SYNOPSIS
Once a highly skilled manager, now sacked, found himself in an unexpected rivalry with the company's director. As circumstances unfolded, an unexpected twist emerged - love blossomed amidst their professional clash.
"I'm sorry, but I'm going to have to work with someone else. Someone more deserving of the post". Lana said in her appealing yet cold tone to signify she's done with her current Manager who's been in charge for six years.
"I can't work with someone who is incompetent yet too demanding and assertive. I've kept on with him for a long time" She continued as she stamped her signature on the sacking letter. "Let him have this first thing tomorrow morning, I've already informed him through email but incase he still have doubts, don't hesitate to hand him the hard copy to clear his thoughts, the lawyer will be here soon to discuss the other parts." She finishes with a smile all while her otherwise aged PA, Mr. Jones keeps quiet and takes in everything he's been told to do.
He knows she's not going back on her words, and didn't bother to make her. He felt bad for the outgoing manager, though he saw it coming. He's been a staff at Double Lake for 21 years. He's the longest serving staff in the company, so he knows every past and present of the company right from when he the Manager under the regime of Lana's father, Mr. Steve. He so loved the company and working for Mr. Steve that after Steve vacated his position due to illness, He managed Double Lake till when Steve's only child, Lana turned 22 and returned from College; assumed the Director's Role while Jones reverted to a personal assistant to help the inexperienced Lana continue her father's legacy. But barely five years after, he's already seen hefty amount of staff fired by her. He's also gotten threatened each of those times when he wanted to intervened. He remembered when she told him off for saying she was tarnishing her father's legacy with her strict and unwelcomed attitude to her staff.
"Look Jones, don't think that being close to my dad gives you the upper hand here. I am in charge not you! And if you're not hardworking, competent and ready to prove how good you are, then I cannot allow you work with me, and you're no exception Jones. I don't care what reputation or legacy is being tarnished, I won't just accept such lackadaisical attitude here".
Those words hit him again, again and again each time he wants to stop her from sacking an employee and no matter how many she has dismissed already, it doesn't seems like she will stop anytime soon.
Back to the present day, Lana has finished the day's work and heading to the parking lot where her customized Red-coloured KIA 2021 model was parked. She hopped in and drove out gallantly to a jewelry store not too far from the Double Lake headquarters building.
She steps out and bumps into a random guy, tall, handsome and light skinned with bumpy grey eyes. His dark curly hair fitted him perfectly while his muscular arms and broad chest completed his good looks. Looking at him, you could tell he was very rich.
"Oh sorry, are you alright? His deep yet calm voice coupled with his hands holding her from slipping brought her back to reality.
"Yeah, thanks" She said and shrug off his hands from her shoulder. She had to anyway, else she was going to pull herself into him.
"Oh, good, have a nice day". He smiled and walked away.
Lana watched him in admiration till he disappeared into his car and dashed off. How can someone be that cool? She thought to herself. "I didn't even ask for his name, what an Idiot" she cursed herself then rushed into the store to get her jewelries...
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It's been three weeks since Lana sacked Double Lake's Manager without replacement. She has been working overtime, stayed out late and even slept at the office due to the heavy works and applications she has to process. Mr. Jones have tried and failed each time he tries to get her to hire a new manager to ease the work burden on her. She's reviewed over 109 applications and clearly, none of the applicants were good enough for her which had Mr. Jones worry the more.
"I'm afraid, she might pass out if she continues like this, she's working till late night. You know how busy it is in the company. Mr. Jones sounded out over the phone.
"If she doesn't hire a manager, I will. I can't afford to lose my daughter to my company."
"Sure that's going to change anything, Sir?
"I don't know yet but It's worth trying"
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LANA'S APARTMENT.
It's 7.00am and the Alarm confirms that by ringing out so loud to Lana.
"Oooo..h..... quiet, I'm trying to get some sleep" She yawned and with her arms stretched back to the side of the bed where the alarm rang, she located and stopped the alarm lazily before turning to face it. Then jumped straight back up immediately her eyes saw what time it is.
"Shit, you were supposed to wake me up by 6 not 7" She said, directing her disappointment to the alarm.
She gets to the bathroom to freshen up and get ready for another hectic day. She was still brushing when her phone rang. Without a second look at it, she answers the phone.
"Hello!" A deep husky and familiar voice sounded over the phone.
She looks back at the screen but it's a strange number. Might be one of the applicants, she thought to herself and went ahead with the call.
"Hello, we are still reviewing the applications. We will get back to you as soon as possible" She said but got a rather cheeky response as a reply from her caller.
"Sure, you definitely will get back to me", followed with a grin.
"I don't remember being funny, but if you really find this funny, then better luck in your next opportunity, Bye". She ended the call with a satisfying smile. Whoever it was really will regret calling her.
She finishes up in the bathroom and goes to her wardrobe. She stares at the wardrobe and wonders why she always has to make this choice every day. It was tiring trying to look the best she could look. After much debate and back and forth, she settles for a purple nicely shaped latex gown that flaunted all her curves and reminded everyone she is not to be messed with.
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DOUBLE LAKE HEADQUARTERS.
The coveted Red KIA 2021 pulls up in the parking lot and Lana steps down in all her Majesty. Every eye present was on her as she walked majestically into the building. She loves being the center of attention and luckily for her today, there seemed to be more people at the headquarters. If she wasn't the CEO, she'd assume there was a huge discount or promo on the prices.
"Oh, Ms. Lana. there she is, you missed the interview and the unveiling" Mr. Jones announced immediately he sighted her from the entrance.
"What is happening here?" Lana asked trying to hide her curiosity and surprise. There were reporters and paparazzi like they were interviewing some celebrity or filming some documentaries.
"Ms. Lana". Actually.... You know you've been working too hard for the company these days and I'm pretty sure you haven't been getting enough rest as well which is very paramount in the life of every living person... So we decided that you should get more ..."
"What's happening here, Jones?." Lana asked with all seriousness in her tone.
Mr. Jones. sensing this knows it's better to hit the nail on the head than beat around the bush now.
"We have a new manager, Ms. Lana" Jones said and dared to stare at Lana's face while saying it.
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