Jasmine's POV

I changed into a pair of black jeans, a white T-shirt and a pair of flat sandals I brought along with me. I gathered my notepads, pens, pencils and stuck them into my large folder. I took my purse and room key. I shut the door behind me and made my way downstairs to the lobby where Evan was waiting so we could get to the meeting.

His rental car was parked outside the entrance. The ride to the meeting was silent. He didn't say a word and neither did I.

We arrived at a three storied building complex. A large black gate automatically opened as our car approached. He drove up to the parking lot area and parked. He held a large brown envelope in his hand as he got out. I followed suit, without a word. Two could definitely play this game.

"Ah, you've made it!" a voice belonging to a very beautiful woman said with enthusiasm as she came up and shook hands with him.

"And good morning to you. You must be Miss Blackman, yes? I'm Mrs. Rebecca Alton." she added, extending her hand to me.

I shook it. "Good morning," I answered shortly.

I didn't want to give off a rude impression; although I had no idea who she was. I had never seen her at Hollen Tower before but she looked as if she were well acquainted with Mr. Hollen.

"Take notes," was all he said to me as we walked into the building.

I spent my morning listening to him sealing deals and landing proposals to Mrs. Rebecca Alton and three of her associates in the boardroom she had ushered us into. It was somewhat difficult to capture every detail between them but I captured the most important points, which should meet his standards. The last thing I wanted was for him to think I was becoming too comfortable and I was slipping and becoming sloppy.

The drive back to the hotel was the same as going from it. Silence.

I got out of the car quickly and made my feet carry me as fast as possible through the lobby and towards the elevator. I was relieved when the doors closed and I was carried upstairs by myself.

I opened my room door and locked it behind me. I proofread the notes and made the corrections before tossing them aside. Then a knock came on the door.

"Who is it?" I asked.

"Jasmine, stop playing games and open the door."

"Please go away."

"Jasmine, open the door please!" his voice was firm.copy right hot novel pub