Wooing The Ex-Wife

Liza's eyes widened as Leslie said "Mr. West" she hoped that it was someone else but even she knew that it was highly unlikely. She peered around Leslie only to come face to face with Jonathan. He was dressed in a gray formal suit with a black shirt under it and a silver tie. She recognized that tie as the one which she had gifted him on their first anniversary and fury blazed in her veins. She got over her shock and put on her mask. "Nice to meet you Mr. West" Liza said forcing a polite smile on her face when her thoughts were far from anything polite. Jonathan nodded his face set in an n equally emotionless mask. "You will be assisting Mr. West in all the meetings and help him to get a grip of the publishing business" Leslie said drawing Liza's attention to her.

Liza knew that she would be having hard time to maintain her professional façade and spending extra time with Jonathan was not on her to do list, so with a sugary sweetness she spoke "I am sure Mr. West is a very capable businessman Mam, I don't think he will be needing my help" "But I am new to this business and I would be really grateful if you could help me" Jonathan cut in before Leslie could answer Liza. He wore a smile on his face, the one which Liza wished she could punch off. "Yes, Liza and I am sure you will learn something new to" Leslie said, her tone daring her to refuse. "As you say mam." Liza replied, looking straight at Leslie. She wasn't someone to go down without a fight, however she knew that fighting was futile in this situation. SO punctuated her affirmation with a nod and got out of the cabin as soon as she could.

jumble, she wanted to cry for her fate, she wanted to laugh at life's joke, she wanted

left. Rachel had messaged her an hour before that she was leaving. Liza closed the blinds of the glass window and walked over to her table. She sent the last of the emails and switched off