beyond duty

The meeting with the finance team was a success, and Julian felt confident that they were well-prepared for the merger meeting with Ryland Inc. As the day drew to a close, Lucas reminded Julian of his schedule for the next day.

"Don't forget, sir, you have a breakfast meeting with the marketing team at 8 AM," Lucas said, his eyes scanning the schedule on his phone. "And then you have the merger meeting with Ryland Inc. at 10 AM."

Julian nodded, his mind already focused on the upcoming meetings. "Thanks, Lucas. I appreciate your help in keeping me organized."

As they walked back to the office, Julian couldn't help but notice the way Lucas moved with ease and confidence. He was a valuable assistant, and Julian felt grateful to have him by his side.

The next morning, Julian arrived at the breakfast meeting feeling refreshed and prepared. The marketing team was already seated, and they greeted him warmly. Lucas was there too, sitting quietly in the corner, taking notes.

The meeting was productive, and Julian was impressed with the team's ideas and strategies. As they finished up and prepared to leave, Julian turned to Lucas. "Thanks for your help today, Lucas. You're doing a great job."

Lucas smiled, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "Thank you, sir. I'm just trying to do my best."

As they walked out of the meeting room, Julian felt a sense of appreciation for Lucas's hard work and dedication. He was more than just an assistant; he was a trusted ally and a valuable member of Julian's team.

The merger meeting with Ryland Inc. was about to start, and Julian felt a mix of excitement and nerves. He took a deep breath, straightened his tie, and walked into the meeting room with confidence.

The meeting was intense, with both sides presenting their arguments and negotiating the terms of the merger. Julian was impressed with the Ryland Inc. team, but he was determined to get the best deal for Blackwood Industries.

As the meeting drew to a close, Julian felt a sense of satisfaction. They had reached a tentative agreement, and he was confident that it would be a successful partnership.

As they left the meeting room, Lucas was waiting with a smile. "Well done, sir. You handled that like a pro."

Julian smiled back, feeling a sense of gratitude towards Lucas. "Thanks, Lucas. I couldn't have done it without you."

The rest of the day was a blur of meetings and phone calls, but Julian felt a sense of accomplishment. They had taken a major step forward with the merger, and he was excited to see what the future held.

As the day drew to a close, Julian turned to Lucas. "Thanks for your help today, Lucas. You're a valuable member of my team."

Lucas smiled, his eyes shining with appreciation. "Thank you, sir. I'm glad I could help."

Julian nodded, feeling a sense of satisfaction. He knew that he had made the right decision in hiring Lucas as his assistant.

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