READ: I changed the second to the last line from Chapter 4: "AzureAirlines reportedly removed their partnership with Eliseo Architectural Firm forthe money laundering scam that they committed to Azure Airlines. Now, the largestairline company is now open to find an Architectural company for a new partnership."
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L I L I A N
"Dad, maraming pa naman ibang pwedeng i-assign sa project na ito, 'di ba?" I pointed the list of the members of my team to choose from.
"Lilian, anak, I appointed you as the president of the Software Architecture Department, it also meant that you are the most skilled. Give me a legal reason to deny this project?"
I seriously want to stomp my feet in frustration! Sa totoo lang, ayoko na sana pang ma-involve ako ulit sa kanya dahil hahabulin na naman ako ng masaklap na nakaraan at ayoko 'yon. Parang hindi nga ako makahinga sa tuwing magsasalita siya o 'di kaya'y babanggitin ang pangalan ko.
"Uhm..." I just shook my head, hopeless to find a legal reason.
"Mr. Claviejo will be here in a minute. Make sure to have the perfect proposal of designs for him, Lilian Eve," he added and all I could do was just nod. "We need to get them this time."
Kinakabahan ako sa mga magiging mangyayari sa araw na ito. Sa katunayan nga, nababahala ako dahil baka sabihin niya ang nangyari sa amin noon at baka mandiri at madumihan na naman sila sa akin.
"I already invited Mr. Claviejo. Isa tayo sa mga gusto nilang kumpanya na makaka-alyansa nila. We won't waste this chance, Lilian Eve," dagdag pa ni Dad.
He is a powerful man indeed—a young billionaire at the age of 26, the heir of Azure Airlines that dominates the whole world of airline industry.
"Mr. Claviejo!" Saka lang ako naging alerto nang batiin ni Dad ang lalaking kinakatakot kong makilala.
But, I left speechless. Why? He looks... Handsome as hell. He was wearing a silver-gray Armani suit paired up with silver necktie and a white handkerchief that was properly folded on the pocket-side, his slacks were silver-gray colored too and his neatly shined black shoes.
I suddenly found myself adoring him.
"Nice to meet you again, Mr. Del Valle." He smiled at my father and shook each other's hand. Even his voice caught my attention. "May I know already who is the architect that I will be joining with just in case?"
Napalunok ako at tinignan ako ni Dad. I stepped forward and tried to look at him with straight face.
"My daughter, Mr. Claviejo. She is the president of the Software Architecture Department, Lilian Del Valle." My father introduced me proudly to him.
He was looking at me. I took a few steps forward and formally offered my hand. I smiled at him professionally even though I am almost on the verge of fainting.
"Nice to meet you, Mr. Claviejo." Nagpasalamat ako dahil buti na lang at hindi ako nautal sa harapan niya!
Imbes na makipagkamay siya ay dinala naman niya ito sa kanyang labi at hinalikan. Napasinghap ako at halos mapa-atras sa ginawa niya.
"Pleasure to meet you, Lilian Del Valle." The way he said it—my name... Muntik na akong maglupasay sa harapan nila! "I hope you can present me proposals that can be better than the other ones." Ngumiti siya sa akin at binalingan si Dad.
"I'm sure she can, Mr. Claviejo. I didn't assigned her being the President of the department that she excels on," kumpyansang sagot ni Dad dito
"Really? I am more excited, Mr. Del Valle." Ngumisi siya sa akin at napalunok na lang ako dahil nalalagutan na ako ng hininga. Masyadong mabigat ang presensya niya dito—sa loob ng kumpanya.
BINABASA MO ANG
Hurts So... Good (The Architects Series #4)
Ficción General(COMPLETED) [The Architects Series #4: Lilian Del Valle] Lilian Del Valle grew up without the presence of a father. Growing up, she already knew what kind of activities her mother would do in the purpose of her education-being a prostitute. She alr...
