By admin Burn those Who Burned Me Novel Ch 19
As he pulled out my chair so that I could sit down, a smile formed on my face. Tilting his head with a mischievous smile, Aaron began to speak.
“If you don’t mind my asking, why the smile?”
“I’m just a little surprised you remembered me.”
Aaron gave me a sweet yet empathetic look.
“Let’s just say you made a bit of an impression the first time. I’m sorry I didn’t get to see you again after your parents passed. Paul and Grace met a lot to me.”
I could feel my eyes betraying me as they began to water up. I hadn’t expected him to mention my parents, though I understood why. I was just about to excuse myself when he placed a handkerchief into my hand. After dabbing my eyes, I looked up to see a soft and empathetic pair of green eyes staring at me. I wasn’t sure why, but it felt as if he was staring directly into my soul. Wanting to break the connection, I looked around again for Della. Aaron must’ve noticed.
“Are you looking for someone?”
Something about his tone seemed devious.
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“Yes, my assistant Della. She’s never late, I hope nothing has happened
Before I could finish my sentence, Aaron interjected.
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“That won’t be necessary. I told Vincent to inform her she could stay home for the evening.”
Why would he do that? Sensing my questioning look, he continued.
“I wanted to be able to have dinner, just the two of us. If that was alright with you.”
So, we were alone!!!
“Y–Yes, of course.”
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After the waiters took our orders, we started having light conversation, catching up on everything that has been going on the past five years.
“I met to tell you, congratulations on becoming President of Priceland.”
Smiling. “Thank you. Though I don’t know if I deserve it.”
Aaron’s face scrunched but then quickly relaxed. As he cut into his steak, he began to speak.
“Why do you feel that way?”
“Well, I’ve been gone for over five years, and even though I made sure to go to school for engineering and science, I haven’t had a chance to put it to good use.”
Aaron looked at me thoughtfully and then smiled.
“Very true, that being said, over these past several years you’ve stayed in touched with everything regarding Priceland including stocks and sales.”
His tone was so matter of fact like he knew for sure what I had been doing.
“How did you know that?”
His eyes had a mischievous spark to them as a smile crept onto his lips.
*I figured as much when you made that business proposal regarding a merging between MGT and Lockwood. It very detailed and very impressive.”
I could feel myself blushing, ugh! Why was he having this effect on me!
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Chapter 19
“Thank you. It is true, I made sure to stay current on progression of Priceland and my uncle was nice enough to keep me informed on everything.”
“Well, I’d say that sounds like someone who has earned her position.”
His words were so resolute, like he’d known I needed to hear that.
“Though I must admit, I’m a little surprised you’re back in Convington and no longer Mrs. Lockwood.”
There it was. The real reason I wanted this meeting.
“That’s actually what I wanted to speak with you about. I’m sure by now you’re aware I’m no longer with Thomas Lockwood. My reasons are personal, I hope you can understand that. However, regarding my proposal, I put that together on the strength I was helping my husband, now that we’re no longer married I’d like for you to withdraw.”
Aaron sat in silence for a few moments, his expression was hard to read. Finally, he smiled and began to speak.
“It’s a very good proposal Ms. Price. I didn’t take you as a person that would make a business decision based on emotions.”
Rabena’s brows squinched, this wasn’t just about so petty divorce, he had no idea what those people did to her.
“Mr. Michaels, I can understand your resolve and again, thank you for the compliment regarding that proposal. That being said, Thomas Lockwood doesn’t deserve to expand his business off my name.”
A smile curled on Aaron’s lips; he could see the firs in her eyes as she spoke. This was getting interesting.
“Let’s say I take you up on this offer. Exactly what would be in this for me?”
That question caught Rabena off guard. She hadn’t taken into consideration he would want something in return. Was her proposal that good?
“U–Uh, I’m sorry Mr. Michaels, I hadn’t taken that into consideration. I didn’t think my proposal was that lucrative to you.”
Aaron pulled his seat so that he could be closer to Rabena’s face.
“You sell yourself too short Ms. Price, that proposal could have skyrocketed our revenue. It would have given me a clear opening to setup hotels and resorts in the Northern Continent. I’d say that’s definitely worth a value.”
Rabena sat in shock, had she really created something that lucrative. Taking a sip of wine, she let out a light sigh.
“Wow, I’m really flattered Mr. Michaels. So, what would you like in exchange for canceling with Lockwood?”
Aaron took a sip of his wine, that mischievous grin still on his face.
“How about your hand in marriage?”