"Please keep the change," I say to the cab driver as I reach my office.

"Please God everything should go well," I pray while I  approach the elevator. 

Today is really important for me as I have a really important meeting and I do not want anything to wrong. I came to the office earlier than usual because I have to prepare for my presentation, after reading the reports. I did not have much time, because the reports were delivered late. So, now I am mad really mad and I think if anything goes wrong I'll kill someone.

"Lucy, bring the reports in my room and have you checked the conference room?" I ask Lucy, as I grabbed the coffee from her hand, "and Lucy, thank you." I tilt my coffee cup slightly and smile. She never forgets to get me my morning coffee and it is really sweet of her as I never ask her to do.

"Here you go boss," she said while handing me the reports. I just roll my eyes at her as she knows how much it irritates me when she calls me boss.

"Check conference room, make sure everything is fine. I'll be there in an hour after checking these reports." She quickly nodded and left, because we might joke around each other but when it comes to work we are very strict and serious. I start reading the reports while making notes for the presentation. 

Nathan's POV

I am heading towards Prescott Enterprises because I have a meeting to attend. 

"Are you excited?" Miles ask.

I look up from my phone, "No, why should I be?"

"You are going to meet her, your wife. You should be excited." He looks at me in disbelief.

"Firstly do not call her my wife and secondly there is nothing to be excited." 

He ignored me and continue," I can not believe finally I am going to meet your wife," He put emphasizes of your wife. "I am so excited." he smiles widely. This is my best friend and I still don't know why I am still friend with him.

" Sometimes, I feel like killing you...you know that right?" I glare at him which did not work as he knows I can not do anything like that to him.

" Yeah... yeah...heard that before." 

He both step out of the car and entered the office. I am thankful that Miles is not saying anything stupid.

"So, you gonna kiss her and greet" he looks at my hand and say," You didn't bring her flowers? how unromantic of you." I just ignored her as we reach reception. 

"Nathan" I turn and see Mr.Prescott approaching me. I smile at him and extended my hand.

He shakes my hand " I am glad son, you came."  I turn to Miles and introduced him. Both exchanged greetings while shaking hands. And then we all walk into Mr.Prescott's office as there is still time for the meeting to start.

"Hello Nicolas," Michael, his COO enters the office room.

Then he faces us and grins "Good afternoon young men." and sat on the chair in front of the table. 

" Good afternoon" We both greeted him.

" So, how is everything going?" Nicolas asks Michael.

"Oh.. It is a war zone." Michael chuckles and Nicolas shakes his head slightly smiling.

"Any causalities?" Nicholas ask still smiling.

"So far no but can't guarantee anything."

Me and Miles exchanges confusing looks. He raises his eyebrows as if asking me what's this all about and I just shrug because I am also clueless.

Michael noticed our confused face and laughs before he could explain anything somebody knocks at the door.

"Sir, may I come in? It is time for a meeting to start" A man came inside. 

"Thank you, Eric,"  Nicolas says.

Nicholas says while rubbing his temples " How is she doing? Everything under control?"

"No one is hurt, so that's good but she is not in a good mood because reports got delayed and just now she found Jason is going to be there. Other than that everything is in control" he said Jason's name with much hatred.

"This is going to be interesting," Nicolas mumbled.

As we all head towards the meeting room. 

Eric asks as we sat in our seats "You are Nathan Knight? " I nod, he continues "I am Eric Smith." 

"I am Miles Parker." Miles introduces himself.

A girl came to Eric and said "Keep your camera ready" Eric replies "I am fully prepared." Then she quickly walks out of the room.

Miles ask" What was that about?" Eric answers smirking "Just wait and watch."

Miles turns his head to me " I think we will enjoy."

Nicolas sat opposite side of the table and Michael sat next to him. Miles was sitting beside me and Eric was on his left side.

A familiar looking girl entered and sat next to Eric.

"Man, she is the girl from the club," Miles whispers in my ear. Yeah, now I remember she called me an asshole.

Then Abigail came inside and connected her laptop to the projector, she was looking... different. She was wearing a black pencil skirt and peach color shirt, her hair was tied in a ponytail, she looks all business. 

"Good afternoon everyone." She speaks in a confident voice. " I am going to start with the presentation. Well as we all know last year we have manufactured a new mobile set. But, before launching it in the market we put it on the test use. Today, I received the feedback report but before I further discuss anything I would like you to show the presentation."

She started the PowerPoint presentation which showed the statistics and surveys. She sits on my right then she sees me and she looks a bit surprised. 

"Miss.Prescott" I smirk

"Mr.Knight." She gives me a small smile.

I can feel Miles is shocked, he leans and asks her, " Are you, Abigail?" She nods then focuses back on the presentation.

Miles mummers " It is true she is married to an asshole." He did want me to hear it but I still heard.

Abigail stands up and walks to the center "Ok everyone, as you have seen the feedback which we got is really good. But, still there are some minor issues which need to be fixed, then we will be ready to launch it into the market. But we have received some complaints regarding the size of the set."

" In my opinion set size should average, so it can be easily carried around. Unlike phablets."

It's actually a good suggestion as the target audience is teenagers. Big size smartphone will not be convenient to carry around.

