Ambitions Entwined

Noreen's desk like a loaded weapon. Sunday had been dedicated to polishing

he said, placing the envelope on the coffee table. Matheo's eyes narrowed in concentration as he flip

. "Well-structured too. Strong proposal?" The quest

for the future." Relief flooded Noreen, washing away the tension that had built over the weekend. "Excellent!" s

nquired, "What's on m

followed by that lingering audit review through the afternoon. Oh, and there's a

ions, frustration tinging her voice. "Two

shaking his head. "Just a note saying it's

smoothed her cardigan and walked back to her desk. The city sprawled outside the window, a vast pano

nk they'd be open to other proposals

eem fixated on the marriage idea. It's a tradi

I figured. But I can't just accept it,

" he assured her,

the boardroom, the tension crackled in the air. The directors' faces were etched with anticip

to discuss the matter of your marriage." He paused, letting the we

e I understand your perspective, I believe there are alternative solutions that

she continued, her voice steady, "corporate social responsibility initiatives..." she scanned the room, gauging th

ow. "While commendable suggestions, Noreen, they lack the imme

ves take time to cultivate and gain traction. We need somethin

But how can I be expected to find a suitable husband in such a sh

aken the liberty of selecting a few potential candidates. The most suit

t your son, Mr. Ashton?" she inquired, directing her q

Mathew is my son. However, I assure you, this decision was made

fe, my future, traded away like some commodity?" She shifted in her chair, the weight of the situation pressing

up a placating hand. "Noreen, please understand. This is for the good of Hunter Enterprises," he said, his voice remaining calm despite the

f your sons. You were never interested in the company's well-being, you just want to r

rve their interests. Their blatant disregard for her fueled her d

ime. "In that case, we would be forced to consider removing you

soul into building this company, and now it felt like it could all be snatched away i

e barely a whisper. "I need time to think.

his face. "We'll give you until the end of the week, Noreen. B

ted the boardroom, her mind raced with a whirlwind of emotions – anger, betra

y of regaining some control over this situation. This proposal was her flicker of hope. It would be her bargaining chip, for this m

ed Matheo's number. "Matheo," she said, her voice regaining

k quickly and discreetly to produce the necessary documentation to take the next steps, "Contact my la