Chapter 708 - Leasing office space (2) (1/2)
Hearing Felix's suggestion to take the elevator, Sophia stopped and answered: ”Don't worry. I'm going one-by-one floor down while talking notes on the space and ideas for what it can be used. If you don't come after me by the time I'm done, I will come back here to find you.”
Sophia was also interested to see this open-railed staircase between levels. Few thick cables are in the place of rails, preventing people from falling through. It has a modern and edgy look, matching the rest of the space.
”Your secretary is committed.” Beverly commented when Sophia descended down the stairs. ”You must have very good people skills if you managed to hire someone who will be so devoted to you and the work. I see that Sophia is completely focused on assessing the space.”
”She is not my secretary.” Felix responded.
Beverly smiled awkwardly. ”I apologize, Mr. Martin for making assumptions. Is she your office designer?”
Felix reminded himself that Sophia wants to see the space in peace, and if he tells Beverly that Sophia is in charge, Beverly will probably go after her. So, he decided not to reveal that Sophia is the CEO.
”She is my wife.” Felix went with this as a description of Sophia's role. Well, he is not lying.
”Oh! Oh. Oh…” Beverly was unable to hide her surprise mixed with disappointment and it took her some time to recover.
”It's nice that you brought your wife to see the space where you will work.” She awkwardly said.
Felix smiled, revealing his two charming dimples. ”Yes. Sophia is hands-on and prefers to do planning herself.”
With every word they exchanged, Beverly could not prevent herself from being more attracted to Felix. ”It is very generous of you to allow your wife to organize your work environment. But if I'm not mistaken, she is pregnant. Shouldn't she stay at home and rest? Don't you have anyone in your company who could do that?”
”I would not call that generous. She is more than capable, and in the company, there is no one who would dare to say 'no' to her.”
Felix didn't lie at all, but Beverly understood his words in her own way.
”Mr. Martin, that is a proof how domineering you are. No one dares to oppose her because she has your support. That is very admirable.” Beverly gushed.
Felix was not sure if he should laugh or cry. Whatever he said, this woman turned it around in order to flatter him. Is she… interested in him?
He cleared his throat and glanced at the time. Even if Sophia takes only five minutes on each level, with four floors to go, that is twenty minutes! He needs to keep Beverly busy so that Sophia finishes as soon as possible, without interruptions. ”Let's focus on discussing the space. You mentioned that this whole business block has connected underground parking. How is security managed?”
Beverly's eyes sparkled, happy that Felix asked a question she knows how to answer. She can show her knowledge and impress him. ”Yes, yes. Each building has its own designated parking spots, but it's all connected with passages and access keys. So, if you coordinate security access with DunsyInc which is that tan building there…”, she pointed through the window, ”…you can get your access keys to open yours and theirs parking spaces.”
”Is White corp. included in this?” Or course, Felix would like to know about White corp. Can they go there without accessing street level? That might be something that Sophia would like to know.
”They are indeed part of the large parking complex. However, they don't allow underground access to any other company. Having this access means that you can get to their elevators without going through security checks at the lobby level…”