This choice: Business AU. Nate is a billionare CEO, when he starts to gain weight. • Go Back...Chapter #4Business AU. Nate is a billionare CEO, when he ... by: Chrisann   After treasure hunter and explorer Nathan Drake discovered the ancient lost city of Katesh, he made a fortune selling archeological wonders and relics. He then went to publish his own memoirs of his adventures, as well as selling the rights to some of his tales to huge Hollywood producers. In 4 short years, the 42 year old had gained a 28.2 billion dollar net worth, (and climbing) and was now the CEO of Drake Enterprises, an international corporation that had business in archaeology, historical site restoration, museum exhibits, publishing, shipping and storage, adventure package holidays and sports equipment. During his rapid climb to wealth, Nate became as effective and skilled in a boardroom as he was in a tomb, and had become accustomed to the finer things in life, yet retained his old roughish charm and personality.
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Drake looked out of the window of his high rise office, contemplating things, more specifically, his appearance. He was wearing a dark navy, slightly shiny three piece suit that clung tight to his form, light blue shirt with white collar and cuffs (complete with diamond cuff links), lilac silver paisley tie, done in a wide full windsor knot, and black high polished leather dress shoes, with matching belt. His hair was slicked back, executive style, his jaw clean shaven, finished with the finest aftershave.
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"Sigh.... knew I should of gone with the Brioni this morning" Nate grumbled, adjusting his sleeves, before looking at the platinum rolex on his wrist.
"Where are they? it's already ten to five"
Just then, his desk phone rang. Nate crossed the spacious, sleek modern office room to his desk, pressing the loud speaker.
"Hey Debbie" he said, preempting his secretary's call. He leaned on the desk, eyeing the phone
"Good afternoon sir. Parasol Pharmaceuticals called ahead and said they won't be meeting after all. Shall I reschedule for Wednesday?"
Nate sighed, bowing his head.
"Never mind, ill contact them and see if i can do a video link some time. Anything else come up?"
"Yes Sir, Forbes wants to do an interview for 'sexiest billionaires 2020'"
Nate raised his eyebrows, giving a slight chuckle.
"heh.....Tell them I can do Thursday."
"Very well sir, I'll call right away. Oh and... sir?
"Yes Debbie?"
"There's a package for you, it's being sent up as we speak"
Nate's brow furrowed.
"A package... from who?" asked the ex treasure hunter.
"Uhhh... Parasol Pharmaceuticals apparently" replied the secretary. "An apology package perhaps?"
"Maybe..." pondered Nate. He paused for a moment. "Okay... Ill see what it is. You head on home, Ill finish up here"
"Oh... thank you Sir" said Debbie, surprised and the early end to her day. "Well, good night Sir. See you tomorrow"
"Night" replied Nate, pressing the hang up the phone. Nate turned to face the window, rubbing the back of his neck. Suddenly, a noise made him turn abruptly. He turned to see the glass frosted double doors to his office shut as someone exited the room, as well as a box on his desk.
"What the..." he said, scowling in confusion. He didn't even hear anyone walk across the marble floor, and the door was a good 15 feet from the desk. Brushing it off, Nate picked up the box, labeled with Parasol Pharmaceuticals logo. Inside was...
"Aftershave?"
Nate took out a small dark blue spray bottle, and a letter.
Dear Mr. Drake
Apologies for our absence this afternoon, unfortunately a larger corporation then your own asked to meet at the last second. We are deeply sorry that we couldn't attend your meeting, especially with such a prolific fat cat such as yourself, and hope we didn't put a bulge in your expenditure.
As we know, in regards to your enterprise, you're a hungry businessman who wants to grow, as we all want a bigger slice of the corporate pie. But we are aware your name carries a lot of weight so as to show you we are not lazy in our dealings, we will skip the bureaucratic blubber, and arrange to meet you as soon as possible. We look forward to seeing your wide array of connections, and hope to feed you some of our own, and ultimately, both gain something from working together.
Regards,
Parasol Pharmaceuticals.
"Okay... weird" he said to himself, putting the letter down, before picking up the bottle. He examined the dark unmarked glass, before spraying it, inhaling through his nose deeply. It smelt pleasant, sweet, yet earthy.
"Huh..." he shrugged. "at least it smells good"
Little did Nate know that it wasn't ordinary aftershave.   indicates the next chapter needs to be written. |
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