One More Chance novel Chapter 136

~~~You sheltered me from harm, kept me warm, kept me warm. You gave my life to me, set me free, set me free. The finest years I ever knew were all the years I had with you. And I would give anything I own, I'd give my life, my heart, my home. I would give everything I own, just to have you back again... just to touch you once again~~~

-Bread-

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LUKE's POV:

I was currently reading the reports that my team submitted to me when I noticed my two employees whispering something in their seats.

"Eherm!" I cleared my throat which made everyone look at me. "Is there anything else you want to share in this meeting, Salonga, Montes?" I asked in a deep, serious voice and put down the papers I was reading.

"Huh?"

"Sir?" They uttered at the same time, surprise was evident in their expression.

"I am asking you if there is anything else that you want to share in this discussion?"

"I-I'm sorry, Sir." Montes apologized with his head down.

"Sorry? Why are you saying sorry?" I asked seriously.

"Because we're interrupting the meeting with our silly conversation."

"Silly conversation? What is it? Why don't you share it with us?"

They shared glances before looking at the counter. I followed their gazes only to find that they were looking at Sam who cheerfully talking to one of their staff at the counter.

"Salonga keeps bothering me about the woman at the counter."

I raised an eyebrow when Salonga nudged Montes' elbow, motioning him to keep quiet.

" So you were saying he's bothering you about that woman? What did he tell you about her?"

"He wanted to know her name and he also wanted us to take a picture with her."

"And why would he want to know her name?"

But this time, it was Salonga who answered my not-so-silly question.

"Because she's beautiful, Mr. Williams, even the way she speaks. She's like an angel and lucky is the one who will have her heart."

I held my breath for a few seconds after hearing what he said and glanced at the smiling face of my ex-wife. It has been a long time since I realized that I would have been that 'lucky guy' if I hadn't just been a fool then.

"Oh, my God!" Sam suddenly screamed and giggled.

"Yeah, indeed." I unconsciously muttered which caused the 14 employees to look at me.

"Sir?" Mia, the head of the marketing department called my attention. "You were saying something?"

"Oh, I mean, yeah, she's indeed beautiful, but please focus on the meeting. I want you all to listen and list down the important things I will discuss with you and one more thing..." I paused, looking at them one by one. "I don't want to repeat myself! Do you understand?"

"Yes, Sir." They replied in unison.

"Good, now, let's continue. Mia, what was the last topic we were discussing earlier?"

"It's about the company's marketing strategy, Sir."

"Okay, let's continue the discussion and I want you all to focus."

But as soon as those words came out of my mouth, my eyes automatically flew in Sam's direction who was now laughing at the long-haired guy in front of the counter. I really tried to hear their conversation but since Mia was just sitting to my left and her voice was too loud for my ears, I couldn't even hear nor understand what Sam and that guy were talking about.

I gripped the pen so hard under the table that he suddenly took her hand and said something that made her giggle. It's as if he were pretending to be a tarot reader.

"Guys, continue your discussion, I'll just ask for another cup of coffee," I said getting their attention but was surprised when Salonga stood up before me.

"Let me get you another cup of coffee, Mr. Williams." He offered himself, his eyes lit up with excitement.

I stared at him for a few seconds and turned down his offer with a smile.

"No, thanks, Salonga, but I can do it myself, besides, didn't I say you must focus on the meeting?" I told him, raising an eyebrow. In my head... -'I'm not yet insane to give you a chance to get close to her and flirt with her!'-

"Yes, Sir." He nodded and returned to his seat while scratching the back of his neck.

I took the now empty mug and headed towards the counter.

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