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A relentless battle
Chelsea took a deep breath and walked out behind her. She walked to the office, Stephanie announced her to her boss, and she walked in."Sit down, Miss Smith. We have to talk about a rather sensitive issue. Chelsea's heart raced fast, her hands began to sweat. Hugh's gaze this time was different, and the tone of his voice a little hostile. "Yes, Mr. Bullock, tell me—""As I've told my son on several occasions, I consider you to be one of Steve's best assistants”. Chelsea felt her soul return to her body with those words. “I have heard that during this week, you have had some inconveniences and I would like to hear your side of the story.” The redhead placed her hands on the desk and intertwined her fingers."It really must have been a misunderstanding, Mr. Bullock, for I can assure you that I never received a call from that businessman. Mr. Hoch never called me and if he did, I wasn't the one who took that call.”"But that's illogical, Hoch is a respectful man and even a bit ext
A troubling call
Chelsea was undoubtedly having one of the worst stages of her life, she had never felt so disillusioned as she does now because her love status could fall apart, she could be terrible, be left alone again and again, but her work, that could not fail and she was doing it. She was used to being congratulated for her accomplishments, to being the best at whatever she did, to others feeling threatened by her and her efficiency and that definitely wasn't happening in those last days. Hugh Bullock had called her into his office to ask her to account, he had made it clear to her that if there was any mistake again she was out of the company and that she could not afford that, not when her mother and her health depended on the job she was in and for which she had worked so hard. As if it were fate, his mother's name, Susane, had just appeared on the screen of his mobile phone."Mom!" "That was all he said; Her mother never called her during work hours, so she was intrigued that she was
Pleasant visit
Chelsea was making tea for her mother when her phone started ringing, it was Fred calling her. For a small moment, she thought about rejecting the call but then remembered how kind and patient he has been with her in those last days, he did not deserve to be treated with indifference. He always cared about her, called her, comforted her when she needed him, but Steve didn't even bother to ask her why she had left the company so early that afternoon, knowing too well that she never did, and yet her heart wanted him, that was something she didn't understand and never would. It's funny the way human beings think, we're too complex machines to be understood."Hi Fred," she said as soon as answered the call."Hello beautiful, I'm calling you to find out if maybe tomorrow you'd like to go with me for a coffee, of course, if you have the day off.""Fred, I'm in the north of the city at my mother's house, I had to come here today unexpectedly, as her condition worsened. I'm sorry I didn't
The final blow
Larissa is eager to let Chelsea know that her relationship with Steve is getting better and better, so she plans her second attack, inviting Fred to go with the pathetic asistant to the grandiose celebration she will do to celebrate her birthday and where the most important and wealthy people in Manhattan will be present.Many of his elite guests will be there, especially bloggers, his followers and allies in his programs, photographers, media, models, actresses, a whole range of characters from the world of art and entertainment. That afternoon, accompanied by her brother-in-law, she goes to the atelier of one of her favorite dressmakers, Giordano. It is one of the most renowned in the world of city fashion. Larissa has always got along with Larry, and that's a point in her favor. As she enters the VIP room, Larry looks at a magazine, which announces Jean Vincent's visit that weekend. He can't help but remember those moments of lust and passion with the prestigious French model
A night of pleasure and pain
The bewilderment and sadness on Chelsea's face is evident, even if Fred doesn't want it, he could feel how much the news affected her."I think we'd better go." He said, and she nodded.Fred put his arm around her and they left the place. There were no questions or comments. It didn't have to be very smart to know what was going on. Fred drove up to the building, Chelsea smiled briefly and kissed him goodbye on the cheek."Will you be okay?" He finally asked."Yes, it's all right. I just need to rest.” She got out of the car and went into the building.Meanwhile, Steve grabs Larissa's arm and leads her into the hallway."Why did you do that?" He confronts her, visibly angry."Do what, Steve?""Don't be silly to me, Larissa. Why did you say that we're getting married?”"Love, don't be angry. My manager told me that my channel was declining in rankings and that I should do something to lift it up and I could only say that we would get married. And where's the downside, Steve. W
Divide and rule...
That Sunday, while Steve was still asleep, Larissa showed up at the Bullock mansion; Hugh was eating breakfast alone. Larry hadn't come back yet, but that's not a concern for him, since with his son's lifestyle, it wasn't strange for him to wake up away from home. "Dear father-in-law, how are you?""Good, Larissa. Did you eat breakfast? Come with me, these children of mine are nowhere to be found. "I'll gladly go with you, but only with coffee and no sugar." Hugh beckoned the maid to take care of his daughter-in-law with dignity.For him, she is the perfect wife, for the last two years of his relationship with Steve, she has always seemed to his like a beautiful woman, and above all wealthy. Andrew Hamilton, her father, who still lives in London, is an excellent investor in her trading company. As the maid pours him coffee, Hugh asks her about her father:"How's Andrew? When is he coming to Manhattan?”"Well, he's happy with the news of our marriage, and the truth is, I'm
A little scare
Steve is overly anxious and worried, since he arrived at the hospital in the ambulance with his father, he hasn't heard from him and his condition. In his head he repeats the damn argument over and over again while feeling guilty about whatever happened to his father who doesn't have a diagnosis but he knew that Hugh's heart was not in the best condition, the years had passed and his father was no longer a strong oak. Evidently the words and tone he used upset his old man too much. "If something happens to my father because of me, I'm never going to forgive myself," he repeated to himself over and over in his head. For the umpteenth time, Steve called his brother only to get the same result, he didn't answer the call. How could he be so carefree? Sometimes he felt jealous of his brother, he had never been given the same responsibilities, as he was the youngest he was always allowed more freedoms, while Steve at twenty-one years old was already CEO of the family company, Gustavo at t
An irresistible proposal
Chelsea and Gus stand there for a long time, in the middle of the main hall, doing absolutely nothing, while hugging each other with all the strength in the world. She believed that hugs were the best remedy for all ills, hugs and tea, there was something simply magical about that perfect combination. After a while, Gus took her by the shoulders and pulled her away from him so he could look her in the eye and said:"Let's see, now that we're both calmer, tell me, how did it all happen and why?" “The truth is, I don't know, I have no idea, I mean, not for sure, Steve's father told me that he wasn't being professional and that he couldn't allow that in the company, I think that somehow he found out about Steve and I, although I don't know how, no one ever caught us in anything strange; anyway, it's just a guess of mine, the fact is, I'm indeed unemployed with my mother's operation knocking on my door." She paused a little when she realized that her friend's cheeks were also wet "Wait