Chapter 14
Cat Mendoza:–
“You both know one another, my boss asked, looking at us suspiciously with a raised brow and I sighed.
“Yes, we do.” I answered “He is my best friend Laila Winter’s father
“Oh, my boss spoke then plastered a smile “Well, then it’s good to know that you both know one another, so it won’t be hard to work. So shall we discuss this project now?”
“Yes, Alfred.” Alexander said, reffering to my boss with his last name “We should, and if you won’t mind, can you have someone bring two glasses orange juice?”
Two glasses, but why, Mr. Winters?” Alfred asked dumply and I mentally groaned glaring at Alexander for doing this while he just shrugged his shoulder and grinned.
“Well, my designer has a particular morning beverage she prefers, and I’d prefer if she were relaxed and healthybecause my requirements needs lots of energy” Alexander responded smoothly, winking at me.
I swallowed another lump and chose not to roll my eyes but shit in my seat instead. I knew what requirements and energy he was talking about. I wanted to kill and kiss him at the same time.
“Oh yes,” Alfred said but still looked quite befuddled. He signaled the assistant to bring the drinks and then he paused and looked at me with determination then back at Alexandder to please him in every way. Until today, I didn’t know Alexander hold that much power in the business world.
“Now, about the project, Mr.Winters. All things considered, I would say that I would really like to have Jessica take up this one. High profile clients are not new to her and her portfolio is perfect for something that prestigious as your movie.”
Jessica? The name was a deep red flag that went off right in my chest. I should have expected Alfred to try and advance her forward
But Alexander’s expression did not change, blue of his eyes turning to the steely cold.
“May I remind you, Alfred that I’m only interested to work with Cat,” he said deeply and in a authoritative manner. “I’ve done my research. I believe that with her, I can get the level of creativity that I envision for this project.”
He stopped, though his eyelids flickered down as of a veined snap). “If she is not available then I am left to look for other agencies that can handle my needs.”
Alfred’s face moulted somewhat and the full measure of Alexander’s threat was clear to him. “Oh, Mr. Winter–there’s no need for that. Of course Cat can absolutely take on the project, He said with the hint of practiced, nervous about losing this project “She is quite good and we are privileged to have her herein our team. I am sure her work will meet your requirements.”
“Well then it’s official,” Alexander said smiling, maintaining an intense eye contact with him. “Cat is the only designer I will be working with.”
I looked at Alfred frowning, then smiling unnaturally, and a twist of triumph and anxiety rose inside of me. I knew this project can open a door for me and with Alexander as the client, I couldn’t expect that this partnership will be usual.
Alfred clenched, frowning slightly as Alexander looked serious and since he had emphasized major points there would be no changing of mind.
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“Alright, Mr. Winters. Cat will be attending to your project personally, though she has other clients also…” He began, but Alexander interrupted him gently.
There’s actually another condition that I wanted to bring up,” Alexander said, looking relaxed back in his chair and in total charge.
“As long as this project is in progress, I require Cat’s undivided attention. I want her only for my designs. During the months duration of this project, she will have no other clients but me. And, Cat will be paid individually for this project by me and the other investors of the movie for her work. I hope you don’t have any problem with that.”
Alfred’s eyebrows shot up a little, and I would have bet real money that he was sizing up how he could wrangle for better terms without giving up Alexander’s business and I am sure he must be thinking why Alexander is being so much generous
lo me.
“Well, Mr. Winters, that is somewhat strange.” he said stuttering
“Our designers tend to juggle a few accounts at once, however, for a client of your… sophistication, I am sure there must be a way that we do otherwise. I accept your terms, Cat can concentrate on your needs for as long as you need it. And, the money under her name will be only hers, the company won’t interfere in it”
“Good.” said Alexander confidently but sonorously. He bowed his head in agreement for a moment as if to dismiss the issue. “I do not accept any sort of compromise as far as food quality is concerned.”
Before Alfred managed to compose himself to answer Alexander the latter continued. “And I want to take Cat for lunch. We still have much to talk about as pertains the vision as well as the other aspects of the project.”
“Umm, alright. I guess he replies and I groaned.
“Alexander, with due respect, but I don’t think I am a perfect fit for this project. I won’t do it. You can find someone else. Alfred is right, Jessica is perfect candidates for your needs.” I spoke and Alexander stood up, with a raised brow and darkened
gaze.
“Pity, because I don’t think Jessica is capable of fulfilling my needs, but I know you are which is why I want you and only you, Cat he spoke in a low and raspy tone “Alfred, you better convince your employee over here to take over the project or the deal is over.
He threatened my boss without removing his gaze from me “I expect an answer by the time I come to pick her up for lunch.” just then Ivy entered carrying two glasses of orange juice.
He picked up one and gulped it down his throat, his eyes still fixed on mine, intimidating me, then hand over the other glass of juice to me. I was about to defy him when he raised his brow and I knew he would create a scene so I rolled my eyes and drank the glass.
“I won’t work for this project, Alexander.” I spoke with gritted teeth and he chuckled before leaving the office.
“What the hell was that, Cat?” my boss growled once Alexander was out
“What are you talking about?” I asked “I am as surprised as you.
“I am not talking about that, I am talking about how can you refuse to work for the Alexander Winters? Have you got any idea how much this project cost and help the company reach great ranks? I don’t care if you want to do this project or not. I order you to do this project, and if you refuse then you can see yourself out and clear your desk.
“What? You are going to fire me, Mr. Alfred?” I asked shocked after hearing his words.
“You bet I will if you refuse to take my direct orders, he snaps ju then the door opened once again and Alexander stepped:
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