Chapter 172“That has to be a wrong number,” Miranda said like she was so sure of what she was saying. Master Wilson glared at her, silently telling her to keep shut, then he walked closer so he could hear the conversation more audibly. “How are you doing?” Sebastien asked the manager. “I’m very well, thank you sir” the manager responded to him. “Skip the pleasantries and go straight to the point!” Miranda stated, getting impatient, “we don’t have all day!” Isabelle threw her a glare. “Okay. So, who requested that you free the Wilson’s family company and even compensate them?” Sebastien asked, going straight to the point. There was a long pause from the other side of the call. Miranda waited for his reply, hoping it’ll be a negative response. “Yes, we were instructed by you” the manager finally said. And then Sebastien ended the call. “There you have it, your answer” Sebastien said“I don’t want to believe that whatever he said was true!” Miranda contented strongly. “Shush!”

Chapter 174On their way home, Isabelle couldn’t help but wonder why Sebastien rejected the offer and told master Wilson to give it to her instead. She didn’t feel like she was ready for the position because it was already a lot being the head of all departments. She could only imagine the responsibilities that will come with being the managing director and she began hoping that she’d be able to cope. Sebastien already promised his full support and she had trust in him that he would be beside her all through the journey. Now, they had to prepare for the welcoming ceremony which was a few days away. Isabelle honestly thought that whatever master Wilson had to offer would be monetary only. She could only imagine how Miranda would feel after hearing the award. Considering that she could have also been offered the position of managing director if only she got the person behind the actions of Chesterfield investment company. “Don’t worry. We’re going to handle everything gracefully. Fro

Chapter 176The day of the after party, The days leading up to the party were filled with them speaking to event planners and making plans leading up to the day. Sebastien and Isabelle already had everything mapped outThey arrived at the luxe restaurant a few hours earlier. When Sebastien came down from the car, he realized the exterior of the restaurant was grandly decorated. There was also a red carpet rolled out to the entrance of the hotel like they were expecting a VIP member.Sebastien was curious as to the person that made such arrangements because they never requested for a red carpet. Isabelle also had a puzzled expression on her face when she got down from the car. Sebastien thought that maybe it was just the designer outdoing herself, “come on, let’s go in” Sebastien nodded at Isabelle and she made long strides with her long slender legs to catch up with Sebastien. The manager of the luxe restaurant and hotel was at the lobby talking to a group of hotel employees when S