293 Hyacinth vs. H&E 2 (1/2)
Steve arrives at his desk and opens his computer to access his calendar of meetings and projects. He is very detailed with his details and doesn't like unexpected surprises like the one he has just received.
”Do you know why they made it earlier? Do our competitors have something to do with it?”
”Based on our investigation, all bidders are worried on the sudden change. We have learned that the reason for the change was the conflict with its other major project.”
”And that is?”
”They're request to have an audience with an oil conglomerate was finally granted but the date the great man agreed will be the same as the day of the original meeting.”
”Something's quite off with this. Have you investigated this person they're about to meet?”
”Yes and we have confirmed they have nothing to do with our bidding competitors. We also investigated if they're somehow related to Mr. Gray but our reports showed none.”
”Of course. Vince has no connection with any oil company so it will be impossible. But if it's not our competitors or Vince, who is then?”
”Sir, about the changes…”
”I will head there the soonest. Prepare the materials.” Steve hastily ends the phone call and returns to the meeting room startling the people inside once more.
”I need to leave the country immediately because of an emergency. I'll be entrusting this project to all of you. My trip will be quite long and you will not be able to seek any order or advice from me. So be decisive and firm. I'm expecting great news when I land from my air trip. In the meantime, my secretary will have the final say on the decision making.” Steve instructs all of them before leaving the meeting room once more.
This time, his secretary followed him awaiting his orders.
”I'll handle my flight. As what you've heard, I want you to focus on this project for now. Once this is finished, evaluate its performance and plan the next event instantly. I'll be expecting you to fly Monday morning, okay?”
”Yes, Sir.”
”Oh and before I forget, inform my sister that I'm on a business trip and will not be coming back for about 2-3 weeks. Just remind her with the usual.”
”I will sir.” The secretary assures Steve and does a light bow as Steve turns around in a hurry.
Meanwhile, Yve has arrived at the mall safely and is having her meeting with designs team as informed by Sylvan through a text message when Vince receives another update from their spy.