Chapter 2 A Deal with Power and Pride

Two days after her first meeting with Cassian and Reginald Thorne, Veronica was texted by the board for an important meeting.

She had arrived on time the moment she learnt that the meeting would be starting soon. She is ushered into the room by the assistant and there she meets so many board of directors already seated.

There was silence and she knew all eyes were on her as she proceed to take her sit. One of the men staring at her was Cassian.

She locked eyes with him until he pulled away.

Reginald Thorne walked to the head of the table and begins to speak.

"We have reconsidered our option and you are here to announce the offer to the board to know what their opinions would be." He said and there was whispers amongst the men seated

"Are you really serious right now?" Veronica asked and chuckled. "You waited for me to inform everyone about my proposition when you and your son could have done it?"

"It is called protocols Miss Veronica." Cassian interrupted.

"How rude..." She replied, glaring at him. "You talk about protocols like you even know what that is all about." She snapped at him.

"Alright Miss Veronica. I will tell everyone." Reginald said.

He informs the board of directors about the offer and everything involved. After his speech, there was so many hands raised and only one of those hands could be attended.

"Why have you suddenly picked interest in this company? For all we know, you are the CEO of Mack Fashion Industry, which has provided a billion dollar market." One of the investors said.

"I am a business woman and this is the brightest idea. Your company even though it has some irregularities has also recorded good gross income."

"That's not a good way to speak to us like that." Casisan interrupted again.

This time, Veronica got up from her sit and was going to walk out of the board room but was called back by Reginald.

"Please." He begged.

"I have been disrespected by your son and I demand an apology." She voiced out.

Cassian squinted his eyes in confusion. "Apologize for saying the truth. If this is the behavior you are bringing, then you can keep your deal."

Veronica smiled as another plan came to her head. She pulled out her cheque and wrote a couple of figures and handed it over to the secretary.

"Over there is hundred and fifty Million dollars. That should be enough money to float this company. But it comes with Thirty percent dividend."

She noticed Reginald twitching.

It was the type of deal that was too good to refuse. This deal could potentially pick the company back to the top.

"That is an amazing deal Miss Veronica. We are going to take the deal and give you Thirty five percent dividend." Reginald revealed.

Cassian turned to look at his father, he cannot believe the words that had come out his lips.

Seeing the behavior from Veronica, it was clear that she had some personal issue with him, but he couldn't point what he had done to her.

"There is one more thing." Veronica pointed out and smiled while staring at Cassian. "As the new investor in this company, I will be needing a personal assistant to do my bidding."

"You can have Catherine over here." Reginald suggested.

"No. Cassian Throne is going to be my personal assistant."

There is a loud mumur in the room. Cassian got into his feet stunned by her words.

"I beg your pardon?" He asked.

"Either you become my personal assistant or I give up helping this company and look for somewhere else."

"This is disrespectful!" Cassian yelled and then turned to face his father. "Why are you not saying anything."

Reginald was lost in thought. He did not want to watch his son become a servant to the woman, but at the same time he needed all the money to help save his company.

"Consider your wish granted." He announced.

"What!" Cassian raised his voice.

"It is best for business son. We cannot throw away this deal." Reginald informed him.

"I am the head of operations. Reducing me to a mere personal assistant is rude and disrespectful."

"It is what is best for business." Reginald replied, leaving Cassian speechless.

Veronica smiled and walked confidently over to his table and dropped her bag. "Pick it up and come with me, we have a lot to catch up." She said and walked out of the room.

Cassian and the rest of the board members were left completely stunned as she closed the door behind them.

Reginald sighed and pulled out his phone and begins to scroll.

"Are you not going to say anything father?" Cassian asked angrily.

"The board meeting is over, everyone should leave." He commanded.

All directors got up to their feet and walked out the door, leaving Cassian and Reginald alone. He walked over to his father and slammed his hand on the table.

"You are a disgrace for what you are doing!" He spat.

"Watch your tongue son." He warned.

"You are going to watch her embarrass me without saying anything?"

Reginald's phone begins to ring and he picked it up, ignoring his son's rant.

"Why is my personal assistant still in his board room? Do you want me to withdraw my offer?" Veronica asked.

"No, No. He will be with you shortly." He replied and Veronica hung up the phone afterwards. He turned to face Cassian.

"You heard the woman. Go and meet her now!" He barked.

Cassian remained stunned but he knew that his father meant the words and there was nothing he could do.

He swallowed up his pride and walked out of the board room without uttering another word to his father.

Cassian arrived at the entrance of the company and find Veronica talking to another man. He cleared his throat and Veronica turned to face him.

"Don't be late next time. You must learn to be punctual." Veronica warned.

"I am the head of operations. You are just an investor!" He barked.

"Don't you dare raise your voice at my wife." The man beside her warned.

"Wife?"

"Yes, this is my husband Dominic Vieralli." She introduced with excitement. "Now hurry up, we have an appointment to catch up." She said and walked to the other side of the car.

Cassian remained at the spot, his mind processing what Veronica had told her. If he ever thought Veronica was the same person as Aurora, then he was wrong.

Aurora was gentle and kind. Veronica was simply similar but a harsh woman.