"Sir, here is the list of the companies that that made it to the proposal presentation phase" His secretary said as he handed him some files.
"You may go" he said before continuing with what he was doing.
As soon as he was done with his work on the computer, he took the files and started browsing through the companies and their written proposal.
Getting to the last file he was suprised that Star corporations made the list to the proposal presentation.
Not that he was looking down on star Corp, he was pleasantly suprised when Star corp declared interest in the partnership and entered the competition, he never thought that their first proposal would best so many other companies and emerge among that top five that made it to his table, given the fact that star corp doesnt directly offer the services to the Aircraft business his company was proposing to embark in.
He wondered if she would come with her team to the proposal and instantly became excited, atleast he would use that as an excuse to have lunch with her..smiling broadly he kept the files aside, looking at the time it was already 8.30 am, the presentation would soon be starting and he wouldn't pass the chance of looking at her beautiful face when it's their company's turn to present.
Just then Kelvin open the door and walked in looking all tensed.
"Are the companies already waiting at the conference room, I will go there in a minute" he said all the while not looking at kelvin.
"Something happened Davin" he said calmly, trying to masking the anxiety in his voice but Davin caught on.
"What happened?" He said standing from his seat, and that was when he saw how tense he was..
"I asked a question dammit" he asked with gritted teeth.
"Kathryn Rebecca Pierce and her assistant were involved in an accident while on their way to the company for the presentation" kelvin said.
Davin Stared at him for a full minutes, speechless as different scenarios went through his head..
Finding his voice he asked, "how is she, which hospital was she taken to" as he took his keys and rushed towards the door, accompanied by kelvin.
"Cancel the presentation untill further notice" he instructed as he entered the elevator.
He tried his best to not show emotions as they marched towards his car in the parking lot, but he was extremely anxious and prayed silently for her to be ok.
"There is something else you need to see" kelvin said as he handed him his tablet.
It was a footage heir security team got from the CCTV around the area the resident happened.
From the footage He watched in horror as the trunk rammed at them, and how she bravely fought off the men with Pierce before losing consciousness.
He balled his fist so hard his knuckles was ashen, he knew it ws Carlos, he just knew.
"It seems that it was an assassination attempt" kelvin said as they went inside the guy.
"Its not an assassination attempt'" Davin said as he loosen his tire.
"Drive" he ordered his driver. They left the company in two thre convoy as they made their way to Chastain hospital, one of their subsidiaries.
Kelvin stared at his brother for a while and wondered why he was certain it wasn't an assassination attempt.
"Why do you say so, do you know who is behind it?" He asked..
"I will tell you when the time is right, in the mean time, assemble the alpha in the next one hour" Davin said resting his head on the headdrest of the car.
The hospital management were already waiting for them in the parking lot immediately they pulled into the hospital premises.
"Good morning President Davin and director Kelvin"they choruses but Davin wasnt interested in the formalities.
Guessing that kelvin might have briefed them of the reason why they were there he went ahead to ask the questions that had been dreading to ask.
"How are they?" Davin asked as they took him to the private elevator that would take them to their wards.
"Both ladies suffered concussion, but president Kattryn and her assistant are in the theatre as we speak, they both sustained a head injury and lost alot of blood, also President Kathryn suffered a gun shot wond on her thigh" the Chief medical director said.
"What?" Davin asked as he stopped on his track, he looked at the doctors for further explanation, the footage he watched didnt show where she got shot, did he miss something.
"Its nothing major President Davin, its just a minor grease, it's not a deep injury"the director assured him as they continued the journey to the wards.
On getting to the hallway of the private ward, they saw Arthur and Pierce pacing up and down as they waited in front of the theater.
Davin went ahead to hug Pierce...
"Thank you for protecting her" Davin whispered in his ear, while patting him on the back.
"Calm down they will be fine Kathryn is a fighter" davin said patting Arthur at the back, who was a mess himself.
" you don't understand, three times they have been attacked, three times I was not there, I am supposed to protect them but I'm never there when they needed me" Arthur bellowed as he punched the wall repeatedly, injuring his knuckles.
Just as he was punching the walls Kimberley rushed into the private ward.
"How is she" she asked to no one in particular, hearing her voice Arthur stoped and turned to star at her as a lone tear fell from his eyes.
Kimberley felt her heart break as she looked at him - this strong, capable man whom she had admired for the shortest time has had known him was now a shell of his former self. Taking a deep breath, she walked up to him and held him in an unexpected hug.
He seemed somewhat taken aback, but slowly he put his arms around her. He held her as if his life depended on it.
"I promise you they will be okay," Kimberley assured him, cupping his face gently in her hands. She looked into his tear-stained eyes and smiled reassuringly. "Kathryn and Rebecca are some of the strongest people I know, so don't worry. Just stay strong and wait for the news that the doctors give you, okay?" He nodded in agreement, and Kimberley hugged him once more before stepping back.
Just then the surgeons came out from the theater.
"The surgery was a success and the tree ladies will be moved to the private rooms in a few minute, then you can see them" the head surgeon stated.
Hearing the doctor's report, relief washed over every one especially Arhur who embraced Kimberley tightly again.
"I love you,Thank God " he whispered over her neck. Her heart skipped several beats when she heard what he just said..
"Thank you Doctor Anderson" Davin said as they were led to the private rooms where the patients would be moved into.