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CHAPTER 32
"I want work with you."
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"What!"
Mr Drake could not believe hos ears. Did he just hear the almighty Miss Jade just mention to him that she wanted to work with him?
He looked at her and saw that there was not a trace of joke on her face, she was deadpan serious. As though that was not surprising enough, it was that she was already working with him and just waiting for the proposal plans and everything would be finalized but here she was saying this.
"Wait, if I am not mistaking, you are already almost partnering with us right?"
"Yes."
"So you wanting to work for me, do not tell me that you want to get employed here?"
"Something like that."
"WHAT!"
Okay this time he actually yelled out which was so unprofessional but Jade understood. It was now that a lovely smile was registered on her face.
She was serious however he wanted to see it.
"I am serious, Mr Drake. Okay I do not want employment here. I simply want to work with your team for the business proposal."
"I do not get you. If you do that you wod be doing the work yourself. I am sorry, I cannot allow that."
"Yiu do not understand me clearly. I just want to work with them, see their progress, cheer them, push them. Whatever it is. I want to be a part of the process. I promise I won't be doing the work myself, I would give advice where necessary and watch on from time to time. Also I would be directly briefed and I can cancel what I think may not be for ease."
"Hmm." He leaned back against his seat l, narrowing his eyes on her.
This was a strange request but who was he to say no.
She was desperate and even though he may not know the entirety of the matter and why she so much wanted to be a part of theIr company.
All he knew was that tjos was a golden opportunity but why?
That still plagued his mind.
"I may not be able to tell you the reason now, Mr Drake but trust me. I mean you no I'll. I just want to help this company rise. Your rising would help ours as well. So it is a win win situation."
"Yes. I mean you can have anyone do it for you, why come in person?"
"What can I say, I like ensuring things are done the way I want them and standardly too."
"Fine then. I would give you the chance. Please feel free to ask me for whatever you need and we would do our best to provide. Thank you truly for giving our company a chance."
"No worries. Thank you and let's have faith that within a short time we can rise this company, hmm?"
"Yes ma. I believe so. With hard work we will."
In all, she managed to compose herself the most and though she looked desperate earlier, there wasn't a trave anymore.
"Good to know," Jade smiled and also shifted her body a bit, getting comforting her seat. "So, when can I meet the team?"
He had almost forgotten that aspect and she saying it. Till now he was both elated, worried and scared.
He had not yet checked the functionality of the team and trusted hos supervisors word for it. He needed to see the team for himself and also give them a heads up and little preparation before their brain explodes.
Of course he plans on surprising them amd not telling them the name of the person joining. This would be perfect.
"Yes. Since this is sudden, I hope you van give us time. I would have to check them and ensure we have something to present to you first. So if it is okay, let us make it the day after tomorrow."
"Next tomorrow," she repeated in a whisper, more like she was assuring herself.
'Next tomorrow, next tomorrow. Fine I can work with that. It would also give me time to check on my other investments plan.' Jade reasoned to herself.
"Alright. Fine." Her lips pulled and to the side a bit revealing a pleasant work-like smile. "You have yourself a deal and a confirmed new partner, Mr Drake."
"Thank you, Miss Jordan. Thank you."
"Well, it's business. Anyways, I need ro be on my way now. I believe you have lots of work to do. I hate not to be impressed."
"Ah yes and you too. You must be busy."
Both of them stood up almost at the same time, exchanged handshakes and she took her leave cat walking towards the exit 🚪of his office, exceeding herself out to finish other matters.
Once she had gone, he let out a sigh of relief. These days he was getting shocked more and more. It means things were beginning to look up.