Breaking Defences

Competition

I sit there shuffling my papers when Jasmine comes running in, without an explanation she turns the TV on.

'... TJN Enterprises has bought 28% of Ramend Enterprises. Making them business partners with QX Enterprises, everyone is waiting for what could happen in the future, either great success or catastrophic failure.'

"What!" I slam my palms on my desk and jump up.

"I've tried contacting the old man but he's not answering and his PA said he went on a vacation, for the rest of his life." Jas says and we walk out my office towards the meeting room.

Seeing everyone involved with Ramend Enterprises there we walk inside.

"I'm taking you've all heard about what's happened." I say when I stop in front of everyone.

They all nod, I walk to the glass windows and close my eyes breathing deeply in and out.

"Alright, call TJN Enterprises and get me a call with the CEO." I say and hear shuffling behind me.

Jill, one of the people I put on this project nods at me when I turn around.

"Good morning, this is TJN Enterprises, how can I help you?"

"I want to speak with the CEO."

"We aren't doing any press releases so no can do."

Slamming her fist on the table Jas looks to me and I nod at her.

"Now listen here you wannabe actress, I represent QX enterprises and we demand you run your little fake face up to the CEO and tell him it's QX!"

The other side of the line goes quiet before we hear a voice.

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Alexander's Pov:

Bursting the glass doors open is the secretary from the front desk breathing heavily.

She looks up and points to the phone in the middle of the conference room.

"QX.. Enterprises... on line 3."

"What?"

"Its QX Enterprises, they're on line 3!"

Realization hits and one of the employees puts the phone on speaker.

"This is TJN, how can we help you."

"Well, first off, can you get off that high pedestal of yours!" the voice says harshly.

"Are you the CEO?"

"No, she isn't. I am." a strong feminine voice comes on.

"Well, what do we owe the honour to for you calling us." I say with a slight grin on my face.

"I just wanted to say that you're not getting in our way. If you try to do anything with Ramend Enterprises without our knowledge, I will personally go down to your offices and throw a lawsuit at you!"

Chuckling a little I come closer to the phone, " Try me."

"Oh I will." next moment the caller hangs up.

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ZEPHERAS'S POV:

Walking out the meeting room I walk straight to my office, Jas right behind me.

"Do you want me to get you a coffee?" she asks.

"No, I just need some time to think alone."

"Sure." she says and walks to her office.

Walking into my office I close the door and take out my phone.

Scrolling through my contacts I sit on my chair and turn to look out the glass windows.

"Hi." I hear Alexander's voice come through.

"Hi, it's me, Zepheras."

"Zeph, are you ok? What happened?"

"It's nothing really." I say frustrated.

"I'm busy trying to sort out a mess someone made and make strategies for something, but that's not important, you are. So what's really wrong?"

Sighing I decide to tell him, " It's something someone did, and now this guy, who is so full of himself, wants to actually have a fight."

"You're ok though?"

"Yes, but not for long."

"Go home, Zeph. I'm already packing up and I'll meet you at your house, no excuses. You're stressed and frustrated. So go home." he says and hangs up.

I sigh and start packing my things up. Walking out my office I go to Jasmine's office and let her know I'm going home for the day.

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Climbing out my car I see Alex pull up and climb out as well.

He walks up to me and smiles, " Come on, we're gonna go watch some movies or just talk and make you forget about what's bothering you."

"Its work, it never gets easy." I say as we walk inside.

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