Sunny Harmony (My Day #4)

Arianna fell in love with Paul at first glance. But when she told him how she felt not only did he reject her, but he also accused her of being superficial and spoiled. No problem, she'll prove to him that he's ... right.

Things are starting off well. Hired to run the last marketing campaign of his company, she has the opportunity to be around him every day and thus be able to implement her plan. Better still: no matter how much she may annoy him, he can't fire her. Not only did she find an ally in the person of his brother, but he also needs her ideas.
Except that determined to make him regret his words, she forgets one thing ... he still has the power to break her heart.

EXCERPT

"Arianna, can I speak to you privately?"
Ethan gives me a wink before moving away.
"Of course. I never say no to a tête-à-tête and with a man moreover. Studies show it's easier to obtain what you want during a tête-à-tête."
Well, I haven't been transformed into a statue of ice so that's a start. I continue to fill the silence with nonsense until we arrive at his office. He only speaks after closing the door behind us.
"I think it's essential to talk about what just happened."
"I'm sorry," I say before he has time to incriminate me. "I realize answering the phone wasn't professional on my part."
"That's the only thing you don't find professional?"
I look at him, my eyes wide open. "Is there something else? If so, please don't spare me. I need to hear the truth."
One might believe I'm trying to redeem myself with all my strength; let's hope he believes it, too.
"To be honest, I didn't find it relevant to communicate the subject of your conversation to everyone. You don't want to give the impression of someone ..."
I know he wants to say superficial, but I think he remembers it was the word he used to reject me and he changes his mind.
"... unprofessional."
"You're absolutely right; I wouldn't want to start off on the wrong foot. I promise to be careful. I realize, a little late unfortunately, that this conversation had no place in the meeting. Was it important? Yes, without a doubt. But I could have waited until the meeting was over to discuss it with Lexi. Thank you Paul, I appreciate you watching over me. I promise you, it won't happen again."
I leave his office without giving him the opportunity to say anything else. I saw he was confused. I bet he was going to shout at me, and I clipped his wings. My smile doesn't fade all day. Paul has to wait for the next surprise, but at least I won the first round.