Chapter 85


    He’s even more charismatic in person than in his photos, basking in the sunlight with a signing pen in


    hand, the button on his cuff catching the light.


    He’s got that kind of handsome that’s gentle yet untouchable.


    “Mr. Thompson, people from the Ramirez Group Jewelry Department are here,” his secretary reminded


    him.


    He looked up. “Please, have a seat


    Odetta shed a coy smile, greeting, “Mr. Thompson, I’ve heard so much about you, it’s been quite a


    challenge to get a moment with you”


    Odetta tried to make her voice sound sweet, which was enough to give Letitia the creeps.


    She quickly coughed twice, trying to send Odetta a signal.


    But Odetta tantly ignored her, striding forward to shake hands with Neil.


    Nell slightly frowned but still shook her hand out of politeness.


    Odetta clung to his hand, unwilling to let go. “Mr. Thompson, we almost sealed the dealst time.


    Today, I’ve brought the contract signed by Mr. Ramirez, it just needs your signature to finalize


    everything.”


    Letitia watched, barely able to suppress her cringe. Clearly, Odetta was the one trying to climb the


    socialdder, yet she had the


    cheek to warn Letitia earlier.


    “Hmm,” Neil subtly withdrew his hand.


    Letitia couldn’t bear to watch anymore and promptly presented the documents, Mr. Thompson, here’s


    the contract for your


    review”


    Neil gave Letitia an appreciative nce, nodded, and returned to his seat..


    Odetta, ring at Letitia, muttered under her breath, “Why do you have to meddle?”


    “Ms. Odetta, you represent the image of the Ramirez Group,” Letitia replied, “Please, restrain yourself,


    so as not to make a bad impression on Mr. Thompson.


    “I’m the boss here, not you!!


    Letitia just shrugged.


    Neil signed the contract and looked up at Letitia, Are you new here? It’s my first time seeing you


    “Yes, I’ve been with the Ramirez Group for a month”


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    “Tond a job at the Ramirez Group, you’ve got to have the chops, Neil said. “Did you handle the


    design for this season’s Ramirez


    Romantica collection?


    Letitia nodded, “Yes, I’m the head designer for Ramirez Romantica, Letitia Sanders”


    “Letitia,” Neil mulled over her name with a slight smile, “Nice name, I like it


    Everyone likes apliment, and Letitia smiled back. Thanks, Mr. Thompson. I’ve brought the designs,


    you can take a look now, and I can answer any questions you might have”


    “Sounds good.”


    Odetta watched the scene, jealousy barely contained on her face. She had met Mr. Thompson several


    times, always initiating contact, but he never seemed to notice her


    And here was Letitia, hitting it off with Mr. Thompson on her very first visit… What a vixen!


    No wonder even Mr. Ramirez was rumored to be involved with Letitia!


    As Letitia approached Neil, Odetta hatched a n, seemingly unbothered, yet discreetly stuck out her


    foot….


    Letitia didn’t notice and barely took a step before stumbling over something, her body uncontrobly


    falling towards the ground. Everything in her hands went flying


    She let out a startled cry as the ground loomed closer


    serious, she was on the brink of a fatt, and with her being pregnant, she could not afford such a risk! It


    could end up in a


    She had worked so hard to protect this child, enduring more than one could imagine. She couldn’t lose


    the baby over a fall.


    Despair filled her heart. Was this fate’s cruel joke?


    Just when she was about to fall on the floor, a pair of hands reached out in time, encircling her waist,


    strong and steady, lifting


    her up


    “Be careful. The embrace was unfamiliar, the voice unknown.


    Letitia looked up to see Neil. He had saved her….


    “Are you alright? Neil asked.


    Letitia shook her head. Thank you… Thank you, Mr. Thompson!


    Had it not been for Neil, that fall would have surely ended in disaster for her unborn child.


    “My god, Designer Sanders, are you okay? Odetta feigned concern, You need to be careful Don’t get


    so excited about Mr. Thompson that you throw yourself at him!”


    Neil spoke up. “Ms Odetta, mind yournguage


    He might look genteel, but as thepany CEO, he still carried an authoritative presence


    Odetta zipped it shut


    Letitia bent down to gather the documents, Mr. Thompson, let’s get back to business, shall we?”


    She had a hunch about why she fell. The office floor was t, with nothing to trip on. It was Odetta who


    had tripped her! But


    without proof, and in the Thompson Group’s office, Letitia chose not to make a scene for now.


    After a busy afternoon, as she was about to leave, Neil called out to her, “Wait a moment.”


    “Mr Thompson, what are your thoughts on our designs…”


    “I’m quite satisfied,” Neil said, taking out a business card and handing it to her personally, “There’s


    something familiar about you that I can’t quite ce, so I’d like to get to know you


    Letitia epted the card, I greatly admire your capabilities, Mr. Thompson. It’s an honor to work with


    you.”


    “Same here. If you ever need help with anything, feel free to reach out to me.”


    “Thank you, Mr. Thompson.”


    Letitia wasn’t sure what Neil meant.


    Was he genuinely interested in getting to know her, or was there an ulterior motive?


    What did she have that would interest someone like Neil? Perhaps she was overthinking it.


    Maybe, he was just an easygoing person who appreciate talents


    Neil watched Letitia walk away, slightly lost in thought.


    “Mr. Thompson, the assistant asked, “I’ve never seen you so into a girl before”


    “I just feel like I know her from somewhere, replied Neil.


    “Have you met her before, Mr. Thompson?


    Neil shook his head, saying. Nope, never have But this sense of familiarity is just so strong


    The assistant was utterly baffled


    If Letitia swings by thepany, bring her straight to me and take good care of her. Whatever she


    needs, make it happen.”


    “Got it, Mr. Thompson.”


    Back at the Ramirez Group, Odetta wasying it on thick with sarcasm, Well, you left a good


    impression on Mr. Thompson on your first meeting and got his business card. You must be proud


    She pondered, “If I had known, I would have never brought Letitia along!”


    Odetta had nned to boss Letitia around, to show off a bit, but, boy, did that backfire. Letitia ended up


    getting cozy with Mr. Thompsont it was enough to make her blood boill


    I’m a big deal, what’s it to you?” Letitia stood at the entrance of the Ramirez Group, staring her down.


    Don’t y dumb with now exactly how I took that tumble


    “I’m not looking to pick a fight, Odetta. But if you really want to go there, I could ask Mr. Thompson to


    check the security footage and clear things up real quick!”


    Odetta’s face turned ghostly pale:


    “Also, I call you ‘manager’ because I’m polite and well-mannered, Letitia said, “But if you’re gonna


    throw that back in my face, then don’t expect me to y nice anymore.”


    With that, she left Odetta there and strutted into thepany


    She


    e wasn’t the kind of girl to be pushed around.


    As for small fries like Odetta? Letitia didn’t even consider her worth the attention!