Chapter 983: Toast to sess


    She could feel her heart thumping inside her chest as she sat across the table with their clients and the man she had been working with hand and hand in theirst project by her side.


    Ria had stepped her best foot forward, trying to be confident despite her inexperience. She was intelligent, not to brag about the schrship that had helped her secure a good education and this job.


    Still,pared to her partner andpetitor, she felt inadequate as he appeared natural and in his elements as he charmed his way to their client’s heart and mind.


    “Honestly, I had some skepticism about meeting the two of you. I thought Alex might have been cking in his decision-making by sending you to convince me to invest in this project.” Mr. Whitman said as he sipped his wine, looking fascinated at the two of them.


    “I assure you...” Ria was about to say.


    “We are...” Zach was also about to say his opinion.


    “But...” The older man stopped them from saying more as he held his free hand before them. “I think I saw what he saw in the two of you. Both of you are young minds exhibiting much potential, with creativity and determination.”


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    “I agree.” The other man sitting beside their client seconded thepliment. “I think Alex hadnded andmine by hiring you in hispany.”


    “Thanks.” The two simultaneously answered, both overwhelmed by their praises.


    “I think I like what you have presented. Both of your proposals are great.” Mr. Whitman pointed at the two young interns. “Let me work on a counteroffer and send it to your boss. I am sure that this will be one lucrative joint venture.”


    The two could not help but smile at the man’s proposal. It meant that they did well in representing their boss and theirpany. They could finally breathe a sigh of relief.


    Soon, Mr. Whitman and his associate excused themselves after a sessful and delicious dinner, leaving the two on the table. Both were still on the high of their first sessful negotiation. Suddenly, it did not matter who won the proposal, but both were happy to make the client happy.


    “Shall we drink to that?” Zach offered, seeing that the bottle was still almost half full. It would be a waste to leave it unfinished.


    “I...” She was about to decline since she already had a ss and was not a drinker.


    She did not intend to drink, knowing she had a low tolerance for alcohol, but it might seem rude to their client if she declined a toast. Besides, it had calmed her nerves even for a bit, so she finished the one ss.


    “Come on. We need to celebrate.” He urged her, seeing the hesitation in her eyes. “It is not every day that we have an opportunity like this.” He reasoned, also feeling ted by his achievement.


    Somehow, he felt like he had aplished something through his merit, not because of who his father was or because he carried his family name. Truthfully, he was ecstatic that nobody even mentioned his father.


    He was d, as far as their clients were concerned, he was just an ordinary person with a typicalmon name. And it was great.


    “Ok!” She finally epted as he refilled their sses with the expensive wind.


    She would admit it was far better than the wines she had tasted beforehand. Of course, she and her few friends could only afford the cheap versions. She believed this one must cost much, much more.


    But it was no problem since thepany would take the tabs of this meal. At least they had some good news that woulde with the bill, justifying their expense.


    “Wait!” He said as he raised his hand to catch the server’s attention. Quickly, a man in his ck and white uniform stood before him. He ordered a chocte cake for dessert.


    “I think the celebration will not beplete without something sweet.” He announced when the waiter moved away.


    Their clients declined the dessert part since they still had other arrangements. But it seemed her partner was keen to have one. But who was she to say no to a delicious treat, having a sweet tooth herself?


    “I think you did great,” Ria stated, unable to think of anything else to say. She suddenly felt awkward, realizing that they were now dining alone. It suddenly felt like a date as her heart quickened and butterflies swirled around her stomach.


    Nonsense! She reprimanded herself for putting a different meaning to the situation. She quickly shoved the idea away, concentrating on their jobs instead. It was not the time for her foolish thoughts.


    “But honestly, I do like your proposal. I think yours is so much better.” Zach admitted as he took half of his drink in one gulp.


    He was not just saying that to please her, but he believed that his ideas might be good, but hers was innovative. However, he would admit that she was a novice, as seen in her performance. It was transparently clear earlier that she was very nervous as she presented her game n.


    “Is it that good?” She asked hesitantly, still doubting herself, unable to believe that she hade up with that proposal in such a short time.


    The project was not that simple, but Alex already gave them the backbone of what he wished to happen in the proposal. All they had to do was add something to it that would make it exceptional and present it to the client.


    “Yeah, it is. So, stop doubting yourself.” Somehow, he wished to help her gain the confidence shecked but would need to excel in this job.


    Like Alex, he also saw the potential in her. Maybe she could be a greatpetition to him someday, but for now, he outdid her in showmanship. That was not surprising since he had grown up entertaining people in his father and mother’s circle.


    On the other hand, he believed he had to work more on his creativity. He could not becent in the word “good enough.” He had to work harder next time. But it seemed that Ria was already natural in that department.


    He raised his ss to her, praising her for a job that was well executed. It was a toast to sess.