âBut Mr. Javier and Madam Sophia adore you! You can be my spy and send me intel. Weâll win against Alyssa if we team up!â Zoeâs eyes shimmered with desire.
Betty perked up at the mention of taking down Alyssa. âOkay! Deal. Letâs see if that will put a dent in her arrogance!â
Zoe crossed her arms on her chest with a smug smile. She had been raised in affluence and showered with love from her mother and brother.
She even attended school alongside members of the royal family and received numerous international awards.
Her life in the limelight was filled with a continuous stream of applause.
She had never lost to anyone and always got what she desired.
âAnd Iâll save my hand-holding for the woman I love.â Jasperâs words echoed in her head.
She silently vowed, âJasper, I wonât let you slip away, not this time. I will marry you no matter what. Iâll be the one to hold your hands!â
Soon, it was time to go home to Belbanks. She had been diligently managing her work, attending meetings, and working on the wedding event proposal to ensure she could make it back home in the evening.
Her efforts paid off when, after ten days of intense work, her team successfully completed Ada Kingsleyâs wedding event proposal.
Everyone on the team cheered exuberantly when they received Alyssaâs approval. One had to be mentally and physically strong to work under Alyssa or risk breaking down in the process.
Still, no one on the team complained or pulled out.
Alyssa tended to everything and never made a fuss despite being a Taylor. She worked as hard as her team members and treated them well with a constant supply of refreshments.
She might be a strict perfectionist, but she was witty and creative. Whenever the team was stuck, she would promptly come up with solutions, earning her the respect and admiration of her colleagues.
âLadies and gentlemen, youâve been through a lot. Take a well-deserved three-day break, and make sure schedule, so I wonât be able to treat you all to dinner.â
Standing at the head of the oval meeting table, she clutched its edge and flashed a wide smile at her team. âOnce we secure Ada Kingsleyâs deal, you can start planning your overseas trips.
âThere are more rewards than just bonuses and vacations in store for everyone! Iâll personally sponsor your trips, and I always keep my promises!â
âHooray!â Her team erupted in cheers. Even though they hadnât secured the deal yet, Alyssaâs promise filled them with anticipation.
It was 5:00 pm when she left the meeting room. Sean followed behind her and reminded her gently, âMs. Alyssa, Iâve prepared the outfit for the dinner. Itâs in the dressing room. Would you like to change into it?â
âNah, Iâm lazy. Uncle Victor is Dadâs good friend. He has seen all sides of me since I was a child.â
Alyssa entered the private elevator when she saw that the time was near.
As the elevator descended, she glanced at her reflection and delicately applied lipstick to her soft lips, giving her a refreshed appearance.
Sean watched as she touched up her makeup. He felt something stirring in him. He couldnât help but smile, realizing that beneath Alyssaâs sassy and intelligent exterior, there was a softer, more ladylike side to her.
The two of them were lost in their thoughts. They did not realize that the elevator had reached the first floor.
As the doors slid open, they were greeted by a warm, elegant, and mysterious lavender leaf fragrance.
Alyssa couldnât help but think that the scent should be named after Jameson if it hadnât been already.
In an instant, her gaze met Jamesonâs deep eyes. Her hands trembled, and she smudged lipstick on her face.
Jameson smiled at her startled expression. âMs. Taylor, Iâm here to escort you home.â