'Where Roses Grow' - 𝙍𝙃𝙊𝘿𝙀𝙎
Never mix business with pleasure, they say.
Never date a rich man, they say.
Never date a man with a fiancé, they say.
Never give your virginity to a CEO, they say.
It all began when she landed the coveted position...
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Mr. Bezos sat at the head of the table, flanked by his top business partners, their faces lighted by the glow of laptops and tablets as they discussed the details of their latest venture. I stood close, watching quietly among the flurry of action, my hands engaged with fetching coffee and ensuring the meeting ran well.
"We need to capitalize on this momentum," Mr. Bezos said, his voice piercing through the din of activity in the room. "Our goal is clear: to leverage this increased user engagement and solidify our presence in the market."
His remarks peaks the interest of his colleagues, who nodded in accord, their emotions showing a common commitment to achieve. Each of them saw the importance of the opportunity and wanted to contribute to the project's success.
"I want us to look into new ways to improve the user experience," Mr. Bezos said, casting his eyes across the room. "We need to identify key areas for improvement and implement solutions that will set us apart from the competition."
His associates listened avidly, their minds racing with thoughts and possibilities. They understood that in order to remain competitive in the fast-paced world of technology and e-commerce, they needed to continually innovate and adapt to their consumers' ever-changing demands.
"As we move forward with this project, we must remain agile and responsive to feedback," Mr. Bezos stated, his tone strong yet encouraging. "We cannot afford to be complacent or stagnant. Our success is dependent on our ability to predict market trends and remain ahead of the curve."
In the middle of the meeting, Athena arrived. Barging in with a handful of shopping bags. Everyone focused their attention on her. She approached Mr. Bezos and kissed him on the forehead. "Hey baby."
Mr. Bezos asked her in a severe tone, "What are you doing?"
Athena chuckled, her demeanor relaxed despite the tension in the room. "Just a little retail therapy. Thought I'd drop by and see how the meeting's going."
Mr. Bezos raised an eyebrow, clearly unamused. "This is a business meeting, Athena. We're discussing important matters."
His associates looked at each other. Like this is a meeting for crying out loud. Does she know how to keep her boundaries?
The room fell into an uncomfortable silence as Athena seemed unfazed by the tension she had caused. She glanced around at the faces staring back at her, a hint of amusement playing on her lips.
"Relax, everyone," she said breezily, waving off their stares. "I'm just here to see my man in action. Thought I'd bring a little sunshine to this corporate cave."
Mr. Bezos sighed deeply and pinched the bridge of his nose. "Athena, I appreciate your support, but this is hardly the time or place for shopping trips."
Athena rolled her eyes jokingly. "Oh, come on. I'm not causing any major disruptions. Furthermore, a little retail therapy never hurts anyone."
One of Mr. Bezos' associates, a lady with a straightforward manner, spoke up. "With due respect, Athena, this meeting is critical to the success of our project. We need everyone's full attention and participation."
