Part 3: Chapter 5

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Skyler's P. O. V

My heart thudded in my chest as my gaze met his. What the....!? It's Patrick. He finally found me.

" Skyler James... Meet Patrick Jamison. He'll be our new partner. "

I glanced at Mr. Kentucky, managing a small. Taking in a deep breath, I glanced back at Patrick and continued as professionally as I could get.

" Nice to meet you, Mr. Jamison," I replied. He only nodded, his eyes still on me. I could feel the goosebumps rising on my skin.

" Please have a seat, Miss James." Mr. Kentucky gestured and I nodded my thanks, slowly lowering myself into one of the chairs in the room.

" We're about to close a partnership deal but of course, Mr. Jamison here has his doubts. Could you maybe fill him in and let him know this is for the best? " Mr. Kentucky asked.

" Of course... " I said. Turning to Patrick, I asked." Where exactly are your doubts? "

" Uhmm... How this is going to benefit the both of us?"

I cleared my throat, getting read