SWNOVELS Chapter 73
Chapter 73
A week later, the news had officially broken out that the infamous Scott Vanderbilt
had joined the company and would now sit amongst the esteemed fellow
investors and panel.
The new had first been delivered to the board of directors themselves before the
company released an official statement to the business world. No one seemed to
be opposed to it at all and all Pheard about it had been good things all ranging
from how the benefits this would bring the company to how amazing I had been
at securing such a prolific man.
Even within the company, the employees were all pleased by this and it made me
feel good about this decision. I did have my doubts but from my findings, Scott
never messed around in business and had built a reputation for being skilled,
sharp, and very decisive.
Lucy herself was more than ecstatic by the news but that was because she knew
the true benefit having Scott as part of the company brought to us giving the
situation with Dante.
As you could imagine, the only person that didn’t express their joy by this move
was Dante. He was not entirely happy about it or at all, to say the least but I had
taken that as a rather good sign.
It meant that Dante knew his position now. He knew that Scott was on an equal
footing with him and he now had a challenge, a worthy opponent, no longer
making him the most prized investor of the company. Don't get me wrong, Dante
was still vital to the company but he wouldn't be able to make demands and call
the shots as easily as he once did.
Scott would invest just as generously in to the company as Dante rendering
Dante’s position less glamourous and awe—worthy.
Dante hadn't shown much of himself to me ever since that night when I lost my
cool with him. He seemed to have given up easily which only made me feel like I
had made the correct choice. If he could so easily switch it all off then was it even
real in the first place?
I gave my head a small shake not wanting to go down that line of thought again. I
brought my attention back to the email I had been sending off consisting of the
final documents over to Scott's assistant when there was a knock on my office
door.
“Come in.” I called out and the door opened and Adam walked in all dressed in a
pair of dark jeans and formal shirt tucked nearly in to the hem.
“Not your usual apparel.” I noted before pressing the send tab on the email
before I looked back at Adam.
“I couldn't think of a blazer in this heat.” He made a face of disgust like the added
layer gave him
the ick.
It had been a fairly warm day today so I could understand his sentiment. Even
Lucy passed on coffee this morning because of the heat.
“What brings you here?” I asked Adam lightly.
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Adam pulled up a chair and settled in to it. “I thought to congratulate you first
hand about your newest victory.” He said with a grin and I beamed at him
basking in the praise.
“Why, thank you.” I said pressing my I*ps together to look prideful before I let it
go. “I didn’t do much, if I'm being honest. Vanderbilt was willing to invest all by
himself.” I admitted to Adam who didn’t seem surprised by that information at all.
“What ever the reason is, it doesn't matter. This is huge! The business world is
losing their shit over this new alliance and the added publicity doesn't hurt one
bit.” He sounded more proud about this than I had been
“I was skeptical at first but this proved to be a good move.” Another knock
sounded on the door before Lucy let herself in with a can of cool drink which she
set in front of Adam before she left..
Adam popped open the can before taking a large gulp of it then groaning in
satisfaction.
“How has the other company members taken it?” He asked, crossing his ankle
over his knee as he got a little more comfortable.
I pursed my I*ps before sighing. “Well, majority of them are rather pleased,
however, a small minority isn’t too thrilled.” I said vaguely but Adam was too
quick.
“Let me guess, the minority being Dante Crawford?” He asked with a grunt.
“Bingo!”
Adam laughed lightly. “That man is so transparent.” He shook his head.
Scott Vanderbilt threatens Dante's standing in the company so I see why he is
not the most excited. by it.” I shrugged with a wave of my hand dismissing it.
Adam scoffed. “Scott threatens more than just his business standing, Sophia.”
He mocked eyeing me like I was supposed to catch his drift but when my
confused look didn't fade he cleared his throat.
“Scout Vanderbilt has a reputation with women. That is something I'm sure you've
heard about. He has never hurt a women but he is known for his success rate of
bedding as many as he can get his hands on.” I scrunched my nose at that
notion.
I was surprised he hadn't caught some thing if this was what he reputation
renowned him for. It seemed like every person who knew the man knew that he
had this way with the ladies.
“Dante obviously knows that this and I'm telling you it’s driving him insane.” I
rolled my eyes at that and snorted at how rediculous it sounded.
“Oh, please. Dante doesn't give a shit. I made it clear to him that there is nothing
between us more. Adam scoffed at that.
s any
“Just because you say it doesn’t make it true. Even if you're right and Dante does
not care, it doesn't mean that he would be at ease knowing that you were any
where near the likes of Scoff Vanderbilt.” Adam was dead serious and I couldn't
tell if he was advocating for Dante or not,
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“Ugh, I don't give a damn about what Dante thinks of how he feels. After being
the butt of his every bad decision, I've slowly lost any hope of any thing from him.
I just-" I paused to take in a break to calm myself down. I just want to go forward
with out thinking about what Dante wants or how he feels about some thing. I
ranted and Adam nodded slowly looking taken aback by my out burst.
“Okay, okay. He held his hand up in surrender and just like that the topic was
closed.
Adam had left shortly after with his can of cool drink in his hand and I decided to
call it a days It was late into he afternoon any ways and I had seen to whatever
work I had to take car of.
I stopped at the bakery on my way home and picked up a few pastries and
donuts for Hayley and I to dig in to together plus it felt like I should celebrate with
alittle treat.
When I had gotten home, I carefully carried the pink and white striped boxes in to
the house and set them on the kitchen table.
“Hayley. I'm home.” I called out as I moved through the house.
Hayley came bouncing in through the sliding doors from outside. Her breathing
was unsteady but she paused trying to catch it.
“What on earth are you and Nancy-" My almost question cut off when Dante
appeared through the sliding doors and there was no sign of Nancy.
“Dad and I were playing tag. We are going out to dinner later. My belly wants a
burger and French fries. She informed me of this plan as she followed me back
to the kitchen.
I poured a glass of water for her which she took with both hands before drinking it
to quench her
thirst.
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Her eyes lit up, obviously, before darting to the boxes but as she moved to peak
inside, Dante stopped her.
“Wash your hands first. You were looking for worms in the soil. He reminded her
and I shook my head to myself at Hayley and the new things she finds interest in
each day.
She moved to the sink and used the little stepoing stool I kept for her in the
kitchen. As I opened out the baked goods, I felt Dante's gaze on me watching my
every move.
I looked up and he didn't look away but I had been trapped by his heavy gaze for
a moment and couldn't look away.
“Would you like to join us for dinner? Hayley would like that, I'm sure.” He offered
gently.
“I'm exhausted from today so I think I'll pass tonight.” I declined and looked back
at the powdered. sugar dusted pastries.
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I let out a slow breath through my
[*ps reminding myself not to let him
get to me. I ee
herself up on to the chair. She offered
Dante one and he refused but she
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For a moment I began to consider that maybe Adam was right in what he had
said earlier.
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