AT THE AIRPORT IN COUNTRY M.
"Thanks, Theresa for convincing mom and dad," Sarah says gleamingly.
"Don't thank me too much, I am here on a mission too" Theresa says
Yes, though Theresa is not physically in the company, she still handles some things. She might have chosen the profession of an OB-GYN but she still learned a lot from her grandpa and took a course in business because her grandfather always says, "You might change your mind one day, so be prepared any day".
After waiting for a while at the entrance, their car arrives and they leave the airport.
"Mr. Harris, Mr. Wilson, we're three hours early, so you guys can have some rest in the hotel before the meeting," Simon says
*HOTEL SOLE*
"Finally, I am going to take a long nap. I am exhausted" Sarah says when they get into the room
Theresa just smiles and thinks to herself "She can sleep, while I can't even shut my eye for a straight full ten minutes without having nightmares"
Since Theresa woke up from the coma she has been having nightmares every night and it seems to be getting worse by the day.
"Ok, I might leave to run an errand for Daddy, please don't leave without telling me" Theresa, says.
"Ok" Answers Sarah sluggishly as she wraps herself tighter with the blanket.
Theresa takes a seat, calls her parents, and tells them about their safe trip. She also discusses the project which her father assigned to her. After a while, she freshens up and leaves the hotel room.
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"This way Mr. Harris" a waitress gestures to Nathaniel and Simon follows behind him.
They walk a short distance until the waitress halts in front of a private room with a sign which reads "VANESSA".
"I will have to leave you here Sir, you can go in," The waitress says and retracts her steps leaving them standing in front of the door.
Simon goes ahead and opens the door for Nathaniel and he walks in. A man is seated on a chair with two women, a brunette who is standing and a beautiful blonde is seated beside him, other than them, there are also three bodyguards
"Mr. Harris, welcome " The man rushes to greet him, extending his hand for a shake when Nathaniel walks past him and sits down.
Embarrassed he rushes back to be hospitable to Nathaniel.
"Mr. Harris, I am honored to welcome you to Country M on behalf of the whole company," The man says
"Thanks, Mr. Elvis, well I believe you know why I am here," Nathaniel says getting to the point.
"Yes, Mr. Harris, Sheila," Mr. Elvis says and calls the brunette in a brown pantsuit.
"Hello Mr. Harris," Sheila says handing a couple of files to Simon. She is Mr. Elvis's secretary
Simon takes a look at the documents, then hands them to Nathaniel.
"The meeting with the investors will commence at four pm, the contract and the designs to be presented are ready. So all that is left is the signing. You can go through it". Sheila says confidently.
The Harris Group of Companies (HGC) is the biggest and most influential fashion and design company in the whole of Country D, it deals with clothes, shoes, jewelry and every other thing which concerns fashion, they also have a modeling agency and an event planning agency. In the fashion industry, they rank in the first ten worldwide. Last year they won the fashionista award. Though they have different branches in most parts of the world, it's their first time doing business in Country M, so they're planning to sign with a model agency for the release of their new brand *LAWE* which features the spring season.
" Oh, calm down, always being serious. Lila why don't you offer Mr. Harris a drink first." Mr. Elvis says to the blonde beside him.
Lila Elvis is the only daughter of Richard Elvis, she heard of Nathaniel's visit, or rather she was told by her father. Thinking it's a good opportunity to mingle with the high-class Mr. Elvis dressed up his daughter to impress Nathaniel and she couldn't agree more, besides opportunity comes but once.
Lila takes a wine glass, pours red wine into it, and begins to walk toward Nathaniel.
Nathaniel glances at her, she is wearing a sleek black mini dress, curly blonde hair, and bold makeup.
Nathaniel scowls and looks away, he didn't come here for this.
Lila still in a daze, thinks of how well this meeting would turn out and smiles. Just as she is about to reach Nathaniel, Simon steps in and stands between her and Nathaniel and says with an awkward smile. "Miss Elvis, Mr. Harris thanks you for your kind gesture but it won't be good if he drinks before the contract is signed, it could jinx it. Why don't we celebrate later after the contract is signed"
"Yes, yes, there will be a party later on anyway," Mr. Elvis says in understanding.
"Okay, then, you owe me a drink Mr. Harris" Lila smiles at Nathaniel.
Simon glares at them in his mind "Such gold worshippers," he snorts inwardly.
"Since we have nothing left to do we will take our leave now," Simon says and Nathaniel wakes up ready to go.
"Ok, let's go," Mr. Elvis says
"Don't worry about coming, you won't be needed anyway, and I don't want to stress you out, you are my elder and I need to consider your health, Sheila will be okay, she is well informed about the project anyway. Do you have an issue with that Mr. Elvis?" Nathaniel says with a mocking smile.
"No Mr. Harris, thank you for your kindness, Sheila will follow you," He says and signals to Sheila to tag along with them and she follows
"What kind of a butt-kissing boss do I have?" Sheila curses inwardly.
Nathaniel, Simon, and Sheila soon leave the room and headed out to where the signing of the contract will take place