One Year Later
Finally, the construction of the villa is starting. It was postponed because Mr. Miller got sick. The old man is already at retirement age, but I guess he just can’t step away yet. Ever since we partnered on the villa project, his company has become highly sought after. What started as a small legacy has grown into something much bigger in just a year.
“How’s the construction going?” I asked my secretary as we arrived at my office floor after a lunch meeting outside.
“Everything is fine and going smoothly,” she replied. “I received a call from Mr. Miller’s secretary—he wants to have dinner with you, sir. When should I schedule it?”
“Make it sometime this week,” I said. “I’ll be flying to Paris soon, and you know I can’t miss that wedding.”
She nodded as I entered my off
