Luckily, the orchestra chose that moment to finish the song and the couple in the ballroom stopped dancing, applauding their final performance.She took that as an excuse and checked the watch on his wrist watch “Oh, I didn't notice the time. It's very late," she said to him, "I have an early meeting tomorrow, with your team"Richard looked surprised and disappointed but just nodded at her. She knew it was a lousy excuse and probably one of the worst performances of her life, and they returned to their table again when they wanted to finish the bill."You understand that I invited you to dinner just to not piss me off, right?" he said.Jane laughed at him gently, "Yeah, that's pretty obvious.""So officially, I still owe you another dinner," he smiled, after he waved and silently asked the waiter for the bill, "But we can make it dinner in Chicago if you want," he said as casually as he could and waited for her to answer.Before she could say anything, the waitress returned with the b
Jane changed into her thin black lace pajamas with see-through and went about her nightly routine, replaying that night's events in her mind. After they returned to the table, Richard continued to explain, taking every opportunity to point out similarities and common interests between Herself until Jane could barely speak to one another; Richard had said all there was to them. while Jane is tempted to look at her past lover, but forces herself to be a good poker face, relaxing and sipping her wine. There would be time to think about Richard later.She was beginning to suspect Marisa had been talking more to Richard in her absence too, because by the time they all said goodbye it was clear he had the impression it was indeed a date, no joke. he. She pulled him aside and told him in a charming tone how wonderful it was to meet her, and would hope to see her again sometime, to talk business, or…. Jane groaned closing her eyes, for in her memories of being with Richard distracted by the i
Like a normal day, a woman stood tall beside the dining table in the middle of the dining room. Her arms were folded arrogantly with her eyes narrowed, looking very focused but one could tell if she was suddenly in a different room. Because everything fix in that place, all the table plate and utensils have been arranged neatly already in place, only the food- "Madame, tout est prêt..." Jane was still silent with her thoughts as she furrowed her brows. "Madame...." Jia a housekeeper in Jane house repeated louder making Jane flinch as her eyes blinked a few times "-Madame désolé, Je veux juste dire que tout est prêt..." Jia said looking at Jane with a nod when Jane just looked at her with thoughts that just returned "Oui, merci Jia..." Jane said then looked towards the stairs "-is my little one awake" "Pas encore madame... Mademoiselle a dormi tard la nuit dernière" Jia replied before Jane nodded and walked up the stairs. Jane knocked on the door with a small bell hanging in the mi
"Bonjour mademoiselle..." Jia said which startled Lilly from her reverie while she just took a seat at the dining table "Bonjour Jia" Lilly smiled as she looked at her and saw the strawberry waffle already in front of her "Mommy-" Jia and the other maids looked at Lilly's suddenly gloomy face when she listening to her mom answer "I didn't make that sweetheart..." Jane replied when she heard Lilly shouted who thought she was the one who made the waffles. She felt bad that she had time to cook for her because she was her world life even though she knew that Lilly really liked her homemade food especially her favourite waffle. Jane walked into the dining room to see Lilly's face was sullen while she was already holding the fork and knife but had not touched the food at all. "I'm sorry baby, I promise to make your favourite dish on the weekend..." Jane kissed her cheek as she took a seat opposite her daughter who was still getting a pout face from Lilly "whatever you want-" "Whatever I
At a different fashion company a man got out of the Porsche Boxter car wearing navy jeans, boots, and a black shirt and suede leather jacket, who followed by his secretary as they walked quickly to avoid the journalist's crown, which was intercepted by his bodyguards to try approached him."You know Eli I don't like it, if they ask questions when I'm in front of the company entrance, every week I make time for interview but why still..." he grumbled as he walked in and was accompanied by his secretary who carried a black folder and rolled his eyes when he heard his secretary's answer"I know, but you know they're like black sheep, I can't do anything, anyway you can still avoid them with your guards..." He scoffed back while opening the black folder in his hand.Sighed as he waited for the elevator doors to open he glanced at his secretary "-what is that?-""Didn't you ask me yesterday to find out about the owner of the company's stock-" the man entered his private elevator while inte
If She lived in a world with no mirrors maybe she have her to show her how she really is, She did bе louder, She did be honest. Probably wouldn't bе self-conscious…“Wanna come to my party?”"Huh, did I hear you wrong?" Lily stopped drawing her design arts when she glanced at Riri who was suddenly sitting beside her on the school park bench"No you heard right, I invited you to come to my party, my birthday party-"“Oh, really when? Is today your birthday-” Riri just nodded as she smiled before Lily hugged her with a surprise as she whispered in her ear “-happy birthday, I wish you’re the best one” Riri smiled as she hugged Lily Back, she had never found someone friend like her before, she don’t know why her feel she’s so special thought from her another friend even she just knew her."So do you want to come to my party..." Lily's expression changed as Riri confirmed her reference and let go of her hug "why, is there a problem, don't you want to?" Lily shook her head as she thought lo
