290 Why did you become a CEO? (1/2)
As the events that happened yesterday is still fresh on the minds of the employees, Yve is treated well with the new front desk officer and arrives at Vince's office in no time. However, she didn't find her husband there. She was informed by one of his secretaries that he's still in a meeting room.
Left with no other with no other choice, she goes to Vince' bedroom in his office and set up her laptop for the video conference she will have. She informs Sylvan to stay outside to keep watch.
Yve's meetings proceed smoothly and their adjustments already in place and lack only the last piece for execution. As Yve gets out of the bedroom to look for Vince, she finds out that he isn't back yet.
”Young Madam, the Boss is still in a meeting; the same one when we arrived.” Sylvan informs her.
”Is there any company emergency or the like?”
”There is nothing like that, Young Madam. It's almost the end of the quarter and as the Boss need to report the progress to the stock holders as well, he is making sure that everything is going smoothly.”
”So, it's one of the busiest times of the year for him?”
”Rather than him, I think this is for the employees. His time will be after these meetings in preparation for the Board Meeting.”
”I see. Should we just leave instead?”
”Impatient, aren't we?” Vince's voice coming from his office door startles Yve.
”No, it's not like that. I just don't want to be a distraction. ” Vince approaches Yve as the latter tries her best to give an explanation while Sylvan leaves the two of them.
”You will never be a distraction… but you will always be my motivation and inspiration.” Vine caresses Yve's face but Yve catches his hand with hers before placing it around her waist and hugs her husband. This gesture is definitely sweet but Vince knows her well. Asking for an embrace is similar to asking for safety and assurance.
”Is something wrong?”
”…..”
”Let's take a seat on the bed and we can talk about it.” Vince remains his hand on Yve's waist as he guides them to the bed where he pulls Yve to sit on his lap.
”Tell me. What happened today?”
Yve recalls her conversation with Lester and the offer he gave. She shares her thoughts and doubts on the partnership as Vince listens attentively to her while caressing her hair.
”So what do you think?” Yve finally asks Vince when she finishes her narration.
”Well, I personally respect his old man and by how aggressive and confident he is I believe he will be a good partner for you.”
”I think so too but as for the timing, don't you think...”
”It's not that early anymore. It would be good for you to form an alliance aside from the connections I have. It will give you merit in the eyes of Stone's.”
”What do you mean?”
”Those people might like me now because I have the power and means to help stabilize the corporation. But once everything is smooth sailing, I will become a threat to them as they will think that I will continue to conquer the company and eventually they will ask for freedom.”
”So by forming an alliance at this time, on my own, they will think that I'm preparing to taking over the management when Stones is stable and I can manage it well?”
”Exactly! They only want to use my power and connection for now.”
”I see….”