THE LIE: DECEPTION TO THE CEO

“This must be a sign. It can’t be that the two of them are inviting me to a similar place and eating the same thing,” Amber concluded, looking at the menu.

-“Even though the specialty of the place is trout, I’d rather you check the menu and order what you want to eat,” Dylan advised, with a kind smile and requesting the best wine.

She, grateful for the helicopter ride to bring her to eat the specialty, in such a spectacular place, could not snub him. So she joined him in requesting the trout service. Approaching them, the chef prepared the meal directly for them.

They enjoyed and tasted such exquisite dishes together with an extraordinary wine, vintage of the same house. Finally, they savored a delicious dessert, also typical of the place.

Afterwards, Dylan took the opportunity to explain the function he wanted her to fulfill in his branch, south of Santiago de Leon, in Islander.Belongs to (N)ôvel/Drama.Org.

-First, I need you to move to Islander for at least the first three months. In the meantime, you get up to speed and get involved in the judicial processes already started so that you can guide them. After that, you can alternate between Santiago de Leon and this one.

“Second, the job is for you to be my attorney-in-fact and advisor, so that you assume the defense of the cases against me in the courts of the region.

-Perfect! -commented Amber, to show her agreement.

-Third, I wish that in Santiago de Leon, you take direct charge of the cases that I still have pending judicially.

I want to give immediate and radical solutions to all pending cases, as you usually do,” he added, looking at her with a smile, whose objective was to influence her.

-Would you help me with the search for lodging? -she asked uneasily. Even though it hurts her to be separated from her mother, she is doing it for the good of both of them, since Christopher hurt them so much.

-That’s ready! I have a luxurious, spacious and comfortable apartment of my own that you will enjoy on your own, very close to the company’s headquarters, while you are in Islander. And you can even take your mom with you if you feel you’ll be alone.

“Finally, I offer you benefits and salary that triple your professional fees in Santiago de Leon. Aside from the benefits that my employees enjoy, insurance, bonuses and per diems, among others.

She, without thinking twice because it was what she wanted, immediately responded by accepting this job proposal, since she needed to get away from Christopher Morillo as soon as possible.

-Yes, I accept! When can I leave for there? -She asked, wanting to make sure that there would be enough land and water between her and Christopher. This was “the preparation of her escape”.

-Tomorrow, if you want,” answered Dylan, to take advantage of her availability and quick decision, before she regrets it.

He, was a little astonished, because so far he had made this proposal to her in two or three opportunities and she always claimed that she did not want to leave Santiago de Leon.

“I get the impression that she is running away from something or someone” Dylan reflected, with the feeling that she was hiding something.

Nevertheless, he preferred to keep quiet. This distance from Santiago, suited her because it will keep her away from the closeness and threat, which Christopher represents in her life. In the meantime, he will move too, so that she will not feel alone.

“I will take advantage of this closeness to declare my feelings to her, suddenly, now she will accept them”, he analyzed, convinced that this was his opportunity to make her his wife and make her fall at his feet.

At the end of the discussion about the working conditions, Amber made it clear to Dylan that she wanted to keep the freedom of her work in criminal matters, either in Santiago de Leon or in Islander, because this is the one that has given her the greatest satisfaction.

-No problem for me! -he declared, accepting all her conditions to keep her by his side.

Besides, he did not object because he loved that fame, power and dominance she had, with which she gained the respect of many, in Santiago. In the meantime, she had decided to make a halt for now, to her war and revenge against Christopher.

-So, Amber? Shall I prepare the plane for tomorrow? I’ll accompany you while you settle in, because I still have a lot of unfinished business here,” he ratified, with an immense joy, especially inwardly, imagining that this would be his great opportunity to make her his.

Just thinking about the hard blow this would be for Christopher made him feel excited and full, at last, he would be able to get even for the beating he had given him in the hotel suite.

-Yes,” she answered with a categorical monosyllable, “What time would the flight leave? -she asked.

-In the afternoon, to give me time to finish a lot of business here in Santiago during the morning,” he replied enthusiastically.

-It is also convenient for me, because I will talk to my team now, before going to the apartment, to give them my cases. So that they can finish them and leave the morning for what I can’t finish today,” she assured him, convinced that this was the best thing to do.

-Okay! -he replied.

When they finished talking, he asked for the bill, they got into the van and from there to the heliport, returning to Santiago de Leon. When they arrived at the building where Dylan lives, he helped Amber out of the helicopter and cordially invited her to a coffee, before leaving for her office.

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Once in his office, Amber met with her boss, whom she updated on the negotiation she had just made with Dylan Lugo. In view of the fact that he is the best client of the firm and also a partner, he did not object to anything, so he gave her all the support she required.

Likewise, all her colleagues congratulated her and distributed among themselves the cases she was handling. The idea was that Amber would continue with her cases until the end, so that she would receive the fees she had so deservedly earned.

-Thank you! -She replied, pleased with her colleagues, “I am infinitely grateful for your valuable and unselfish help, you are all extraordinary! This will only be for a while,” she assured them, with a broken voice, on the verge of tears.

Finishing her work at the office, Amber went straight to her apartment. There, her mom was waiting for her, sad, not knowing what to do, since she called her as soon as she arrived at the office and informed her about her new projects.

-I’m really surprised,” she said, “Daughter, everything has been so fast! I don’t know what to do, but if you need me, I’ll be there,” her mom assured her, hugging her and giving her her support.

-Okay, mother! -Amber replied, a bit puzzled.

-You go first, after you get settled, you send for me. So that you give me time to pick up and leave everything in order,” affirmed her mother, happy with her, because she considered this as a new triumph for her daughter…