Chapter 23
Chapter 23
RAVEL
(PRESENT TIME)
go for Rose hastened behind me with her pointed heels just to keep up with me. I’ve hinted a few times
that she should morefortable heels, but she ignored my remarks and continued with the sharp
pointed heels.
I will not to held ountable if she trips and fall, I’ve done my part by hinting at it. “We have all the
models ready,” shemented, updating me on the preparations for the exhibition, “Your sister Elenor
agreed to open the show.”
I halted, which prompted Rose and Raymond to halt too. “How much did she charge?” I didn’t think
she’ll agree to this, seeing that she is still upset with me over my divorce with Hazel.
Rose bit her lips, hesitating which made me more suspicious. My eyes squinted, urging her to speak
up. “She charged double her usual fee.”
Of course, she did! That crazy bi tch. “There are thousands of models out there, tell me why we had to
pay her double just to have her model the jewels?”
“Because nobody pulls the crowd more than your sister Elenor.” Roses responded matter-of-factly. I
resumed walking. “Have you seen her Instagram ount?” Why should I be checking Elenor’s
Instagram page? “She has over four hundred million followers. We need her for awareness.”
“This shouldn’t take much persuasion.” Raymond mumbled, “She’s your sister and you should be eager
to work with her.”
“Shut the f uck up Raymond,” I hissed, “this isn’t your jurisdiction.” He muttered an apology that I’m
certain he didn’t really mean. “Move on to other things,” I instructed Rose. Raymond opened the door
and we all stepped into my office.
“As for the venue, we’re yet to conclude on a particr venue.” She pulled out a sh drive from her
purse and dropped it on my desk. “We’ve gathered a lot of prestigious spaces in Seattle, but we need
you to make the final choice.”
“Seattle?” Raymond queried, arching his brows. “The event is taking ce in Seattle?” He blinked
slowly at me. “Seriously? Of all ces, Seattle?” When I remained mute, he scoffed. “Who made the
choice? I’m guessing it’s you.”
“What’s wrong with Seattle?” Roses demanded, her question directed at him. “Besides Mr. Southwark
had nothing to do with the choice of city. He simply did a blind draw and picked out Seattle.”
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Raymond huffed. “I won’t be surprised if all the choices in the box were all Seattle.”
Choosing Seattle as the city for our next exhibition had nothing to do with me, but I won’t lie that I
wasn’t excited when I picked out Seattle. “This is strictly business Raymond, you have nothing to be
worried about.”
“Business?” He crossed his arms. “Tell that to someone who doesn’t know you, sir. With you and Hazel
in the same city, nothing about it is going to be strictly business.”
He’s right, but I refuse to admit it. Ignoring his statement, I returned my attention to Rose. “Continue
with the update.” I red at Raymond quickly, “And you better not interrupt again.” He may be close to
me more than any other male out there, but I’ll not have him interrupt business matters.
Knowing his limit, he rxed back. “Apologies boss, I’ll keep my thought to myself.”
Rose took that as her cue to continue with the updates. Raymond didn’t utter any other word, he just
watched us in silence as we discussed business. “How is Elenor’s new producting along?”
Raymond leaned forward, his interest perking at the mention of Elenor. If he wasn’t so wary of Anne, I
would have assumed there is something still going on between them.
“She isn’t doing that great,” Rose remarked. “I had a chat with Andrew as you instructed, and he told
me that her sales level is very low.”
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My sister is so da mn stubborn; that’s the only reason she’s noting to me for help. “Despite the
level of her Instagram
followers?”
“Having such followers with an ipetent strategic team is as good as useless.” Kaymond listened
with keen interest, “f asked for a sales report sheet but he refused to release it.” She continued, “I
believe Ms. Elenor needs to work on her strategic
team.”
Pinching my brows, I racked my brain for a remedy for her. “Promote the product on her behalf.”
Rose’s eyes bulged. “What?!” Her eyes bounced between me and Raymond, but thetter remained
quiet
“Promote her product on our page. Have the strategic team take it up.” Sighing, I leaned back.
“Purchase the product from the market and advertise on her behalf. I don’t care how you do it, make
sure you push the product into the international market.”
Rose cleared her throat nervously. “I don’t think that’s a great idea, sir.” My gaze shifted from the
artifact next to the bookshelf andnded on her. “We make jewels, we have no business with the
cosmetics world.”
“Are you undermining my order?” Am I being too lenient with everyone around me? Is that why they
dare to question me?
“No sir.” She straightened her back, “I’m only giving a bit of business advice. Promoting another
business whilst organizing an exhibition isn’t a good idea either. Let me have a chat with Ms. Elenor,
we can have our strategic team give them an insight on how to handle the situation.”
“Fine,” I breathed out, relenting in my decision. “Have a word with Elenor and get back to me.” If I
discuss this with her myself, she’s never going to agree to it.
Rose stood and gathered her files. “I’ll be on it ASAP.” She bowed before walking out of my office. It
didn’t take up to three minutes before she walked out of my office, and the topic of discussion walked
in.
Sashaying towards me, she red at Raymond. “Of course, he’s here with you, birds of the same
feather they say p together.” Her lips thinned as she stopped right in front of me.
Rolling me at her sarcastic statement, I gestured for her to sit. “He’s my personal security Elenor, of
course, he’ll always be around me.” Unlike some people, it seems my existence bothers someone.
Raymond stood up and bowed. “I’ll be right outside your office if you need me, sir.” Without a single
nce at Elenor, not that she cared, he stomped out of my office, banging the door behind him.
I didn’t bother asking what was up with the two of them. I already have enough drama going on in my
life as it “What are you doing here?” It’s unlike her to just drop by, not unless she’s on a mission.
Rxing on her seat, she tilted her head and stretched her red-painted lips into a taunting smile. “I just
got back from Seattle a few hours ago.”
I tensed up instantly but tried not to let it show. “And? What business of mine is it if you decide to visit
Seattle, Africa, or Mercury?”
She chuckled. “Wait till you hear what I have to say.” My eyes narrowed as my mind pondered on what
she could possibly have in mind. “You know,” she started, leaning forward, “even after your divorce with
Hazel, I always thought you still have the chance to amend things.”
Withdrawing my fist from my desk, I rested it on the armrest and squeezed hard. “Did youe all the
way just to say the same thing you’ve been saying for the past two years?”
She shook her head. “Today, I came to tell you what your cowardice has cost you.” I stared past her
head. “She moved on Ravel,” My eyes snapped back to her face. “What’s that look in your eyes?” She
taunted.
Earnestly hoping that she was just being her silly self, my face twisted into a frown. “What the f uck did
you just say to me?”
“I said Hazel moved on.” She repeated. “She now has a boyfriend who not only loves her but also sees
her worth because he kept beeping her all through our dinner together.”
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“Who the f uck is he?!”
She blinked rapidly before bursting out a belly, eyes squintingughter. “Are you seriously upset right
now?” Shaking her head, she stood up and grabbed her purse. “You’re angry that your ex-wife moved
on years after you moved on? Need I remind you that you’ve been f ucking June and taking her to
events?”
“Watch what you say to me!”
“Or what Ravel?” cing both hands on my desk, she leaned forward, bringing her face closer to mine.
“If you seriously want to find out who her boyfriend is, then you have to get on the next avable flight
to Seattle.”
My jaw clenched.
“You can’t eat your cake and have it back brother.”