Brace yourself up

The meeting came to an end, and they began to exit the conference room one after the other. James’ company, and one other won the competition.

“Congratulations, Mr. James. Your assistant did brilliantly well! I’m so impressed. Who would have thought she would have such words in her mouth.”

The chairman greeted James, and James smiled faintly. Amelia that stood behind him couldn’t help but giggle.

“My former secretary would have done better too. Don’t make her too happy. She could have done better.”

He looked at her face, and she stopped giggling. ‘Why isn’t he happy? At least we won.’

“I understand you. But we should still celebrate. There is a party here tonight. The lucky companies should be around to celebrate.”

“Sure. I’ll surely attend,”

“You are invited too, Miss Amelia.”

He looked at her, and she nodded excitedly. “Yes, sir. Thank you, sir.”

The chairman walked away, and James began to walk to the building’s exit. Amelia followed behind him like a fly following poop, bec