My Cursed Mate

Kazandra once again arrived at the Empire headquarters and was assisted to the conference room where they were the last time she was there. This time, Vega was already there together with Clint. She sat down and was handed the contract.

“If you have no other requirements, we can proceed with the signing and the project will immediately start.” Clint had a wide grin on his face while speaking.

He was glad that Kazandra finally agreed to sign the contract with them. They waited for her to go through the contract and hopefully sign it but they were surprised when she placed the contract on the table and didn’t take any actions to sign it.

“Is there something wrong with the contract?” Clint looked at the contract then at Kazandra in confusion. They made sure that the contents of the contract would suit the woman’s taste.

Kazandra did not speak. Her gaze was on Vega and the man strangely knew what the woman wanted.

“There are people more competent to handle this project. I can assure you that this partnership will be beneficial to both of us, so you can rest assured and sign the contract.” The people working for him nodded and agreed but they were once again surprised with the woman’s next words.

“I’ve told you already, accepting this deal is only the bare minimum of what I can do to get what I want and I can do more to make anything or anyone mine. Signing this contract is one of them and I want to add one more clause, I want the CEO to head and oversee the project.”

The room became silent.

“I already told you that night that if I find something I want, or rather someone, I’ll grab every opportunity to make it real. Now that I have the chance to get to know him better, don’t you think it would be a waste if I don’t grab this chance?”

The way she said those words was so casual that one would think that this was not a conversation for a business partnership. Several pairs of eyes landed on the CEO of Empire. To think that there was someone bold enough to talk like that in front of the CEO was an experience they wouldn’t forget. He was the owner of the largest business empire in Xefton City and he doesn’t tolerate anyone undermining his decisions or talking him out from whatever he decided to do. Not one from the business partners would dare to request for him to personally handle a project.

“Ah, Miss Hernandez, we have competent people that the CEO trusts who will handle the project and Mr. Ishmael will make sure that nothing goes wrong with this project.” Clint interrupted in his attempt to stop the woman from provoking their CEO.Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.

Kazandra looked at Clint with a frown. “I am not talking to you.”

Clint swallowed the words that he was about to say at the glare that he received. He leaned back and nervously looked at their CEO. The room became more tense at the change in Kazandra’s attitude. They were then left speechless when her smile returned while looking at Mr. Ishmael.

Vega raised his hand and Evos leaned down. “Go and change the contract. Add what she requested.”

Vega looked at his secretary and gave him a nod. He left the room and immediately prepared the revised contract. There was only silence as they waited for the new contract to come. Neither one of them spoke in fear of offending either Vega or Kazandra.

Clint reached out for the glass of water on the table and took large sips. His assistant who was sitting beside him kept glancing at her boss, unsure of what to do.

The door to the conference room finally opened followed by a sigh of relief from Clint. Evos looked at them with a smile before he placed the contract in front of Kazandra. The flipping of the crisp paper was loud inside the silent room. She was satisfied with what she saw.

The atmosphere lightened at the sound of the pen scratching through the surface of the paper. Clint was relieved that the contract was finally signed. Kazandra handed back the documents and Evos handed it to Vega after making sure that all pages were signed.

“I’m looking forward to working with you Mr. Ishmael.” Kazandra stood up and flashed a smile at the CEO of Empire.

Vega’s eyes twitched a bit before he gave Kazandra a nod. “Evos, please escort Ms. Hernandez.”

After the woman left the room, Vega handed one copy of the contract to Clint. The man read through the contents of the documents and was proven that the CEO would personally work on the project. It even specifically stated that he would be the head of the collaboration.

“Are you sure about this sir? You are already busy managing the other departments and now you will be heading this project.” Clint looked at the serious man.

“You wanted Vignier and I wanted the people behind it, this is only a small sacrifice. If I want Empire to compete in the market of Zaithan City, I will need enough backing and power to do so. Zaithan City is different from Xefton City, although Empire is doing well in that city, it isn’t enough.”

After the proposal was drafted, the collaboration between Vignier and Empire was announced to the board of directors and a team was formed to assist Vega. A series of meetings was also conducted with Vignier’s team to finalize the plan. The collaborative plan was finalized after revisions and was ready to be implemented which excited the people involved.

It was a chilly night and they just finished their last meeting. Vega and his subordinates walked their guests out of the building. Each team was harmoniously talking with each other when a clear and sweet voice made them stop from their tracks. They all looked behind them with wide eyes because of what they heard.

“Come and have dinner with me,” Kazandra stopped and looked at the man who was walking beside her. “Let’s have a deeper conversation. This time it will be my treat.”

There was silence before the man’s deep voice rang, “I will take you on that offer then.”