Mel leaned back in her chair and let out a long sigh, it angered her that Ethan had rejected her proposal without giving it much thought, She felt a bit satisfied though, at least she had successfully rescheduled a second meeting with him, yet she couldn't help but think how frustrating he was, it was just her second day working under him, and it already felt so burdensome.Just then, a thought struck her, while assistant Charles explained her duties to her the other day, he had mentioned that she had a senior supervisor who could help out whenever she needed clarification about anything concerning work. Standing up, she picked up her laptop which contained the proposal document, she had decided to go seek help from her senior supervisor. Walking through the corridors, she searched with her eyes looking for the door which had number 18 written on it, finally she found it.Taking a deep breath, she knocked on the door.As soon as the door opened, Mel came face to face with her senior s
"I'm Liam," he said, extending his hand for a handshake. Mel's eyes widened with recognition as she shook his hand. "Wow, do you mean Liam, the Managing Director at the Cloth Producing Department?" she asked, her voice tinged with excitement.Liam nodded, his smile growing wider. "Yes, that's me."Mel couldn't help but feel a bit star-struck. "I've heard a lot about you and your work on TV. You're well-known in the industry," she complimented.Liam shrugged off the praise modestly. "I've always tried to make a name for myself in this field. May I know your name?" he asked with a hint of blush on his cheeks."Sure, I'm Mel, the new team leader here at LIM," she replied with a smile.Liam's eyebrows lifted. "Ah, the one the CEO personally hired. I'm sure You're doing great things with your team." He affirmed.Mel beamed with pride. "Well, thanks. I'm just getting started here." She answeredAs they walked towards the exit, they chatted freely, discussing their respective roles at the co
As soon as Mel reached the coffee shop, she turned around to see if the woman had followed her there, but thankfully she was out of sightFeeling a sense of relief flood over her. She quickly made her way inside the shop, the scent of freshly brewed coffee wafting through the air. Letting out a deep sigh, she pulled out her phone and dialed Maya's number."Hey, Maya You won't believe what just happened to me," she said as soon as her friend answered."What? Did you finally get on the CEO's good side?" Maya laughed"No, it's not that," Mel said, her voice shaking slightly as she recounted the encounter with the mysterious woman.Maya listened intently, her laughter fading as Mel described the fear and uncertainty she had felt."Oh my word, that's so creepy," Maya said, her voice full of concern. "Are you okay? Do you want me to come and meet you?""No, I'm fine, I'm sitting in a coffee shop right now, Mel said, trying to sound more confident than she felt." I just needed to talk to so
Just when she was about to loose hope, a deep male voice asked from behind her, "Are you looking for this?" Mel turned around to see who it was. It was Ethan, he stood there holding her bracelet in his hand.Her heart skipped a beat, She thought he had gone home earlier, What was he doing with her bracelet she wondered,Well, she couldn't stop to think more, at this moment all that mattered to her was getting her precious bracelet backShe rushed over to him immediately, her eyes filling with tears of relief. "Thank you so much," she said, taking the bracelet from him.Ethan looked puzzled, why was this strong willed employee of his tearing up because of a mere bracelet or was there more to it? Looking at her curiously. He demanded to know "Is there a story behind this bracelet?"Mel hesitated for a moment, not wanting to reveal too much about the sentimental value of the bracelet, after all they weren't close enough to give out such information "It's just a bracelet that I bought," s
It was a Saturday morning and the sun had just begun to rise, casting a golden glow over the sky outside. The first rays of light filtering in through the window and landing on her face made Mel stir from her sleep. She stretched her limbs, feeling the warmth of the blankets against her skin.Rubbing get eyes moderately, She sat up in bed, feeling refreshed and rejuvenated after a good night's sleep. Her mind was buzzing with different thoughts.Getting out of bed, she slipped her leg into a pair of cozy slippers. She decided to start her day with a workout, so she changed into her workout clothes and headed out for a morning jog. The fresh air and exercise energized her, and she felt rejuvenated by the time she returned home.Back at home, Mel took off her workout wears placing them in the laundry basket as she made her way into the bathroom, she turned on the shower reveling in the sound of the water splashing against the tiles, After adjusting the temperature to her liking, she ste
It was another bright day, a Sunday morning, Mel woke up, feeling well-rested after a long week. She stretched her arms and yawned, taking a moment to appreciate the comfort of her bed. She glanced at her phone to check the time and saw that it was already past 9 am. Mel smiled to herself, knowing that she could take her time getting ready for the day ahead.She picked up her phone which was buzzing with several notifications, After checking her social media and Emails, she got up from the bed and walked into the kitchen to make some coffee. She took a moment to savor the aroma of the freshly brewed coffee before pouring herself a cup. As she sipped her coffee, she hummed a tune to herself, feeling relaxed and content.Mel checked her calendar to see what she had planned for the day. She saw that she had a few things to do including grocery shopping and picking up a package from the post office, However, she decided to start the day off with some exercise.Mel changed into her workout
Mel stepped out of her apartment, taking in a deep breath of the cool morning air. She had her coffee in hand and was ready to start the day. She walked down the sidewalk, heading towards the road. As she walked by, she saw some other people heading to work, some in suits and others in a more casual attire. Arriving at the road, she flagged down a cab,As the car made its way through the city, she continued to sip on her coffee, enjoying the smooth taste and the warmth it provided on the chilly morning.she pulled out her phone to check her emails and catch up on any messages from her colleagues. She scrolled through a few emails and then began looking through her schedules for the day, she saw that she had to meet with the design team to discuss new shoe designs this morning as well as a presentation to the marketing team about the upcoming shoe collection. Mel was prepared for the day as she knew it would be busy.When She finally arrived at work, she headed straight to her office.
