Triday night came, and I dressed strategically, choosing a special reefit for this dinner. One eventful day, I wore this same style of dress dorter and fetand out that I was pregnant with felix’s child
Old Drielle had hoped that her husband wo
merjoyed to hear this news. But it turned out to be her naive thinking
Felix never showed much enthusiasm, he simply did his best to fulfill the role of a response father to be while I was pregnant it deep down mspected he resented the niligationi.
So, to honor that memory, I selected a sophisticated version af that dress, trying to mid Felin of that heartbreaking period. The dres was el navy blue like the deep night sky Sample, yet stunning. Beautifid in the sense that it was perfectly tacred, with clean lines that lined my transformed figure perfectly. The dress had a tele sphistication that commanded respect
I was satisfied by my appearance. Though the memories related to this style stung. I was hopeful that it would provoke Felix jans revealing
With my hopes strategically positioned. I went to a restaurant to confrost my former huthand. It was wise that he picked a secure place for davies. Due to our business dealings, it would be impossible to have a professional dinner at a public place, Boston’s media was recommed for spreading rumors about celebrities and the business community.
It would be hell to deal with another scandal!
Telax’s cautiousness kept my identity secure. The private dining room and exclusive reservation ensured the restaurant’s member only policy
As I walked in my dress caught perfectly in the lighting. I had planned this carefully. However, a old whisper scuffed bende my ears.
“So, professional!”
A tingling sensation shot up my spine as I raised my head and saw impeccably dressed Felt. He observed me with calculating eyes. Ignoring his analytical remark, I looked around as a waiter rushed to assist me.
“Good evening, ma’am. Let me…”
Felix didn’t let him complete his sentence and dismissed him.
Thanks
After sending the waiter away with his authoritative too, he gestured for me to follow him to our reserved table, sending subtle gals across my penses. I was frozen to my spot for a moment.
Was he really!
y the same Felix I married?
Looking at that courteous man, I refused to believe my eyes. He couldn’t be the same man who didn’t care when I begged for his amenn
“Ms Becker, this way” My trance was broken by Felix’s voice as he guided me to the corner table reserved for us. I sighed while following his lead. The servers made sure to provide perfect lighting after we were seated
Grinzung inwardly. I glanced at felis, thrilled by the upcoming shock 1 keenly observed his face for any
y reaction.
As the Eights illuminated my outfit clearly, Felix finally got a complete lock at my dress. His face showed a brief flicker of satisfaction through my heart. I could see his breathy catch for a moment, his startled expression was proof of my success.
ing this opportunity. I leaned forward slightly and stonsly adjusted my napkin, smiling mysterously. I looked directly at him and asked in a confident boot,
“Is there something wrong, Mr. Reed?”
Telix’s eyes locked onto mine, staring deep into my soul. I was taken aback by the tense stare. His gaze traveled from my face to my outfit as he swiftly composed himself like a master and met my eyes again
“What are you trying to accomplish, Miss Becker?”
His controlled sole in response made my insides flutter, making me slightly nervous as he said,
us should I call you Driella? After all, we have history.
History?
My strategy!
1 maintained my composure and sat hark, replying to him with a small sunile
“I prefer Mass Becker, Mr. Heed. We are partners. So, lets beep it professional.-
After this initial exchange, I paused my plan for some time, I would have more opportunities during the seal.
—
pe about my meal, disea
We ordered and had dinner in a tense atmosphere, where felis played the part of a perfect gentleman. He asked me chefs specisies, as I was relatively new in this restaurant. His hospitality left me wondering
Was he really a good host, was this just a method to charm business partners? Who knew how many times he had used this approach?
When the water came for our drink order, Londered wine for an, tresting its potential in lower Flo’s guard. As I remembered, Felix had moderat alcohol tolerance; it would be easier to get information from him after this
As expected, he seemed more relaxed after a few sips. I could see the effects of wine on him Taking it as a good start. I canually brought up Zo stop “Your son also shows interest in engineering, Mr. Reed. What are your plans for his future? My consulting firm would love to include him in our youth mentorship program.”
Felis was pleased to hear about opportunities for his son. He responded lightheartedly,
“I think Zoe is fortunate to impress you, Miss Becker. Otherwise, your company’s standards require established professionals with proven track
His concealed complaint made me chuckle. I responded to
The competition is tough among established professionals. But it’s rare to find gifted children for STEM fields, Zoe has inherited your technical abilities; he will be a great engineer in the future.”
Zoe’s mention was a way to ease into the real conversation as Felix didn’t suspect me when I asked him casually,
“Did you know I was struggling back then? Why didn’t you try to help me when I needed it most?
