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Authors: Nikki Mathis Thompson
Tags: Humor, Romance, Literature & Fiction, Contemporary, Romantic Comedy, Contemporary Fiction, Contemporary Women, Women's Fiction
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went into his office. Katrine let out a huge sigh and sat down.
She took out her iPod and little portable speakers. She was going to need some serious music therapy to get through the next two months. She reviewed the notes Ellenor had left for her and decided to go make some coffee.
The coffee turned out to be positively revolting. It tasted as if it had been brewed with water from the River Ganges. She was so going to stop and grab a cup on the way in tomorrow. She’d rather pay four dollars for overpriced coffee than drink this swill.
Oh, I am in a splendid mood.
She didn’t have time to listen to a pep talk song, so there was nothing she could do but grab her notes and head into Darth Vader’s office.
She hummed Darth’s theme music in her head.
du du du, du da du du da du, du du du, du da du du da du.
LUUUKE, LUUUUKE, I am an asshole ...
That made her grin. Well at least she was having fun coming up with different names to call him.
Here goes ....
She walked into his office and heard that he was on the phone. She paused and was about to walk out, but he waved her forward. She took a seat.
“Yes, that is correct. We should have the details finalized by the end of the month. No, I don’t anticipate any road blocks. Is everything going smoothly in Geneva? Good to hear. The new assistant you chose has just stepped into my office, so I will need to let you go. Yes, fine, good bye.”
He hung up the phone, closed his eyes, and rubbed the bridge of his nose. It was obvious his father made him tense.
“I trust Ellenor had given you an extensive list of details regarding the acquisition. She assured me you would be up to speed,” he said and paused.
Oh, he wants me to speak.
“Yes, Mr. Abbot. What is on the docket for this week, sir.” she said, getting her pen ready.
“Other than the items that were already on the agenda, I need you to add a meeting with the lawyers towards the end of the week. Their offices would be preferable. Also the managing partners will be meeting with me here, tomorrow morning. We will be working through lunch, so that needs to be catered. Some assorted sandwiches will suffice. I will leave that up to you. Make any necessary adjustments to accommodate the new meetings.”
Xander paused and looked back to his computer.
“That is all for now, as far as my schedule is concerned. Ellenor should be emailing you some financial reports this morning. That is the main priority today. I assume with your finance background, you will be able to handle this task without difficulty?”
Is he asking me or is this one of infamous rhetorical questions?
She wasn’t sure, but she decided to answer him anyway.
“Yes, sir. I will be more than capable of reviewing the financial reports and I look forward to the opportunity.”
He didn’t respond, but she was relieved that he seemed to be listening. His cell phone rang and he reached to answer.
“That will be all for now,” he said and took the call.
She had yet again been dismissed by his highness. That was the most verbal interaction they’d had since her interview.
Maybe next time he will actually speak to me, and not at me.
Katrine sat at her desk and decided to make sure everything was scheduled and ordered for the lunch meeting. Then she tackled the other items from his agenda. Once the scheduling was off of her plate, she started to open the files for the asset reports. She was glad to be given something more substantial than making catering arrangements, so she dove in enthusiastically.
She needed to compare the numbers on the balance sheets provided to AG with the data from the official quarterly statements for Smith Oil Corp. AG wanted to expand their market share in the oil and gas industry and Smith Oil was looking for some multinational exposure as well as some deep pockets to bolster their marketing strategies. The incumbent management team would retain control and this deal is what they refer to as a
She took out her iPod and little portable speakers. She was going to need some serious music therapy to get through the next two months. She reviewed the notes Ellenor had left for her and decided to go make some coffee.
The coffee turned out to be positively revolting. It tasted as if it had been brewed with water from the River Ganges. She was so going to stop and grab a cup on the way in tomorrow. She’d rather pay four dollars for overpriced coffee than drink this swill.
Oh, I am in a splendid mood.
She didn’t have time to listen to a pep talk song, so there was nothing she could do but grab her notes and head into Darth Vader’s office.
She hummed Darth’s theme music in her head.
du du du, du da du du da du, du du du, du da du du da du.
LUUUKE, LUUUUKE, I am an asshole ...
That made her grin. Well at least she was having fun coming up with different names to call him.
Here goes ....
She walked into his office and heard that he was on the phone. She paused and was about to walk out, but he waved her forward. She took a seat.
“Yes, that is correct. We should have the details finalized by the end of the month. No, I don’t anticipate any road blocks. Is everything going smoothly in Geneva? Good to hear. The new assistant you chose has just stepped into my office, so I will need to let you go. Yes, fine, good bye.”
He hung up the phone, closed his eyes, and rubbed the bridge of his nose. It was obvious his father made him tense.
“I trust Ellenor had given you an extensive list of details regarding the acquisition. She assured me you would be up to speed,” he said and paused.
Oh, he wants me to speak.
“Yes, Mr. Abbot. What is on the docket for this week, sir.” she said, getting her pen ready.
“Other than the items that were already on the agenda, I need you to add a meeting with the lawyers towards the end of the week. Their offices would be preferable. Also the managing partners will be meeting with me here, tomorrow morning. We will be working through lunch, so that needs to be catered. Some assorted sandwiches will suffice. I will leave that up to you. Make any necessary adjustments to accommodate the new meetings.”
Xander paused and looked back to his computer.
“That is all for now, as far as my schedule is concerned. Ellenor should be emailing you some financial reports this morning. That is the main priority today. I assume with your finance background, you will be able to handle this task without difficulty?”
Is he asking me or is this one of infamous rhetorical questions?
She wasn’t sure, but she decided to answer him anyway.
“Yes, sir. I will be more than capable of reviewing the financial reports and I look forward to the opportunity.”
He didn’t respond, but she was relieved that he seemed to be listening. His cell phone rang and he reached to answer.
“That will be all for now,” he said and took the call.
She had yet again been dismissed by his highness. That was the most verbal interaction they’d had since her interview.
Maybe next time he will actually speak to me, and not at me.
Katrine sat at her desk and decided to make sure everything was scheduled and ordered for the lunch meeting. Then she tackled the other items from his agenda. Once the scheduling was off of her plate, she started to open the files for the asset reports. She was glad to be given something more substantial than making catering arrangements, so she dove in enthusiastically.
She needed to compare the numbers on the balance sheets provided to AG with the data from the official quarterly statements for Smith Oil Corp. AG wanted to expand their market share in the oil and gas industry and Smith Oil was looking for some multinational exposure as well as some deep pockets to bolster their marketing strategies. The incumbent management team would retain control and this deal is what they refer to as a
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