Chapter 7 A Chance

I'm sorry, I prefer using the stairs.

Dylan raised his brows and I'm sure he was wondering what kind of a girl I was.

Why?

Nothing, I just prefer the stairs.

I didn't know my words stirred suspicion from Justin and the bodyguards.

Dylan narrowed his eyes into slits and after some seconds, he walked out of the elevator.

M-master..., Justin was confused.

How could their Master reconsider the useless opinion of his staff. Originally, their Master was not the type to change his mind but then...

Are you afraid of using lifts?, Dylan asked as he walked to the other side of the company where there was an escalator.

Justin stood behind his Master and also watched how Edna replied his question.

Seriously, there was something strange about his Master. Having worked with him for ten yrs, he had not seen him engage anyone in a conversation. Moreover, why did he employ Edna when it was obvious she wasn't qualified for the job . Is there a loophole somewhere?

Edna Steele

Are you afraid of using lifts?

When Mr Dylan asked me that question,it stirred up the past which I was not ready to answer.

Yes, I can't use it, though I...

We stepped out of the moving stair way and he walked into a large hall. I followed after him as I didn't know where he was leading us to.

Leave us, Dylan said to his men including the factory workers that were inside the hall where Dylan led me to.

I watched as they bowed and left then I turned around to observe my surroundings. It looked like it was a conference room except for the cartons packed at the end of the room. Then I wondered whether it was a warehouse. There was a large projector, the large table was surrounded with chairs and each chair held a computer system on their allocated part on the table. Everywhere was sparkling and luxurious. I'm sure the office and the equipments in it alone was more expensive than anything I've ever owned...

Over there, Dylan said and I turned back to him, looking at the direction he was pointing at.

These are the blue prints of people that were contacted to partner with us concerning this perfume project. I'm sure you've heard about it. Their sketches we're not all perfect and well designed to my contentment. This project is a very big one with huge benefits for the company. I can't just leave this project in the hands of unworthy persons and so far i've not found any trust worthy person so far except you. Miss Steele, this project must be completed before the 15th of September,two weeks from now. I'm wondering how you'll manage to do it.

I understand that this project was very important to Mr Dylan and his company at large, but I'm wondering why he chose me ADMIST others that were ready to do this job.

I watched as he walked over to one of the computers and typed some buttons then beckoned me to come over.

The Ganth chart here shows the different sketches of and requirements of the perfume package that I need. The projector also shows the designs of other architects, you can learn from their mistakes and produce the best packaging box for the product...

This perfume had already been placed in the market and there is a high demand for it, I only need a good box for my perfume and you have to construct it to my satisfaction, can you do it?

I can't , I quickly objected. Though, I know I'm very good at architecture but this project seems to be so sensitive that I doubted I could handle it.

Your CV reveals that although you studied business and marketing, you went back to study a second degree in architecture, what makes you think you can't do it.

I lowered my head, fumbling my hands in frustration as he stood right in front of me and waited for my answer.

I've already made up my mind to partner with you...

No Sir, don't, I can't do it...

He squinted his eyes and then sighed.

I didn't realize that Mr Dylan who hardly talked was going all the way to explain things to me.

I despise people that don't believe in their abilities.

I do believe but don't put your life's hardwork at stake because of me.

You can do this, He was assuring me but I realize that perhaps I won't catch up with his expectations like those other architects. Although that was the major reason I'm here in this company, but why do I feel this doubt in myself.

Sir, I tried to explain further but what I heard next almost moved me to tears, I've never heard anyone tell me this and mean it. I mean who would like to put his life's earnings in the hands of another person. He told me he trusts me.

Jeez...

Is it money that you want, I will increase your salary. After saying this, he glanced at his watch. Do you want to stay back and have a look or...

Second option pls,I quickly cupped my mouth.

Did I just interrupt him???

We returned back to the main company and since it was already late, I decided to pack my stuff and sign out for the day .

I ended up talking with Shannon at the ground floor and for a while,we talked about a lot of things in the company. It was already past six so many people had signed out and left. Shannon and the robots were left along withe here. She was the one that had the keys of the company to lock up and afterwards submit it to Andrew,the head robot, so obviously we were the only humans left in the office.

We were waiting for Andrew to come take the keys from Shannon before we'll go home but then I heard that Mr Dylan was still around. Remembering what happened in his car and at the manufacturing site, i blushed a little. Immediately the elevator opened and I got a glimpse of him and Andrew and his men, I quickly waved Shannon bye and dashed off from the company.