Earning Respect

Erin stood in her dressing room, choosing what to wear for today's meeting. She decided on smart, classic black pencil skirt with matching black blazer and a crisp, clean white shirt.

"Coffee ma'am?" asked the butler.

"Yes, but hurry up. I'm leaving soon." she replied, as she put on a pair of small gold stud earrings.

Daniel sat at the dining table, finishing his breakfast and sipping an espresso coffee.

"You're leaving early today." he noticed.

Erin walked over to the table and took a sip of the hot coffee, "Yes, I have some things to prepare for the meeting today."

"With Gerard Park?" he added.

She gave him a look, "Yes with the Head of my department, Mr.Park."

"And how has he been dealing with you, is he still trying to undermine you?" Daniel asked looking concerned.

"No... no, he is beginning to give me more tasks and responsibilities now. Like for example today, I am the one who will lead the deal." she spoke proudly.

"Fine Erin, but take care..." he warned.