She was an undoubtedly beautiful model. He was a foreign billionaire labeled as a "womanizer", until her.
"Chérie listen to me, we are not finished, I was wrong earlier. It wasn't just sex" He started, "Mais ne me testez jamais comme vous l'avez fa...
My girlfriend went down to her suite and I proceeded to get ready for work. I put on my Valentino suit she picked out and slicked back my hair, it truly was a beautiful morning. I made my way down to the lobby as my driver held the door open. I entered the car and scrolled away at my phone.
My driver, and the closet thing I had to a friend, Victor, looked at me in the rear view mirror. Vic worked with my father for years and stayed loyal to the company as well as my family after his passing. I noticed his stares and furrowed my brows
"Spit it out Vic" I said not meeting his gaze
"It's nothing boss, just that we've noticed lately you've been lighter, happier even" he explained
"You and?" I asked curiously
"The guys and I, we've seen you around your lady and I must say she brings out the best in you" He smirked keeping his eyes on the road
"La ferme" I held back a smirk as I thought about my chérie [Translation: Shut up/Shut your mouth]
He nodded and smiled, "Sir, I don't mean to pry but have you spoken to your mother lately?" he asked
"Victor, I haven't and I don't intend to anytime soon. You remember what went down when Papa died" I looked out the window
I missed my sisters and my mom, more lately since Imogen always talks about her parents. She's so passionate about her family that it inspires me. When my father died, it was like a shift in the planet. I had stepped up and did what nobody wanted to.
My sisters cursed me for being so 'cold' , as they described it. I was so consumed in grief that I didn't want to face it, so I threw myself into work. My mother shut herself down and turned the other way as my sisters practically exiled me from my home.
"Yeah well things were different then, they were all mourning and grief brings out the worst in people. You know your mother loves you, she lost the love of her life, she needed time" He spoke
I sighed, "Why? Did you speak with her?" I raised my brow
"She checks in every now and then to ask about you. Max, she really does miss you" He looked at me through the mirror
"Yeah well where was she when I was banished from home?" I rebutted
The car parked and he exited to open my door, "Just think about it Sir, imagine the loss she had to go through and the reminder around the house and you kids. You already lost one parent, don't hold a grudge that'll lead to regrets" He concluded.
I walked into the building, greeted by my receptionist before going into the elevator. I stepped out the elevator, strutting to my office, Camille met up with me with her folder.
"Good morning patron" She said [Translation: Boss]
"Camille" I nodded
We walked as she briefed me on what my day would consist of, "Also, your mother called again, I told her you were out of the office" she said as we reached my office
"Ugh, tell me something good" I held the bridge of my nose
"Well, the package you ordered arrived" She looked at her folder
"Terrific. Thank you Camille, Dismissed" I walked into my office
I sat at my desk, beginning to sign off on papers left in my desk, I looked at my email and responded to pressing issues. Checking the time to see an hour had gone by, I got up to make my way to my meeting.
I walked into the meeting, and sat down at the head of the table. Executives and marketing experts talked my ear off and presented the company's statistics. I picked up my phone and texted my girlfriend.
M: This meeting is dull.
I: And I guess I'm I supposed to entertain you?
M: Well since you suggested it
I: My pieces for the show are amazing
M: I can't wait to see how exhilarating you look with it on, and off.
I: Easy cowboy, I just can't wait for the show
M: What're you wearing right now
Typing......
She stopped tying and I furrowed my brows. I assumed she had to tend to her duties so I set my phone down and stood as the meeting concluded. I shook hands with my staff before walking back to my office. I texted Camille to send one of my staff members into my office. I stood at the window as I watched the city. My thoughts wandered to Victors words earlier.
I did miss my family, but it didn't erase what happened. My family was dysfunctional but united when push comes to shove. When Papa died, it was like the heart of the family died with him. Growing up wasn't easy considering I was the only boy and the oldest at that. I leaned against the window as I saw an employee walk in.
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I walked back to my desk, "Lucien, please have a seat" I motioned for the chair.
He sat down looking frightened, making me almost remorseful, "What's this about sir?"He asked
"Your performance at Étinceler has been evaluated, I've seen reports of incompetence, poor work ethic as well as attendance issues. I have no choice but to let you go" I said handing him a folder
Tears welled up in his eyes, "Check again, the report is wrong. Monsieur, I'm sorry please spare mercy" He begged [Translation: Sir]
"You're fired. Effective immediately" I responded.
He nodded and stood, making his way out my office. I turned my head to my computer to pay attention to afternoon reports. I was distracted by the sound of my phone, it read 'Imogen'. I smiled at the sight.
I put the phone to my ear, "Hello my love" I said
"Hey, um it's Yasmin" The woman I came to know as Yasmin answered
"Ah, to what do I owe this please" I asked as I looked out the window noticing the sun going down.
"Well, it's Gen" She sounded empathetic, making my heart drop, before continuing.
My eyes widened at her words, "She what?" ******
Predictions NOW!
I felt like we haven't really jumped into Maxime's character. We'll get there, I hope
This chapter from Imogens POV was so bad like not jolly at all so we'll hear about it just not witness it
