Chapter 73: She's Having Lunch With Me

BACK AT DONOVAN CAR ENTERPRISE,

“The end”. The slide stopped playing, and the room became bright once again. Kate took the seat at the end of the table, opposite Charles.

“Excellent”, thought the heads of departments, as they all had approving smiles on their faces.

“What do you think Mr Donovan?” Kate asked, turning to Charles. Since she had started the presentation, he hadn't said a word, just occasional nods.

“Wasn't he satisfied with her design?” she thought, getting nervous. Everyone else turned to Charles, patiently waiting for him to speak.

Charles relaxed in the chair. “I must say Miss Cosgrove, I'm impressed”.

Kate felt butterflies in her tummy from Charles' praise as a proud smile formed on her face but soon turned to a frown hearing his next word.

“But…”.

“He just had to add a but…”, she grumbled, in a low tone.

“But what Mr Donovan?” Kate asked, trying to maintain a calm expression.

“The cost and materials to make the car…..”, Charles pointed out in his