Mommy, Where's Daddy? The Forsaken Daughter's Return novel Chapter 12

"Mr. Wright. You have a sudden emergency meeting," John Garcia revealed right after entering the CEO's office.

John's words made Ethan frown, and he answered, "I don't accept late meeting requests. You know that John - "

"Sir, it's Mr. and Mrs. Song from Chandgai - across the continent." John nodded before explaining, "Yes, they happen to be around, visiting a relative here in Braeton, so they decided to come and see you."

John shrugged and suggested, "At least that is what they said, but I think... they might be assessing the city if it is the right place for their business."

A clear grimace became painted on Ethan's face. He checked the time and saw how it was thirty minutes to two in the afternoon, and he was expecting a visit from the chef.

Unfortunately for him, Mr. and Mrs. Song were very important people he had to see. They were the owners of the famous theme park that took Asia by storm, considered the best on the continent. Because of the family-oriented experiences they provided to all their guests, the theme park became one of the most visited resorts in all of Asia.

Ethan wanted the same in Braeton City, and he wanted not only to learn from the success of the Songs, but to be business partners with them as well.

A hiss escaped his lips, saying, "Stall the chef."

"Of course, Mr. Wright. You need not say it! I will support your every desire!" Confirmed John, but after seeing how his boss glared at him, he diverted Ethan's attention by saying, "I have directed Mr. and Mrs. Song to the main conference room."

Ethan buttoned his coat before getting up. He ordered, "Have the best coffee and canapes for our guests. Have Joel take your place at the meeting."

He paused from where John stood and added, "You - you have... a more important task to do."

'A more important task?' That left John bemused, but he suddenly remembered how he was supposed to welcome Samantha and her kids. "Oh, right! Right!"

Right after securing the best choices of hot beverages and canapes from the cafe across the building, John returned to his seat, exactly five minutes before two in the afternoon. Not a moment too soon, Samantha and her kids came out of the lift, approaching John's table with nothing but smiles on their faces.

Kenzie happily approached John and handed him a small paper bag. She said, "These are cream puffs we bought for you near the school!"

John could not help but smile at Kenzie. He replied, "Why, thank you, little princess!" He squinted and told with eagerness, "I love cream puffs!"

Kenzie giggled and said, "Me too! Can I have one?"

"Oh, no! Kenzie!" Warned Samantha while laughing at her own daughter. She sat on the seat in front of John's table and said to the CEO's assistant, "She has her own bag of cream puffs!"

Going through her wallet, Samantha took out the check that she had earlier gotten from John and gave it to him. "Here! Thank you so much!"

After putting the check down on the table, she placed her hand on her chest to say, "And thank you so much for the opportunity! Working here got me scholarships for my kids."

"Oh, don't mention it, Miss Davis. I was happy to help, but about getting you into the company, you'd have to thank the boss for that," suggested John. "It was his decision to take you first."

"Well, I'd really like to meet him." Samantha leaned over and asked, "But is it really okay? CEOs, they usually don't talk to lower rank employees, right?"

John chuckled and said, "Oh... he does... now. Haha!" After settling his laughter, John suggested, "But seriously, Miss Davis, I think the boss wanted to get a commitment from you that you will give The First Diamon Hotel... a Michelin star rating soon enough."

"Oh!" Yet again, Samantha could not help but feel overwhelmed. To get a Michelin star rating in a restaurant would be such an achievement, and she was stunned to hear how they were expecting that from her.

She took a deep breath and said, "I will certainly do my best!"

Glancing at the CEO's office, Samantha asked, "So, do I get to see Mr. Wright?"