With the curt question hanging heavy in the air, all eyes were on Henry.
Though intimidated by Be’s stern gaze, Henry pulled himself together and replied, “It’s an open
secret. Ada couldn’t decide between us and the Salvador Hotel before, but you managed to impress
Ada enough to host her wedding. Now that we lost the contract and Ada’s wedding is around the
corner, it makes sense that she switches service to the Salvador Hotel.”
That was an airtight response.
Sinking her back into her seat, Be smiled and uttered, “You got a point, but you’re neglecting one
thing. The Salvador Hotel has yet to sign a formal agreement with Ada.”
Everybody was surprised. “What? It’s been a week. I can’t believe they have not signed a deal yet.”
Henry might look unfazed, but his expression froze.
“If they did, the Salvadors would be announcing it to the whole world. I doubt there’s any progress
since they have been quiet. I believe we still stand a chance.”
Putting her feet to the ground, Be twirled in her leather chair. “I’m a stubborn woman. I’ll fight tooth
and nail until the veryst second. I havee up with a new proposal, and I’ll be showing it to Ada
within the next two days. Hopefully, I can catch Salvador Corporation off guard.”
Everybody cheered. “Yay! We know we can count on you, Ms.
Henry smiled pretentiously while echoing the group’s sentiment.
“But we were the ones who vited the contract in the first ce, Ms. Thompson. We are probably the
last people Ada wants to see. I don’t think she would agree to meet you.”
“Yeah. Some things can’t be forced.”
Be smiled cockily, her eyes glistening.
“Things never really go as nned. Even if we can’t force things, I still strive to make a difference.”
The projectmittee left after the meeting.
Be and Steven were the only ones in the huge conference room.
Holding the coffee from Steven, Be stood before the floor-to-ceiling window to enjoy the bird’s-eye
view of Savrow while sipping on coffee.
“Ms. Be, were you baiting when you mentioned the new proposal?” Steven stood next to her and
asked probingly.
“That’s right, and someone took the bait.”
Steven widened his eyes excitedly. “Really? Who?”
“It’s only a suspicion of mine. I can’t be sure without evidence.”
Be hid the emotions behind her eyes. “Steve, monitor Henry once you get off work tonight, and report
back to me right away on any meetings or suspicious activity.”
Carrie woke up the next day. Justin had dropped her off at home.
With Justin having Carrie’s back, Shannon dared not express her grievance to Gregory.
Bethany kept her thoughts to herself since she picked on Carrie to begin with. Shannon would not tell
her off anyway, but Gregory would lecture her about it.
That evening, Carriey in bed sulkily and held her long-lost teddy. As her mind flew back tost night,
her heart raced and her cheeks flushed.
In fact, she cked outst night. She could not remember what happened after and how she got
back.
The only memory that lingered was the weight on her lips when the lights went out, not to mention
Ryan’s smothering gaze that could look into her soul.
Carrie drew a deep breath and got out of bed. She went to sit down by the table.
Pulling out a sketchbook and pencil, she closed her eyes for a moment before sketching on the nk
sheet.
ConTEent bel0ngs to N?v(e)lD/rama(.)Org .
Minutester, the portrait of a deviously handsome face wasid out on the paper.
Carrie managed to capture the essence of his cheekiness.
She stared at her drawing, tracing his beautiful eyes with her fingers.
“Ryan is so good-looking.”
Unbeknownst to Carrie, Ryan drove his fiery red Ferrari to Tideview Manor.
“Who did you say was here?”
Shannon was enjoying the fall foliage in the backyard with Gregory when the butler came bearing
unexpected news.
“Mr. Ryan Hoffman has arrived.”