Chapter Twenty SevenMarianne's PovI was asleep when the door was opened.I stretched my hands and I managed to open my eyes. I saw ‘Thompson’ as soon as I realized he saw the one. I got up from the bed and I stood up.“Welcome Thompson, how's work?”“Please, I had like you to start using the Mr. again”When I heard this, I knew there's nothing more between us, I crossed my arms in anticipation of what he wants to say “Yeah, I'd like you to call me Mr. Thompson,” he said again.“Mr. Thompson I am sorry for whatever has happened, I am very sorry. So, how's it now, have they been able to get the sources of it? Do you have any good news to share to me”“I have a news to share to you, you are this one to decide if it will be good to you or bad, but that doesn't concerns me anymore”“What's that?” I held my breath, feeling my heart race as I waited for his next words. The tension in the room was almost suffocating.Thompson—no, Mr. Thompson—looked at me with an expression that was hard
Chapter Twenty Eight Marainne began to pack her things, not even having any place in mind.She got to the living room and she met Thompson packing up her things.“Thompson… Mr . Thompson….” she wants to talk about what Anna had said, probably he would give her a chance, a second chance to be more careful”But before she could finish, he cut her off with a sharp look, his expression cold and unyielding. “See, let me be frank with you, nothing you would say will make me consider you. I don't mix pleasure with work. No doubt, you have helped my company. But I have always seen you like my other staffs, you ain't any special, get that”“Please,Mr. Thompson, just hear me out, hear me out” Marainne pleaded, her eyes welling up with tears. “I didn’t know what Anna was doing. I never meant to—”“Enough.” His voice was firm, final. “What’s done is done. This isn’t about what Anna did or didn’t do. This is about you, and the choices you’ve made.”Marainne felt her heart sink as his words hi
Chapter Twenty NineMarianne say down there, tears welling down in her cheeks.She was still streaming down in tears when she saw a car parked in front of her.She didn't even notice st first, until she started hearing the continuous sound of the engine, which caught her attention.She lifted her head to see what was going on.The car door opened, and someone stepped out, their figure blurry through her tear-filled eyes.Marianne wiped her eyes with the back of her hand, squinting to see who it was. The figure moved closer, and she recognized the familiar silhouette. Her heart skipped a beat as the figure came into focus.It was Blake.Blake came out of the car, with a lady.“Really? I thought you have moved on” he laughed majestically, “So you are here at night? Is this where you sleep now or? I see you have suffered a lot though it's not obvious on your face. Is this where you are planning to sleep with my son when you were asking him? Is this”“Blake, who is she?” The lady beside he
Chapter ThirtyAs she was walking, she saw another car parked beside her.She ignored it and she continued to work.She was distracted by the sound of the car because it made it obvious that the person's inside needs her attention.Before she could talk, the person already came out from the car.“I am sorry, but I have been watching you, are you fine?” The person asked.“I am fine, thank you” Marianne managed to say.“Common, you aren't fine. Where are you going to by this time of the day, with a lot of bags”“Yeah, just that junction. I'll be there soon, thank you”“Can I drop you off there”“Don't worry, I will be fine”The stranger stepped closer, concern evident in his eyes. "Are you sure? It's getting dark, and it’s not safe to be out here alone with all these bags. Let me help you."Marianne glanced at the man, weighing her options. He seemed genuinely concerned, but she was hesitant to accept help from someone she didn’t know. "I appreciate the offer, but really, I'll be fine.
Chapter Thirty-OneDaniel watched Marianne eat like she hadn't eaten in a week. He sat across observing her silently, he knew something was wrong with her. The way she rushed the meal as if it would disappear in a minute”."You don't have to rush," Daniel said gently, offering her a reassuring smile. "There's more if you're still hungry."Marianne slowed down, looking up at him with a hint of embarrassment. "Sorry," she mumbled, wiping her mouth with the napkin. "I am sorry, I am sorry, I don't even know I am this hungry"Don't apologize," Daniel replied, his tone soft. "I'm just glad you're getting something to eat. You seemed exhausted last night."She nodded, the events of the previous night still fresh in her mind. "Thank you... for everything. I don't know what I would've done if you hadn't found me."Daniel leaned back in his chair, studying her carefully. "You don't have to thank me. I couldn't just leave you out there alone. But... I'm curious. What happened? Why were you out
Chapter Thirty Two*Homeland Company*Anna waited till almost every worker left the company, except the one that has to work at night.She waited till they left, and she went to Mr. Thompson's office, he was still there rounding off.When she got to his office, she sighed. She saw the light glowing from inside. Meanwhile, Thompson was sitting behind his desk, trying to finish off what he was doing, so he could go home.He was organizing papers and checking his emails to check if there's something he needed to do before leaving.Anna hesitated for a moment, trying to gather her courage, then knocked lightly on the door."Mr. Thompson?" she called softly, pushing the door open a little more.He looked up, surprised to see her. “Anna? I thought you’d gone home already. It’s late.”She stepped inside, closing the door behind her. “I stayed a little longer… I wanted to talk to you. Is now a good time?”Mr. Thompson leaned back in his chair, eyeing her curiously. “What is it? Something on y
Chapter Thirty ThreeThompson, who was enjoying it, decided that she followed him to his house.They got to his house and Anna was surprised to see how big the mansion is and what Marianne had been enjoying.“So, Marianne has been enjoying all this while? This is so Massive Mr. Thompson”“You can address me outside of office as Thompson”“Alright Thompson. I like your house designed and allAs Anna walked through the grand entrance hall, her eyes darted from the crystal chandeliers to the marble floors, taking in the luxurious surroundings. The mansion had a warmth to it, despite its grandeur, and she couldn’t help but admire how tastefully everything was arranged.“This is incredible,” Anna whispered, more to herself than to Thompson.Thompson chuckled, watching her reaction. “Would you like a tour?”Anna’s eyes lit up. “Yes, please! I can't believe Marianne had been enjoying all these. That girl is just a their, she wants to ruin the company which is not possible ”Thompson smiled
Chapter Thirty Four“What's wrong with you Thompson” Anna asked when she saw that Thompson wasn't in a good mood.“Things are wrong, our rivals are currently outsmarting us. People are not buying our product, our product is loosing ground in the market”“Leave that to the marketing team, they will deal with it”“I think I need Marainne now, If she is here the product wouldn't be loosing it ground, like this”“What do you mean by you missing her?”Thompson sighed heavily, running a hand through his hair. “It’s not just that. Marianne had a unique way of connecting with our clients, understanding their needs. Without her, we’ve lost that edge. The marketing team might be capable, but they don’t have her instinct.”Anna frowned, trying to hide her frustration. “So, you’re saying that if Marianne were here, everything would be back to normal?”“It’s more than that,” Thompson said, leaning back in his chair. “She had a vision for the product that resonated with our customers. Her departure