The CEO's mystery heir

y himself, so Rose has a more peaceful start to her day. Quickly fin

o iced beverages from the café next door and carri

h things and looking slightly overwhelmed. Pl

appened? How

artment earlier. I'm sure I've not forgotten everything. Just tell me. Dra

her upcoming meeting. She tells her to do some quick research on one of the compe

e couldn't say no to this meeting. Her boss suggested she take the lead o

in as a lifesaver

ocus solely on the job at han

p to her cabin, placing the phone down, she turns to Rose and requests her to stay back for the meeting.

ft even if you would have asked me to. S

t the door observing their exchange. Clearing his throat he mak

I can turn around and come back in another ten minute

ches the man with confidence and welcomes him

m Sarah and this is my colleague Rose

man closely. For some reason, he seems

ch for the business, and Rose pipes in wherever nece

an amused look on his face and

ntation, doesn't notice this. Howe

out to bring in one of the dockets from her

"I hope you are comfortable. Is

is something that I do find interesting. But I am not sure if your boss w

ommend you do a tour of the office. It will give you an understanding of the nature and scale of projects we can handle. Plus, you will be able to get

to Eric, she smiles at him and asks, "I shall be emailing the presentation to

I am impressed by your presentation, how about a tour of your office? It will help me gauge the organis

ide the triumphant smile on her fac

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uns into Eric, standing by himself near the elevator.

the tour. On your way b

ou for your kind suggestion. Luckily or should I say, as planned by you, the office

him. Both of them completely miss the man st

ratorially Eric asks, "Did

the guy who might turn out to be good for Sarah. Sarah is a gem and only deserves the best. And she wants Sarah to at least g

er after lunch if he expresses personal int

he adds, "I had a thought in mind bu

ested. "Great! Would you

hone to Eric she

Rose's phone, he hands it ba

, he gives her a brief

for lunch, she hears the sharp voice of the grey-e

e? And how dare you touch her w

with others. Goes around hugging people, cracking jokes, showing war

public place, Rose quickly jumps in trying to

or a meeting with the Marketing department. A

ssion. This is not how we earn clients in this organisation. I want to see you

e, who seems slightly teary-eyed, and tells her, "I

't worry about me. I can handle hi

urns to Sarah, "Can you both please have some lu

"Please. He is my uncle's son. My y

ks at him

rry I didn't tell you earl

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no appetite. Sarah pulls her to the Deli down

both of them. Once Rose is a little relaxed, Sarah talks

s I've seen you angry or low, I know this happens often. And to

the answer to that. He is constantly h

is clear he is smitten with you. But since you do not

times but the next minute he is insulting me or seen with someone else. It is insince

d for all. Let him know you are in a committed relationship. Maybe he will back off. This fee

ying it is my fault that I haven't told

trouble for yourself, it would be a defensive move but it would be wise to casuall

t her suggestion as Sarah goes to coll

g him to let her know once he is

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l no news from Eric. Deciding to check for herself if he is sti

o one to tell me what to do. Just because you are older tha

ot let you bully anyone, especially her. These are not the values of o

She loves the way Eric stands up to Alec. Also, his protective side appeals to her for her bestie. She c

Alec. "Do whatever the hell you want with it. I do not give a

voice, she hears some muffl

, less than two seconds later, the door opens and Eric walks out. Walking straight t

ed seeing you before leaving but, I hope you are ok now. Your

of myself. But I appreciate the big brother. Even th

I just don't like anyone being intimidated

: "That's ok.

's voice, she picks up the phone. Before she can say hello,

vously walks towards the dra

come in, the door opens and he is s

stands near the desk. Suddenly th

ound to see a young speckled boy pushing in a table trolley lad

nts to get

he door behind him, Alec is on his chai

"I am sorry, Rose. That comment was comple

o say 'It is okay', simply because it is not. But no

we have a working lunch together? My next meeting

wich she does not wish to e

ealising he is doing it for her, she simply tells him "I

is heart falls. Will

trolley, seeing his crestfallen face, Ro

mind an iced

te again, this time for himself. Taking a deep breath, he

t then the desk phone buzzes. Before Rose can pick it up, Alec receives the call

just got back to town. I'm staying at my usual place. Come and meet me

drops her plan of te