Early the next morning, Chuck awoke and, prior to heading downstairs for breakfast, visited his son's room to ensure he was still resting comfortably.
Finding his son still asleep, Chuck returned to his own room, where he had laid out several tailored suits and a selection of shirts that he had purchased earlier. He aimed to present a more polished appearance that day compared to previous days, which made the decision of which suit to wear a challenging one.
Ultimately, he selected a suit, a shirt, and a tie before descending to the dining room for breakfast. Upon arrival, he noticed that his father was already seated and enjoying his meal.
After exchanging morning greetings, Chuck took his place at the table, poured himself a cup of coffee, and began to serve some snacks before preparing his own breakfast.
His father finished his meal shortly thereafter and departed for upstairs to prepare for work. Chuck, who was still enjoying his breakfast, soon concluded his meal and made his way back to his room.
After approximately half an hour, Chuck finished getting ready. He looked in the mirror and felt a sense of satisfaction with his appearance; indeed, the adage holds that clothes make the man. If looks could indeed captivate, Chuck would undoubtedly leave a lasting impression on anyone who witnessed him that day.
On his bed lay a small box labeled "Nautica Blue Eau De Toilette," an expensive men's cologne. He applied it to his suit and then exited his room.
Upon reaching downstairs, Chuck found his father still in his room, indicating he was not yet ready. Consequently, Chuck settled himself in the living room to await his grandfather.
The elderly gentleman completed his tasks promptly and exited his room. Upon encountering Chuck, he complimented him on his handsomeness and his suit before they proceeded to the parking garage, where the driver and bodyguards were awaiting their arrival.
Chuck observed that the bodyguards were positioned beside a different vehicle, which was parked adjacent to the Rolls Royce. They were set to travel in a Bentley Bentayga S, another one of his grandfather's esteemed vehicles.
The car was striking, featuring an alluring interior, and offered comfort comparable to that of the Rolls Royce. One of the bodyguards accompanied them while the remaining three followed in a Mercedes Maybach. It was evident that Chuck's grandfather was quite affluent, owning more than five luxurious automobiles.
Their journey to their destination took less than an hour, with the driver parking directly next to the elevator. The bodyguard exited first, opening the car door for the elderly man. Just as he was about to move around to assist Chuck, the young man had already opened his door and exited the vehicle.
They ascended to the 105th floor via the elevator, where they found Sandra already in the office. She looked stunning in her fitted black short dress, which accentuated her curvaceous figure, complemented by her two-inch heels. In Chuck's eyes, she was nothing short of a goddess, and he found himself mesmerized by her presence.
In the back of his mind, he drew comparisons between her and Allison. Although Allison possessed beauty and grace, the woman before him was undeniably more striking. Chuck continued to gaze at the beautiful young woman, to the point where his grandfather noticed and inquired, "My child, you truly admire Sandra, don't you?"
Upon hearing his father's question, Chuck could not help but candidly admit that he indeed had feelings for Sandra.
"At your age, it's understandable that you should consider asking her out one of these days," his father remarked. "Grandpa, I'm not sure she would agree," Chuck replied. "What makes you think that?" his father inquired. He encouraged Chuck to take the initiative and mentioned that Sandra might even be waiting for such a proposal.
As Chuck and his grandfather discussed Sandra, she found herself captivated by the young man who was impeccably dressed in a suit that highlighted his athletic build. "He is quite handsome; I wish I could have him as my husband," Sandra mused to herself before being brought back to reality by a greeting from Chuck's grandfather.
The older man settled into an armchair just as Chuck approached Sandra and took a seat beside her. "Hello, beautiful," he said warmly. "You look stunning today; is there a special occasion?" To which Sandra playfully responded, "Look who's talking! Have you even taken a good look at yourself in the mirror? Are you going on a date after work?" Chuck decided to engage in light teasing, though in his heart, he secretly hoped Sandra would agree to join him for dinner. "Yes, I have a date lined up after work, although I'm not certain if it's confirmed," he replied, causing Sandra's heart to flutter slightly upon hearing those words.
"And who is the fortunate woman who gets to spend time with the handsome man beside me?" Sandra inquired. Chuck replied, "I neglected to mention her name—it's Sandra Hennessy." Upon hearing her name, Sandra frowned momentarily but quickly turned to Chuck with a smile and said, "I didn't realize I was your date today." "Now you know," Chuck replied. "Shall I make a reservation?" Sandra looked at Chuck, perplexed, and asked, "Are you genuinely serious about taking me out for a date today?"
"Absolutely, Miss Hennessy. With your permission, I would like to proceed with a reservation. Shall I?" Chuck asked. "If you insist," Sandra replied.
With that, Chuck retrieved his phone from his pocket, checked a number online, and made the call. Turning to Sandra, he announced, "It's a date—6 PM this evening." "All right, handsome," she replied playfully.
Once their arrangements were made, they returned to their work duties. It wasn't until 10 PM when Sandra turned to Chuck and informed him that it was tea time. She then collected a few documents to deliver to Mr. Miller for his signature before they both exited the office for the cafeteria.
Upon arriving at the cafeteria, they were greeted by the familiar waitress. After being seated at their table, they were shortly served the selections Sandra had ordered for both of them.
Meanwhile, in the office, Mr. Miller was engaged in a conversation with Mr. Smith regarding their afternoon meeting. After they reached an agreement, Mr. Smith stood and departed for his office.
Left alone in his office, Mr. Miller enjoyed his coffee, which was always served to him there. It did not take long for Chuck and Sandra to finish their coffee, and when their time came to an end, they rose and headed back to the office to continue their remaining work before attending the meeting.