Elena managed a small smile, still feeling a little uneasy around Liam after their last encounter. "Yes, it's nice to see you too," she replied politely.Liam's expression suddenly changed, and he looked at Elena with surprise. "Wait, are you Elena Walter?" he asked, pretending not to know her name.Elena's eyebrows furrowed in confusion. "Yes, I am Elena Walter," she confirmed, wondering why Liam was playing this game.Liam's smirk returned, and he leaned forward slightly. "Well, well, well. Elena Walter," he said, his tone playful. "I've heard a lot about you."Elena's confusion turned to suspicion. "What have you heard about me?" she asked, not sure if she wanted to know the answer.Elena's suspicion turned to surprise as Liam revealed that he was the one she was meeting with. "Wait, you're the one I'm meeting with?" she asked, her eyes widening in shock. " Oh, Miss Sarah really pointed at him," Elena said to herself, simply smiling and looked up at Elena, his eyes sparkling with a
Elena's face turned beet red as she felt the embarrassment wash over her like a wave. "I can't believe I just coughed like that," she thought to herself. "I must look like a complete fool."She took the handkerchief from Liam and whispered a quiet thank you without looking up at him. She wiped her mouth and tried to dab the small wine stain on her hands and shirt. "This is so embarrassing," she muttered under her breath.As she tried to compose herself, Elena couldn't help but wonder if this man was really who he claimed to be. Liam Hamilton, the CEO of Hamilton Software? He certainly looked the part with his expensive suit and fancy business card. But she had to be sure.Liam noticed that she had missed a spot on her shirt and moved closer to help her. "Here, let me get that for you," he said, reaching out to touch her arm.Elena instinctively recoiled and pulled away from him. "No, it's fine. I can do it myself, thank you" she said, trying to hide her discomfort, her tone more curt
"Oh my gosh, Elena! I'm so happy for you!" Scarlett exclaimed, beaming with joy. "I can already picture you standing on stage giving presentations to legends like Larry Page."Elena smiled, feeling the warmth of her friend's happiness. "Aww, thanks, dear," she replied."You know," Scarlett continued, "with their help and assistance, you could start up your own company. You don't need to wait any longer. You've taken enough insults from Mr. Taylor, Gianna, including Isabella, that brat."Elena simply smiled, appreciating her friend's encouragement."So...?" Scarlett asked expectantly."So? What?" Elena asked, slightly confused."When do you intend to call him? Tonight, tomorrow morning, or tomorrow night?" Scarlett questioned eagerly.Elena raised an eyebrow. "Why does it have to be at night, and why the hurry?" she asked, curious.Suddenly, Elena's phone beeped, and she saw a message from Gianna that made her heart race with urgency."Where are you, Elena!!?" the message read. "You sh
After leaving the hotel, Isabella had called her father, Austin Thompson, the billionaire owner of the biggest stock company and one of the richest men in Alaska City, aside from the Hamiltons. She was crying as she relayed the news of how the website she had paid handsomely for had been formatted. Her father's anger boiled, and he immediately called his lawyer, who in turn contacted Mr. Ford.The lawyer informed Mr. Ford that the damages for the website and Isabella's tears were worth a staggering two hundred million dollars. Mr. Ford's heart sank at the news, and he knew that this was going to be a big problem. He had never dealt with a situation of this magnitude before, and he was unsure of how to proceed.Mr. Ford's frustration was palpable as he looked at Elena and Scarlett. "Seeing both of you as the causes of this ordeal is like an arrow shot in my chest," he said, his voice tinged with anger. Scarlett was about to reply, but Elena held her back and shook her head.Mr. Ford co
Liam had just finished a long day of celebrating Hamilton Tech's recent C.E.S award win. He was on his sofa, scrolling through some important documents when his phone rang. It was Benjamin, his best friend."Liam, I have some bad news," Benjamin said solemnly."What's happened?" Liam asked, his heart sinking."Isabella is suing Nixon Tech for breach of contract and emotional distress," Benjamin began.“And guess who one of the culprits in the Breach of Contract is?“Who?” Liam asked impatiently“Your beautiful Elena," Benjamin replied.“What!...”As Liam processed the news that Elena was one of the culprits in Nixon Tech's breach of contract, his eyes narrowed and his forehead furrowed with concern. He sat up straight on his couch, contemplating his next move. He could easily make some calls and handle the issue swiftly, but he didn't feel like interfering in Elena's affairs at her place of work. Liam knew that Elena was a talented software developer who deserved better treatment tha
"It was successful, thanks to my team members," Elena stated.Elena's humility fascinated Liam, and he found himself drawn to her even more. "You don't have to be so modest with your answer," he said, a smile tugging at the corners of his lips. "It's clear that you and your team did an excellent job."Elena smiled, feeling a sense of pride in her work and her team. "Thank you," she said. "I really appreciate that."Liam nodded, impressed. "In my line of work, I've come across a lot of people who are very proud and even arrogant about their talents. It's refreshing to hear someone who could be so humble and willing to share the credit."Elena's eyes widened in surprise, not used to receiving such high praise from someone like Liam. "Thank you," she said again, feeling a bit bashful."In my company, I believe in rewarding people for their unique contributions, no matter who they are or where they come from," Liam continued, hoping to impart some of his own values to Elena. "I think it's
Elena's voice was shaky when she replied, "That will be much better. Thank you for helping me, Liam. I appreciate it more than you know."Liam chuckled. "Sorry I delayed your dinner with my call, I will make it up to you."Elena smiled. "It's okay. I'll just microwave it. Thanks so much for your concern about me and this call, I sincerely appreciate it."Liam replied, "Anytime, Elena. That's what friends are for. You take care of yourself now.""Good night, Liam," Elena said dreamily."Good night, Elena," Liam replied before hanging up.Elena dropped her phone on the stool and picked up the throw pillow that was on her lap. She hugged it tightly, feeling grateful for Liam's kindness. A warm feeling washed over her as she thought of their conversation. She couldn't believe how lucky she was to have someone like Liam in her life. She finished her Dinner got to bed and closed her eyes, still smiling, and drifted off to sleep.****Isabella's eyes fluttered open, and she sat up in bed. A
Elena had been anticipating a summons to Mr. Ford's office, and as she wrapped up her work for the day, her fear of the unknown grew. Elena had noticed a change in her colleague Gianna's behavior after she arrived late to work that morning. Gianna had become overly friendly, constantly requesting files and information that only Elena possessed. Despite Elena's suspicion, Gianna avoided addressing the previous day's incident and instead focused solely on work. Elena's anxiety peaked as she waited for Mr. Ford to call her into his office to discuss the potential consequences of the two hundred million dollar lawsuit against the company, unsure of where she stood in the matter.As Elena made her way to Mr. Ford's office, her mind raced with anxiety. Earlier during her lunch break, she had confided in Scarlett about her conversation with Liam and how she wished she had agreed with his initial suggestion. Scarlett had been thrilled for her, but now Elena was unsure of what awaited her in M