Chapter 348 - I Missed You!

While Sato was queuing up to order their drinks, the trio was busy scanning for a seat. Due to a large number of attendees at the convention, they could not find vacant tables and chairs. 

To keep Ashley from getting exhausted since she was wearing heels, Fumika and Celia offered to go around themselves and told Ashley to just stand in a corner. 

Ashley did not refuse because her feet began to sense discomfort.

"Just stay here and just wait for Mr. Sato; we will just call for you when we attain an empty table," Celia said at the same time pulling Fumika because there are more people.

Luckily, there is a group that is done and preparing to leave. Fumika immediately approached them and smiled beautifully. She then, "Hi! Are you guys finished?" She asked to no one in particular in the group.

One of the men smiled back before responding to Fumika. "Yes, we're about done ... You may have the table if you give me your number?" The man said as his eyes twinkled and his smile reached up to his ears.

Fumika's face suddenly flushed and did not know what to answer. When she was about to give her phone number, Sato arrived, and he answered for her instead.

"I'm sorry! But I don't think she could give you her number. However, If you want mine ... I'm ..." 

The man immediately picked up his belongings and did not say goodbye. Before leaving rapidly, it was as if death was pursuing him. 

"Sato! Why did you frighten the man? I was about to give him my number. You're such a spoilsport. You know that!" Fumika complained as she regretted not being able to get the man's name and number.

"Oh' this is nuts! Here I am trying to protect you and your complaining that I'm a spoilsport. I can see that man is a playboy, and only want one a fling. Tse! You are so naive! It's because you never had a boyfriend and has no experience. Hmph!" He pouted.

Fumika just bowed her head, because she knew that what Sato was saying was true. In her whole life, she has never had a boyfriend. She does like someone, but he's been ignoring her. If only he glanced at her once in a while, she would be the happiest girl.

To changed the subject at hand, she decided to fetch Ashley.

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Sato didn't make a mistake because they hadn't sat down yet when Ashley's phone rang. She answered it immediately when she saw that it was Tanaga who was calling. 

"Hi! Have you arrived yet?" Ashley greeted her husband with a soft voice and a lovely smile posted on her face.

"The plane just arrived, and we just landed. And you? Are you at the convention now?" Tanaga asked as he removed the seatbelt to prepare to get off the plane. 

"Yes, we are here at Starbucks for coffee. We have just finished the welcome orientations, and after that, we will return to the booth to help." Ashley is pleased because she does not have to call Tanaga. 

"Thank you for calling me as soon as you landed. I wasn't sure when I would be able to talk to you."

"This is precisely why I called as soon as the plane landed. I'm thinking the same. I'm afraid that once I get to the hotel, I will be too busy." Tanaga regretfully said to his wife.

"How about the kids, how are they? I miss them already. Especially you, I miss you so much! I hope that everything goes smoothly with my meeting, and I could wrap up quickly, and I can get back there right away." 

Tanaga's voice was sad, and Ashley could feel it. 

She suddenly felt sorry for him and regretted that coincided with the convention and Tanaga's trip to Europe. It would have been nice if Tanaga was with them, either in Florida or in Europe ... 

So that Tanaga would not be sad, Ashley did not interrupt their conversation. It only ended when Tanaga arrived at the hotel. There was nothing they could do because Tanaga had to take care of whatever the reason he was there.

"Ash, I need to go ... I'll call you later in the evening after you finished there. Text me when you get home, so I know you're free. Okay! I love you! Tsup-tsup-tsup!"

"I love you too!" At the same time, he also kissed back before turning off the phone. It was just right that their conversation ended because there were already many people in their booth, and she had to work ...

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Everyone was busy taking care of the visitors to their booth. Sato is thrilled because he sees a lot of 'macho men' wandering around. He does not care that he is not the target—instead, it's Fumika, and especially Ashley.

Sato could see in the men's eyes each time that they glance. It was in the direction where his female boss was standing. 

Even though their booth has a makeshift office, Ashley decided that she would just stand on the side so that she could still be visible to the visitors while she and Tanaga talked. 

That's why the men who visit their booth almost don't want to leave because there are so many beautiful ladies. 

When Ashley hung up the phone, she quickly turned to their visitors and talked. She needs to promote their business, and she hopes to get at least one contract ...

"Hello! How are you? I'm President Jones of THJ Group Marine Division. Here is my card ... Do you have any questions? " Ashley greeted a visitor who looked European.

"Hello! Nice to meet you! I'm Senior Procurement Director of Athens Shipping Group. My name is Alexis Thanos," The man who looks like Greek God said. 

He took his business card at once and handed it to Ashley with a simple smile.

After Ashley accepted the business card, they started talking about each other's business. Since he was the Director of the procurement department, Ashley thought of inviting him inside the makeshift office to have a good conversation.

It took them more than half an hour before they finished their business conversation. Once they were done... A beautiful smile was plastered on Ashley's lips when Alexis Thanos said goodbye to her. 

"Thank you for taking the time, and I'm looking forward to our cooperation." Ashley held out her hand at the same time to shake hands. Alexis Thanos accepted it kindly.

When Alexis Thanos left, the trio immediately entered and could not wait. They bombarded Ashley with questions at the same time, asking what the result was?

"Ma'der! With the size of your smile reaching Europe ... It looks like you got a good deal?" Sato had let it all out.

He's no longer intimidated at Ashley because she is used to him. When they are in the office, he is earnest... But because they are in public and no one knows him, Sato has unfolded.

"Yes! It looks like good news?" Celia replied that her face was also very excited. Fumika, on the other hand, has her eyes widened while just waiting for what Ashley has to say.

"Hahaha! Who's not going to smile to heaven with what happened... I just closed a deal with his company. We are going to be the sole supplier of all their vessels when they come to our territory ... It is my very first contract! 

"Hahaha! And that's not everything, do you know how many sh.i.p.s they have? OMG !!! They are managing more than a thousand sh.i.p.s, not including their property of more than two hundred! " 

When the trio heard what Ashley said, they could not control themselves and, at the same time, shouted and jumped for joy like children ...

"Congratulation!" Sato, Fumika, and Celia said in harmony.

"So get ready and as soon as possible, after this convention ... We will fly to Greece to sign a contract! " 

Ashley said while the four of them were still jumping...

While the four were having fun inside the makeshift office. Alden, on the other hand, was outside talking to their representative from their branch office in Tampa ...

"President Sanches, just a moment, and I will see if President Jones is available. Just wait!" 

Ashley's employee said softly before leaving quickly to scold her ...

"Knock! Knock! President Jones, someone is looking for you! President Sanches is the name, what can I say?" 

The employee asked as he stood in front of the closed-door ...