"Abigail" We all look at a man who is sitting in the last seat.

Abigail folds her arm and raises an eyebrow.

"I think my size can fulfill all your requirements," He says with a conceited smile after a pause he adds " My suggested size...for smartphone set, you know what I mean Abigail".

Everyone is silent in the room I can see anger on Nicolas' face but he is masking it and honestly I am also feeling infuriated as I do not like if someone talks to females in this way. I might mess around but I always respect females as that's how I am raised.

"Umm... I am sorry but that size of yours can not  fulfill anybody's requirements." She sweetly smiles at him "Nobody wants micro size... smartphone, you know what I mean Jason." 

Oh! that jerk is Jason.

I see everyone is trying to hold their laughter even Nicolas is trying hard to keep his face straight. 

"Damn that burns...your wife is something." Miles appreciates, silently chuckling. I ignore wife comment as I am also internally smiling because it is true Abigail have put him in his place.

Jason's face has turned red and he quickly left the room. 

"Idiot," Abigail said as soon as he left.

The meeting was successfully concluded after an hour. But throughout the meeting, Abigail never once showed any kind of hostility against me. In fact, when I shared my opinions, she listened to them and agreed with them too, which I never expected. 

Almost the meeting room was vacant, we were also exiting the room. But, Miles went to Abigail even when I showed my displeasure to him. 

" Hey, Abigail! You were awesome..." Miles appreciates her. 

She turned off her laptop, and with a polite smile she says," Thank you, Miles"

" I never thought we are going to meet so soon." Natalie comes and stands beside Abigail.

" What can I say maybe destiny wants us to be together," Miles replies and winks at her and she smiles.

"Abigail it time for our lunch treat... don't you think I am gonna let you go so easily." Eric gives Abigail a side hug and picks up her stuff.

"You never let go free food, Eric." she says " I have to talk to Mr.Prescott first, I'll meet you guys at the cafe." She leaves the room.

"I am leaving, you can stay if you want," I inform Miles.

"Wait! Abigail is giving a treat. We will also go."

"No, we are not going." I firmly reply.

*Twenty minutes later*

We all are sitting in a small cafe, two blocks down and waiting for our orders to be placed. Miles made himself comfortable immediately and is talking to everyone as if he knows them forever. It is kind of strange how easily he can make friends.

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Abigail's POV

 The first thing I noticed when I entered the cafe, is that Nathan is sitting there, with his friend, looking disinterested. 

"Three meetings in one week, this might be my lucky year... " I scoff to myself.

"So what you guys ordered?" I look at everyone, but Nathan. Yeah, I am being a bitch...I can't help it, me being nice is over now.

" We were waiting for you," Eric says

"Abby...Look on your left side a hot guy is staring at you... Why don't you talk to him?" Lucy suggests.

"Girl you should focus on your man," I say as I pointed at Eric, who is grinning and  Lucy is blushing. 

We all girls joke around like this, so I know they are not trying to make Nathan jealous, not that he should be because there is nothing between us.

A waiter came and stand beside my chair a bit too close for my liking, I instinctively lean to my right. I never like when somebody tries to touch me or gets too close, it makes me uncomfortable. Only I am comfortable around my trusted circle. Everyone placed their order only I was left. Natalie's eyes met mine and she understood my discomfort.

 " I would like to have grilled chicken sandwich," I say. 

"Anything else?" He leans a bit more to my side.

"Yes, when you come back with our order... I would suggest maintaining a bit distance from her." Natalie says in a stern tone " Because this time I am letting you go, but next time it will not be good." 

Miles asks me to switch place with him so that he is sitting on the outside, which I gladly accept.  Natalie places her hand on mine to provide me with some comfort. Something happened in past, that made me hard to trust anyone, if anyone tries to get close to me it brings back all those memories. I smile back at her letting her know I fine.

"So, what is the reason behind the treat? Not that I would mind...I love food especially when it is free." Miles rubs his hands together.I like this man so easy going.

"Well, Abigail purchased her first car." Eric excitedly answers. I can see the shock on Miles' face, which made me laugh.

" Don't be so shock, he saying the truth." I laugh  " Finally, now I was able to save enough money to buy my car."

" Why Daddy don't give his little princess enough pocket money to buy a car?" Miles tease. This is not new to me, everyone asks me such questions when they find I am Nicholas Prescott's daughter. But they do not know how my parents raised me and my sister and we are grateful for their upbringing as we never take things for granted.

" Daddy's little princess never got pocket money." I can see along with Miles, now I have Nathan's attention too.

"My dad never gave us pocket money. He used to give us work to do and in return we used to get money. When me and my sister were small he used to pay us in form of treats. Then when we grew up we would get money for the work. From starting we were taught to value money and never spend it carelessly." I tell him.

Slowly smile breaks on to Miles face "Wow! Never imagined, that one of the richest person raised his children in such an amazing way." 

"Two years back I bought my own apartment, then now I bought my first car. Now, there is only one thing left, which I want," I look directly at Nathan for the first since I came here" to get rid of unwanted things and an unwanted person from my life."

We get back on talking and eating our food, but I can still feel Nathan's eyes on me.

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