Ch-18
After Eleanor left Cedric, they never met for the next two weeks after returning to their country, Ambrosia. As Mr. Zora said, he made Eleanor the project head. The Emerson group announced they were collaborating with the Zora groups, shocking the country. Few companies contacted Zora groups after the marriage incident in the Boris family to do cooperations. Edmund Zora didn't understand the sudden reason for their initiative to do business. Only a fool would reject the opportunities. So, he grabbed onto some good business proposals and got back on his feet. Only two weeks have passed, but they have already signed the three contracts, along with Emerson groups. And 'magically' their company got saved from bankruptcy; they were no longer chased to clear the debts. Eleanor didn't understand the sudden change of the situation but as she thought about the situation in Boris' marriage, she thought it might be reasonable for them to think he was her boyfriend. So, they might be still thinking that he was her boyfriend and were trying to get benefit from Emerson by sucking up to the Zora Empire.
Eleanor sneered at the thought of them sucking up to her for nothing, as they were never a couple from the start. She kept mum for the time being as she needs these cooperations to keep her family alive.
"Ele, today the Emerson group's annual party. They invited us. I planned to attend the annual ceremony but because of the sudden contract issues with LD groups. I can't so… you should go over to my place," Edmund Zora said to her daughter who was eating her breakfast as she scrolled the news.
"Dad… but… I planned to visit brother today," Eleanor tried to escape. She doesn't want to meet that idiot who messed up her brain two weeks ago, at least by any chance. But looks like fate has other plans.
At this moment, every contract was important to them. As for the investment… It was not a problem. They could get finances and other people to invest in their company. If needed, they could get a loan from the banks. They knew about the Zora empire and with the support of Emerson groups; they were rising slowly. Eleanor badly wants to deny the rumors, but she could only grit her teeth and accept it for the sake of her business. And yeah… she was selfish here.
"Ele, because of that cooperation, people started approaching us, and our situation got better. It's all because of your friend. We can't thank them enough, at least we should show some respect to them. If we don't attend, it would be disrespectful, and they may rethink the cooperation with us.
"If I could, I would have sent you to resolve the issue with LD groups. But last time, when I noticed the perverted gaze of the CEO of LD groups on you. I felt I needed to attend as he and I are the only ones who are meeting today. I guess he is aiming to get you, knowing that I would attend the annual ceremony of Emerson Empire. If I can, I would have canceled the collaboration but because of our situation and their outstanding proposal, I have to bear it. Just once, for our family," he pleaded.
Eleanor sighed at her father's words. Indeed, she also noticed the CEO of LD group's perverted gaze on her. He blatantly eye-raped her in the public, if not for so many officials, she would have slapped him with her pencil heel.
"Fine dad. I will go. But I need to go shopping to buy a dress, I have no dress to buy an evening gown." she said.
"Hmm… Take my card and do the shopping," he said as he kept the card on the table.
"Okay…" she said as she sighed.
She quickly finished her food and went to do the shopping, along with Myna.
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"Eleanor, why don't you pounce on him? And why did you reject him? Such a wonderful piece of artwork…. Such a waste…" Myna started rambling as she looked at her idiotic friend.
"Are you done?" Eleanor asked her friend through her narrowed eyes. Myna knew it's time for her to stop and her friend was getting angry now.
"Okay… See you there, the pink dress looks beautiful there. Let's check." Myna dragged Eleanor to a famous branded shop.
"Why don't you try this?" Myna said. The saleswoman took the dress from the mannequin and handed it to Eleanor. "But that's pink!" Eleanor shrieked, scaring the saleswoman and Myna.
"Woman! This is a public place. Someone would think we are bullying you. Hold your voice low. And yeah… it's pink, it would suit you better. Just try it," she said as she pushed Eleanor into the fitting room.
Eleanor could only sigh and went inside. She doesn't like the pink color because she feels that pink is for kids. But her friend was a pink lover. She couldn't change her mind. Eleanor tried the dress and came out.
"How is it?" she asked, stepping out of the fitting room.
"This is beautiful. Shall we take it?" Myna asked.
"My dear pink lover. We only saw one gown. We need to look more. I am representing the Zora groups. I should look elegant and yet simple. This gown is just too grand." Eleanor said as she slapped her friend's arm, reminding her what kind of dress she wanted. It thrilled the saleswoman, who heard the majestic name, Zora, for finding the rich customer.
"Fine… Fine… Let's look for other dresses," Myna gave in.
Eleanor changed back to her clothes and continued to look for the gowns she liked. She was stopped at a certain black gown.
"Miss, I would Like to try this," Eleanor said, not noticing the person beside her.
"Okay, I will take it for you," she said.
"Such a beautiful dress. I want to try it." they could hear another female voice. Eleanor turned her head to see the woman who was pointing at the dress Eleanor selected.
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Author's Notes:
You guys know I have four works. So, I paused this work and worked on the other three. I ended two books now I will update this book thrice a week. If possible I will update daily. And the books I ended are 1. Empress of Business world and 2. My new Lover Is A President. Do check them out.
Thank you for your patience.