MINE

BUSINESS STRATEGY

ISAAC'S POV :

It's been a week since we came back from Paris and everyone is busy with the works of the hotel. I don't even have time to stare at my girl Ashley.

I massaged my temples and closed my eyes after working for four hours.

When someone knocked the door, I told them to enter without opening my eyes.

"Sir, the investors have arrived. We can start the meeting in ten minutes" my assistant Jordan said.

"Thanks Jordan, can you bring me some advil" I said while massaging my forehead.

"Right away sir" he said and I heard him walk away.

After some time, I heard someone walking in. I opened my eyes and realised it was Ashley.

"What are you doing here?" I asked her.

"Jordan said you have headache so I brought you lavender tea" she said and placed the tea cup in front of me.

"You are already busy with the project, why are doing this?" I questioned her, but I took a sip of the tea.

"I am, but if you fall sick I'll have extra work to do.. so I better make sure that you are fine" she said and continued to look at her iPad.

After finishing the tea, we both went to the meeting.

It was a meeting with an investor.

When I entered the noisy room, it turned quiet.

"Let's begin" I said and one of my men summarised the benefits of investing in the project for more than an hour.

After the presentation, I asked the investors,

"So, what do you think about the project?" I questioned while looking at Ashley who was deep in thoughts.

"It's great but we don't think we'll get profits soon enough, it might take more than 3 years for profits to roll on" one of them said.

"Okay if you do think like that, you don't need to invest in this. I'll handle it" I said and left the room.

When I was sitting in my room, Ashley walked in.

"Why did you walk out? We could have convinced him to invest" she said.

"They should have been convinced by the presentation, if that doesn't....then the collaboration won't be stable" I said.

I could tell she was hesitant about my decision.

"Trust me, we don't need an investor who is doubtful about our project" I said to which she nodded, unsure about my decision.

The day went by fast and by the time I finished work, it was almost seven in the evening.

I closed my laptop and stretched myself.

When I packed my things and came out, I was surprised to see Ashley working.

"Why are you still working?" I asked as I walked towards her desk.

"It's raining and I will be drenched by the time I reach bus stop, so I decided to stay back to finish some work" she said and continued to type on her desktop.

"Don't you have a car? I thought my employers have generous salary" I said to which she rolled her eyes.

"I have some debts to clear, till then I don't have the luxury of owning a car or an apartment" she said.

"Alright, come on. I'll drop you " I said. But I want to take her to my home.

She looked at me and switched off her system.