When the meeting had concluded Ethan walked up to her in a calm demeanor that pissed Sophia. Almost everybody had left but she stayed behind to gather her things.
"Nice presentation Bennett" His deep voice rang, "but you should consider my suggestion though... You won't regret-"
"No thanks" Sophia interrupted. She finally looked up to see his face
"You had no right to barge in like that and under mean me in front of the board. You made me look unprofessional" Her face darkened as she spoke.
Ethan shrugged unfazed as he spoke; "It's not my fault that you were wrong... I just decided to help out"
Sophia finishes packing her things and gave him a last glance; "Stay out of my way Cole... I mean it"
"No problem baby girl" He replied giving her a wink before turning to leave her fuming
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The Nexus Gala, hosted annually by the top industry leaders , is not just a social event- it's the Pinnacle of the business elites annual calendar. Invitations are exclusive given to those deemed key players in various industries. For majority, a deal made here can change the course of an industry and loosing an opportunity can mean loosing millions of not billions.
For Sophia, This could elevate her career. Apart from professional advancement it'll be a personal redemption for her. Her father's downfall still cast a shadow over her life and the only way to come out of it is to make a major win. This was her chance, her personal and family legacy were on the line.
For Ethan, The gala was his last chance t redeem both his personal and professional image. After the scandal, the gala was an opportunity for him to regain trust and secure partnership necessary to keep his place as the future head of Cole industries