Brietta's POV
I'm greeted by the front desk as soon as I walk into the building, she also happens to be Ashton's favorite employee, and sometimes doubles as his personal assistant.
"Brietta, you have a meeting with Mr. Barnes in about three minutes. He requested that I tell you to wait in your office as he's running late, and he'll be to meet with you as soon as possible." The front desk woman with too much makeup and perfume says
I almost roll my eyes but that would be childish of me, and I'm at the office so I refrain from doing so.
However I do look at her name tag to address her properly.
"Fran, let's be clear. You'll address me with the same respect you do Ashton, or else your time here will be shortened. So I aspect you to call me Ms. Sinclair from now on. I am your boss too after all."
I say while locking my eyes with hers
"Yes Ms. Sinclair. I apologize." Fran says
"Now where is my brother?" I ask
"He's in meeting and doesn't wish to be disturbed."
Fran says avoiding eye contact
"Fran. Honey try again with eye contact this time."
I tell her
She looks in my eyes, tenses up and says "He's in the conference room."
"With who?" I question
"Mr. Rinaldi." Fran says
"Interesting. Do you know what it's about?" I ask
"No. Rumor around the office is that Mr. Rinaldi's other business had a recent run in with the police, and that's what it's about." Fran says
"So you're telling me he came all the way from Italy to get Ashton to take the case." I state
Fran shrugs while looking down
"Well that would be incredibly stupid."
I say out loud
Fran looks up in surprise. I start walking away towards the elevator when I hear the sound of heels following me. Fran.
"Yes Fran?" I question once we get in the elevator
"I have to try to stop you, or else Mr. Barnes will be very angry with me." Fran says
I laugh lightly and say "Well you can sure try."
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Once the elevator stops at the top floor which happens to be out conference, and event floor. I walk through the hallways with Fran hot on my heels, trying to distract me.
Right before I bust in the conference room I give her a wink, then bust through the doors.
I see two older men possibly in their fifties, and my brother all gathered around the conference table.
"Fran, I thought we discussed you not letting anyone disturb this private meeting." Ashton says standing up out of his seat looking quite angry
"We did sir." Fran says looking down
"With all due respect we both know she has no authority to keep me out of this meeting, and neither do you." I say sweetly yet daring him to say something else but instead he grunts and sits back down in his seat.
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Don's Daughter
ActionA story about a young woman, who fought her way through life. Only to have to fight again. Brietta Sinclair. She's an orphan by mysterious circumstances, and a lonely lawyer who doesn't trust easily. What happens when she takes on a case that hit...
