Chapter 4 She left a mark on his Heart!

The professor initiated by explaining the strategies he researched based on guerilla marketing. He presented the board with examples for all the 8 businesses the tycoons run. Alongside the professor, Sylvia kept explaining the concepts with respect to the products of each business.

At the end of the presentation, a Q/A session started. CEO of Rivert communications initiated the session by asking, "Miss Grey, I've been in the business for 2 decades and been on the top. However, my marketing team never proposed such strategies to further beat the competitor. How would I know if these are as beneficial as you say to my industry considering the current dynamics of the market?"

"I appreciate your concern, Mr. Dane. You just answered your own question. The current dynamics of the industry are ever-changing because AI has taken over everything. This means that AI is the future. Bringing this technology to up your marketing game can give you a first mover's advantage over your rival."

The owner was rather satisfied with the response.

The Q/A session kept moving at a great pace while Sylvia catered to every question comfortably and smartly. The board seemed to like her confidence in the research she had assisted the professor with.

Soon, the session ended and all the owners were invited for a high tea prepared in a private hall behind the conference room. Everyone left the room except Sylvia who was making sure everything related to the research was sorted back in the folder she was responsible to handle.

The moment was about to leave the room, the lights went off and the room turned into complete darkness. Sylvia was glued to the place where she was standing and shouted for help. Suddenly, she could sense someone's presence near her. "Is somebody here?", she said loudly.

Just then, a warm large palm cupped her cheek while the other held her arms behind her back in one place, making it difficult for her to move.

Sylvia startled. She did not know what was happening to her.

A manly yet seductive voice came from the man so close to her she could feel his hot breath on her face. "You did a wonderful job today. Though I hated how you readied your appearance for the men in the meeting," As soon as the words were out of his mouth, Sylvia was released.

In a matter of 5 minutes, the lights were back, and Sylvia was alone in the room again. Sylvia took a minute to return to her senses. She quickly glanced around to find a male figure in the room. However, there was no being in the room except her.

An exhilarating shiver ran down her back. She wondered if it was a dream. During the 4 years of her bachelor's, she was never involved in such an embarrassing yet disturbing situation.

She hastily withdrew all the files and left the room. While stepping out of the room she stumbled while a gentle hand grabbed her arm to save her from falling to the floor. She was so petrified from the episode in the conference that she pushed the man and was about to run for her life. But Jamie pulled her back again, "What wrong Sylvia? Are you feeling alright? I saw how you were about to fall on the ground, so I just tried to help."

"Jamie, it's you." She hugged him with all her energy not leaving him and cried her eyes out.

Jamie helped her to the nearest corner. "Sylvia you are scaring me. I have never seen you so upset before. Did the conference not go as you had planned? Or did Professor Zaid say something?" Sylvia kept sobbing in his arms.

"If you don't tell, how would I be able to help you honey?", Jamie consoled her.

Sylvia was feeling so exhausted that she did not want to discuss the details of the episode, so she told Jamie that nothing happened. She was only a little overwhelmed with all the praise she got during the conference.

She requested to go back home, so Jamie got her out.

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The bodyguard informed the man how Sylvia had behaved after the episode. He provided all the photographs he had taken secretly while Sylvia was being consoled by Jamie.

The handsome man took a glance at the images on the table. He picked a photograph where Sylvia rested her head on Jamie's chest. He took a deep breath and said in a hoarse voice, "Who is this man? Why haven't I received any information on his background as yet? Do I not pay enough James?".

James quickly took a step forward, "Boss, this man.. umm",

"Spill the beans already," the handsome man said impatiently. "Boss, this is Jamie Scarlet, Miss Grey's lover."