Chapter 2: Big Drama [1]
“My lady, we have arrived” Cynthia speaks, a little louder than her original tone to make Athena wake up.
Slowly blinking, she opens her eyes and yawns. She gets up from her seat and checks herself, her attire before she leaves the jet. Going inside the private washroom to her right, she corrects her crisp nude shade shirt by tucking it more into her black formal pants. Satisfied with her look, she calls Cynthia, “Pass me my small purse.”
In a minute, Cynthia hands her purse and waits for her outside. She applies a neutral tone lipstick on her rosy lips looking at her reflection in the spotless mirror.
She is a beauty, a fierce beauty and when it comes to outstanding her, she never fails. She has that aura that woman wishes they have it. But she never herself that way. She never appreciated her beauty.
Done with little touch-ups, she steps out of the washroom and told Cynthia to put the purse back into her bag. Once done, they both exit from the jet.
A smile instantly comes to her face inhaling the new air of Warlow country. The cool air made her hair blow which pleases her. There is already a car waiting for them. They both walk to where the car is parked.
“Robert” Athena greets the middle-aged man with a handshake.
“My lady” he smiles which his eyes are barely visible. “It's my honor to serve you again, my lady.”
“Don't make me feel old, Robert” she jokes, “It's only been two years since you left.”
He nods thanking her for all that she did for him. “I apologize, my lady for keeping you waiting here. Please, get inside the car.”
He ushers in and helps Cynthia to put the bag at the back of the car. Done with that, he goes to sit on the driver's seat. Once getting the order from Athena, he starts the car, and soon they are out of the private area.
It's going to be dark pretty soon. Athena gazes out of the window and is mesmerized to see how beautiful this country is. Compared to Arcillia, Warlow country is full of beauty. “Enchanting” she mumbles, closing her eyes and taking the feel of the cool air that hits her face.
“My lady, Santos wants to talk to you” Cynthia informs and gives her the phone. Even after both of them, Cynthia and Santos have been by her side for years, they do not have her number. In fact, no one has it.
“Speak.”
“My lady, your orders have been followed” he informs in his firm tone.
“Good. Did Leo like it?” she asks.
Santos says yes and she ends the call and passes the phone back to Cynthia.
She divulges back on gazing out of the window. When she closes her eyes, she can feel the coolness and the urge to just keep moving like this.
»»————>
The Rovirian Empire is a massive building made up of glass wholly. The building is about 400 cm in height. During the nighttime, the lighting set up appears beautiful which makes it more attractive. Robert parks the car in the parking area and getting out of his seat, he goes to open the door for Athena.
She puts her right leg and steps out wholly. Cynthia comes by her side and puts the long coat over Athena's shoulder. With a nod, the two women start walking and enter inside the building through the big glass doors.
As the building is silvery-white from the outside, it is completely the opposite on the inside. The reception Hall appears gold. One can see his face looking down at the spotless floor.
Shoving her hands inside her pants pocket, she waits as Cynthia goes and asks the receptionist for the schedule.
“We are from FollowHill Empire” that's all she needs to say and without any more information, the receptionist understood what Cynthia means.
“This way, please” the receptionist gestures with her hand towards the direction of the elevator and offers to show them the way.
Stepping inside the elevator car, Athena and Cynthia wait as the receptionist punches on the 25th-floor number.
Minutes later, the door opens up and the woman shows them the way to the meeting.
Without any talking, Athena and Cynthia follow the receptionist as she shows the way. Athena is impressed by the way this building is showcased. Everything is clean and neat.
“Sir's waiting for you” she politely smiles and bows before leaving to her place.
“The drama starts now” Athena mumbles and enters as Cynthia pushes open the door for her.
Noticing her coming inside, the man in his thirties rises from his seat abruptly and immediately bows to her out of respect and professionalism. “Hello, Mr. Poirier” Athena greets keeping her tone light.
Cynthia is surprised to find there is no one other than three inside the big meeting room. ‘Did he call only us? ’ she ponders.
“Hello, Miss Athena. It's my pleasure to finally meet you. I hope you had a safe trip” he says with too much sweetness that makes Athena want to puke on him.
“Certainly, Mr. Poirier” she responds without much interest and plants her ass on one of the chairs. Crossing her legs, she places her elbow on the big charcoal matte rectangular table and looks around the room.
She smiles to herself thinking about something which she already thought will be happening.
The awkward silence in the room makes her annoyed so she speaks, “Are we having the meeting with silence?”
“I apologize, Miss Followhill,” he says with a nervous smile. “The other shareholders will be here in a minute.”
“Really? I thought the meeting was only the two of us” she muses throwing a coquettish look at Hayden and he cannot help smiling like an idiot.
Cynthia stands by Athena, wondering what is going to happen because the way her lady told her, it is going to be a big drama.
Minutes later, one by one the shareholders enter and take their seats. Athena and the shareholders share a knowing glance among each other which Cynthia notices but say nothing. She had no idea what Athena is planning.
“Well then, since everyone is here, we can start the meeting” Hayden announces and takes the front seat.
“I would like everyone that meets Miss Athena Followhill from Arcillia,” he says as if he thinks none of them have met her. He is wrong, so very wrong.
“Well then, I won't beat around the bush. We are here for the shares discussion for the next election in our Rovirian Empire and you all are aware of it.”
All of them nods. “Since you know my Father has the highest shares and after him, I am the second-largest shareholder.”
“Mr. Poirier, you are beating around the bush” Athena comments making Hayden embarrassed.
“Truly sorry.” Clearing his throat, he now comes to the point. “I want to be the next Chairman and I need your help. Seeing that my father's health is not very well, I have made this decision solely for that reason.”
Che! What a liar and an actor!
“Mr. Derek, Mr. Moore, Mr. Schmuck, and everyone, you all have served my father with loyalty for years and I know you also want him to stay healthy and safe. So keeping that in mind, you tell me your decision” Hayden finishes his long-prepared speech.
“What role do I play here, Mr. Poirier?” Athena raises a question. “You haven't said anything to me.”
She can clearly see how the way he gazes at her whenever she intentionally flirts with him. She wants to suck out his eyes so he can never look at her that way.
“Miss Athena, I need your help as well. With your help, I can be the Chairman making the workload of my father lesser.”
Seriously? Does he really think she will believe him?
“I have a question, Mr. Poirier. Can I ask?”
“Absolutely, Miss Followhill” he smiles with eagerness.
The smirk that crosses her face is enough to make Cynthia think that the drama is going to start.
“Can anyone be the Chairman if they have the largest shares or there's some other rule in your company?” she drops her questions making the smile from his face fall. He isn't expecting the question but since she is curious he will let her know. After all, her shares are going to his hands sooner. This is only wishful thinking.
“The one who is the shareholder of the company, he is the one most perfect to be the Chairman.”
“So in that case, if I have the highest shares, I can be the chairman as well. Am I right, Mr. Poirier?” she asks. He cannot understand for what reason she is asking that.
Innocently, he gives her a nod and a nervous forced smile.
“You are right, Miss Followhill.”
At that moment, Cynthia's eyes widen in realization. She realizes what Athena has planned and oh well, she had no idea about this. “My lady” she whispers.
“The drama is going to get so much entertaining, my love,” she says with a wink.
Gifts
-- Gift
received Weekly Power Status
-- Power
Ranking 
-- Power
stone