Ava sat at her desk, typing furiously on her laptop as she tried to meet a deadline. She was so focused on her work that she didn't even notice when her assistant knocked on the door.
"Ms. Johnson, the Prince of Baronia's office is on the line for you," the assistant said.
Ava's heart skipped a beat. The Prince of Baronia? She had never spoken to royalty before, and she had no idea why they would be calling her. Nevertheless, she composed herself and took the call.
"Hello, this is Ava Johnson speaking," she said, trying to sound professional.
"Ms. Johnson, this is Alexander from the Prince of Baronia's office," a voice on the other end of the line said. "I wanted to thank you for your generous donation to our charity event last night."
Ava felt a rush of relief. Of course, the prince's office was just calling to thank her for her donation. She had almost let her imagination run away with her.
"You're welcome," she replied, trying to keep her tone casual. "I was happy to support such a worthy cause."
"Indeed," Alexander said. "And I was hoping that we could discuss the possibility of further collaboration in the future. Your company has a reputation for innovation and excellence, and I think we could benefit from working together."
Ava's heart rate increased. The Prince of Baronia wanted to work with her company? This was huge. She tried to sound professional as she accepted the offer, but inside, she was giddy with excitement.
As she hung up the phone, she couldn't help but wonder what the prince was like. She had seen pictures of him in the tabloids - tall, handsome, and charming. But what was he really like in person? She made a mental note to research him more thoroughly before their meeting.
Meanwhile, Alexander was sitting in his office, trying to prepare for his meeting with Ava. He had been impressed by her generosity at the charity event, and he had a feeling that her company would be a good fit for the projects he had in mind. But he couldn't shake the feeling that there was something different about her.
He had met many successful businesspeople in his line of work, but there was something about Ava that intrigued him. Maybe it was her confidence, or her intelligence, or the way she seemed to light up when she talked about her work. Whatever it was, he was looking forward to meeting her in person.
As the day of their meeting approached, both Ava and Alexander couldn't help but wonder what the other was really like. They had formed initial impressions based on their brief phone conversation, but would those impressions hold up in person?
When the day finally arrived, Ava arrived at the palace feeling a mix of nerves and excitement. As she was led into Alexander's office, she couldn't help but notice how handsome he was in person. He had a regal bearing, but there was also a warmth and friendliness about him that put her at ease.
For his part, Alexander was impressed by Ava's intelligence and business acumen. He had expected her to be competent, but he was surprised by just how much she knew about his country and its needs. As they talked, he found himself feeling more and more drawn to her.
By the end of their meeting, both Ava and Alexander were feeling a sense of excitement and possibility. They had hit it off, and they both felt like they could do great things together. As they said their goodbyes, they couldn't help but wonder what the future held for them.