Two Times the Charm (Clara and Emmett) novel Chapter 12

Emmett drove himself to the office, and the moment he stepped into the lounge, he spotted Taylor waiting for him behind a desk.

That guy, his biggest rival in the biz! The man who was leading the Atwoods to their current glory. Taylor was not someone to be underestimated.

"Mr. Melendez."

Taylor rose to his feet and greeted him with a smile. "For a sec, I thought you'd shut me out this time!"

Emmett slightly furrowed his brows, "Your highness graces us with your presence, Mr. Atwood. How could I not welcome you?"

"We've known each other long enough. Let's cut to the chase. I'm here to borrow something of yours."

"And what would that be?"

"Your TrackR. Heard it could locate anyone with ease. No place it can't find! Thought I'd give it a spin."

Emmett's fingers twitched slightly. "Who are you looking for, Mr. Atwood?"

Taylor suddenly laughed, stood up, and handed him a photo. "I'm looking for the woman in this picture!"

Taking the photo, Emmett saw - it was Clara!

"I've forgotten who this woman is. Probably someone I knew before my amnesia! I keep dreaming about her, but I'm not sure who she is!" Taylor furrowed his brows, "I want to find her and clarify!"

"…A woman you knew before the amnesia?"

"Exactly! Because I can't remember her now, but I keep seeing her in my dreams. I started to doubt whether she was real or a figment of my imagination, until I found this photo among my old stuff! I'm sure she's real!"

Emmett's hand stiffened slightly. "What's in it for me if I help you?"

"This year's bidding, AW Corporation will opt-out."

"You think your participation in the bidding is a threat to me?"

"Alright."

After saying that, Emmett left the lounge. He took the elevator to the eighth floor, and as soon as the doors opened - he saw Clara!

"Mr. Melendez!"

"Hmm." Emmett glanced at her, recalling the photo Taylor showed him. He was certain the woman in the picture was the one standing in front of him!

Something must've happened between her and Taylor before his memory loss! Perhaps, Clara's child might even be Taylor's! His gut told him it was a complicated love affair!

"Here's the repayment plan I've drafted." Clara handed over a chart, then smiled, "There's one condition though... I can't be fired from the Melendez Group because of the previous incident! I need to work here to make this plan work."

"Your plan seems well thought out." Emmett took the chart and cracked a rare smile, "You're hinting at me not to fire you, aren't you?"

Clara laughed awkwardly, "That's not what I meant. I just need a job! Any job! I have a family to feed, a son to raise, and now your debt to pay!"