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Root It Out

Author: Bettymbj
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 23:51:17

Jayden's POV

THREE YEARS LATER.

I stared at the big screen with keen observation and I scoffed.

“Is anything wrong sir?” Mr Maxwell, my fashion director and also the man giving a presentation in front of all the board members asked.

“Yes!” I answered and everyone turned to look at me.

“Is…this all you can come up with? Is this the great plan you've been blabbing about?” I scrunched my temple.

“Yes…sir.” He replied.

He still had the nerve to answer.

“You call this a great plan,do I need to remind you that it is a multimillion dollar project!” I slammed my hands on the table angrily.

“Sir it's-”

“I'm not done talking Maxwell!” I yelled at him.

Everyone flinched and took turns adjusting their seat properly. I stood up and walked to the podium, everywhere was silent only my footsteps could be heard.

“I'm sorry sir.” Maxwell bowed when I got to where he was.

“This is a fashion and modeling company and you confidently told me that you will come out with amazing designs of men and women clo
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