Chapter 273 - Business deal (1) (1/2)

~ Seattle ~

Sophia spent most of the afternoon in her office, discussing potential deal with two men.

Two men came to Orion Enterprise with a goal to acquire financing for their projects and to use facilities of Orion Enterprise. Seeing that the meeting is dragging much more than planned, Sophia got her assistant Leah to book a dinner so that they can finish their talk there. She didn't want to meet with them next day, they didn't make her comfortable.

Sophia does not have a very good opinion about two men, but their idea seemed promising at first. However, the longer they talked the more flaws she found.

Sophia wanted to make sure she is not rejecting them just because of her personal opinion, she needs to make decision based on what is best for the company. At the same time, she didn't want to go with these two men out for dinner without company of someone she trusts. She decided to call Felix to join for dinner. He can fill up both roles, second opinion of someone who is knowledgeable in the area as well as a pleasant company of someone she trusts.

Sophia's secretary entered her office, ”CEO Hill, Director Martin is here.”

”Let him in”, Sophia responded, stood up, straightened her skirt and walked to the door to welcome him.

Felix entered and Sophia inhaled more than necessary when she saw him looking dashing in his business suit. It took her a second to steady her breathing and talk to him in her usual cold tone which she used while working. ”I hope it's not a problem for you to join on such a short notice.”

When Felix heard Sophia talk like this, he understood that it's something related to business.

Sophia continued, ”We are discussing this product, and if it will be a good fit for us. I will appreciate if you can spare time to discuss it with us and share your opinion. It will be over dinner.”

”No problem. It will be my pleasure.” Felix smiled while looking at Sophia with eyes full of admiration.

He wanted to pull her toward him and hold her tightly, but he reminded himself that they are at work, and it would not be appropriate.

Two men were not happy to hear that Felix is joining, but they didn't have a choice. They greeted Felix and exchanged few pleasantries before heading out for dinner.

Felix immediately noticed that they are not looking at Sophia in a respectful manner. They were ogling at her, and he assumed a protective stance. 'I would give them a piece of my mind, but it seems that Sophia is still considering to collaborate with them...'

During dinner, Felix asked them about their project ideas, and they shared their points and answered Felix's questions, while Sophia mostly listened. She already covered these topics with them, and she hoped that Felix might find some additional information.

At some point Sophia got a phone call and excused herself to take the call in the hallway because the live music was loud. Two men looked after her departing back, and as soon as she was out of sight, two men turned to Felix.

”Are you hitting that?”, one man asked.

Felix frowned. ”What kind of a question is that?”

”We are just curious if we can get a piece of her…” Other man lecherously smiled.