Chapter 40
Chapter 40 An Attractive Man
“You’re right,” Natalie said with a nod.
However, she still felt a bit anxious.
She could tell that this was a substantial contract. She hadn’t expected to have a good chance at
securing it, but she knew that it would demonstrate her skills if she managed to win it. Her mind began
to circle back to the issues caused by her previous way of talking.
Natalie was awestruck on the top floor when the elevator doors opened. Thepany was on par with
Cedric’s, and the sessful partnerships she knew Cedric had cultivated made her realize the level of
prestige here.
And now, she was here….
“Rx a little,” Karina advised.
“Okay,” Natalie replied, though her tonecked enthusiasm.
When the secretary noticed their arrival, she greeted them politely and said, “Pleasee this way to
the lounge. Mr. Frazier has just finished his meeting and will need a moment before he can meet you.”
“Alright.”
Natalie and Karina proceeded to the lounge, where the secretary poured tea for them. Every move the
secretary made was with the precision of a well–oiled machine.
While Natalie had never worked in arge corporation, Cedric’spany also ran in the same
systematic
way.
This contrasted greatly with her previous meetings with smaller clients the day before.
Before long, the lounge’s door swung open, and a man wearing a suit and sses entered. He
appeared
cultured and sophisticated, yet carried an air of professionalism.
“Hello, Mr. Warren. I’m Karina Zeller from Regal Horizons International,” Karina introduced herself.
‘Mr. Frazier is waiting for you in his office. Follow me,” the man, Dn Warren, said.
“Alright.”
Natalie rose from her seat, and the two followed Dn.
The man had a steady and powerful guit. For a leader to have such a subordinate, it was easy to tell
that
Natalie had meticulously prepared herself for this meeting, but her nerves were still getting the best of
her. She couldn’t help but be anxious.
When they reached an office door, Dn raised his hand to knock on it.
After a few moments, a deep, maic voice from inside responded, “Come in!”
His voice sounded so pleasant.
That was Natalie’s first impression.
Karina turned to Natalie and said, “Come on.”
She reached for the door, ready to push it open for Natalie when Dn held her back. “Mr. Frazier
requested to see Ms. Walker alone.”
When Natalie heard that, she was stunned!
She turned to Karina only to find that she was also in the same state. Neither of them had expected
such
a thing.
“Well… Will you head in alone?” Karina asked,
Natalie hesitated, her face showing unease. She was already nervous. Having Karina with her provided
some form of emotional support.
Now, it seemed that Natalie had no choice but to face this meeting alone.
“Yeah.”
Natalie reluctantly nodded despite her reluctance and the uncertainty that lingered in her heart. Now
that Karina could not join her, she felt her confidence crumble slightly.
Dn pushed open the office door.
Natalie turned and entered the office before closing the door behind her,
Looking up, she was prepared to introduce herself and state her purpose. But as she raised her head,
her mind was momentarily overwhelmed by what she saw.
A strikingly handsome man sat at his desk, intently studying a document. From Natalie’s perspective,
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could see his long, dark eyshes fluttering as he read. The bridge of his nose, the shape of his l*ps-
every part of his features looked perfect!
He was a very attractive man.
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That was the impression he left on Natalie.
In all her years at Cedric’s side, she had never seen apany leader as young and handsome as
him. Each time she apanied Cedric to business meetings, it seemed like she encountered men
with greasy hair orrge potbellies.
However, now….
“Did you need something?” The man’s deep and serious tone interrupted Natalie’s thoughts.
When he looked up, his piercing gaze met her wide eyes.
At that moment, Natalie felt a jolt throughout her entire b*dy. She quickly regained herposure,
feeling somewhat embarrassed.
m sorry, […”
Her cheeks flushed slightly, and she stammered, “I’m sorry,
“Who are you?”
Compared to her difort, the man’s voice was solemn. He looked unimpressed with her reaction.
Natalie began to grasp the absurdity of her situation. What was wrong with her? In the grand scheme of
things within the Johnson family, she had witnessed far more significant events.
How could she stand here mesmerized by this man?
She needed to regain herposure!
Taking a deep breath, she met the man’s intense gaze and said, “Hello, I’m Natalie Walker from Auro
Studio. We had an appointment.”
The look in the man’s eyes intensified as he closed the folder in his hands. There was even a hint of
coldness in his gaze.
It sent a shiver down Natalie’s spine as she stuttered, “N–nice to meet you.”
“I know you.”
His voice was still cold, and Natalie struggled to decipher the emotions behind it.
“Oh. Natalie didn’t know how to respond.
She awkwardly stood where she was for another few minutes as the man remained silent.
Finally, the man said, “Please, have a seat.”
“Uh… Okay.” Natalie moved cautiously, feeling ufortable. She walked towards the nearest couch
and
sat down.
The man got up. As he approached, Natalie felt enveloped in his shadow. His height of about 6’3“, and
his long legs were mesmerizing.
Hemanded an impressive presence that almost took her breath away.
Sitting down on the opposite couch, the man elegantly adjusted his cuffs. His presence and gestures
exuded elegance and nobility.
Natalie handed over the prepared documents. “These are some design sketches I’ve drawn previously.
Would you mind taking a look?”
“ce them down,” he said, his tonemanding and authoritative.
Natalie obeyed and ced the documents on the table. As she sat back down, she felt overwhelmed
by
the weight of the moment.
The man’s imposing presence exerted pressure on her, making it challenging to focus on this
significant deal. Her hands trembled, and beads of sweat formed on her back.
As she sat there, uncertain of what to say, the man across from her looked at her. It was only a fleeting
nce, but it made her feel like she was sinking into an abyss.
Natalie gazed back into his deep eyes.
Then, the man said, “Three days.”
Natalie was taken aback. “Three days for what?”
“The bidding for the eastern suburbs closes on the 15th. Today is the 11th, which means you have until
the end of the day on the 14th.”
Natalie processed his words. So, was he offering her an opportunity? It might not be a direct win, but
the chance he was giving her was significant.
Nodding, a surge of determination coursed through her. “Alright.”
Three days might be a tight timeframe, but if she could secure the deal within this period, it would be a
great achievement!
Even though Cedric had not had much dealings with Apex Global, Natalle had heard about the
company
when she had been at his side. Thepany was known for its rigorous approach to cooperation.
Natalie understood that her work was cut out for her during these three days!
After her meeting with the man, she couldn’t recall how she left his office. Karina and Dn were
waiting
outside for her.
When Natalie came out, Karina approached her and asked, “How did it go?”
Natalie replied, “Let’s head back for now.”
“Alright.”
Karina gave a grateful nod to Dn and followed Natalie. It wasn’t until they had left the office building
that Natalie felt she could breathe more easily. She couldn’t deny the immense pressure that man had
exerted on her.
As the car started, Natalie said, “Let’s head to Dragon Park in the eastern suburbs.”
“The eastern suburbs?”
“Yeah.”
“Did Mr. Frazier give us the project in the eastern suburbs?” Karina looked shocked.
Strictly speaking, the eastern suburbs project wasn’t under Apex Global’s jurisdiction. It was a
government -led development project to construct a newndmark in Verde City. The selection process
was meticulous, andpanies needed to present their designs to participate before anything was
decided.
Severalpanies were vying for this prestigious project. This includedpanies even outside of
Verde City. Winning the bid would be highly lucrative.
Moreover, one of Cedric’s subsidiaries was among the biddingpanies. He was particrly invested
in this project.