Chilled Hearts- Love Unthawed

pped inside, her posture rigid with tension. "Sir, the board meeting starts in five minutes." She said, her voice steady but laced with an undercurrent of nerves. I appr

walked towards my desk, taking the files in her hands before leaving swiftly, her back straight with the weigh

acknowledging the nervous glances and hushed whispers that followed. The room fell

lace at the head of the table, the commanding position that was rightfully mine. The board members were seated, their e

nancials," I said, my tone sharp a

gan his presentation. As he spoke, my eyes bored into him, scrutinizing every word, every figure. "We've seen a 12% increase in reven

. "And yet, we projected a 1

e. "There were unforeseen

't want excuses. I want results. Adjust your st

s, sir. I'll ensure we meet

gesturing for Aerin to distribute the documents. She moved swiftly and efficiently, her hands trembling slightly as

board member, "Our profits increased by eight percent this quarter. H

expect each department head to submit a plan by the end of the week det

red his throat nervously. "Mr. Kim, some of these expense

more efficiently with only the most essential expenses, and if you can't, I

t item on the agenda. "Ms. Lee,

er posture. "Preparations are on track, sir. We've s

alm. "Ensure there are no errors. A s

er voice steady but her eyes

ld. In the end, I said, leaning back slightly, my gaze sweeping the room. "Remember, this company does not tolerate failure. Excellence is the only acceptable outcome. Ensu

rning and striding out of the

envelops me. Power, respect, and dominance-these were the pi

hen my other phone buzzed with an incoming call. The caller ID displayed the name of

eoul International School, re

It was third call in one month and I was alre

fight with another student. As his guardian, we ne

ll be there in thirty minutes." I disconnected the call

responded with

concern. As I drove to the school, I couldn't help but wonder what had triggere

n the principal's door, and a stern voice invited me in. Inside, JaeMin was seated in a chair, hi

for coming so promptly." She gestured for us to sit. "JaeMin got into a physical altercation with anoth

my voice low and c

aw set. "The other kid started

at JaeMin but at the situatio

jected. "The other

ng at her. "I didn't ask you, Mrs. Jennings."

And said that she is not good that's why Appa left her." My fists clenched at my sides, struggling to contain the

am here leaving my company, the other parent should be here too

make the call to the other child's father. As we waited, I glanced at JaeMin, his expression a

f irritation on his face. "What's this all about? I'm a busy man, you know." But

ross from me. "Your son," I began, my voice dripping with ice, "has been bullying my nephew wit

from irritation to apprehension. "I didn't know anything about this. I'll make

It's not just about an apology," I stated firmly. "It's about ensuring that your

row. "Of course, of course." He said hastily. "I'll have a

epeating, I won't hesitate to take further action. And believe me, I have the resources to make it very unpleasant for you." It wouldn't be difficult for me to dig deeper int

bed my words. He nodded quickly, his voice trembling slightly as he

m a reassuring smile. "It's going to be okay," I said softly. "I'll make sure