Chapter Ten: Business Trip

Clair finished her paperwork and stretched her body. She let out a yawn and realized she felt quite tired today. She took her purse and cell phone in her hand and exited her office. She locked it up and met up with Yaci who has her office right next to hers. They came down together to the basement parking lot."Yaci do me a favor and drive today."Yaci nodded and Clair handed her the car keys.

Since everything was already arranged they both headed to the airport straight away. Yaci had already contacted Clair's mansion and they set up a suitcase for her so that no time would be wasted. Clair sat in the backseat and placed a hand over her forehead. She took a deep breath and decided to rest for a bit.

Clair slept through the whole drive towards the airport because she was tired from all the work today. An hour later they finally arrive. Clair rolled her suitcase and Yaci did the same with hers who also had her suitcase prepared. They both entered the VIP section and waited in the lounge for only five minutes. They were led to first-class seats on the plane.

"We will be leaving in five minutes. Please make sure that you have your seatbelt on at all times. Thank you for your attention and enjoy the flight."The captain spoke from the speaker.

Clair decided to take a short nap and it didn't take long for her to fall asleep. An hour before landing she woke up and ordered some snacks. After filling up her stomach she took out her laptop and started her work.

She worked until they finally landed at Country J, City C.

While in Country B the season is spring here in Country J the weather is still in midwinter so it was snowing when they arrived. It already was Sunday dawn and there was a car waiting for them. Yaci and Clair placed their coats on and headed inside the car. They soon arrived at Elite seven-star hotel.

Since they had already booked two presidential suits they told the receptionist their names and got to their rooms.

Once Clair got to her room she took a shower and unpacked her clothes. She decided to take another nap because of the effect the flight left on her. Not only that but the rare times her body would ask for more sleep since she usually doesn't sleep much thanks to her insomnia. A few hours later she got up and took another shower. When she came out she noticed the time and got herself ready for her day. She put on a pair of high waist pants with a blouse. She did some simple makeup and made her hair into a ponytail.

She put on a coat and picked a purse. She placed her cell phone, wallet, lipstick, and a small mirror. Sitting on her bed she went through her emails and once in a while she would reply to the important ones. A few minutes later she received a call from Yaci telling her that it is time to leave for the appointment she has. Yaci told her that she is outside the hotel waiting for her to leave.

Clair hung up and put a pair of shades on. She placed a scarf and a pair of gloves on. She looked at herself in the mirror one last time before exiting her suit. She rode the elevator down to the main entrance of the hotel. Once she heard the ding sound of the elevator she looked up from her phone and placed it in her pocket.

She confidently walked out of the elevator. Many people looked at her trying to figure out if she is a celebrity by the expensive clothes and the big shades that covered her face only letting out her full lips and straight nose insight. Many could tell that she is a beauty.

Despite the stares, Clair paid no mind to them and walked out of the hotel. When she spotted Yaci there she walked towards."Morning."She greeted and Yaci did the same. The chauffeur opened the door for them and closed it.

Yaci sat in the front seat and handed Clair an iPad which sat in the back. Clair took in and started going through everything that would be happening in the company while she is away and read all the reports."Is this all?"Clair asked.

"Yes."Yaci responded."Alright, I need you to clear my schedule for the upcoming Wednesday and send the paperwork to my house."Clair ordered."Consider it done."Yaci nodded and started making a few calls.

Once they arrived at the restaurant where the appointment was made Clair had finished going through everything. Clair handed Yaci the iPad back. The driver opened the door for them and they got down.

Today she would be signing the contract that was made for her company to collaborate with the making of 'The gap between us'.When they entered the private room of the restaurant two young men were waiting for them

Clair narrowed her eyes and turned to whisper in Yaci's ear."Is this who we are supposed to meet?"She asked. Yaci gave the young men a pissed off look."No."She answered. Controlling her anger Clair frowned.

"Ms.Yves I am Adan Davis the vice president of DavisJoe Enterprises I came in place of my older brother the CEO and this is Jace Williams my brother's assistant."Adan introduced himself and the man named Jace behind him.

Clair gave them an indifferent look. She was quite annoyed that the company made her show up and yet they could not send their all high and mighty CEO to show up and close such an important deal. The CEO himself should have paid great importance to her since this contract would stop their rivalry in the entertainment industry.

He might have an empire to manage apart from his entertainment branch but isn't she the same? She suddenly regretted showing up but hopes that at least the younger brother gives a damn good excuse.

She might also be affected by the rivalry between the companies but so will he, why can't he be responsible and show up? This angered her very much.