chapter five

 Timika took a deep breath as she reviewed the suggestions and ideas her assistant had worked on,she knew for sure that her assistant was very good at this job.

 The car drove to the underground parking lot through the direction of a robotic security guard."these people are very good at their work ,ma'am."

Timika nodded in agreement, her light brown eyes shining with appreciation. "Yes, they certainly are." She paused, her gaze lingering on the sleek, modern cars parked in the underground lot.

As the car came to a stop, Timika gathered her things and stepped out into the parking lot, Emily following closely behind her. The fluorescent lights overhead cast a cool, soft glow over the polished concrete floor, illuminating the precise lines and curves of the cars.

The robotic security guard, its metallic body gleaming in the light, nodded its head in greeting as Timika passed by, Emily trailing a step behind. "Have a good day, ma'am," it said in its smooth, electronic voice, the words echoing off the walls of the parking lot.

Timika walked towards the elevator, her high heels clicking on the floor in a steady, measured pace, Emily following at a discreet distance. The sound of their footsteps was the only sound in the quiet parking lot, a rhythmic beat that echoed off the walls.

As they approached the elevator, Timika turned to Emily, her expression thoughtful. "I'm really looking forward to presenting these ideas to the board today. I believe they have the potential to be truly innovative."

Emily nodded enthusiastically, her brown hair bobbing as she spoke. "I'm sure they will be, Ms. Jones. Your passion and dedication always shine through in your presentations."

The elevator doors opened with a soft whoosh, and Timika stepped inside, Emily following behind her. 

 When the elevator opened they was a lady waiting patiently for them."Good day,you must be Ms Jones from JJ marketing board."? The lady asked.

 Timika smiled, her light brown eyes crinkling at the corners. "Yes, that's correct. I'm Timika Jones, Owner and CEO of JJ Marketing Board. And this is my assistant, Emily." She gestured to Emily, who stood slightly behind her, a nod of acknowledgement.

The lady smiled, her own eyes shining with warmth. "Welcome, Ms. Jones. I'm Sophia, Assistant to the Secretary of the CEO. It's a pleasure to meet you." She extended a hand, her handshake firm but gentle.

Timika returned the handshake, her grip confident. "The pleasure is mine, Sophia. Thank you for meeting us."

Sophia nodded, her gaze flicking to Emily before returning to Timika. "Of course, Ms. Jones. I'll be leading you to the conference room. The board is waiting for you."

As they walked, Sophia offered tips and advice on the presentation, her voice low and soothing. "Remember, the board is looking for innovative ideas, so be sure to highlight the key points of your presentation. And don't hesitate to answer any questions they may have. You'll do great, Ms. Jones. Your reputation precedes you."

Timika nodded, her mind racing with the details of her presentation. Emily followed closely behind, her eyes fixed on the back of Timika's head, her expression attentive.

Sophia led them through the sleek, modern corridors, the soft hum of the air conditioning and the gentle rustle of her clothes the only sounds breaking the silence. Finally, they arrived at the conference room door, which slid open with a soft hiss.

"The board is waiting for you, Ms. Jones," Sophia said, her voice warm and professional. "Good luck with your presentation. I'll be right outside if you need anything."

Timika took a deep breath, her shoulders squaring as she stepped into the conference room. Emily followed, her eyes scanning the room before taking her place beside Timika, ready to assist as needed.

 The conference room was sleek and modern, with a long, polished table dominating the center of the room. The board members were already seated, their faces familiar from Timika's research. Sophia took her place at the head of the table, a subtle nod indicating Timika should begin.

"Good morning, everyone," Timika started, her voice confident and clear. "Thank you for having me today. I'm excited to present our innovative marketing strategies to you."

The board members nodded, their expressions attentive, as Timika launched into her presentation. Emily stood beside her, a silent support, as Timika expertly navigated the slides and data.

As Timika spoke, Sophia observed from the head of the table, her eyes occasionally flicking to Emily, who remained steadfast and professional. The CEO's absence was notable, but Sophia's presence ensured a sense of continuity and authority.

The presentation progressed smoothly, Timika fielding questions and comments from the board members with ease. Her passion and dedication shone through, impressing the board with her innovative ideas and clear vision.

As the meeting drew to a close, Sophia nodded in approval. "Thank you, Ms. Jones. Your presentation was excellent. We'll be in touch soon to discuss further."

Timika smiled, her light brown eyes shining with satisfaction. "Thank you, Sophia. I look forward to hearing from you."

With a final nod, the meeting adjourned, and Timika and Emily exited the conference room, ready to leave.

 Walking down the hall."Ms. Jones." Sophie called softly"would you love to stay for lunch since it already noon."

 Timika turned, her eyes meeting Sophia's. "Thank you, Sophia. I'd love to accept. But may I ask, why me?"

Sophia smiled, her eyes warm. "I must say, Ms. Jones, I loved your courage during the presentation. You're a true innovator, and your passion is infectious. We'd love to have you stay and share more of your ideas over lunch."

Timika's face lit up with a radiant smile. "Thank you, Sophia. That means a lot to me. I'd be honored to stay."

Emily nodded in agreement, her eyes shining with pride. "Yes, Ms. Jones is always full of innovative ideas. We're lucky to have her as our CEO."

Sophia chuckled. "Well, we're lucky to have her here today, that's for sure. Let's head to the executive dining room. Lunch is already prepared."

With a nod, Timika followed Sophia, Emily by her side, ready to continue the conversation and share more of her groundbreaking ideas.