The Life we never Planned

Chapter 20

Chapter 20

HER POV

I woke up earlier than usual the next morning.

For once, I didn't reach for my phone immediately.

I stayed in bed for a few minutes, staring at the ceiling and thinking about everything I had to get done.

The expansion.

The documents.

The new office space.

The investors I still needed to meet.

There was a lot on my plate, but strangely, I wasn't stressed.

Maybe I was finally getting used to the pressure.

I got up, showered, dressed, and headed downstairs.

My phone started ringing while I was having breakfast.

Benedicta.

I answered.

"Good morning."

"Did you sleep?"

"Yes."

"Did you survive Daniel?"

I laughed.

"Yes, I'm still alive."

"Good. Did he say anything stupid?"

"No."

"Really?"

"Really."

She went quiet for a second.

"Then maybe he has learned."

"Maybe."

"And did you agree to see him again?"

I immediately shook my head, even though she couldn't see me.

"No."

"Good."

I smiled.

"I wasn't planning to."

"That's my girl."

I rolled my eyes.

We talked for another few minutes before ending the call.

I picked up my coffee again.

My mind returned to work.

I had barely finished breakfast when an email notification appeared on my phone.

It was from the chairman's office.

Meeting confirmed — 10:00 a.m.

I frowned.

Another meeting?

I opened the email.

The message was short.

The chairman wanted to review the next stage of the expansion personally.

I stared at the screen for a moment.

Personally.

Of course.

I didn't know why, but whenever I saw those words, I felt like I was about to walk into another interrogation.

Still, I wasn't going to complain.

This was exactly the opportunity I'd come to Aurelia for.

I finished my coffee, grabbed my bag, and left the hotel.

I had no idea that the meeting scheduled for ten o'clock would change more than just my business plans.