Chapter 54 - Bigger Fool

Jade returned back to her desk after meeting with Cale. She thought about all the things she had done for him, beginning from their days in college till a few weeks ago, when she had slept with a random man just to save him. She had never held herself back from helping him, neither had she said no to any of his requests.

The fact that she had agreed to work in the same company as him was because she had wanted them to spend more time together and for their love to blossom, little did she know she was been used all along. She hated the fact that Cale had made a fool of her for loving him.

Jade was infuriated by his request. How shameless could he be? She should help him get the contract while he gets the glory again!?

What had she gotten in return, from all this years of helping him. If Cale thought she was dumb because she had loved him selflessly, then he must be a bigger fool.

Jade stood up from her seat and headed for the elevator. She waited anxiously for the elevator to arrive at the elevator lobby. She tilted her head sideways when she heard the clicking of heels on the floor. She frowned slightly at the sight of the person approaching, it was Stephanie.

Why were they popping up everywhere this morning? She was already in a foul mood, thanks to that jerk she met at the party, and then Cale who had appeared with his outrageous demand, and now here comes another one.

Jade was surprised when Stephanie stopped by her side and she didn't miss the hateful glare Stephanie threw at her. Jade looked at her blankly with no expression in her eyes before returning her gaze to the elevator which had just chimed at arrival.

She was about taking a step into the elevator, when Stephanie suddenly pushed past her and made her way into the elevator, as she muttered under her breath, "Bitch".

Jade's lips twitch in amusement as she cast a quick look at her before stepping into the elevator. Just as she was about to press the number to her floor, Stephanie stepped forward and brushed away Jade's hand to do same.

Jade knew what Stephanie was up to. This were childish tricks done to instigate her, but right now she wouldn't mind but ignore her, as she have better things to do right now. She had to prepare herself for what laid ahead of her.

Jade didn't bother putting her floor number, since Stephanie had already done that, it seems they were heading for the same floor. She stood by the side as her mind wandered back to the plan she had in mind. She was feeling a bit nervous as she thought about it, because what she was about to do, would probably get her queried or fired.

She took in deep breaths to calm herself as the elevator arrived their floor. She waited for Stephanie to step out of the elevator before she did. The fact that she didn't want to say a few words to Stephanie to chide her, didn't mean she liked the fact that Stephanie kept brushing her body against hers just to spite her.

Jade watched as Stephanie walked ahead of her and walked into the Vice President's office, which was the same place she was headed.

A frown appeared between her brows as she thought about the possible reasons that would bring Stephanie there. She decided not to think about that, afterall Stephanie had a good position at the Company, same as Cale, thus, going to the Vice president's office wasn't unusual to them. She was the only one with the short end of the stick between all three of them. But that was about to change.

Jade stood in front of the Vice president's door nervously after meeting with his secretary who told her to go in. She wondered why she wasn't asked to wait for the person who had gone inside to come out first.

She looked herself over carefully before knocking on the door. She turned the door knob when she heard a voice asking her to come in.

Jade nervously walked inside. She could feel her palms sweat due to her nervousness. This was her first time coming to the Vice President's office, since she had never had a reason to do so, but today she does.

"Good morning ma" Jade politely greeted the gorgeously looking woman, who was seated across her huge office desk when she walked into the office. She was dazzled by her beauty and her powerful aura. Mrs Tracy Lim was the vice president of Xenox, and heaven knows how much Jade admires this lady.

One look at her and one would believe she was in her twenties, when actually she was in her early forties. Jade loved how successful and passionate she was, and she was driven by this. She'd love to be like her someday too.

Jade was suprised to see her Supervisor there as well, who she quickly greeted. But what suprised her the most, was the two people who stood in front of Mrs Tracy's desk. It was Cale and Stephanie.

She quickly averted her gaze like she hadn't seen them, before returning her gaze to the Vice President who was waiting for her to say whatever had brought her.

"I heard you had an urgent matter to tell me regarding the new project" Mrs Tracy asked, making everyone in the room turn their attention to Jade. Mrs Tracy was in charge of the project since the President had traveled abroad to oversee the operations of other branches. Securing this software would be a major break for their company and this would further solidify their position at the leading gaming company in the country, so she was very attentive to issues regarding it.

"Yes" Jade replied.

"Let me hear it" Mrs Tracy said as she leaned back on her seat.

"I want to be given the opportunity to go secure the contract for the new security software" Jade said boldly. She paused and observed Mrs Tracy looks before she continued...

"In return for a position as a permanent staff in the company" Jade said with seriousness.