Amelia felt as if she had just stepped into a new world after her meeting with Dominic King the other day. She returned to her apartment with mixed feelings, on the one hand, she felt a sense of relief that Mr. Dominic King's offer could save her family's company, but on the other hand, there was deep anxiety about what she was really facing, especially about Dominic's offer which she thought was unreasonable.Day after day passes quickly, Amel is not only dizzy with the condition of his company which has not been stable until now, but lately he has been thinking more about Dominic's offer which is quite profitable. Not only that, Dominic's team contacted Amelia to ask how to proceed in drawing up the contract and finalizing the details of their partnership."Miss, Amelia. I am Sarah, a representative of Mr. Dominic King's company. I am sending you the draft of our partnership, Miss Amelia please study it before signing." That was the message in the email on behalf of Dominic King's company.Amelia immediately replied politely, "Alright. I will check it first. Thanks Sarah, I'll get back to you soon," Amelia said.It didn't take long for Amelia to agree with the points listed in the cooperation draft. There was nothing detrimental for her, except for her relationship with Mr. King which seemed to be getting closer."Sarah, I've checked it out, and I agree to it. When do we have another meeting to sign this partnership?" Amelia asked again to confirm."Very well, Miss. I will send you the meeting schedule as soon as possible."Everything seemed to be going so smoothly, the signing of the partnership was carried out on the same day, precisely at lunchtime. Amelia was relieved that the company had been saved but she still felt something was missing. Every time she tried to think about Dominic, she couldn't ignore her growing curiosity about the mysterious man.This morning, Amelia had just started her day at the office when she received a call from Dominic's assistant, Sarah."Miss Amelia, Mr. Dominic would like you to come to his office for further talks regarding our partnership. There are some additional matters that we need to discuss immediately," Sarah said, her voice sounding professional yet full of energy.Amelia felt surprised but also curious about what was going to happen. "Sure, Sarah, when can I come to the company?""How about this afternoon, Miss? Three o'clock in the afternoon," Sarah replied. "Dominic arranged a special schedule for this meeting," she continued, answering Amelia's curiosity.After hanging up the phone, Amelia refocused on her accumulated work, trying not to think too much about the meeting that afternoon, she continued to force herself to think that it was just a normal meeting, as it had been all along. However, as the time of the appointment approached, her nerves came back, even stronger than her nerves facing a big client. Amelia felt something unnatural about herself.At exactly three o'clock in the afternoon, Amelia entered the Dominic King building once again, feeling the aura of luxury and power that enveloped every corner of the building. Arriving on the top floor, she was greeted kindly by Sarah who was waiting and took her directly to Dominic's room.As soon as the door opened, Dominic was waiting at his office desk. This time, he was wearing a gray suit that made him look more relaxed but still carried an authoritative impression. Amelia felt her heart beat faster when Dominic greeted her with a nod."Welcome, Amelia. Thank you for coming on time," he said in a flat, expressionless tone.Amelia returned the gesture with a smile, although she was actually feeling rather tense. "Thank you for this opportunity, Mr. King."Dominic nodded wordlessly and pointed to a chair across the table. "Please take a seat. There are a few things I'd like to talk to you about," he said in a very firm tone.Amelia followed suit, sitting down and observing Dominic who began by opening the documents on his desk."I would like to discuss some additional details related to our partnership," Dominic began, unfolding the documents that appeared to be related to their agreement. "Besides the injection of funds, there are a few other aspects that need to be clarified."Amelia watched Dominic intently. Although the man's gaze was sharp and focused, Amelia felt that he was hiding something behind his calmness. "Sure, what do we need to discuss?"Dominic lifted a piece of paper from the stack of files on his desk and placed it in front of Amelia. "This is a long-term plan I've created for your company. We want to make sure that all operational and financial aspects are in line with our goals."Amelia took the paper and began to examine it. She saw some favorable points, but there were some that seemed to limit her creative freedom as an event planner. "This looks quite strict. Is there room for adjustment in some of these areas?" Amelia said making an offer.Dominic looked at her, his expression remaining cold. "We want to make sure that our investment will yield maximum results. Adjustments may be possible, but we need to make sure that everything stays in line with the agreed-upon plan."Amelia felt a little pressured by Dominic's all-powerful attitude. She knew that she had to be careful and not push too hard if she wanted to keep this partnership going. However, she couldn't ignore her feeling that there was something deeper than meets the eye."I understand, Sir" Amelia replied, trying to keep her tone calm. "We will work hard to ensure that everything goes according to plan. Of course, we won't let your company down as our partner."Dominic smiled, although his smile didn't exactly warm the atmosphere. "Good, Amelia. Now, there is one more thing I would like to discuss with you."Amelia frowned, feeling curious about what Dominic was referring to. "What is it?"Dominic sighed and reached for a folder from his desk. He opened the folder and pulled out several neatly arranged photographs. Amelia looked at the photos and was surprised - they were pictures of some of the events that Clark Events had organized in the past few years."What are these?" Amelia asked, feeling a little anxious about what she was seeing.Dominic looked at her seriously. "We did some thorough research into the background of your company. We wanted to make sure that all the information we received was accurate."Amelia felt her face grow redder. "I thought we had talked about everything. What exactly are you looking for, sir?"Dominic leaned back, his eyes never leaving the now distressed Amelia. "We wanted to make sure that we wouldn't run into any problems with this investment decision. We do background checks to protect ourselves. It's a standard step we take."Amelia felt there was something odd about Dominic's behavior. She felt like he had something to hide, but she couldn't be sure what it was. "I understand. Is there anything else I need to know?" Amelia said again.Dominic looked at her for a moment before answering again. "Just one more thing. I want to make sure that you understand how important it is to maintain working professionalism in every step we take going forward. Our relationship must remain purely business. There is no place for personal matters that will force us to understand each other's personalities."Amelia stared at Dominic, trying to read his cold facial expression. "I already understand, sir."Dominic nodded again, seemingly satisfied with her answer. "Good. I hope we can start this cooperation in the near future."After the meeting was over, Amelia left Dominic's office with mixed feelings. She felt that she had just gotten more questions than answers. Dominic King was clearly hiding something from her, and even though she accepted the investment offer, she felt that there were secrets left unsolved.Arriving at the apartment, Amelia sat at her desk, contemplating everything that had just happened. All the details of the meeting and the documents Dominic had provided began to coalesce in her mind, but one thing remained clear, Dominic King was a man of mystery.Amelia took out her laptop and began to research more about Dominic's personal figure. She hoped to find additional information that might explain some of the strangeness she was sensing. However, as she dived into news articles and business reports about him, there was almost no significant personal information. Dominic seemed to be very good at keeping his privacy.As night falls, Amelia feels more and more trapped in this complicated puzzle. What exactly was Dominic afraid of? Why is he so careful about maintaining professional and emotional relationships? And more importantly, what was he really hiding?These questions raged in her mind as she finally went to bed, but a good night's sleep seemed far out of reach. Amelia knew one thing for sure-this journey had just begun, and she needed to be prepared for everything that was to come.Outside her apartment window, New York City was still shimmering with beautiful light, as if it held many secrets waiting to be uncovered. Amelia couldn't help the curiosity and wonder that consumed her. What will she encounter next in the mysterious world of Dominic King? Only time will tell.