Chapter 20

Chapter 20

When we arrived at the table where my meeting was waiting, I cleared my throat, causing the man sitting there to look up at me.

"I'm sorry for being late, Mr. Jackson!" I said, noticing that he seemed a bit dazed. After a moment, he seemed to snap back to reality, especially when my secretary cleared her throat.

"Yes, I mean—no!" he stammered, still looking somewhat disoriented.

"So, what do you have to offer to become a part of our company, Mr. Jackson?" I asked directly.

"Ehem, before I discuss my proposal, can I ask you something, Rhian?" he said, gesturing for me to sit down. "But please, let’s eat first," he added.

I took a seat across from him and signaled for my secretary to sit as well. Andrew flagged down a waitress to request the menu.

After he placed his order, I was about to say what I wanted when he spoke again, still looking at me. He ordered all my favorites except for shrimp, which I was allergic to. Strangely enough, he ordered the same for my secretary. On