Page 113 of His Flash Mate
Edi stood when he saw us coming.
“How did it go?”he asked Konni.
“There are some issues we need to address.I’m meeting with the marketing department in ten minutes.Get the blueprints ready and the latest marketing plan.”
Edi nodded.I set down my purse and focused on watching what he did for the next few minutes.Although Edi, Bomir, and Marius all shared the same titles, Edi was definitely the head of our secretariat.He delegated, coordinated, and calmed down Bomir, who was getting frazzled when he couldn’t find the latest marketing plan.
“Here,” I said.“Let me.I remember the way they organize them.”
I pulled up the drive and found the file.Edi saved everything to his laptop and was ready when Konni walked out of his office again.
Edi and I followed while Bomir and Marius stayed behind.
The marketing leads were already waiting in the executive meeting room when we arrived.Lianna had already claimed the chair next to Konni’s, and I wondered if she would regret her choice by the end of the meeting.
Edi connected the laptop and set it in front of Konni.Then we both stood behind him, waiting.Listening.
“Ms.Stonestock brought some concerns regarding the Southside build to my attention this morning.”He looked at Lianna and indicated she should voice them.
“Our client is looking to recreate downtown in the build, but the ceiling heights are lacking, as well as the square footage for most of the retail and residential space.We either need to adjust the building plan, which will cost our client significantly more, or the client’s risk of losing potential lessees increases.”
Konni’s gaze swept over everyone.“Asking for more money to adjust the build is out of the question.Wedesigned the build.The client approved it, trusting our expertise and vision.Now, does anyone here have any solutions?”
Everyone was quiet and starting to look nervous.
Konni looked at Lianna expectantly.She didn’t look nervous, though.She looked vindicated.
“This is why I wanted to meet with you this morning,” she said.“The client was specific about recreating the downtown feel.Without those elements, it won’t be the same.”
“Our client wants to recreate downtown’s energy and business.They’re not looking for a carbon copy.”He turned to look at me.“Do you have an idea, Ms.Elmantas?”
Me?Was he trying to paint a target on my back again?
I realized it didn’t matter if I spoke or not.The target was already there.
Besides, ruffling Lianna’s feathers was entertaining.
I repeated my thoughts from earlier, and the room remained quiet when I finished speaking.Lianna’s face slowly turned a lovely shade of red, though.
“This is why Steele welcomes new talent,” Konni said.“It may take a while to train them, and there may be mistakes along the way, but we shouldn’t give up on them.Because new talent brings new ideas that seasoned talent needs.”
He pulled up the blueprints and started talking through my idea and comparing it to their existing marketing plan, both showing how what they had would work with the new concept and encouraging changes to accommodate where it wouldn’t.
“I want an adapted marketing plan on my desk by the end of next week.Be creative.If you need inspiration, ask Ms.Elmantas.”
He stood.Edi went to grab the laptop.I didn’t wait for him but followed Konni out.
Bomir and Marius looked up at our approach and watched me walk into Konni’s office behind him and close the door.
“Do you want everyone to hate me?”I demanded angrily.
Konni surprised the hell out of me by turning suddenly.I stumbled back a step as he swiftly closed the distance between us and found myself pinned between him and the door as he rumbled softly and rubbed his cheek against the top of my head.
“Get off me,” I said, pushing at his chest.
“Shh.”His arms wrapped around me, pulling me closer and preventing me from pushing at him.
“I’m thinking about biting you,” I warned.