Jane placed her handbag on a gray leather office chair in her office room, took a breath as she stood by a large window, she could see the beautiful peaceful scenery for meditation purposes now, folded her arms she turned around while looking around the room where her father used to work. So this is the CEO's office. Admittedly his father designed this very perfectly, the CEO's office is not only a place for CEO to work but also as a place to welcome business partners, thus showing the face of the corporation. Jane could see that the CEO's office was in the best place in the corporation. This room is 60 square meters wide with Luxurious space to show the power of the leader design style, a dashing door is displayed from the east opposite where her stands, The colour scheme matches this building of her to be the leader to attract luck and fortune to this business. The desk is one of her favourites, because the full-large and shallow desk creates symmetry and unity but is also comfortab
Lily turned her head and looked out the car window, seeing a big, sturdy mansion so cool to her. Wrinkles appeared on her forehead and her lips parted when she saw the flow of water from her eyes? what is a swimming pool, water pool? Fence!? She had never seen a house with such a design even when Riri's car had stopped with the driver opening their door, she still gazing the building from the opposite side of her standing, maybe her house you can call it mansion was one of the most magnificent houses in this area, but the building there was truly breath taking."So, you like the building too?" Riri nudged her friend's shoulder, very focused in awe without blinking, getting a response to what had been predicted. Lily nodded when gulping saw a design she had never imagined with Riri’s smiling proudly leaning in her car staring at the building in front of them "Yup, I'm crazy about that house too? That's my uncle's house by the way... he also designed my house, he- He's great at it, I do
Jane changed into her thin black lace pajamas with see-through and went about her nightly routine, replaying that night's events in her mind. After they returned to the table, Richard continued to explain, taking every opportunity to point out similarities and common interests between Herself until Jane could barely speak to one another; Richard had said all there was to them. while Jane is tempted to look at her past lover, but forces herself to be a good poker face, relaxing and sipping her wine. There would be time to think about Richard later.She was beginning to suspect Marisa had been talking more to Richard in her absence too, because by the time they all said goodbye it was clear he had the impression it was indeed a date, no joke. he. She pulled him aside and told him in a charming tone how wonderful it was to meet her, and would hope to see her again sometime, to talk business, or…. Jane groaned closing her eyes, for in her memories of being with Richard distracted by the i
Luckily, the orchestra chose that moment to finish the song and the couple in the ballroom stopped dancing, applauding their final performance.She took that as an excuse and checked the watch on his wrist watch “Oh, I didn't notice the time. It's very late," she said to him, "I have an early meeting tomorrow, with your team"Richard looked surprised and disappointed but just nodded at her. She knew it was a lousy excuse and probably one of the worst performances of her life, and they returned to their table again when they wanted to finish the bill."You understand that I invited you to dinner just to not piss me off, right?" he said.Jane laughed at him gently, "Yeah, that's pretty obvious.""So officially, I still owe you another dinner," he smiled, after he waved and silently asked the waiter for the bill, "But we can make it dinner in Chicago if you want," he said as casually as he could and waited for her to answer.Before she could say anything, the waitress returned with the b
He chuckled but pretended to look offended, “Of course! In fact, I am a great dancer. I'm the grandson of the British Ambassador, remember? I started taking ballroom dancing classes at the age of four, just in case Queen Elizabeth stopped by New York,” he said as she joined in on the laughs, irony isn't it? and she'd be dealing with politically strong, it was too complicated Jane thought"—Oh wait. I understand. It's a car thing, right? You don't think people who own automotive companies can dance," he continued the conversation, following another song.More like a robot linker and an airplane, Jane's mind thought with a smile.Out of the corner of her eye she saw a pregnant girl in her twenties dancing with a friend of Richard's who she knew was in his late fifties and her smile faded. She asked herself again, for the thousandth time, how a man could do such a stupid thing.Richard noticed the change in her mood and followed her gaze, “It's Hiko Yamato and his wife. You've probably s
