The Last Laugh novel Chapter 45

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Ace's POV:

When I reached the office on Monday, there were rumors going round about the fact that the head of the production department had quit and his position was now vacant.

It was none of my business though until something changed my mind.

Just before the break, Christina ordered all employees to gather in the conference room for a brief meeting. I wondered what she wanted to say that was so important.

We did gather at one PM and waited patiently. The place was full.

Minutes later, Christina came sashaying in with her daughters close behind. The three bosses.

"Good afternoon." she greeted and we all replied, "As many of you heard since this morning, the position of head of department for the company's production line is vacant."

There was fidgeting.

"Meaning," Sawyer continued, "We need someone who has the competence to take over."

It suddenly got my attention. Many fidgeted again.

"So," Heather continued, "All of you present here, are given three weeks. Three weeks to prove that any of you are capable of being promoted to that post."

"Within these three weeks, you will have to work very hard to earn that promotion. It goes for everyone. From the secretary to the accountants and my personal assistant." Christina said, "Observations will be made. And at the start of the fourth week, we'll announce the employee of the month and the person who'll occupy that post."

I had to do everything. Every fucking thing, to get that post. That was exactly what I needed to accelerate my revenge. I had to win that post.If I won it, I knew exactly what to do to leave from that position, to head of that company. Straight. I already had my full plan.

They finished their announcement and dismissed everyone for lunch.

As everyone left, I stood there thinking.

As they passed by, leaving the conference room, Christina stopped in front of me.

"I hope you will do everything and work more than ever, to get that post. I'm counting on you." she whispered loud so I could hear.

I looked at her and smiled a little.

"Are you ready to prove that you deserve that post?" her gaze dropped to my lips, "Are you ready to do anything?"

"I'm very ready, Christina."

And trust me, I wasn't lying. I had to do everything that would get me there.

"Good."

She walked out, leaving me thinking alone in the conference room.

"I love you, Heather. But you'll have to forgive me if I do things that I'm not supposed to." I told myself.

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By the time we were coming back from lunch, as I was heading towards my office, I clashed with a smiling Sawyer who stood in front of me with folded arms.

"Hey, Ace." she smiled.

"Hey, beautiful."

"I'm not gonna beat around the bush. Do you want that post?" she asked.

"Of course. Like anyone else here."

She smirked.

"Perfect. I'm gonna be straight to the point. When mom, Heather and I would gather for a vote for the best hardworking employee, at the start of the fourth week, I'm gonna mention your name."

Yes!

I smiled at her.

"Are you serious?"

"You know I am. But I'm gonna chose you under one condition."

I knew this was coming. She stepped closer.

"And what's that condition?"

"You know."

"No I don't, baby. Tell me." I pocketed my hands.

She smirked.

"When are you gonna fuck me?"

WHAT?!

My eyes were so wide they hurt. She'd shocked me with her sincerity. My reaction made her laugh.

"What? You'd promised."

"I– I did?" I was still so shocked.

"Yes, Ace." she frowned, "You promised. That's the only way you'll achieve what you want."

I took a deep breath and stared at her.

"Yeah, I did. I'm sorry I forgot."

"So when?"

"Next weekend."

"Promised?"

"Yeah."

"Good." she smiled, satisfied, and walked away.

Gosh, I had a week to think of a way to apparently fuck Sawyer without actually doing it.

I knew I would also have to do anything Christina wanted, to earn her vote.

As for Heather, I would truly work hard to rightfully gain hers.

I ran my fingers in my hair. Damn, I had a lot to do but it was worth it. I had to get the post.

I entered my office, still thinking. Oh, yes. I would start all my manoeuvres, seduction and tactics the next day. Even if I had to do the unbelievable, I would.

I'd have to close an eye on them and let it all pass.

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Ace's POV:

That night I thought. I already had Sawyer on my side somehow. I just had to figure out the right solution to her problem. But not now.

I had to think of Christina's case first. Damn, everything was so hard. She'd probably want same as her daughter. But I knew what I'd tell her. She was less stubborn than Sawyer.

But that didn't mean she'd be easy. I would have to apply more seduction schemes with her. I would do every possible thing, apart from sex, that could get me to that position.

I was ready.

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