"Hello Ms.Jacobs, it's a pleasure to meet you," Alan said as he shook Romelle's hand.
"Likewise, Mr.Parker," Romelle nodded with a smile," I heard that all the things we have discussed have been going smoothly."
"Yes, Ms. Jacobs," Alan said as he sat down with a smile," You can call me Alan by the way. I would also just like to thank you for presenting me with this opportunity."
"You're welcome Alan," Romelle smiled, " In fact, as I said before, I was quite interested in the company and the projects that you are working on."
Romelle and Alan discussed the future workings of Tora Tech and information regarding the aqcuisition.
In the end, the aqcuisition went smoothly and after signing the relevant documents, Romelle headed Alan farewell.
"Well, that went well," Ryan breathed out as he smoothed out his shirt.
"Yeah," Romelle smiled, " Well, that's out of the way. We can start stationing some of Akira's researchers in the new Tora HQ and hire a couple more people."
"Since this is all over," Claire said, looking at her watch, " Maybe we should all go get diner?"
"That sounds.."
"Not so fast, Ms.Jacobs," Ryan interrupted," Your cousin just called you to go to a get-together with some of his friends."
"Evan?" Romelle questioned.
"Yes, he says that it's just some of his old friends from university."
Romelle frowned, is this the meeting in which the original owner would meet the male lead? Romelle wondered if she should just not go.
But meeting the male lead also had its advantages. The male lead was of course the male lead.
Thereby meaning that he too was a young achiever. Noah Hathway was what you would call a young prodigy. He graduated from the best university in the country and started to take over his father's entertainment company at a young age. Not only was he very efficient at what he does, but he was known to be a very smart young man. He was around 2 years older than Romelle herself, and already had several companies that he started by himself.
Romelle scoffed to herself when she read the story, she wasn't too fond of the character herself. Having a personal affair with an employee... disgraceful.
She would never, not in a hundred years. She didn't care about employees dating each other, but such scandalous relationships like that of Noah and the female lead were preposterous.
Having the memories of the previous owner only fueled her ideas. In such a world where our money and power are coveted, does Noah really think that people would approach him with good intentions? Romelle didn't care though, to her, Noah was just the figment of imagination that was produced by Cassy just to spite her.
There was no reason for it to make logical sense.
But having connections was never a wrong move. Evan had inherited her family's company and he would not invite her to something that was too trivial.
Romelle sighed and tapped the side of her forehead, she was thinking too much. Maybe, they were just Evan's friends, but she should always be prepared.
"Alright," she finalized," Ask Evan where it is, I'll be there."
Ryan nodded," Should I come?"
"You don't have to."
"I want free food, Ms. Jacobs."
"...Alright"
"You guys... are leaving me out....," Claire complained.
"He's already here Ms. Jacobs."
"Already?"
"Yes, he's downstairs."
"Hmph, he wasn't going to take no for answer was he?" Romelle rolled her eyes as she walked out of her office.
"You guys....," Claire said weakly.
"You can go to Hira's restaurant, it's on me," Romelle shot back as she clipped away on her heels.
"Thanks boss!"
Roelle headed to the underground parking to see Evan waiting for her," Hurry Up!", he motioned them, "Oh! Ryan's coming too?"
"Free food is calling my name."
"But, we're not eating?"Evan replied looking confused.
"Then I'm not coming," Ryan said looking disappointed and wiping his glasses before looking at Romelle imploringly.
"I'm just kidding!"Evan laughed bumping Ryan on the shoulder playfully, "Of course they'll be great food, only the best of the best!"
Ryan sighed in relief before holding out the car door for Romelle to get in.
"So, how many people will be there? This attire is fine right?" Romelle asked as Evan got into the car.
"Yeah, yeah, it's nothing formal or anything, just a get-together."
"Well, it was rather last minute," Romelle complained as she put on some perfume.
"That's because it was decided last minute," Evan laughed as he drove out of the parking lot.
"Who's going to be there?"
"Five of my friends will come, and some of their friends," Evan replied," It's not going to be a lot of people, but they're all going to be influential figures, so don't embarass me,"Evan joked.
Ryan rolled his eyes," Just get driving Evan."
"Why do you never call me Mr. Evan or Jacobs?"
"Because you're not my employer."
Romelle rolled her eyes. This was going to be an eventful afternoon.