SURPRISE

ARSHER

"Is there somewhere else you'd like to go before returning to the suite?" my PA asked as we exited the hall.

I dismissed with a wave as I reached for my blaring phone from my breast pocket as we descended the stairs. The worst meetings to participate in were the ones about mergers. It was both physically and mentally draining.

My PA shuffled behind me, taking long strides to keep up with mine. Isaac was both my PA and driver, so he moved closer to the parked car and clicked it open with the remote. I motioned for him to wait as I checked my phone.

It displayed an ongoing ring from Axel. I was surprised since he rarely ever called, and whenever he did, it wasn't always for a good reason. I sucked in air through my teeth, contemplating whether or not I wanted the rest of my day to be ruined by whatever Axel has to say.

"What did you do this time?" I said as his voice came from the other end, livelier than usual.

"Did you get it? My present for you. I know the merger was a su