Chapter 26 Change of n


    ire stormed back into her office; her expensive bags tossed haphazardly onto the couch. Her jaw clenched, and her hands balled into fists as she marched to her desk, ring out of the window with simmering anger. It was clear to anyone who saw her that ire was seething.


    "All I wanted was a peaceful breakfast, but Alex just had to ruin it," ire muttered to herself, the frustration evident in her voice.


    Being used of something beneath her level felt like a personal insult, hitting a nerve deep within her pride.


    As ire stood there, a flicker of determination crossed her mind.


    She grabbed her bag from the couch and swiftly extracted her phone, removing the SIM card from her other phone and snapping it in hall. She wasn''t about to let Alex track her movements or monitor hermunications.


    Seated at her desk, ire opened herptop. She meticulously deleted her email. With her hacking skill, she also hacked into her email to ensure that Alex''s private investigator couldn''t find any digital breadcrumbs leading back to her. It was as if the email had never existed, a digital vanishing act orchestrated by ire''s sharp mind.


    ire was too caught up in her own problem about Robert and thepany that it slips from her mind to throw anything that rted to Alexander Harris.


    As she leaned back at her chair, her secretary, Sandra, entered the office, breaking the silence.


    "Good morning, Ms. Peterson. I have your schedule for today."


    ire nodded, gesturing for Sandra to continue as sheposed herself.


    "Your meeting at 1pm, has been canceled and will be rescheduled," Sandra informed her, ncing at ire for any reaction


    "That''s fine," ire replied briskly, her mind already shifting gears to amodate the change.


    Sandra continued, "You also have a meeting scheduled with Team D regarding the Cortex 2.0 projectter today.


    ire''s demeanor shifted slightly as she leaned forward, her focus shifting to the uing meeting,


    "Right, I want to make sure we''re on track with thetest developments. Let''s prioritize that."


    Sandra nodded, taking note of ire''s instructions. "Of course, I''ll make sure everything is prepared for the meeting."


    "Thank you, Sandra," ire said with a nod, acknowledging her secretary''s efficiency.


    ire strode confidently down the corridor, Sandra by her side, heading towards the meeting room where Team D awaited her arrival. The air was charged with anticipation as everyone geared up for a productive session.


    As ire entered the meeting room, she wasted no time and dove straight into the agenda. "Good morning, everyone. Today, we''re going to discuss the new software project and gather your insights."


    The team members nodded in unison; their attention focused on ire as she outlined her vision


    We want this software to provide actionable insights and seamless integration with existing systems for a smooth user experience," she exined, setting the tone for the meeting


    Everyone in the room took notes, capturing the key points of the discussion. The room buzzed with energy as Team D members chimed in with their ideas and suggestions.


    One team member brought up the importance of user interface design, emphasizing the need for a clean and intuitiveyout. ire nodded in agreement, acknowledging the crucial role of design in user adoption. Throughout the meeting, ire encouraged an open dialogue, weing criticism and feedback from her team.


    "I want to hear your honest thoughts. Don''t hold back," she urged, fostering a culture of constructive criticism and continuous Improvement.


    Despite being the CEO, ire didn''t let her status create a barrier between her and her employees. Since this project will be aeback project after 3 years, ire actively engaged with their ideas, leveraging their expertise to refine the project further. ire mentions the software design. Since they will coborate with HP, she instruct one of them tomunicate with the HP team to avoid misunderstanding


    The meeting progressed smoothly, with each agenda item tackled with precision and enthusiasm. Ideas flowed freely, and solutions


    began to take shape as the team brainstormed together.


    As the meeting approached its two-hour mark, ire called for a wrap-up.


    "Great work, everyone. We will be having this meeting every once a week." she announced, signaling hermitment to regr updates and progress checks.D


    The team members exchanged satisfied nces, feeling energized by the productive session.


    ire''s leadership style had instilled confidence and motivation, driving them to excel in their roles


    "That went well." ire pped her hand in satisfaction.


    "Yes, it did, Ms. Peterson."


    "I will be heading back to my office. If there is any information do not hesitate to interrupt me."


    As ire briskly made her way out of the meeting room, her mind already preupied with post-meeting tasks, her secretary Sandra hurried to catch up with her.


    ""Ms. Peterson," Sandra called out, a


    of urgency was noticeable


    ire paused, turning to face Sandra. "Yes, Sandra? What is it?"


    "We have received a message from The Harris Company. They want to schedule a meeting with you, the CEO of Metacortex."


    ire''s jaw tightened imperceptibly


    ly at the mention of The Harris Company. And the one thing that came to mind is none other than Alexander Harris. Despite the surge of anger she felt, ire maintained herposure and listened to Sandra''s report. "Tell them we are not interested," ire replied curtly, her tone leaving no room for negotiation.


    However, as ire turned to leave, a cunning thought crossed her mind. She stopped in her tracks, a smirk ying at the corners of her lips.


    "On second thought, Sandra, ept their request," ire said, her voice betraying a hint of mischief.


    Sandra looked slightly taken aback by the sudden change in direction. "Are you sure, Ms. Anderson? I thought e you are not interested."


    ire nodded confidently. "Trust me, Sandra. I have a change of n."


    earlier you mention that


    Sandra hesitated for a moment beforeplying with ire''s instructions, sending a message epting the meeting request from The Harris Company. Meanwhile, Alex sat in his office, engrossed in his work, when a knock on the door interrupted his focus


    secretary entered with a sense of urgency,


    "Mr. Harris, I just received a message from Metacortex."


    Alex''s interest piqued as he leaned forward. "And?"


    "They epted our request for the meeting." His secretary informed him, her tone professional yet eager. "Further information will be provided soon."


    A slow smile spread across Alex''s face as he absorbed the news. "Excellent. Thank you for informing me and please keep me updated." She nodded and left the office.Content bel0ngs to N?vel(D)r/a/ma.Org.


    "I knew Metacortex wouldn''t reject a meeting from The Harris."


    Alex is currently beaming with happiness with the newfound information. He can''t coborate with Metacortex


    wait to discuss his n and also offer to


    On the other side, ire who stood by the expansive window while looking down at the bustling street of London with a steaming cup of coffee cradled in her hands. Her mind wandered to Alex as she imagined him beaming with happiness as he received the news.


    "Don''t get too excited so soon, Alex I have something in store for you." ire smirked as she stared through the tall building