Thankfully, Mr Hank’s presentation impressed Jay, giving him no room to regret not giving Miss Kimberly and Miss Sheila a chance. Karen managed to focus during Mr Hank's presentation but she found herself wandering off at intervals. She had a feeling Jay behaved out of ordinary for a reason. A reason she couldn't quite put a grasp on. Jay stood up. “Mr Hank, that is a good presentation but it is lacking in some things. Make a revision on the areas I commented on and send it to my secretary.”“Yes sir. I will not disappoint you chairman,” said enthusiastic Mr Hank. As if he knew the meeting was over, Director Harvey trotted into the meeting room. Walking closely behind him was a slim and tall woman. “I must be here at the right time. Chairman Jay, at your order, Miss Maggie here would give you a tour of Conil Hotels and you can taste our fine dishes and services. Of course it can't compare to that of Adams but I do hope we will be able to impress you.”Jay turned around toward Kare

“That will be all, Miss Karen,” Mr Hank said and closed his file folder. He looked up at Karen who was equally busy gathering her materials. Karen finished and got up. “Then, I hope you make the necessary changes so I can submit to chairman Jay.”As she tried to step around her seat, the chair abruptly shifted. She lost balance but her hand managed to reach the table and she grasped onto it. Mr Hank’s came around and threw his arm around her waist. “Ooops sorry. Are you alright? You almost fell. Thankfully my reflexes are great!” he grinned. Karen released herself. “Thank you,” she mumbled even though she knew he hadn't done anything worth thanking for. Mr Hank cleared his throat awkwardly. His eyes scanned Karen up and down in a lustful manner. “Erm, Miss Karen. If you don't mind, how about we grab a drink and then I drive you home?” “Thanks for the offer but my answer is no.” Karen turned for the exit only for Mr Hank to grab her hand. Karen stopped and tilted her head at him

Karen felt a hand tap her. She squinted her eyes open shielding it from the sun rays filtering in through the opened window. She felt a pounding headache as if she had been smacked on the head several times the previous night.Lily towered over her with a scowl. “What happened?” Karen asked, forcing herself to sit up. Lily shook her head with a scoff. “Do you even know how you got home last night? You were more than wasted.”Wasted? The memories flooded in. Just as Tina promised, once she had gotten off work they had gone for another round of drinks. She vaguely remembered chugging down the drink as if it were her last day on earth. The thought of it made her head ache more. “Anyways, are you not going to work? You will be late if you continue sleeping. I'm off to school.” “Did you eat breakfast?” Karen called to Lily's retreating figure. “I'm not hungry!”The door closed and silence returned to the room.Karen sighed ready to get out of bed but recalling her previous day mista

Jay arrived at the location Karen was held. A deserted area that had a few abandoned buildings in the middle of it. “What do you think you are doing now? Kidnapping a civilian? You should be ashamed of yourself, Carlos Fowler.”He made to charge inside but Carlos's men lined up in his path. Carlos was seated and smoking but stood on Jay's arrival. Jay did not see Karen. For a split moment the fear that he was late and that they had already done something bad to Karen flashed in his mind. He shook the dreadful thought out of his head and faced Carlos. “I warned you not to touch her. Where is Miss Karen? Where is she!” he growled, straining his eyes in search of Karen. Carlos threw the butt of his cigarette and pressed his shoes against it. “Oh, there you are. I didn't think you would get here so quickly. You must have driven so fast. Were you afraid your sweet little assistant secretary would be dead before you arrived?” he said mockingly and then motioned to one of his men. “Brin

KAREN'S POVJay smiled and took my hands into his own. “I want you,” he said.“What…” I stammered. My heart started to race and I felt this sudden rush of hotness crawl up my cheeks. I threw my gaze away. But I felt his eyes, intense and watching me, making my legs weaken by the second. “I said I want you,” he repeated. It was at that moment I knew I had to escape. But I was too late as the door flung open. Mr Hendrick and Mrs Caro darted in. I quickly snatched my hand from Jay. “Jay!” Mr Hendricks called rushing over to Jay's side. “What happened? Hugo would not tell me anything. I was so worried when I saw the news. And the perpetrator is still on the run.” The worry in Mr Hendricks tone could not be unnoticed. “Sir, are you alright now? Everyone was so worried when we heard what happened,” Mrs Caro said. “I am alright now. No one needs to worry about me anymore. As you can see, I am very much alright.”It was then both Mr Hendricks and Mrs Caro finally turned and noticed my