Richard smiled at the guests that gathered in neat circles all over his lobby. He didn’t think his last win would have such an impact on the firm’s shareholders, but as both Benjamin and Walter had made him realize, it was a cause for celebration...and he certainly was a man who could never say no to a gathering where the main subject was his success.
He took a sip of his champagne, taking his phone out of his suit jacket to send a text before any of the older attendees tried to rope him into another conversation about a merger he certainly did not care for.
Richard: Your drink is getting warm, Hadey.
Richard: I never realize just how boring these people can be until I actually have to ask about their personal lives.
Richard: They’re offering us a timeshare. Please get me out of here.
He smiled to himself. Although he knew his partner already had told him he would be a little late, Rick still was full of eager impatience. The only other thing he liked more than having a reason to celebrate, was having Hades to celebrate with. Wondering how he could kill time before his desired company arrived, the choice was taken away from him. A tall, brunette woman strided towards Richard with a decided look on her face.
“Looking dapper, Mr. Dorsey”
“Theresa?” He didn’t care to mask the slight surprise in his voice, it had been years since he last saw her. “I didn’t know you were coming tonight.”
“And miss a chance at you? As if.” The woman smirked, leaning forward to press her lips to Richard’s cheek; leaving a faint rouge stain that he took no notice of. “So, what are we congratulating you for this time around?”
“Everything.” He smiled back, handing her a glass of champagne.
Theresa chuckled as she clinked her glass with Richard’s, winking at him as she spoke. “Very well, then. I’ll throw you my personal party to celebrate once we’re done with this one.”
Right on cue, Dick saw Hades entering the venue; grinning at him without seeing the expression on his face. “Sorry to break it to you, Reese, but I’m spoken for.” He signalled his head towards the newcomer. “Hello, dear.” He was completely unaware of the woman’s slight sneer at Hades.
