Chapter 18 What Are They Up To
The display of power was undeniable.
In the confines of the conference room, negotiations were proceeding without a hitch. Philip had meticulously ironed out all the details, leaving Edward with the simple task of affixing his signature to the documents.
A sense of satisfaction washed over me as everything began to align in my favor.
"Mr. Walker, given the magnitude of the project funding, I will be assuming full responsibility for this project!" Jenny announced with an air of authority.
Her words left me puzzled.
The ink had barely dried on the signed papers, and already they were scheming to carve out a portion of my well-earned success.
"And I will be monitoring its progress closely," Lily chimed in.
Their audacity was infuriating!
What were these two women scheming?
What was their endgame?
I was on the verge of voicing my concerns when Edward interjected with a firm resolve, "That won't be necessary. I only recognize John's authority on this project. Anyone else is irrelevant! I will arrange for someone to work closely with John. I appreciate your intentions, Jenny and Lily."
Jenny hastily interjected, "Mr. Walker, John lacks the experience to handle such a multi-million dollar project...""Don't worry, Jenny. I will strive to meet Mr. Walker's expectations!" I retorted.
Edward's unwavering support demanded my utmost effort.
If he was willing to extend his assistance, it was only right for me to reciprocate.
"John, this isn't a game!" Lily cautioned.
"I am fully aware, Lily. Mr. Walker has placed his trust in me; I have no intention of betraying it."
I smiled faintly, wondering about their hidden agenda. Did they really think I was oblivious to their machinations?
Both women appeared somewhat defeated, and Edward rose gracefully, "Let's leave it at that. If anyone other than John is put in charge of the project, our cooperation ends here."
After exiting the conference room, I accompanied Edward to the building's entrance, "Edward, I can't thank you enough for today. I'm not one for grand speeches, but I promise you, I will not let you down."
Edward clapped a hand on my shoulder, "John, I've been contemplating how to express my gratitude. This project is a token of my appreciation. The kindness you showed my sister is something I can never repay in this lifetime. But when I said I wanted to be your friend, I meant it. As friends, it's only natural that we help each other.
"Today, I lend you a hand. Perhaps, in the future, I might need your help too."
His words resonated deeply within me. Little did I know that his next statement would one day ring true. But that was a story for another time.
"Edward, could you share the contact information of the person overseeing your company? I'd like to get in touch."
He chuckled, "Don't worry, she'll reach out to you soon enough."
"Take care, Edward."
As I watched Edward depart, I made my way back upstairs to the janitorial room.
Unexpectedly, I bumped into Philip, who had already packed up his belongings and placed them on my desk.
"Well, well, if it isn't the sales champion, eager to claim my spot."
I entered the room with a smile.
Seeing the resentment in Philip's eyes, I retorted, "Don't get ahead of yourself, Philip. Fortunes can turn on a dime, and one day I will crush you."
"Alright, I'll be waiting."
I collected my belongings and left, silently vowing to never give him that satisfaction.
The workplace was a battlefield. Once I'd gained the upper hand, I intended to keep it.
Whistling a cheerful tune, I sauntered into the office. It was as if someone had hit the pause button; the usually bustling marketing department fell silent.
Every pair of eyes turned to me.
Surprised, huh? I'm back, this time as the victor.
As I settled into my desk, the marketing department resumed its usual cacophony.
"John!"
Mia glided over in her chair, leaning back with a grin.
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