Chapter 54
Der none of that mattered anymore. The outcome was all that counted.
Olivia had refused to give in to Emilia, completely humiliating her. And since Emilia was thoroughly displeased with how things had turned out, Olivia would have to face the consequences Emilia’s phone was singing She took a moment to compose hersell before answering
Her note rereaded nothing, Emilia was excellent at concealing her true emotions it was a way to maintain the upper hand.
“Imita, you’re a real asset to the company. Alter your visit to Clements, she emailed me saying she’s open to collaboration. The timeline’s been moved up–just half a month! That’s woweekthead of sched
Emilia froes. Then, in a steady voice, she replied, “I’m just doing my job. I also hope the project will proceed smoothly.”
Thank you for your effort, I spoke to Ms. Clements at length yesterday, and she rejected me flat out 1 didn’t even get a chance to change her mind. But with you, everything’s different. You deserve the meds for this breakthrough”
Luther continued. “I’ve already informed the entire project team. Everyone’s very excited. No need to rush back, okay? Grab lunch first. Once you’re back this afternoon, we’ll celebrate at
Emilia replied, “Oot, Prof Hulinan.”
Once the call ended, the sighed in relief. There had been a risk the failed meeting would be exposed, but olivia likely didn’t care enough to mention something so trivial
Emilia had made lunch plans with Damien, so she walked toward the cafe. Earlier, she had asked Jayden to wait there for her
Fist she didn’t want Jayden tok she had come to Mega Tech to beg Olivia’s help, and second, her instincts cold her not to bring him along
Het intuition had proven spot on. If he had been these, it would’ve been humiliating.
Emilia intentionally looked unsettled as she approached Jayden. He was about speak when he noticed her expression. “What’s Wong”
“Let’s talk over limch,” Emilli replied, clearly not in the mood for small talk
Jayden realized he wasn’t going to meet the creator of Lugi–Xafter all. Disappointed, he lost his appetite. “Forget it”
Ceila teowned slightly “I already bold mic we’d join him for lunch.”
Jayden thought for a moment before changing his mind “rane, let’s gu”
The neo of them left the cafe together. Only then did Emilia message Damien to inform him that Jayden would be joining them.
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Olivia mejsly unid. “Ler’s bead to silverwood Restaurant. We can enjoy the view and feast on lobster I’ll explain over lunch
- floor–to–ceiling window revealed a stunning view of the river and city skyline. The high vantage point offered a
They entered the private room is had booked in advance, where the fo kamathtaking sighi.
Olivia remarked. “The view’r a night of course, I let you get tonjoy this kind of emery all the time at your place”
Fazy gidences overload the liver, and Autumn’s apartment was on the top floor.
Kia Kiew, DogTH stay with me sometime,
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“I don’t mine droppingly occasionally, “Olivia replied with a smile, taking a sip of her wine.
fiser Autumn was driving, the abstained from drinking, Hallway through her glass, Olivia began counting what had happened earlier, to meeting Emilia to their conversation and how the ultimately d
a licks down on rarajane, o said. “I wouldn’t be surprised if she ended up with a crooked neck from holding het head too high. I’ve met plenty of pretentious people before, but Ilha wosi dura pilect mail your ex–husband. ”
Kandaolzdened, tilimia noted. “Nasi pet why Dandentvated way he did he probably doesn’t like normal people
at the metation; of Dessin, Autunu’s expression suddenly clunged “Tjuleft –“
- te. Unlike at the racetrack, Autumn didn’t appear upset of tearful. She remained composed and expressionde
Conval immediately ingrefting him up lines pining Autumn’s mood
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