THE CEO'S GAMBLE FOR LOVE

ion screen in my office reads Ashley Swift. And even watching her from a screen, surprised at how striking she looks. "First of its kind, huh?" asks Ken. "What do we have on her?" I ask. "Did som

, Claudia. It's not my responsibility to reach out.""Touche.""How is he?" "Still stubborn as ever. Even after the minor heart attack, he still can't stop devising. I don't know what else to do than allow fate run its course. He wants to see you anyway." "I'll come see him as soon as I'm done at the bank today. Anything else I should know about?" "Yes, there is.""Do tell.""My husband has been problematic these days. Behaves like he's been given that anesthetic that causes hallucinations. Something cycline. Know the one?" "Never heard of it.""He's been thinking too much ever since he adopted you as his protege.""I don't see myself as his protege, Claudia.""Pity. Because that's what he tells everyone who cares to ask about his political ambition. So you better get used to it.""Right. Is he seeing things that aren't there?" "I am concerned. He is restless. You need to convince him to take it easy, and that he doesn't have to build his legacy on wins alone."This surprises me. "Well, that's what every person wants, Claudia.""Not when you keep getting hospitalized. At this rate, he might not last long. Probably, you're the only one who can change his kind. Since, his life was once in your hands. He owes you, Terry." "No, he doesn't, Claudia. And he's gonna last long. . I'll come over and talk with him."She sighs. "Alright. Would be more interesting if you had a partner to come keep me company while you men talk long. How come you're still single?" "I have no idea.""Call to let me know when you'll be here.""Sure," I say, and end the call. The woman on