Love Slave to My Devil CEO Boss 18+ novel Chapter 235

“We don’t have much time. Let’s not be late and let’s make the most out of the time that Julianna got for us,” Ace said as he clapped his hands together to help the members of his team focus.

That definitely worked for me. I snapped out of my thoughts and focused on the task at hand which was to ensure that the commercial would pass the committee’s review. Unlike the last time that we were here, Jeremy wouldn’t be the one presenting.

“Are you ready, Rina?” Ace asked as came to stand right at my side.

“Yes, I have to be…” I replied while I tried my best to sound calm.

“Relax. Don’t tense up and just do what you always do…” Ace advised before he winked at me.

Ace had asked me to present the final commercial to the committee members. After that Julianna and some other team members will help to present their marketing plans. For that to happen, I had to successfully present the commercial and get a passing grade from the committee members first. My hand instinctively reached for the pendant that I had around my neck. After receiving it from Ace as a present, I always wore it, and just touching it seemed to give me some inner strength.

Although Ace had promised to help me if anything were to happen, it still made me nervous. Standing up there on that large stage wasn’t going to be easy for me. I spent time rehearsing for this and I prayed that my nerves would not get in the way now that the time had finally arrived to unveil our commercial to the judges on the committee.

“Let’s get started right away,” Julianna told me when we arrived in the large auditorium.

We only had a few minutes to finish all the preparations and set up. The committee members all arrived on time and took their seats. Ace stood next to me on the side of the stage before felt a slight warmth and pressure on my shoulder.

“You’ll do great. Just relax and have some fun,” he whispered close to my ear.

“I’ll try my best,” I replied before letting out a sigh.

“Don’t worry. Even if you faint, I’ll be there to catch you,” Ace replied reassuringly before he chuckled at his own little joke.

I hoped that I don’t make it a new habit for myself to faint during important presentations. Julianna urged us to get onto the stage and I knew that the time had finally arrived for real. Ace walked onto the stage in front of me and I followed carefully after him. The light that shone on me was almost blinding and it took a short moment for my eyes to adjust. The light actually helped because I could barely see the judges although I could feel their eyes on me.