Planned Baby novel Chapter 42

"Ellie, the team is ready for our meeting."

"Great, I'll be in the conference room in a bit," I told Luna before I hang up the intercom.

I ask Luna to inform all the people involved in the Schulz project because I have a few instructions for them.

The team fixes their seats when they saw me enter the conference room.

"Good morning guy! I'm sorry for the sudden meeting." I started my speech.

"We are all aware that we got the deal with Schulz Tech. This is another major project for CIC. But I am not the one heading this project."

All of them look shocked from what I just announced. Normally, when CIC has a major project like LHI and Hearst, I was the one who is leading the project. While the order projects were headed by the respective head of the department.

"Why Ms. Cabello? Are we expecting another major project?" Mr. Rosalez, our head engineer asked.

I shook my head. "No, it's not because of that. I just realize that I should also entrust you guys with these kinds of projects. I believe in all of you. I know you will do a great job in this project."

"But will Mr. Schulz agree with this sudden arrangement?" Belle, our head architect asked.

I nodded at them. "Yes, I already talked to him about it. And speaking of Mr. Schulz, he informed me that the supposed media launch for Schulz Tech's first building here in the country is canceled. He will be out of the country because of an emergency. But they will still give PR materials to the media to make a noise for this big project."

We wrap up the meeting with a few instructions.

"When did you have a meeting with Mr. Schulz?" Luna asked the moment I sat on my chair.

I did not notice that she was following me inside my office.

"Few days after we signed the contract," I answered her.

Luna looks at me suspiciously. "Did you tell Ulysses about it?"

My forehead creased. "Why do I need to tell Ulie about it?"

"Well, Jace told me that Ulysses and Mr. Schulz are used to be best friends but they are not on good terms right now."

"Does you and your boyfriend don't have anything to talk about but me and Ulie?" I said to tease her.

I am not surprised when Luna and Jace announced two years ago that they are in a relationship. Jace will take over his family's business in three months. Luckily, Ulie found a replacement for Jace. Jace will be working as Ulie's assistant only until this month. He is now on his turnover period.

"Well, your relationship is taking forever to be official!" Luna fired back.

I just rolled my eyes. "It's complicated."

"Yes, I know. I heard from Jace. You owe me an explanation. You did not tell me that Ulie was the guy from your college days that hurt you! I thought I'm your best friend?!"

I bit my lower lip because I'm guilty. "I'm sorry."

"Do you not trust me anymore?" She said in a sad tone.

"Of course not! It's not because I don't trust you. I just want to bury that secret with me." I explained to her.

She sighed aloud. "Fine. I forgive you, but never keep a secret with me anymore, okay?!"

I smile and nodded at her. "I'm sure you already know, thanks to your very credible source, I gave Ulie a chance. He is now courting me."

Luna went to me and gave me a tight hug. "I had an idea, but I told Jace not to spill it because I want to hear it from you."

I told Luna everything that happens to me and Ulie.

"The nerve of that girl! It's not like Ulie and her are in a relationship!" Luna was more affected after I told her about my sudden encounter with Hadley.

"Is that the reason why you will not handle the Schulz Tech project?"

I nodded at her.

After I decided to give Ulie a chance, I called Enrique and set a private meeting with him. For some reason, I trusted him. He was Ulie's best friend after all. I know he is not a bad guy.

Flashback

I was already at the restaurant we agreed to meet.

"Penelope."

I look at the guy who went to the private room I reserved for this meeting.

"Enrique, I'm glad you agreed to meet with me."