Mel's heart was pounding in fear as she sat in the cab, her eyes darting around anxiously as they approached the SLE clubhouse. Since she received the distress call from Maya, she was left wondering what was wrong as she hurried to the Club. The cab finally came to a stop and she stepped out of the cab. She made her way towards the entrance of the clubhouse where she saw Maya leaning on a pillar, looking disorganised and out of it. Mel hurried over to her and made her sit down, her friend's slurry words barely registering"I don't know...I feel weird...someone gave me something," she mumbled.Realising that her friend had been drugged, Mel began to panic "Hang in there, she said gently shaking her friend's arm. Don't fall asleep, okay? We need to keep you awake."But despite Mel's efforts, Maya's eyes slowly begins to close.Just then, Leo emerged from the club and approached them. Mel glared at him, her instincts telling her that this man was trouble."Who are you?" she asked sharpl
Driving back to the hospital, Darth felt his heart ache badly, the words Brandon had said we're stinging badly, first he said he abandoned his son because Laureen came into his life, that was not anyway true, infact he always thought he was protecting his son by doing so, at Least to him he thought mingling with his son especially while having such a bad lifestyle would affect Liam and expose him to both friends and enemies lurking around. As for Laureen, it was no doubt that he loved her, she was the only lady he had met after the death of his wife that could accept him for who he was, now recalling their first meeting, he knew he had been fooled.A few years, after Ethan's parents had died in a fire, Darth also lost his wife. at the time, she died, he was already running LIM, the pain was not something one could describe in single words, it was heart wrenching,......Unable to handle it anymore, Darth picked up the habit of drinking which resulted into a serious backlash as he also
Leah dressed up on a bright Saturday morning, and a few minutes later, she found herself seated across from Lisa in a cozy coffee shop. They exchanged their conversation in hushed tones, Lisa's face adorned with a knowing smirk while Leah appeared deeply engaged in explaining her side of the story. Her expressions held a bitter edge as she recounted her grievances."I never thought you would come back to me after turning down my offer last time. It appears I was mistaken. So, what exactly brings you here this time?" Lisa's smirk carried a hint of mischief as she inquired."It's that devil of a girl. You were right about her all along," Leah responded, her tone heavy with frustration."Really? Care to enlighten me on why you've suddenly had a change of heart?" Lisa inquired with a cunning smile playing on her lips."She snatched my position. She snatched my dream of becoming LIM's first female shoe director," Leah's voice dripped with disdain as she spoke."Oh, is that so?" Lisa contin
Mr. Kim's phone buzzed with an urgent notification. As he read the message on the company's news bulletin, his eyebrows furrowed. The announcement detailed a sudden one-week holiday for all employees. An unexpected development that instantly piqued his thoughts.After about 10 mins of deliberating, he made a decision. Quickly, he headed straight to LIM Corporation. Knocking on Ethan's office door, he entered and quickly briefed Ethan about the company's announcement and his hunch about its intentions.Breathing slightly harder from his brisk walk, Mr. Kim cleared his throat. "Mr. Ethan, there's something you need to know. The company just announced a one-week holiday for all employees, and I believe I know why," he said, his voice earnest."I mean I think it's connected the what I found* Mr Kim added as if trying to pique Ethan's interestEthan leaned forward, his gaze sharp with curiosity. "You found something? He asked and Mr Kim noddedWithout saying anything Ethan sent him a look
Mr. Kim managed to sneak inside the mysterious room, and found himself facing two more closed doors. He had come here with the hope of uncovering the secrets hidden within. As he opened the doors and explored the room, he was disappointed to find no further clues or hidden compartments. Feeling a bit disheartened, he decided to head back.However, just as he was about to return back, he noticed a scorpion crawling up his jeans. Fear engulfed him as he dreaded the possibility of getting bitten and injected with its poisonous venom. In a desperate attempt to shake off the dangerous creature, he vigorously shook his leg, but the scorpion clung on stubbornly. He had to act quickly.With panic gripping him, he took a deep breath and stamped his foot on the floor three times. Finally, the scorpion loosened its grip and fell away. Relieved, Mr. Kim decided it was time to leave this place behind.As he started to step forward, a sudden sound caught his attention. He swiftly turned around and
