Babel Novel
Chapter 19: Is This the Pretty Boy You're Looking For?
Chapter 19: Is This the Pretty Boy You're Looking For?
"Interesting, haha!" Meryl Chu stood in the control room, watching the corridor's footage, with a playful smile on his face. "This President Riley is much younger than I expected, and more interesting too."
Meryl Chu had already started fantasizing about the future, creating domestic miracles with this big shot. Just thinking about it made his blood boil, and he was full of enthusiasm.
In the corridor, under pressure, Nora He apologized to Olivia Xia and Leah Wu. However, he couldn't help but feel a mix of frustration and embarrassment. "I apologize for the misunderstanding earlier," he said, his voice tense.
Olivia Xia remained calm, her expression unreadable. "It's fine, Nora. Just make sure it doesn't happen again."
Leah Wu, on the other hand, looked more relieved than anything. She gave Nora a small nod, accepting his apology. "Let's move on. We have more important matters to attend to."
As they continued down the corridor, Olivia couldn't shake the feeling that something was off. She glanced at Leah, who seemed deep in thought. "Are you okay?" Olivia asked quietly.Property of Nô)(velDr(a)ma.Org.
Leah nodded slowly. "Yeah, just thinking about everything that's happened. It's been a lot to process."
Olivia gave her a reassuring smile. "We'll get through this together."
Back in the control room, Meryl Chu continued to monitor the footage, his interest piqued by the interactions he was witnessing. He leaned back in his chair, contemplating his next move. "This could be very useful," he murmured to himself.
Meanwhile, President Riley was in his office, reviewing some documents when his phone buzzed with a notification. He picked it up and saw a message from Meryl Chu: "We need to talk. Meet me in the control room."
Riley frowned but quickly made his way to the control room. When he arrived, Meryl greeted him with a mischievous grin. "I've got something interesting to show you."
Curious, Riley walked over to the monitors. Meryl played back the footage of the corridor, highlighting the interactions between Olivia, Leah, and Nora. "What do you make of this?" Meryl asked.
Riley watched intently, his expression thoughtful. "They're under a lot of pressure. But Olivia is handling it well. She's strong."
Meryl nodded. "Yes, she is. And that's precisely why we need to keep a close eye on her. She could be a valuable ally or a formidable opponent."
Riley sighed. "You're right. Let's proceed with caution. We can't afford any mistakes."
As Riley and Meryl strategized, Olivia and Leah finally reached their destination – the conference room where an important meeting was about to take place. The atmosphere was tense as they took their seats, aware that every decision made here would have significant consequences.
Olivia glanced around the room, noting the serious expressions on everyone's faces. She took a deep breath, ready to tackle whatever challenges lay ahead. "Let's get started," she said firmly, her voice filled with determination.
The meeting commenced, and Olivia presented her proposals with confidence and clarity. Leah supported her, adding valuable insights and ensuring that their points were well-received. Despite the pressure, they worked seamlessly together, demonstrating their strength and resilience.
By the end of the meeting, it was clear that Olivia and Leah had made a strong impression. As they left the conference room, they exchanged a glance of mutual respect and understanding. "We did it," Leah whispered, a smile of relief on her face.
Olivia nodded, feeling a sense of accomplishment. "Yes, we did. And this is just the beginning."
Back in the control room, Meryl and Riley watched the meeting unfold on the monitors. Meryl couldn't help but chuckle. "They're quite the team, aren't they?"
Riley smiled, a hint of admiration in his eyes. "Indeed. We need to keep them close."
As Olivia and Leah walked down the corridor, they felt a renewed sense of purpose and strength. They knew that the road ahead would be challenging, but they were ready to face it together, determined to succeed.