Chapter 16
The man strode off the elevator as a crowd followed him , while Jessica was in the middle of the group , so I wanted to know if he was the client I was supposed to receive . In a few moments , the women in the pantry were stunned.with the sight of that man . Perhaps it was because of their passionate gazes that the man turned to look in my direction . _ _
There was a hint of surprise in her gaze when our eyes met . It was evident that he recognized me . Out of courtesy , I should have greeted him in return , but I just nodded . _ _ _ Without further ado , the manhe was ushered into the reception room by the crowd behind him as I hurried back to my office .
As I sat in my chair , I was surprised to realize that I would receive it . Jessica ‘s call came when I was distracted , rushing to meet President Ribeiro in the reception room . _ _ _ _
After a moment ‘s hesitation , I went into the living room , confused . All eyes were on me as I entered the room as Jessica quickly introduced us . _ _ “ She is our main designer , Linda Morais ! _ Linda , he is theMr. Henriques Ribeiro , the president of Ribeiro Internacional “ .
“ Good afternoon , Mr. Ribeiro ! ” I tried my best to extend my hand to him with courtesy . _ _
“ It ‘s a pleasure to meet you , Ms. Morals ! ” Henriques squeezed my hand with his big and warm hands . _ _ _ So , Jessica started introducing me to her assistants , and it was only after a few conversations that the tour started .. As the company ‘s chief designer , I had entertained countless clients before this , but this was the first time I felt so nervous . _
Henriques was a serious man who maintained eye contact with those who listened . As I did so , I began to stutter despite my usual eloquence . _ I even made some mistakes , but Jessica managed to save the day , which helped me to avoid mistakesyet
bigger .
Jessica and I went down to send Henriques and his team away after the tour . However , his assistant got out of the car after the engine was started before walking towards me to hand me a business card . _ _ _ “ Miss Morales ,this is our president ‘s business card . _ He also stated that he is looking forward to a future collaboration with you ! ” The assistant smiled at me before turning to get into the car . _
he
what _
mean by that ? _ I looked at the car in surprise as it pulled away before checking the business card in my hand .
“ Linda , show me the business card ! _ _ Perplexed , Jessica snatched the business card from me before examining it closely , whereupon she exclaimed , “ This is actually his business card ! _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Henriques Ribeiro gave – _You even have his business card ! _ ”
“ It is
just a business card , so why are you so surprised ? _ _ ”
“ You don’t know him ! Rumor has it that he does n’t like to be in contact with women , so he never gives his business card to women . ”
“ Really ? _ He sure did n’t look that way on tour . ” I was inclined to disagree with Jessica .
I went back to work after talking a bit with Jessica . Before leaving work , I got a call from Carlos saying he was going to pick up Bianca , so he sent me straight home . When I arrived , I opened the door and saw my mother-in- law andJoana watching television together on the sofa . _
They both turned to look at me when they heard the noise at the entrance , and the smile on my mother-in-law ‘s face disappeared as soon as she saw me . “ Why are you home so early ? _ _ Where are Bianca and Carlos ? _ ”
“ Carlos went to get her ” , I replied dryly .
Meanwhile , Joana got up from the sofa while asking : “ Linda , what do you want to drink ? I will serve a little
“ No need for that . Thank you ! ”
My wife was anxious as soon as Joana got up . “ You are pregnant , Joana , so you don’t need to serve her ” .
you .
“ That’s right , Joan . I am the mistress of this house while you are a guest , so you don’t have to be so polite to me and wait on me . She said it intentionally , causing a noticeable flicker of annoyance to cross her eyes . _Joana.
However , my mother – in – law did not seem to understand what I meant . She stopped me before I could leave for my room . _ _ “ Sit down , Linda . _ I have something to talk to you about ” .
“ What ‘s the matter ? ” I sat down on the couch across from her .
“ Today I found a maid in the job market . She is a 45 – year – old woman from out of town who is good at both housework and cooking . _ ” A smile bloomed on my mother-in-law ‘s face as she spoke .
In the past , she would engage in arguments with me with a cheerful disposition whenever she needed money from me , which I would do as soon as I saw signs . I would take the lead on conversation , which would make it easier for her to ask for money . At the
However , I chose to keep my gaze on her as I waited for her to continue .
The smile on her face faded as she noticed my silence . “ I chose someone with a comprehensive skill set , as we will need her to care for Joana . She is used to caring for pregnant women and she seemed capable , so I thoughtit would be appropriate for her to work with us . We have already agreed to pay her a monthly salary of twelve thousand .
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