Chapter 85
He’s even more charismatic in person than in his photos, basking in the sunlight with a signing pen in hand, the button on his cuff catching the light.
He’s got that kind of handsome that’s gentle yet untouchable.
“Mr. Thompson, people from the Ramirez Group Jewelry Department are here,” his secretary reminded him.
He looked up. “Please, have a seat
Odetta flashed a coy smile, greeting, “Mr. Thompson, I’ve heard so much about you, it’s been quite a challenge to get a moment with you”
Odetta tried to make her voice sound sweet, which was enough to give Letitia the creeps.
She quickly coughed twice, trying to send Odetta a signal.
But Odetta blatantly ignored her, striding forward to shake hands with Neil.
Nell slightly frowned but still shook her hand out of politeness.
Odetta clung to his hand, unwilling to let go. “Mr. Thompson, we almost sealed the deal last time. Today, I’ve brought the contract signed by Mr. Ramirez, it just needs your signature to finalize everything.”
Letitia watched, barely able to suppress her cringe. Clearly, Odetta was the one trying to climb the social ladder, yet she had the
cheek to warn Letitia earlier.
“Hmm,” Neil subtly withdrew his hand.
Letitia couldn’t bear to watch anymore and promptly presented the documents, Mr. Thompson, here’s the contract for your
review”
Neil gave Letitia an appreciative glance, nodded, and returned to his seat..
Odetta, glaring at Letitia, muttered under her breath, “Why do you have to meddle?”
“Ms. Odetta, you represent the image of the Ramirez Group,” Letitia replied, “Please, restrain yourself, so as not to make a bad impression on Mr. Thompson.
“I’m the boss here, not you!!
Letitia just shrugged.
Neil signed the contract and looked up at Letitia, Are you new here? It’s my first time seeing you
“Yes, I’ve been with the Ramirez Group for a month”
“To land a job at the Ramirez Group, you’ve got to have the chops, Neil said. “Did you handle the design for this season’s Ramirez
Romantica collection?
Letitia nodded, “Yes, I’m the head designer for Ramirez Romantica, Letitia Sanders”
“Letitia,” Neil mulled over her name with a slight smile, “Nice name, I like it
Everyone likes a compliment, and Letitia smiled back. Thanks, Mr. Thompson. I’ve brought the designs, you can take a look now, and I can answer any questions you might have”
“Sounds good.”
Odetta watched the scene, jealousy barely contained on her face. She had met Mr. Thompson several times, always initiating contact, but he never seemed to notice her
And here was Letitia, hitting it off with Mr. Thompson on her very first visit… What a vixen!
No wonder even Mr. Ramirez was rumored to be involved with Letitia!
As Letitia approached Neil, Odetta hatched a plan, seemingly unbothered, yet discreetly stuck out her foot….
Letitia didn’t notice and barely took a step before stumbling over something, her body uncontrollably falling towards the ground. Everything in her hands went flying
She let out a startled cry as the ground loomed closer
serious, she was on the brink of a fatt, and with her being pregnant, she could not afford such a risk! It could end up in a
Chapter 85
She had worked so hard to protect this child, enduring more than one could imagine. She couldn’t lose the baby over a fall.
Despair filled her heart. Was this fate’s cruel joke?
Just when she was about to fall on the floor, a pair of hands reached out in time, encircling her waist, strong and steady, lifting
her up
“Be careful. The embrace was unfamiliar, the voice unknown.
Letitia looked up to see Neil. He had saved her….
“Are you alright? Neil asked.
Letitia shook her head. Thank you… Thank you, Mr. Thompson!
Had it not been for Neil, that fall would have surely ended in disaster for her unborn child.
“My god, Designer Sanders, are you okay? Odetta feigned concern, You need to be careful Don’t get so excited about Mr. Thompson that you throw yourself at him!”
Neil spoke up. “Ms Odetta, mind your language
He might look genteel, but as the company CEO, he still carried an authoritative presence
Odetta zipped it shut
Letitia bent down to gather the documents, Mr. Thompson, let’s get back to business, shall we?”
She had a hunch about why she fell. The office floor was flat, with nothing to trip on. It was Odetta who had tripped her! But
without proof, and in the Thompson Group’s office, Letitia chose not to make a scene for now.
After a busy afternoon, as she was about to leave, Neil called out to her, “Wait a moment.”
“Mr Thompson, what are your thoughts on our designs…”
“I’m quite satisfied,” Neil said, taking out a business card and handing it to her personally, “There’s something familiar about you that I can’t quite place, so I’d like to get to know you
Letitia accepted the card, I greatly admire your capabilities, Mr. Thompson. It’s an honor to work with you.”
“Same here. If you ever need help with anything, feel free to reach out to me.”
“Thank you, Mr. Thompson.”
Letitia wasn’t sure what Neil meant.
Was he genuinely interested in getting to know her, or was there an ulterior motive?
What did she have that would interest someone like Neil? Perhaps she was overthinking it.
Maybe, he was just an easygoing person who appreciate talents
Neil watched Letitia walk away, slightly lost in thought.
“Mr. Thompson, the assistant asked, “I’ve never seen you so into a girl before”
“I just feel like I know her from somewhere, replied Neil.
“Have you met her before, Mr. Thompson?
Neil shook his head, saying. Nope, never have But this sense of familiarity is just so strong
The assistant was utterly baffled
If Letitia swings by the company, bring her straight to me and take good care of her. Whatever she needs, make it happen.”
“Got it, Mr. Thompson.”
Back at the Ramirez Group, Odetta was laying it on thick with sarcasm, Well, you left a good impression on Mr. Thompson on your first meeting and got his business card. You must be proud
She pondered, “If I had known, I would have never brought Letitia along!”
Odetta had planned to boss Letitia around, to show off a bit, but, boy, did that backfire. Letitia ended up getting cozy with Mr. Thompsont it was enough to make her blood boill
I’m a big deal, what’s it to you?” Letitia stood at the entrance of the Ramirez Group, staring her down. Don’t play dumb with now exactly how I took that tumble
“I’m not looking to pick a fight, Odetta. But if you really want to go there, I could ask Mr. Thompson to check the security footage and clear things up real quick!”
Odetta’s face turned ghostly pale:
“Also, I call you ‘manager’ because I’m polite and well-mannered, Letitia said, “But if you’re gonna throw that back in my face, then don’t expect me to play nice anymore.”
With that, she left Odetta there and strutted into the company
She
e wasn’t the kind of girl to be pushed around.
As for small fries like Odetta? Letitia didn’t even consider her worth the attention!
