One Night With The Billionaire

Heads turned in the direction to the entrance and they saw Arianna Jason standing with a file in her hand. She looked stunning and full of elegance in her designer suit.

Stanley glared at Arianna, his opportunity to badmouth her has been ruined. She always has a way to slip away. Very slippery in nature.

Arianna walked further into the room and bowed politely “I’m sorry CEO and Mr Chase Hudson” Arianna apologised and went to take her seat.

Jace glanced at her briefly with a poker face and looked away. She sat down and put her work in order ready for her presentation when Chase Hudson said “Mr Stanley, you should give us your presentation first”

Stanley swallowed hard and stood up. His papers were not properly attached together and they kept falling off. He bent down to pick them and hit his nose against the large conference desk.

It pained Stanley and he tried to act strong and be a man. But the nose had gone red. When he stood upright, its reddishness caused everyone to laugh quietly except Jace Hudson.

His facial expression didn’t change. He remained with his poker face and watched. How can a man be so clumsy and unorganised?

He should have just concentrated on his job and do it well. But no, he is fighting for supremacy. A battle he created in his subconscious mind against Arianna.

It’s a pity that the one he was fighting with, doesn’t have time on trivial matters like he does. Now, he couldn’t even get his papers together for a presentation.

“Sorry CEO Jace Hudson and Vice president Chase Hudson. My presentation is centred on…”he trailed off, he couldn’t find the paper to begin with.

He started searching for the paper again. There were murmurings in the hall. Thank goodness it’s only the employees of the Hudson’s holding that were present. What if they had invited an external body?

“Looks like the pain in your nose is now affecting your composure. Leave the stage and put yourself in order while Miss Jason gives us her presentation” Chase Hudson instructed.

Everyone laughed quietly and Arianna did the same. Chase Hudson wore a grin but Jace remained calm as usual.

“Why are you laughing, Arianna Jason. Who do you think you are? How dare you laugh at me? Have you lost it?

No matter what happened, I got to this height in my career and profession as a result of hard work. When I spent sleepless nights, working hard to be a great designer, you were frolicking around with your body, selling it to the highest bidder…” Stanley was saying when Arianna snapped at him.

“You are professionally naive Stanley Goodwill. And I take an exception to your insults. The next time you say such words to assassinate my personality, I will sue you for defamation” Arianna warned.

“Why don’t you just shut up, Stanley Goodwill. It wasn’t Arianna alone that laughed. If you have issues with her, try and settle it amongst yourselves.

But creating a fuss over nothing will not help you. Meanwhile, get an ice pack and place it on your temple, it helps relief from migraine” Selena Gomez advised.

Jace Hudson stood up arrogantly in his typical domineering aura and instructed “Transfer Stanley Goodwill to the maintenance department and hire two designers tomorrow” he declared and walked out.

The conference room went still and Chase Hudson instructed the next to him to take necessary action immediately.

Jace Hudson had just returned to his office when Sara came to inform him that a woman wanted to see him. Jace doesn’t have an appointment with her but needs to see him as it is important and urgent.

He remembered what Arianna told him overnight. He nodded and indicated to Sara that she could allow her in.

Not long, a tall beautiful woman walked in with an unhappy expression. She walked towards Jace and forced a smile.

Jace Hudson stood up and smiled offering his hand to her for a handshake. Pricillia said hello and Jace bowed slightly, motioning her to a seat.

“You are welcome to Hudson’s holding. I am Jace Hudson, the CEO of the conglomerate” Jace introduced himself to his guest.

“I’m Pricillia Black, a collation officer with the National television and the mother of Rosalinda Black, Chase Hudson’s pregnant girlfriend” Pricillia introduced herself properly in a stretch.

“Hmm” Jace hummed. What an introduction. He forced a smile and sat down. Pricillia Black wasn’t looking too well, which implies she had come to see him for Chase’s sake.

Arianna was right. The woman was really mad with her daughter for getting involved with Chase. How can she be so loose to fall in love with him?Belonging © NôvelDram/a.Org.

“You’re welcome, Mrs Black. How can I be of help?” Jace asked, trying to be courteous enough.

“I want to meet your brother. I really wish he could come over so we can talk as three adults” Pricillia requested.

Jace glanced at her from over his computer and nodded. He took the official phone and called Chase Hudson’s secretary “Tell your boss to come to my office”

Jace hung up and Pricillia said “Thank you CEO Jace Hudson”

Jace nodded and smiled.