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amazing developments revealed hours earlier. She knew she’d have to meet with him, but hadn’t expected it to happen so soon.
I seriously need to start looking for a new job as far away from London as I can.
“Anyway, I thought to alert you to the change in plans. The agenda is being sent by Sharon this evening. Nico arrived from Hong Kong this morning,” Richard advised.
Sharon Johnson was Nico’s secretary. She was the tough shield that guarded Nico from any unwelcome visitor and ensured that he had every comfort within reach at the office. She was not someone to cross if you wanted to get close to the big man. Mari totally loved her. She was very outspoken and blunt, to the point of drawing pain from the person on the receiving end of her sharp tongue.
“What about dinner tonight to go over any last-minute details?” Richard asked.
Mari grinned at him.
“Richard, don’t you have enough women in your harem?”
“What? I’m truly hurt by your skepticism. I sincerely wanted to discuss your brief. You know, your use of computer data jargon is absolutely riveting. How can I resist taking an early peek at what you have to offer?” He placed his hand over his heart and tried the puppy-dog-innocent-boy look.
“Yes, I know you want to review my brief, and every other woman’s briefs.” Mari laughed. “As for jargon, how about we try some of your legal terms? Like you drawing up a contract giving me that beautiful flat you just bought at twenty percent below market, seeing as we’re friends and all.”
Richard laughed and walked to the door. “You’re a hard woman, Mari. My flat and car are my most prized possessions, and so far they’re serious chick magnets. Don’t stay in here too long. See you tomorrow, kid.”
The sound of Richard’s firm, retreating footsteps pounding on the marble tiles made Mari shake her head and smile at his confident, flirtatious swagger. However, she immediately sobered, contemplating her predicament.
The decision ahead was going to be difficult. Should she tell Nico about the life they had created together? Cognizant of the very contentious divorce he was going through, with a woman who was using every trick in the book to hold on to the title of Mrs. Darian, including claiming that she was pregnant, made telling him an impossible decision.
Mari shook her head at the woman’s stupidity and wickedness.
She should have left the company weeks ago, Mari admonished herself. Then she would’ve had time to ease into a disclosure. However, with the obvious signs her body was determined to make, she had to leave sooner than she’d anticipated, or the decision to tell Nico would be a fait accompli .
She’d only stayed because she thought she owed Nico her support. The exit of one member of the elite team over the past two months would’ve disrupted their operations, and might have created some unease in the market. This would have been devastating for the Group’s share prices.
With the recent tabloid speculation on Nico’s sterility, any news of her pregnancy would certainly put that nasty rumor to rest. Mari wasn’t sure what to do. Her decision definitely hinged on what was in Nico’s and her baby’s best interests. She fiercely loved them both, and wanted to do right by them.
She briefly considered telling him and anticipated his reaction. Knowing how much he believed in family, Mari had no doubt he would insist on marriage. For the same reasons she hadn’t consented to being his mistress, she’d have to decline being his wife. Right now Nico wasn’t a safe bet for any woman’s heart. Not that she wanted to tie him to her under duress. Telling him about the baby might pressure him into maintaining a relationship with her that he didn’t want. He would insist on financial support, even knowing she didn’t need it. Thanks to his generosity over the years, six-figure annual salaries and bonuses, clothing allowances, a company flat and purchased holidays that
I seriously need to start looking for a new job as far away from London as I can.
“Anyway, I thought to alert you to the change in plans. The agenda is being sent by Sharon this evening. Nico arrived from Hong Kong this morning,” Richard advised.
Sharon Johnson was Nico’s secretary. She was the tough shield that guarded Nico from any unwelcome visitor and ensured that he had every comfort within reach at the office. She was not someone to cross if you wanted to get close to the big man. Mari totally loved her. She was very outspoken and blunt, to the point of drawing pain from the person on the receiving end of her sharp tongue.
“What about dinner tonight to go over any last-minute details?” Richard asked.
Mari grinned at him.
“Richard, don’t you have enough women in your harem?”
“What? I’m truly hurt by your skepticism. I sincerely wanted to discuss your brief. You know, your use of computer data jargon is absolutely riveting. How can I resist taking an early peek at what you have to offer?” He placed his hand over his heart and tried the puppy-dog-innocent-boy look.
“Yes, I know you want to review my brief, and every other woman’s briefs.” Mari laughed. “As for jargon, how about we try some of your legal terms? Like you drawing up a contract giving me that beautiful flat you just bought at twenty percent below market, seeing as we’re friends and all.”
Richard laughed and walked to the door. “You’re a hard woman, Mari. My flat and car are my most prized possessions, and so far they’re serious chick magnets. Don’t stay in here too long. See you tomorrow, kid.”
The sound of Richard’s firm, retreating footsteps pounding on the marble tiles made Mari shake her head and smile at his confident, flirtatious swagger. However, she immediately sobered, contemplating her predicament.
The decision ahead was going to be difficult. Should she tell Nico about the life they had created together? Cognizant of the very contentious divorce he was going through, with a woman who was using every trick in the book to hold on to the title of Mrs. Darian, including claiming that she was pregnant, made telling him an impossible decision.
Mari shook her head at the woman’s stupidity and wickedness.
She should have left the company weeks ago, Mari admonished herself. Then she would’ve had time to ease into a disclosure. However, with the obvious signs her body was determined to make, she had to leave sooner than she’d anticipated, or the decision to tell Nico would be a fait accompli .
She’d only stayed because she thought she owed Nico her support. The exit of one member of the elite team over the past two months would’ve disrupted their operations, and might have created some unease in the market. This would have been devastating for the Group’s share prices.
With the recent tabloid speculation on Nico’s sterility, any news of her pregnancy would certainly put that nasty rumor to rest. Mari wasn’t sure what to do. Her decision definitely hinged on what was in Nico’s and her baby’s best interests. She fiercely loved them both, and wanted to do right by them.
She briefly considered telling him and anticipated his reaction. Knowing how much he believed in family, Mari had no doubt he would insist on marriage. For the same reasons she hadn’t consented to being his mistress, she’d have to decline being his wife. Right now Nico wasn’t a safe bet for any woman’s heart. Not that she wanted to tie him to her under duress. Telling him about the baby might pressure him into maintaining a relationship with her that he didn’t want. He would insist on financial support, even knowing she didn’t need it. Thanks to his generosity over the years, six-figure annual salaries and bonuses, clothing allowances, a company flat and purchased holidays that
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