Phone 11

[The car and the driver are waiting in front of your house.]

It was a text message from Bradley.

I quickly went out to meet Sofia.

“Ms. Johnson?” An older man approached me.

“Yes, that’s me. You’re Joshua, right?” I asked.

The man nodded, A Land Rover was parked in front of Ruth’s house. Joshua carried my suitcase. Shortly after Joshua opened the door for me and Sofia.

Meanwhile, Derrick’s car had just left the gate. Their eyes widened when they saw me getting into the luxurious vehicle. They might have thought it was an Uber but who knows Then Joshua drove towards Gillian’s school.

Bradley was really a dependable assistant. In such a short time, he had managed to get this luxury car for me, complete with a driver.

We arrived at Gillian’s school. I took care of changing the address of Gillian’s pick–up location.

While Sofia and Joshua waited in the parking lot, I received another message from Bradley.

[Boss, you’re expected at the head office in thirty minutes. There will be a meeting with all shareholders.]

My eyes widened at Bradley’s message. I was at Gillian’s school with no preparation for a meeting, so I called Bradley.

“Bradley! Why didn’t you tell me earlier?” I asked him.

“It’s not sudden, Boss. I informed you this morning. It seems like my message got overlooked,” Bradley replied.

After hanging up. I checked my phone messages.

I sighed heavily. Because of this morning’s incident, I was so distracted that I missed many messages.

Good morning Joy, where are you? I’ll pick you up.]

A message from Albert had just come in It looked like he was also attending the meeting. Luckily, Albert was willing to accompany me.

[Morning, Albert. I’ll send you my location]

“Sofia and Joshua, I have an urgent meeting at the office. It shouldn’t be long. My friend Carrie will take you to the apartment soon,” I explained to my maid and new driver.

Shortly after, Carrie arrived. She happened to live in the same apartment building as me, just on a different floor.

The beautiful woman with shoulder–length hair waved as she got out of her car. Carrie was my childhood friend. I was lucky to have a friend and business partner like Carrie. She had helped me a lot in developing my own business.

“Carrie, thank you so much for coming. Sorry for the trouble,” I greeted her.

“It’s no trouble at all, Sarah. Relax. Oh, by the way, are you sure you want to go. to the meeting in that dress? It’s for the shareholders, right?” I realized what Carrie meant.

Indeed, my appearance was rather plain. I was only wearing a beige dress.

“I don’t have time to change, Carrie.”

“No worries. You still look beautiful, Sarah.” Carrie teased.

“You’re just flattering me,” I smiled.

“Sofia and Joshua, this is Carrie who will take you to the apartment. After dropping off Sofia, Joshua, please wait for me in the apartment lobby.” They both nodded.

“Carrie, please take care of Sofia and show her around.”

28 BONUS “Got it, Boss,” Carrie replied.

Beep!

Albert had arrived to pick me up. I quickly approached him as time was running out.

“Psst… ditch Derrick and go with this one Sarah. He’s as handsome as a movie star,” Carrie whispered as I said goodbye, “You’re crazy!” I laughed.

I waved at them as I got into Albert’s car, Albert kept glancing at me.

“What? Do I look strange?” I asked, feeling insecure.

“Who said that? I actually like this look of yours. It shows your natural beauty,” Albert replied with a smile.

Oh my god, I just remembered that the meeting was at the head office. I took a deep breath, hoping not to run into those three scum.

We finally arrived at the head office.

“Joy, please go ahead to the meeting room on the third floor. I’ll park the car.”

“Okay.”

I got out of the lobby. The employees here didn’t know who I was, especially with my current appearance.

I walked into the reception area and was startled to see someone I knew sitting in the guest chair.

pretended not to notice and walked past the reception desk.

“Hey, Sarah. What are you doing here? Trying to get back with Derrick? Don’t expect him to come back to you.” The woman with the heavy makeup stood up, blocking my way with her hands on her hips.

“Hi, Lorraine. How was the interview? Was it successful?” I whispered as I leaned closer to her.

+25 DONUS “

course, it was successful,” she replied, raising her chin.

I chuckled. I knew Lorraine hadn’t even been called for the interview yet. She would be waiting until after lunch.

“I’ll be going now,” I said, heading toward the elevator.

Hey Sarah, don’t you have any sense of shame? Trying to get back with Derrick at his office? Don’t expect him to come back to you!” she yelled, glaring at me.

I put my index finger to my lips. “Shhh! This is an office,” I replied before entering the elevator.

Lorraine looked furious.

The elevator stopped on the third floor. The doors opened, and I stepped out, looking left and right since I wasn’t familiar with where the meeting room was.

“Hey! What are you doing here?” I nearly jumped seeing who was in front of me.