Chapter 31
Lily gave a nod of assent, gracefully slipping off her high heels to reveal her fair feet. Even encased in the sheer material of her flesh-toned stockings, the pink hue of her painted toes was evident.
As I cradled her feet in my hands, a ripple of emotion coursed through me. The silky, delicate texture of her skin quickened my breath, but this was not the moment for such feelings. My left hand gently held her feet, my well-defined muscles straining as I grasped her arm with my right, ensuring she landed steadily on the ground.
In an effort to keep her feet pristine, I offered my jacket as a makeshift mat on the floor. In the world of acting, even the smallest details must be convincing.
"Mm!" Lily voiced her approval, slipping her shoes back on. I retrieved my jacket from the floor.
"We should get going. We don't want to keep the vice president waiting," she said, her tone noticeably softer than before.
As I followed her, the warmth of her feet lingered in my left hand, a gentle reminder of our recent interaction.
"Put on your jacket and straighten your tie!" Lily instructed.
With a nod, I adjusted my attire before rapping on the door.
"Come in!" A voice, clear yet authoritative, echoed from within.
Stepping into the room, I was immediately struck by the opulence of the decor. Was this really the vice president's office? It was my first time being here.
The plush Persian carpet, the polished rosewood furniture, the expansive floor-to-ceiling windows offering a panoramic view of Sevan's cityscape.
Behind the desk sat a woman of breathtaking beauty. Skyliho Group's vice president, Katherine Bailey. In my year-long tenure at Skyliho Group, I had only ever seen her from afar at the annual meeting.
The first time I laid eyes on her, I was captivated. Her beauty rivaled that of Jenny, the kind that lingers in your memory after just one glance.
However, company gossip suggested that she had climbed the corporate ladder not through merit, but as a mistress to the chairman of Skyliho, a liaison that had propelled her to the position of vice president.
At the time, I felt a pang of disappointment. Such a beautiful woman, why would she choose to be a mistress? But my perspective has since shifted. Regardless of the veracity of the rumors, even if she did ascend the ranks through such means, it was her strategy, her asset.
At the end of the day, she was living a life of luxury, rubbing shoulders with high society, and cruising in opulent cars. Those who sneered behind her back were merely envious.
"Miss Bailey, I apologize for our tardiness. We were trapped in the elevator and have only just managed to escape. Thank you for your patience," Lily explained.
"Mm." Katherine nodded, her bright eyes flicking over us.
Her eyes, slightly upturned at the corners, gave her a vivacious appearance. Coupled with the arch of her eyebrows, she was truly mesmerizing.
I had only ever seen her from a distance, but up close, her beauty was even more striking. She was stunning from every angle. If I were the chairman, I too would be tempted to make her my mistress!
"So, you're John?" she asked.
"Yes, Miss Bailey!" I replied, nodding eagerly.
"You've done quite well for yourself, securing the largest deal in the history of the marketing department and setting a new record."
A record? What record?
Lily chimed in, "Skyliho has been in operation for five years, and the largest single deal was one that Miss Bailey secured three years ago, worth five million dollars!"
Three years ago? Five million dollars? This woman was truly formidable!
I quickly said, "Then Miss Bailey is the impressive one. Given the severity of inflation, five million dollars from three years ago is worth far more than six million today!"
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