When she did not say anything, Holly inquired, "What are you gonna do if you get picked?"
"You mean for the new project?" When she nodded her head, Evelyn chuckled, "When has Davis ever picked me for any important project?"
"That is true, I still feel Davis isn't fond of us."
"I don't know about you but he isn't fond of me and it's very much evident." Pausing for a while, she added, "Didn't you hear what he said? This event is going to be a legendary one, what makes you think Davis will give me a chance to be a part of it?"
Nodding her head in agreement, Holly remarked, "That makes sense, we probably have to handle the seats again. But I can't help but imagine what is going to happen if he ends up selecting either one of us."
"Touch wood." Touching a wooden chair, Evelyn sighed, "I don't think we have such awful luck."
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Meeting room.
"After a lot of thinking, I have decided to give this project to someone who hasn't done anything very productive for the company and this might be an opportunity for her to prove she isn't the black sheep of our department." Picking up a blue file from the table, Davis added, "This file has all secretive information about Edward Wilson which is quite useful."
Looking at Evelyn, he stated, "Evelyn, come forward and take this file."
Widening her eyes in shock, she snapped, "What? You are choosing me?"
"Is that a problem?"
"But why me? You have never chosen me for anything important for as long as I can remember? Why are you taking such an important decision so casually? Aren't you afraid that I will mess up everything?" There was no way Evelyn could take up the project in which she had to not only look for Edward Wilson but also convince him to attend the event as the main guest.
Crossing his arms in the front, Davis growled, "Are you trying to question my decision? Don't forget who is the boss here." Without waiting for her reply, he added, "I have selected you because I want you to work your ass off and take responsibilities."
"But I already have the article and—"
"Pass on that article to Holly, you just need to focus on your new project starting today," he commanded in a very authoritative voice leaving no room for negotiation.
"But—"
"Quietly follow orders or get yourself fired."
Left with no other choice, Evelyn slowly stepped out and took the file from his hand.
"Great now back to work everyone, we have many things to do."
After everyone left, Holly quickly approached Evelyn who was rooted on the ground in a daze. "Evy, are you alright?"
"Do I look alright?"
Biting her lower lip, she vigorously shook her head. "We did touch the wood and yet it happened, I guess our luck is really very bad."
Slumping on the chair, Evelyn sighed, "Tell me about it."
"I would really love to sit and console you but I also have an article to finish which you haven't even started yet. Why don't you give the other file and I'll help you out with this later?"
"It's inside my bag, grey color bag," she instructed.
"Alright, I'll see you later."
After Holly left, Evelyn pondered for a while before slowly grabbing the projector remote. Contemplating for a while she turned it on.
When the big sized image of the man whom she was once in love with flashed on the big screen, her heart unexpectedly skipped several beats making her feel extremely uncomfortable.
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