Anyway, I’m extending this meeting to rerun the numbers.

Devyn clamped her mouth shut, not having meant for that comment to escape.Īndre chuckled. They’re saying the numbers aren’t working for them. Andre sighed, and Devyn could picture him pinching the bridge of his nose like he often did when disturbed. This new client of ours is playing hardball. A squeak of desperation appeared in Devyn’s voice, but she cleared her throat, hoping Andre didn’t pick up on her eagerness to get him to the meeting.ĭevyn’s shoulders slumped at those three words.

I could meet you at the entrance with the files so you won’t even have to stop at your office. Devyn hoped he was walking back from his early morning breakfast meeting to their offices at Excel Financial Services Corp. She waited for a beat, hearing what sounded like cars honking and the low murmurs of passersby.Īndre was outside somewhere, walking. I have the files you need for the meeting already printed, on your desk, and ready to go, Devyn responded. The CEO also happened to be Andre’s older brother, Nikola Collins. Andre was already running late to a very important meeting with the CEO and other top executives of the finance company where Devyn worked. She immediately recognized the number on the phone’s ID as that of her boss’ cellphone.ĭevyn, I need you to do me a favor, Andre said as soon as she answered.ĭevyn silently groaned and gripped the phone in her hand a little tighter. Read moreĭevyn Williams had just gotten back to her desk and prepared to retake her seat, from making copies, when the phone on her desk rang. Increased self-esteem or not, I know there's no way a powerful man like Nikola would ever look twice at me. Such as the CEO of the company I work for, Nikola Collins. Not only do I slowly start to regain the confidence that my ex stripped from me, but I begin to long for things that are way out of my league. After some prodding, I take her up on it. She doesn't give up, though, promising me that it'll be fun. When she hands me tickets to six weeks of burlesque lessons, I all but shut her down. Luckily, I have a best friend like Mercedes for a shoulder to cry on. The emotional pain and self-doubt weren't as easy to get rid of as he was, however. Years of his verbal put-downs and hurtful comments about my weight all but thoroughly destroyed my self-confidence. To make matters worse, his lack of remorse was like another slap to the face. When I walked in on my boyfriend in bed with another woman, I couldn't believe my eyes.

What will it take to rebuild my self-esteem?

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