Thereafter, they packed everything for sapphire which she will need there. Nathan and twinkle helped with her packing, and now she was ready to fly with her boss to start her international career. She sat on the plane with her boss and remembered that how rowan made sure that she and granny reached Liam's house safely. She will always remember how he was so caring towards them, even if it was for a little time.
They fled to London in the most amazing and comfy jet, as they were the only one selected from Canada. They reached London hotel and were getting ready for their first meeting. Sapphire was making sure that everything was ready and not miss a single file.
Mr. Lincoln was happy to work with new companies and be a part of them, while sapphire was nervous about something. She felt like something was going to happen here, but she shrugged her shoulder, and they entered the hotel. The hotel interior was of great Neptune, they must have spent a lot of their money. They were not expecting less from them as they are holding an international project.
Their manager came running towards them and asked“ from Canada? " He took their luggage while they nodded in yes. The manager handed their luggage to a waiter and asked them to put it inside their respective rooms.
The receptionist starts finding their keys. Sapphire looked around, her eyes were glowing as it was the first time she was visiting any foreign place and will work with them. She looked around the hotel and was amazed at its spectacular decoration, while Mr. Lincoln was no less. His company was good, but this was spectacular. He was very impressed with everything.
Mr. Lincoln : I haven't seen such a big and beautiful hotel in my life. He said, while still admiring every detail of the building. People were moving from one place to another with something or another thing.
“Me too” replied sapphire, still looking around the hotel. Every corner is decorated so beautifully. It looked like a palace to her. She wished that she also had a place like this one where everyone can be relaxed and without any disturbance or worries in their life. She never knew that this place belonged to her monster.
The receptionist asked again to confirm their room numbers,“ mam are you guys from Canada? "
Mr. Lincoln nodded happily and asked“ where are our other Canadian mates?"
“Sorry, only you guys are selected from Canada as a networking group” she replied, and they were proud of themselves that they reached such heights. They smiled at her.
Receptionist : please mam and sir go upstairs into the hall for a small welcoming, and then you can depart towards your rooms…
Mr. Lincoln nodded and moved towards the lift, sapphire moved after him. They entered the hall and found a giant table with plenty of chairs around it, with one main chair ahead of the table. Everyone was present there except the boss. Sapphire greeted everyone along with her boss and they greeted back. There were people from Australia, Bangladesh, Bangalore, America, Korea, china and many more from all over the world.
Sapphire was nervous to meeting them, but then she relaxed as everyone was so friendly and nice. They were speaking with one another about the project when one of the (CEO) said, “I was really excited about meeting all of you and seeing the host of this project. He must be a very wealthy person ". He said admiringly.
Another one : this project is profitable for the economy of the world. This is such a good idea.
Mr. Lincoln : whoever the head is, has done an impressive job by proposing this theme, and I am glad to work with them. They were talking and discussing the project when a voice shouted,“ silence please, our head is coming" everyone got silent and waited for the most awaited person who they wanted to see.
Everyone stood straight and waited while the sapphire pen dropped on the floor, and she bent to take it back when she heard footsteps.
The head came and all the CEOs greeted him with utmost respect, and he just nods back. An arrogant ass.
Sapphire could hear voices clearly and her heart was beating fast unknowingly. She took the pen and stood straight. As soon as she looked up, her eyes set on that particular person who she wants to avoid. Her eyes met his, and it was only showing hate and shock while her was showing only shock.
She felt no ground beneath her legs. She was shivering, her lips started wobbling, and she was just too shocked to do anything. The person before her was none other than her husband, Rowan Hudson, who was now standing proud and arrogantly in front of her.
Mr. Lincoln : he is here, that's why we didn't find him on the list as he was the one who is hosting this project… He whispered in her ear. While she was standing like a statue looking at her tormentor as well as her love. He was glaring at her.
As soon as Daniel looked at where rowan was looking at, his eyes went wide in shock as he saw sapphire almost one year later. He quickly looked at rowan, who was now shaking. He placed his hand on his shoulder and whispered,“ control yourself rowan, this is a board meeting".
Rowan ignored Daniel's request, but her body remained stiffened in her presence. He nodded at the people and said,“ sit down and take seat gentlemen" he ordered and they nodded.
All were about to take their seats along with sapphire when he interrupted, “not you, woman”. He said, directly looking in her eyes. He missed looking at those orbs of her. She was just so mesmerizing, but he couldn't be a fool again to get drawn into them.
Sapphire looked at him with wide eyes and then looked at her boss, who also looked at her fearfully. They turned their eyes towards rowan and was waiting.
Rowan : Lincoln enterprise, right?
“Ye… Yes, head" stuttered Mr. Lincoln.
Rowan : people who know me and work with me know that I don't allow women to work with me. So, how do you think that I will allow her to work here with us?
He questioned arrogantly while looking at sapphire who was looking down nervously.
Mr. Lincoln smiled at him nervously and said, “yes… Yes, head I know that, but… "
He was cut off by rowan a harsh question again,“ then why do you think that I want her here?" he was actually angry on her that why she was not showing any reaction the way he wanted from her.