âMr. Ethan is pushing me for the contract. We gotta hurry up.â Bettyâs words were rushed; her expression was fraught with anxiety as well.
She wanted to make a good impression in front of Ethan to get another chance to be close to him.
âIâll ask in the afternoon,â Thalassa replied.
âDonât wait for this afternoon. Just go now!â Betty was impatient.
âBut I still have work to doâ¦â
âIâll do it for you,â Betty immediately took the files from Thalassaâs hands with a look of encouragement on her face. âWhen you successfully sign the contract, Iâll treat you to a nice dinner.â
âAlright, Iâll go now,â Thalassa agreed.
After all, she had eaten her breakfast and promised her to ask if the contract could be signed. Since she had promised, she would do her best. Thalassa took the contract and arrived at the Sinclair group.
After explaining her purpose to the receptionist, the lady happily told Thalassa after she called David, âYou can go and see Mr. Sinclair now.â âOkay. Thank you.â
âWhy thank me? Itâs just my job.â
Thalassa took the elevator up to the highest floor, where David was waiting for her.
âMs. Everhart, we meet again.â
âIndeed, David. Is Mr. Sinclair in a good mood today?â Thalassa asked casually as she walked with David.
David remained silent.
âWhatâs wrong?â Thalassa asked, curious.
âMs. Everhart, I dare not answer your questions lightly. If itâs another trap, I might fall into it without even realizing,â David said.
âUm, Iâm sorry, David. I was just under pressure.â Thalassa scratched her hair in her embarrassment.
âHere is the CEOâs office. Please go in,â David said, standing at the door with a respectful tone.
âThank you, David. Iâll treat you to lunch sometime.â Thalassa responded with a polite smile.
David nodded slightly without saying anything and left.
Thalassa retracted her gaze. She took a deep breath, prepared herself mentally, and knocked on the door.
âCome in,â a deep voice sounded.
Thalassa walked into Lysander Sinclairâs office where he sat in a handcrafted black suit. He was exuding an aura of wealth, elegance, and authority. He was reviewing some documents.
Thalassa took a deep breath and approached the desk, stopping a few inches away, âMr. Sinclair, Iâm Thalassa, Ethan Crawleyâs secretary. The Crawley Group has a project which they would like to collaborate on with the Sinclair Group.â
She was here on behalf of the Crawley Group so she carried an official tone.
Lysander looked up from his documents. He riveted his deep-set eyes on Thalassa, who was standing straight and serious; she was holding a folder in her hands and carrying a professional demeanor.
He set down his documents, got up, and walked towards her.
His tall, imposing figure approached, making the air around Thalassa feel thin. She held her breath and blinked, âMr. Sinclairâ¦â
Lysander stood in front of her and lifted her chin with his index finger. âI only want to work with you.â
âWhat?â Thalassa was forced to look up at him, her eyes filled with confusion.
She didnât understand what he meant by âonly wanting to work with herâ. She didnât have a project to negotiate with him. Lysanderâs deep gaze intensified, his voice husky, âYou already knew how to persuade me to collaborate before you came, right?â âMr. Sinclair, please look at the contract first,â¦â
Thalassa turned her face away, avoiding his finger, and handed him the contract. Lysander didnât even glance at the contract, his deep-set eyes fixed on hers. âWill you do it willingly, or should! make you?â
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