novelxo Chapter 24
Chapter 24
NEXT DAY…
KATHERINE:
“Can I really do this? I questioned Leo as we were still in the car. I was so fucking nervous, and I could feel my stomach grumbling silently,
“Yes, Katherine, you can. Let everyone in there really believe that you’re the CEO. Ensure you keep up with the questions. Blake put you through, and you’ll be fine.”
I nodded my head and took a deep breath in. As I stepped out of the car, I swallowed a lump of saliva and stared at the big bold writing on the building. “B&K”
Staring at this made me remember all the times Zane and I worked so very hard to get noticed by this company, to become partners with them so they could grow his company better, putting the pack in a good condition. I could only laugh back at all our good memories because right now, they no longer meant anything to me. I would do anything to see everything Zane loves and cares about falling down the drain.
I took a deep breath in again, and cock my head towards Blake when he came to my side,
“Are you ready?”
“Not so sure, but let’s do it anyway.”
“Just be cool. They’ll never suspect anything or disrespect you as long as you have me here with you.”
“I really hope so.” Saying this, I began to walk towards the entrance. Leo wasn’t going to come with me because he couldn’t let anyone see that he was involved with the company, at least not yet.
As Blake and I got to the entrance, the door was opened, and we both stepped in. While I was in front, Blake trailed behind me. “Ms Moore!” A young well dressed lady in Blake and white questioned as she stood in front of me, and I nodded my head. I was no longer Katherine Everhart, but Katherine Moore because I had decided to take my mother’s last name. I no longer had a father so there was no use using his last name,
“Good day,” she lowered her head to greet me properly.
“Please follow me Ms, we’ll be heading to the inner conference room now. All the board members are waiting.”
“Alright,” I responded, and when she turned around, I began to trail behind. The company was fucking amazing. It was my dream even before I got to know Zane, but sadly I never got to participate in their internship because Jane made me believe I never had what it took to do that. Right now, I am the highest person in this company, and it feels like so much power on my shoulders. This was Zane’s dream company, and I was going to ruin that dream.
We got into the elevator, and 10 minutes later, it halted. When the door opened, the lady was the first to step out of it, then I did, and Blake afterward. “This way. She uttered and we continued walking till we got to a huge two–door room. The entrance door was opened by two bodyguards standing in front, and when I stepped in, I nearly gasped out so loud.
My eyes scanned everything in there. It wasn’t the usual company around New York, it was different, beautiful, and robots….
“Welcome Ms Moore, aren’t you?”
“How did it even know my name?” I whispered to Blake who was standing by my side,
“It scanned through your info. There are other incredible things this little buddy can do.”
“Come have your seat right here. The meeting shall begin afterward Ms Moore. I cleared my throat lowly and clutched onto my handbag tighter. The seats around the giant crystal table were simply priceless, but mine was a beautiful sight that I couldn’t explain.
“You’re welcome, Ms Moore. It’s so nice you finally decided to show up. You’re even more prettier than I imagined you to be. I heard and let out a small smile. Blake advised I keep a calm and cold face to look very convincing, and I was willing to do that
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“Shall we get to business? It’s just less than 30 minutes to the end of the business, so let’s begin. Tell me what you all have.” 1 announced leaning back on my seat, and earned a smile from Blake when I averted my gaze to him. Honestly, I was so
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nervous, and I could feel my legs shaking so much underneath the table.
I heard someone clear his throat and averted my gaze to him, “Why don’t we focus on the hospitals around the world at the moment? There are about 50 million people that have been recently admitted all over the world, and it’s known that a new disease broke out in Malaysia. We could set the price of the cures that are currently being produced at a higher rate, maximizing the company’s profit by 50 percent. This could take us to a higher new level, and the company stock price would shoot up rapidly”
I was quiet, watching as everyone nodded their heads at the idea of the first person, and I scoffed silently.
“Anyone else…”
“Yes.” A lady rose to her feet,
“The vaccines are being sold for $50,000, and the price could increase to $100,000 depending on the market value. Based on the chart, there is high demand for it at the moment. One more thing, the company’s continuous construction of homes for orphans are..”
I was fucking tired of hearing this…
“Enough!” I yelled, shutting my eyes to take a deep breath in. My eyes were so red with anger as I stared at them one after the other. What sort of hypocrite were they? How could they all be so heartless even to kids? A vaccine for 100,000 dollars, that’s absurd.
I couldn’t help but think about the past when my mother was in the hospital because of a strange sickness. If only her drugs were so affordable back then, then maybe my part–time jobs would have been able to pay up. These were what the producers. were busy plotting, while it was so clear they were only inflicting so much pain on the poor out there.
I stared at the documents in front of them, and as I picked them up one by one I tore them into into smaller bits.
“This meeting is fucking over, and when you all don’t come up with something reasonable next time, then I’ll come up with one myself, and trust me, it wouldn’t be so nice for everyone seated here,” I uttered and rose to my feet afterward. For a moment, I let myself lose control, and I was fighting so hard to hold back my tears. When Blake noticed this, he rushed towards me and took my hand.
“Let’s go.” He uttered and I picked up my bag from the table. As I took my first step, the tears I had been holding back so hard rolled down my check.
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