by, and the door was finally pushed open. A small crowd walked in. Leading in front was a man I would describe as imposing at first glance. I knew who it was based on the descriptions I had heard.
I rose imdiately as his gaze flickered towards . "Mrs Volkova." He approached giving a handshake
"Mr Romanov. It is an honour. " I chid well enough.
He smiled. "Sa here." He said before his gaze flickered to the door. "There was a slight change and another party will be joining us from New Horizon." He pointed towards the door...
Lucien was right Killian was indeed going to show up.
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