Remember you’re the CEO
Sara snapped put of her stupor before making her way to the meeting room. As she got to the doorway of the meeting room she heard one of the directors say "It doesn't matter who the CEO is. They've already reported our blacklisting. I'm not gonna sit here and watch my paycheck disappear. If we band together we can make the CEO…"
"Tell you to go to HR and pick up your final check and remove your items from your office" Sara glanced at the director that was talking before she sat at the head of the table. Ignoring to dumbfound expression on his face she stated while pulling out her documents. "That wasn't a suggestion, so tell me why are you still sitting here?" Sara watched the man walk out before she looked around the room "anyone else? Or do you want to start rebuilding this company with Swan Restaurants expansion into the south east?"
As the meeting was happening Miranda walked into Sean's "office" to drop off some documents that he had requested. As she was setting them down she knocked over one of the boxes of files and a picture slide out of the box. 'Who is this girl?' Miranda thought when she saw the photo. However before she could get a closer a hand suddenly picked up the photo. "It is rude to go snooping in others belongings Ms. Hayes" the cold voice filled with anger sent chills down her spine. She looked up and saw Sean standing there holding the photo with a look of contempt in his eyes at her. However she was too entranced by how handsome this man was. 'Even with a beard. My lord he's perfect. But he looks like the devil too' Miranda thought. Suddenly the silence and Miranda's thoughts were broken by John coughing at the door.
"Ms. Hayes there are some files on your desk that need your attention." Miranda quickly scurried out of the office. "You know it's not good to scare the employees like that." John continued only to receive a snort from Sean. "What are we even doing here. Giving a young girl like that the Swan development program as her first test. If this blows up in our faces don't blame me."
Sean looked up to the man he considered to be his closest friend before reaching into box that had fallen over and pulled put a stack of papers. He handed it to John then looked at documents on the table excusing himself from John's nagging. After an hour sean heard footsteps running down the hall then heard John's voice shouting "SHE WROTE THIS!?!?!?" John looked at his boss thinking his jaw had fallen to the floor below at this point. "Mhm remember that semester I assisted Mr. Tabert by guest teaching some classes. I gave them an assignment to build the best brand development strategy they could come up with."
"If I remember correctly even though that was Harvard Business school those would've been first year students. They shouldn't be able to come up with something this advance." John replied recovering from his shock. "If you taught her then why doesn't she recognize you now?"
"Well back then I didn't have a beard and my hair used to have hints of blond. Also other than class I didn't interact with the students. I was busy with the construction of the Dearborn Headquarters at the time. After this project she's going to take a Ramirez contract to get the new Dearborn Technology Center built."
"So all of this is so your prodigy has a chance to shine in the world? Just use your billions of extra money to make her a company instead of put yours at risk man." Sean suddenly stopped turning document pages and John suddenly felt the room get colder. Sean looked at John with the piercing brown eyes that seemed to turn black. "Do you remember January 18th 2008?" Sean suddenly stated standing up from his desk walking towards John who's eyes grew huge. "Yyyy-yyyy-yyessssss sssss-ssssir" John stated knowing his boss wasn't happy having to bring that fateful night back into the light.
"Good then everything that is happening now is because of that day. Did I plan on teaching her in college? No. Did I plan on running into her the other night? No. Did I plan on giving her this position to strengthen her for the future? Yes. Now leave it at that or I guarantee even Claire won't find your body." Sean stated before walking out of the office. John breathed a sigh of relief realizing he had escaped the dark side of his boss this time.
As John was exiting Sean's office he ran into Sara returning from her meeting. "John what happened?You look like you've seen a ghost." Sara asked as she saw his ashen face. "Nothing ma'am."
"Speaking of ghosts,have you seen Sean? I was looking for him as Miranda said she gave him a copy of the contract for Ramirez."
"He's had some personal business that's come up. He won't be back until the banquet tonight. But you shouldn't worry. He looked over the contract and left notes they're on your desk."
"Thank you. Clear the rest of the day I have something to attend to after the meeting with Mr. Ramirez. He arrived a bit ago. A little early but that mean we can complete our meeting earlier." Sara then walked to her office before going to handle the meeting.
A couple hours later …
Sara walked back into her office setting the signed contract down breathing a sigh of relief. Before she was able to compose her thoughts about anything Claire came walking in with a group of people with boxes and bags of stuff. "What is all of this?" Claire just looked at Sara and started directing everyone to the CEO bedroom. Shortly after Claire came out of the bedroom and said "all your clothes have been stocked and are the latest designs." Sara looked at Claire dumbfounded "why did you stick it with new clothes. I have plenty of business suits and dresses at home?"
"Remember now you're the CEO. You must represent not only yourself but also everyone that works here when you appear in public." Claire reminded her seemingly turning softer on Sara.
"Fine i understand." Sara stated before grabbing her bag and making her way out of the office and yelling at Miranda who's voice echoed in the area "A chance to stare at Rob for a couple hours count me in" causing Claire to shake her head before she remembered she had to still protect Sara since she was leaving.
After a car ride Frank stopped the car in front a building called Rob's Gym. Miranda quickly alighted from the car and ran inside causing Sara to shake her head at her eager friend. She looked a Frank before asking "would you like to come too maybe get a couple sparring sessions in?" Frank looked at the young woman before simply replying "they're good enough to be my sparring partners if I was still 16 now they're no match."
"Ouch that hurts" a young eager voice stated from behind Sara causing her to turn around a smile at the newcomer. "Rob! Sorry I missed yesterday but we don't have much time to delay I have something still on for later"
"It's alright pumpkin but stone face over should come spare with the new guy that came today. He's giving us all a beating. However we need to work on you're boxing today I don't think any of us can do any kickboxing or martial arts today." Sara just shock her head as she walked inside with Rob.
"Where's Miranda she should be stuck on you like glue?" The question causing Rob to laugh heartily. As they entered the gym Sara's eyes were focused on the man in the boxing ring. Watching his speed and unrelenting pressure on the other man he has fighting. He ended up dropping the man in under 15 seconds before turning around and Sara was stunned. 'What is Sean doing here' Sara thought as she instantly recognized the man.