In the small hall, the atmosphere was charged with anticipation as the six contestants gathered for the final stage of the shoe design competition. Ethan walked in just in time to witness Mel's presentation. He couldn't help but notice the fine way she talked; her looks drew him in even more. She had a petite nature that made her even more pretty in his eyes. Finally, she rounded up her presentation, and from the look of the judges, one could tell that she had delivered well.Ethan exchanged looks with Avril, occasionally staring at the other judges. The judges then dispersed the contestants for a while to make evaluations. The contestants were asked to leave the hall for an hour and return immediately after for the final session of the competition. This session involved the physical version of their designs, and they would all get to model them for the judges to do their job.After the contestants left, Ethan looked harder at Avril before standing up and beckoning him to follow him.
Driving back to the hospital, Darth's heart ached badly, the stinging words Brandon had uttered resonated deeply within him. First, Brandon accused him of abandoning his son because of Lauren. This accusation wasn't in anyway true as far as he was concerned. In fact, in reality, Darth believed he was protecting his son by keeping him away from his troubled lifestyle, shielding Liam from the dangers that lurked among friends and enemies alike. As for Laureen, there was no doubt that Darth loved her deeply. She was the only woman he had met after the death of his wife who truly accepted him for who he was. However, looking back on their first meeting, he now couldn't help but feel deceived. A few years after Ethan's parents had died in a fire accident, Darth suffered the loss of his wife. At that time, he was already running the LIM company, and the pain of losing his wife was indescribable, wrenching his heart... Unable to cope with the pain, Darth turned to drinking, which led to se
Darth sped through the streets, driving as fast as he could towards the bar where he was told Liam had collapsed. Earlier, Fred had called him with the shocking news that Liam had been attacked by a group of young men who looked like troublemakers at the bar.Arriving at the bar, Darth jumped out of his vehicle and rushed inside. There he found Liam lying on the floor, and Fred was standing close by, seemingly waiting for Darth's arrival."What..." Darth began, his shock interrupted by the sound of sirens."It's the ambulance. I called the ambulance," Fred explained."Good." Without wasting any more time, Darth crouched down to Liam's level, lifted him up in his arms, and carried him out of the bar towards the waiting ambulance. Singlehandedly, he placed his son inside the vehicle, and they quickly drove off to the hospital.At the hospital, Liam received treatment while Darth and Fred anxiously waited outside the doors."Why did you let them attack him without doing anything?" Darth
The contestants were all provided with a white scrapbook, with one simple instruction: create a detailed, well-labeled shoe design that would make a hit in the shoe industry and elevate LIM among all other companies. Mel, Leah, and the other contestants got to work immediately, their minds focused on the task at hand.As the minutes ticked by, their pencils danced across the pages, bringing their visions to life. The pressure was quite noticeable as they all tried their best showcase their creativity and stand out from the competition.Time swiftly ran out, and they were asked to walk out one by one and introduce their designs to the judges. The anticipation grew as each participant showcased their creations, hoping to impress and secure their place in the competition.Leah watched with envy as her fellow contestants presented their designs. Her eyes darted between their confident expressions and the intricate details of their designs. She couldn't help but feel a twinge of competitiv
The day of the highly anticipated exam had finally arrived, filling the air with a sense of both excitement and nervousness. As the clock ticked closer to the start time, Mel found herself already settled at her designated table in the grand hall of LIM. The room buzzed with anticipation, filled with the four contestants who were ready to put their knowledge to the test.Mel sat composedly, exuding an air of confidence that belied the racing thoughts in her mind. She had spent countless hours preparing for this moment, immersing herself in the study materials and delving deep into challenging questions. It was evident in her posture that she was ready to face any obstacle that lay ahead. The exam began and Mel's hand moved swiftly across the mouse as she clicked each answer she found right, the questions were 10 objective and a single question in the theory part of it. The questions didn't feel hard to Mel, infact they seemed familiar, a testament to her diligent preparations. Each