Felix’s eyes showed pain as his face took a troubled look. He took a few deep breaths, then said, “I was sorry about what happened, but I truly didn’t know how much you were suffering. I thought you left because you found someone better.”
His straightforward response knotted my stomach, sending shivers down my spine. I found myself at a loss for words, unable to ask whether my identity was obvious or if my appearance had given me away.
On the other hand. Felix mumbled some incoherent sentences, “It was my biggest mistake.”
This isn’t what I wanted. I needed him to admit what he did. I needed him to truly regret it and feel genuine remorse. His empty, emotionless words only made me feel even more digusted
As felix was getting lost in the past. I controlled my emotions and struck while the iron was hot,
“So you know what you did to me all along, right? Felix?”
I was pondering over other methods to get information from him when my cell phone rang, bringing me back to reality.
Felix also looked at my phone as it was on the table. I glanced at his curious face before attending the coming video call. The picture of a hanihone blonde man appeared on my screen as the call connected. The warmth in his blue eyes calmed me as he spoke gently
“Hey, beautiful Fil be back in Boston in a few days.”
As Felis was sitting beside me, he could see the man on the other side, and God! It provoked him as well. His face darkened at the sight of his old acquaintance. Mr. Bright Wilson.
That liessmap was a former aerospace enger who had retired from technical work to fous rirely on his investment portfolio. His retirement had left a space which provided an opportunity for Felix to shine in the community. Back in the days when Felix first started out he was commnesly
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This phone call refiesbed all the
separa industry’s golden era in Bento
“That great Do you remember Tetin, right? He is my business partner now
Bright was a latis surprised to see him but was incredibly warm in his ponos
dly introduced Felis na Brighti
How can I forget my fiemer mentre, beautiful? Ofionese, Fremember Felice potential. He is a fine
After praising Felix’s work, fright fonally reminisced about his last project before retirement. He had left the cheat field a
It was my home to wok with Telia’s team on my final engineering project. As a senior advise. und in revirardin proposals repeatedly as toy protega
(those days!
Although Bright praised Felix genermily, Fremembered that theje enllaboration
He even became obsessed with proving himself afterward Intensive work hours and constantly reviewing technical specifications became has oburesion for a long time. He only succeeded after learning from Bright’s expertise
As Baght a statement unleashed Felix’s insecurities, he chimed in.
“It’s a pleasure to see you again, right. How’s your investment portfolio? Are you enjoying your business venturest
But this interruption backfired completely as Bright used it to redirect the conversation to their patrolaboration,
“Nothing is more exciting than developing cutting–edge technology, Felix. I truly massed the innovation and excitement of engteering professional feel alive. Our collaboration was remarkable.
Eight had a long list of Felix’s technical struggles from his early years. Their mention made Felix squirm in his seat. Ha helplessly amused me; it was a sight to watch his discomfort. My hand flew to my face as 1 suppressed my laughter.
My attempt to hide my amusement received an icy glare from Felix. I immediately returned to neutral expression, pretending to be absorbe Ezjelt’s conversation..
After one attempt. Felix did ask him about his current projects and interests. But like a skilled conversationalist continuously talking about their technical collaboration.
After a few rounds of this, Felix eventually had to accept defeat as he sighed.
“If you want to laugh, just laugh. I don’t care.”
ght didn’t even budge.
As the discussion was prolonged because of Bright’s connection with Felix, 1 conchaded it with formal pleasantries. I hadn’t informed fright about my past with Felix: it would be unsafe to discuss that era for so long,
“I’ll come to pick you up at the airport, Bright. See you soon
With that, I disconnected the call checking my cell phone. I was thinking about making an excuse to leave when ‘spicious tone resounded in my ears.
right retired from engineering long ago. How do you know him, Miss Becket?”
The look of disbelief on his face twisted my gut, making me panic. His accusatory gaze was fixed on me as if I were a woman who manipulated multiple men. My relationship with Bright was indeed special, more than business partners or old acquaintances,
But why should I tell him?
Did he tell me about his ex–wife?
Rating my tongue to halt a savage reply, I spod carefully.
is someone I know through business connections. And regarding Henry.
“Mr. Bright is some
Shoot!
Why did I mentigo Henry without any prompting?
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Cursing myself inwardly, I spotted fury in Felix’s eyes. He was furious to hear about Henry all of a sudden. So, to defuse some tension, I covered my mistake with an explanation.
“Henry is my business advisor,”
My response made Telix smile meaningfully. He leaned in and raised his brow,
“sa, you are single now?”
