lex housing Apex Mobility's headquarte

vehicle company wanted to meet w

t to take the meeting. "Well, let's see what ideas they have

son pantsuit with a plunging neckline, accented by a striking necklace

ehind the reception desk, reminding Eva this wasn't her typical crowd. The r

room. She recognized him instantly as the arrogant man

see you again," Oscar greeted

Eva managed, shaking his hand briefly. "Ple

oss the glossy table and opening her por

ou taking the time to come discuss opportunities. As CEO of Apex Mobility, I'm

why a vehicle company wanted to meet with a f

you know, electric and self-driving cars are the future. What consumers don't yet

n. Your sense of style and culture could help us completely redef

ou've made bold prints and silhouettes your signature," Oscar elaborated. "You could bring that

se designing the car interiors could be an interesting c

t. "Exactly. Tactile, environmentally sus

r manufacturing her ideas on a large scale. Eva asked thoughtful questions

ision today ," she admitted. "But I think you'r

st unusual encounter. He knew that taking a chance by investing in an unconventional e

ou and me, I've had my eye on your growing fashion line for some time. I believ

picture. "Well, consider me intrigued," she said. "If we work t

her mind, and eventually began to doodle on

e this enticing bait. He saw this as a sound business move, but a

d, leaning in closer. "I think we complement

demeanor. Keep it friendly, she reminded herself. "You certainly have a solid business opportunity here," Eva said diplomatica

ed she had backed away from his advance. He was about

intense dark eyes before he composed himself. He shot a look at her and suddenly his brooding expression melted into one of surprise. His eyes widened briefly and he froze i

clipped. Eva watched him turn abruptly, his tall frame

had left. "Sorry about that disruption. Some

n back to their earlier conversation. Eva tried to focus again, thoug

, she could recognize that Oscar was presenting a potentially lucr

, he gazed at Eva expectantly

ing a polite handshake. "You've certainly given

and sharing your vision. Let

signing the deal immediately, but maintaine

ly. "I understand this is a big opportunity. I'm happy to

er leave, walking briskly to her car. Sliding in

had clearly recognized her earlier and Oscar's ove

nge meeting. She had a lot of thinking to do about whether mixing business and her personal