Chapter 35 corporate power play
Clad in a beige business suit that accentuated her figure, her long, bare legs ended in a pair of white high heels. Despite my height of one meter eighty-five, she was only slightly shorter.
A stunning beauty, I thought, momentarily awestruck. It seemed as though all the world’s beauty had been divided amongst these three women.
"I’ve heard about you," Linda said, a faint smile playing on her lips. "Securing the Walker Company was an impressive feat."
"Thank you for your kind words, Mrs. Foster. I was merely doing my job."
"Why are you here at this late hour instead of resting at home?" she asked.
"..." I hesitated, unsure of how to respond. Should I admit that I had come to pick up Tatiana?
"Mrs. Foster, I requested his presence," Tatiana interjected, stepping forward. The directors around us listened intently, their eyes reflecting a mix of curiosity and envy.
I inwardly scoffed at their reactions. Did they think I relished being embroiled in this drama?
"Miss Camille, summoning William at this hour seems like an abuse of power," Linda commented lightly. "William, you arrived by taxi, didn’t you? I insist you take my car home. My driver will see to it."
"Mrs. Foster, I couldn’t possibly accept," I protested.
Tatiana chuckled softly. "It’s after work hours now, William’s free time. I trust his honesty and capability. I have no qualms about him driving." In these modern times, it seemed the honest and straightforward were the ones most often deceived. I refused to be one of those people!