Please behave My Lord novel Chapter 169

Chapter 169: Challenging limits

Lionel held his breath and responded earnestly:
-Understood.
This website was challenging the boss's boundaries, and probably after this issue, the media should know what they could and could not report.
-One more thing, the design firm that you were testing before you took over Grupo Durán, the Elamorad Company, has recently had some problems, you may have to come and check.
The Elamorad company could be considered Leopoldo's first asset, so it meant a lot to him.
He found someone to take over the company when he took over the Durán Group, and for many years he had dominated it from behind. Today it became somewhat famous in the design world and, more importantly, no one knew that he was really responsible for it.
-I see.
After another secret glance at Leopold's expression, Lionel walked away, but with a sigh in his heart.
***
Mariana's condition had been improving for some time. Since the last time Leopoldo and Xavier had arrived at the same time, they had not returned.
In the meantime, Ana had come once saying that the group had to return to the set to discuss the further promotion of the film Holy Empress.
The director tried to recreate the image of Xavier and Diana as a couple by taking direct advantage of the news that Leopoldo and Xavier had fought over Diana some time ago, but to his surprise the latter flatly refused and after leaving the set, his agent expressed his disapproval of the matter with a cold face.
Ana went so far as to tell him that it was because things had come out and her agent wanted to keep the two of them as far away as possible.
But when Mariana heard the news, she felt confused and thought something was wrong.
It was more that I didn't want Diana to get involved with them.
That day, Carmen came to pick her up at the hospital.
When she returned to the villa, Mariana had the feeling of being in a different world, as if everything from the past was still here, but some things, like people, had changed completely.
Without thinking about anything else and without asking about Leopoldo, she began to look for a job on the Internet, but it did not come up quickly.
She had left her job suddenly due to interpersonal relationships, the average company would have thought she didn't fit in and they wouldn't want to hire her.
After a few days of searching, I was still unsuccessful.
This day, Mariana received an unexpected call from Xavier.
When she picked up the phone, she frowned, looking puzzled, and asked quietly:
-Didn't Anita say there was a lot going on with the production of Empress Santa? Why do you still have time to call me?
A voice tinged with laughter came from the other end of the call and came softly in his ear:
-What? Was it Señorita Ortiz's head that got hurt this time? Why is your memory so bad? Have you forgotten that we are still friends?
Mariana laughed helplessly.
-That's enough, tell me, what is the reason for calling me?
-In that case, I won't beat around the bush. My agent admires your designs and wants to hire you in my studio to be my personal dressmaker.
There was a slight indifference in the cheerful tone, and some hints of implied firmness, which did not give the impression of levity.
Still, Mariana couldn't help but frown.
-Xavier, you should know that I'm actually better at designing women's dresses, not men's. The last time I designed the costumes for the movie, I could barely finish it because it came in sets and there were historical references. The last time I designed the costumes for the movie, I could barely finish it because it came in sets and there were historical references.
A personal dressmaker for celebrities was supposed to be more inclined to mix and match outfits, working mainly with big, internationally known brands, and even wearing clothes from the brands they endorsed themselves, who didn't have much connection to the original designers like her.
Therefore, Xavier's decision was a bit abrupt and even incomprehensible.
-Okay, I believe in your designs, you can keep working on them when you come to my studio, but you are mainly dedicated to helping me with the costumes.
Mariana was still frowning and pursing her lips, her eyes shining with shame and anger,
-Xavier, tell me the truth, did Anita tell you about my recent job search? She asked you... to give me a job, is that right?
The more he talked, the more difficult it became for him to speak.
She was a bit uncomfortable and felt as if a boulder was obstructing her chest, somewhat burdened, and that even her breathing became much more difficult.
-Mariana, it's not like that...
Before he could finish his sentence, she had already interrupted him. She looked calm enough, but her eyes gradually grew moist and tears welled up in them.
-Xavier, friends should not be like that.
His hoarse, raspy voice paused and Mariana blinked, saying serenely:
-Thank you for your help, but I will find the job myself.
After that, he hung up the call.
Placing the phone on the table, he leaned back on the couch, feeling nothing but exhaustion and a jumbled set of thoughts filling his head.
It was a handout, a handout I didn't need.
At this moment, a clear voice suddenly rang in her ears. Mariana looked to where it came from and saw that an e-mail had arrived on the computer she had left on the table.
He clicked on it and was surprised to find an acknowledgement, asking for an interview tomorrow morning at 10 am.
The frustration she had just felt melted away and she couldn't help but laugh. Although she still looked a little haggard, she was finally relieved.
She couldn't help but lean forward and shout towards Carmen who was busy in the kitchen:
-Carmen, I'm going to my interview tomorrow!
-Great!
For a moment, the happiness of the conversation seemed to spread throughout the villa with the flow of air.
The next day, Mariana woke up early. She quickly set things up, put on a professional outfit and natural makeup before grabbing her resume and heading to the agreed-upon location.
Standing in front of the building, looking at the two large letters in front of her, Mariana was a little nervous, but her face remained calm without showing any panic.
What had asked her to come to the interview was exactly the Elamorad Company in front of her, a company with an extraordinary status in the design world!
He hadn't expected one of the top design firms to give him an interview. After all, when he had sent in his resume he had only thought about getting more opportunities.
The Elamorad Company could be considered the cradle of young designers and was the kind of company that many design students who had not yet graduated dreamed of joining.