NovelFinishChapter 320 Isadora finally had a free afternoon, so she joined him at a business management forum.
They had just finished listening to a keynote by a celebrated CEO.
Sitting beside her, Terrell Fawcett handed Isadora a glass of warm water. "Take a break-here, have swater." "Thank you," she replied, accepting the glass and taking a sip.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"I picked up a lot of practical ideas today about management styles," Isadora remarked. "It's been really useful." Terrell watched her in profile, a gentle smile playing at his lips. "Not many women are as eager to learn as you." She turned, raising an eyebrow. "Really? So what are the women you know like?" Terrell wasn't exactly an authority on women. His first love had been passionate about dancing. As for business- Isadora was honestly the first woman he'd met who seemed interested in something as cold and calculated as commerce.
With a touch of meaning, Terrell teased, "Women ought to let men pamper them. Working yourself too hard isn't good." Isadora grinned. "I don't really have a choice, do I? I can't very well let The Vaughan Group go down the drain on my watch." Something flickered behind Terrell's glasses, his gaze darkening. "You're always so determined to prove yourself." They strolled over to the buffet. Terrell, ever attentive, filled a plate with desserts for her. Isadora accepted it, but the sugary sweetness was overwhelming she felt a wave of nausea. Terrell noticed her discomfort. "Not a fan of the cake?" She shook her head lightly. "It's not that. The air in here just feels a bit stuffy." "Do you want to get sfresh air? I'll go with you," Terrell offered.
Just then, a senior organizer from the forum approached. "Mr. Fawcett, sorry to interrupt, but everyone would love to hear you share your experience on stage." Terrell hesitated, glancing at Isadora.
She smiled reassuringly. "It's fine, go ahead. I'll just step outside for a bit." He gave her a gentle warning. "Alright, but don't wander too far. I'll cfind you and drive you home." Isadora laughed. "I'm not a child, you know." The five-star hotel was nothing short of grand, with conference rooms, banquet halls, suites, a pool, and a bar-all under one roof.
She wandered near the main entrance, hoping a short walk would clear her head. Lately, nausea con more easily than before. By her count, she was over two months pregnant now.
Suddenly, two little boys burst out of a nearby hall, caught up in a noisy, boisterous gwith toy rifles. Spotting Isadora standing alone, one of the boys dashed behind her, using her as a human shield. "Bet you can't get me, dummy!" The other boy unleashed a flurry of shots, plastic pellets pelting against Isadora's side a few stung more than she'd expected.
Instinctively, she shielded her stomach and tried to move away, but the boy behind her grabbed at her jacket and stubbornly held on. "You can't leave! Stand in front so he can't shoot me!" Isadora frowned. "I'm not here to play with you. Where are your parents?" The boy's face darkened at her refusal. "I told you not to leave! Hey, bro, let's just shoot the lady who doesn't listen." His brother clapped in delight. "Yeah! Let's see who scores more hits!" The two little troublemakers lifted their toy guns and aimed at Isadora.
She could tell these kids were spoiled rotten-unruly, wild, and utterly fearless.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"If you keep this up, I'm going to get really mad," she warned.
But her threat only amped them up.
"Look out! The enemy's angry! Tto snipe-let's take her down!" they shouted gleefully.
Isadora was barely into her pregnancy, and the last thing she needed was a barrage of plastic pellets to the body. Her eyes flicked to a long-handled broom leaning against the wall nearby. She took a step, intending to grab it.
Meanwhile, across the corridor in another banquet hall, Victor was chatting with a colleague. Fall and & relaxed, one hand in his pocket, he heard the commotion down the hall and glanced over absently.
But then he caught sight of a familiar figure-and his gaze sharpened,m freezing for a moment as he fodavEn recognized her.
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