Gonzalez paused as he walked past the group of executives. "See that? We need to spar more often. It really builds the bond between a boss and his employees."
The staff stared, nodding blankly.
"You're absolutely right, Mr. Hanson!"
"Your moves are incredible, boss! So professional!"
"We'll definitely have to practice before we spar with you!"
Gonzalez gave a curt nod and walked away.
The executives let out a collective breath and hurried over to the boxing ring to check on Trevor Cromwell. Pity flashed in their eyes. The marketing head had taken a brutal beating.
*
An hour into the afternoon shift, Gonzalez had his assistant, Holly Jenkins, call Luke Shaw.
Holly relayed the message to Luke's assistant.
Luke had just returned from negotiating a contract. Hearing that Gonzalez wanted to see him, he scowled in annoyance. "He has zero competence but endless demands. I just got back, I'm sweating through my shirt, and I haven't even had a second to rest. What could possibly be so urgent? Let him wait!"
His young assistant poured him a cup of coffee, offering a flattering smile. "The boss looked like a fool at the morning meeting. He probably wants to get on your good side, Boss!"
Luke blew on his coffee and scoffed. "He's on borrowed time. He won't last long in this company."
"Which is exactly why you need to play your cards right," the assistant said.
Luke nodded smugly. "Obviously."
He took his time finishing his coffee before finally heading up to the executive floor to see Gonzalez.



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The readers' comments on the novel: Find me in your labyrinth (Stella and Jonathan)
I had a lot of catching up to do..oh buoy, what twist and turns. Loved every bit of it, thank you for keep updating the novel. Hoping for more love along the way....
May we please have updates. Thank you...
Someone needs to send a new picture of Trevor to Oliver and Luke so that they will get their requested reports to Gonzalez asap. If they didn't know, now they know what awaits them if they continue to disrespect and NOT follow orders....
Well, well, well. I love how Gonzalez sent out the warning that he's the CEO and either they will acknowledge him as such or get their due diligence. I'm waiting to see how the Franco family will be walking on eggs and come into a new understanding of Gonzalez taking charge. Thank you so much for the five updates....
Adrian is hoping that he has a chance with Norah and will do everything and anything in his power to keep Norah and Xavier apart....
Thank you for the updates. I hope that Norah will remember Xavier and their relationship before the accident and that they will ever be to....
Thank you, thank you for the updates today, which is also my birthday. The saga continues. I really want Norah and Xavier to be together... but he has to want Norah....
May we have updates please. Thank you....
Why can't m Xavier just admit that he loves Norah...
Why can't m Xavier just admit that he loves Norah...