-0-0—YESTERDAY“-uhm, and why do you like roses?” Jane tried to break Richard’s gaze too fixated on her“Well, it’s different with you I guess I should explain first—” Jane smirked as Richard teased her before he continued “Apparently my father is an American businessman who grew up in Europe and my mother is British,” he began after tasting the wine, “They have nothing in common, just the fact that they’re both fresh. Students from the same university in France. My father is a student engineer and my mother studied Literature. Dad loves numbers, and mom loves words. Dad is brown hair, and mom is blonde. Dad is friendly and talkative, mom is shy and introspective—” Jane laughed looking at him“and it’s very specific The other way around” Jane laughed making Richard smile happily“In every way imaginable,” he nodded, “They met at one of those student meet and greets once. “He said he was instantly smitten by her, while mom wasn’t impressed with him at all,” he laughed, “Instead of givi
“I thought you want to help me?” Gary said speaking up. “You said you need me for a mission to get all this started so what do we have to do?” She wasn’t surprised Gary was the first one to ask that question. He had the most experience working with the CIA after all.“It will actually be two missions,” Sia said turning back to the image. “This place belongs to you leader of one of the stronger factions but you hold on it is gonna through black mail and you are assisted in this by your father whom I believe you are familiar with.” An image of his father appeared on Gary mind.“Yes me is leading a Fashion businessman?” Gary said clearly shocked. “I mean I know he’s ruthless enough but I didn’t think anyone would follow him.” She could understand their disbelief but one Gary know the whole picture of his father done then he migh be understand. “He has control over the Command system ship through it’s Dark control systems,” Sia said bringing up the image. “He has allied with his brothe
She glanced at Gary and looked uncomfortable with what he was about to ask her and she did her best to look supportive when his eyes found hers. “I know you would prefer to take some time to deal with leaving your home world again but we don’t have time,” Gary finally said. “We have an important matter to discuss, if you’d tell them what you asked me to do.”She took a breath as She look at him again “Some time ago I asked myself to consider putting myself in contention for this Mission alone.” She could see the understanding look on Gary face. “I agreed to consider it and discuss it with the rest of the truth but when Chief mantion you it kind makes me challenge Doing my job”“This is why you not stepped down to this mission isn’t it?” Gary asked looking at Sia. “You’ve agreed to go along with this mission idea of you take me in to this?” Sia nodded and Gary glanced over at his other side. “You knew about me accidently?”“Only after Chief be seen supporting you behind” Sia said afte
The silent level in the cafe was deafening; so much for the belief that a meeting of the him was always conducted in a decorous fashion, hah. Sia exchanged glances with hm. Of the people present on CIA, she is must to meet him, and here she is. And the only two who weren’t currently expressing their opinions at the top of their lungsDespite the seriousness of the situation, Sia had to stifle a grin as Gary rolled his eyes and whispered, “Now I know why Captain has resisted being promoted for so long!”“I certainly would go insane if I had to deal with you on a regular basis,” Gary agreed. She looked around at the room; to her left. At her immediate left, before She was glad she couldn’t make out more than a few distinct phrases from that particular ‘conversation.’“Gives you a greater appreciation for how tough it is to be CIA agent,” Gary said. “It’s not just I’m who’s unhappy, though I think most of the others were all right until this brought up the plans for the colony.” He shift
“Although their motives appear to be pure,” Gary said with only a trace of irony disappointed in his voice, “but why my dad assets been included to them?!”Sia nods when sigh “That’s why we’ve decided that it would not be prudent to have you going back this job. I’m sending a second ship with you-the Odyssey.” Sia pause considering “but I do want to help you” Gary closed his eyes grunts in annoyed This was exactly what he didn’t want to know about his dad done or his assets... even the Dark Auction wasn’t any worse“Who will be in command of the selection of this mission?” Gary asked slowly“I am but you will be in charge of the overall mission if you join me,” Sia said immediately, answering his unspoken question. “Captain Effic La Farley will be in command to help in France. He’s an excellent officer. Although he’s never held a field command before, he’s headed up a variety of research teams, plus garnered immeasurable experience serving on senior staff for nearly fifteen years befo
“Do they have any other purpose other than making a living for their group?” he asked after awhile “After much effort and time I don’t think so but if the Federation cooperates in their business I’m not so sure” Sia said it made sense because people need dark political funds “There aren’t many easy worlds for illicit or unclaimed business that fit in, especially in that area,” Sia said leaning forward in her chair. Suddenly she had an insight. “Do you think there are the size of the hands of the higher ups in France?” she remembered how the Humans there offered arrivals a chance to settle down if they had sufficient funds. And this must be how the new ship got involved. The more she thought about it now, the more sense it made. Gary’s eyes met hers. “Ahh I think that’s how They claims her Retail is easy since Ms. Arnault’s father is from and settled in France.” Gary sat back, stunned. Many images and memories of his time in France – with Jane, for what they thought would