Chapter 6

(Like a soaked little puppy)

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"I hope I hadn't kept everyone waiting. The traffic in New York is dreadful" A sincere smile formed at the corners of his lips as he took a sit opposite me.

My hands turned sweltering as he assured me of our meeting, making me wonder if he was joking. My dad coughs lightly bringing me back to reality.

"Mr. Sinclair, I would love to introduce you to my daughter, Gemini," Dad said eagerly, his face illuminating with a smile.

"She will be giving the presentation" All eyes were on me, and Gustavo's face turned pale as he gestured, questioning if my dad was serious.

"I'm looking forward to it, Gemini," he said, his voice smoothly articulating my name

I stood up, adjusting my outfit and clutching the piles of documents tightly in my hands. I knew this was bound to be a disaster. I gave my dad a pleading look, but he brushed it off.

Gustavo, aware of how this would inevitably end, placed a hand on his brows as he furrowed it. How dare he! My