Chapter 2
The company Zaina was talking about was called "Sauveterre", which was named after their supposed last name..
"Sauveterre" was a cosmetic and skincare company, which has been reaching great heights since its birth..
Ardere is the chairman and CEo of the "Sauveterre", while Zaina is the acting CEO of the company in the absence of Ardere..
Right now, the mother-daughter pair was on the way to the company, which was located in the centre commercial of Lyon..
Zaina Sauveterre (Aldine)/ FL's Mother
Del, when you go to Paris, do you want to take your car with you or buy a new one?
Cordelia Sauveterre (Aldine)
Will you let me buy a new car?
Zaina Sauveterre (Aldine)/ FL's Mother
Of course. You've made the whole of Lyon proud. (signals to look outside)
On the buildings were a few posters hanging, with one of them being the academic poster with toppers from Lyon, and there was an enlarged picture of Cordelia, with her score being as high as never seen before..
These posters could be seen in one of every few buildings..
Cordelia Sauveterre (Aldine)
Well...(shy) (focuses on driving)
Zaina Sauveterre (Aldine)/ FL's Mother
So, which one is it? There's this Sian you wanted and the newly released Buggati Chiron.
Cordelia Sauveterre (Aldine)
Buggati Chiron? Newly released?
Zaina Sauveterre (Aldine)/ FL's Mother
Uh-huh. It's said to be the fastest car in the world.
Cordelia Sauveterre (Aldine)
Fastest!?🤩
Cordelia Sauveterre (Aldine)
I want that! I want to check that out!🤩
Zaina Sauveterre (Aldine)/ FL's Mother
(smiles) I knew you would go for that, so I had already reserved one for you. Let's check it out after I check on the company.
Cordelia Sauveterre (Aldine)
Alright, let's have a outing today. (smiling ear to ear)
Zaina Sauveterre (Aldine)/ FL's Mother
(checking the files) Have it reviewed again from the lawyer. The clauses are all not in our favour.
Zaina Sauveterre (Aldine)/ FL's Mother
And, these 5 files, return it and ask the planning department to do it again.
Zaina Sauveterre (Aldine)/ FL's Mother
And what's the staffing department doing? Where are there so many vacancies? Ask them to fill these places in.
Cordelia Sauveterre (Aldine)
(chilling and playing games on her phone) Mom, what about the new product? The spot lightening serum or something?
Zaina Sauveterre (Aldine)/ FL's Mother
Oh, yes. How's the progress?
Secretary
Mademoiselle, I just received the information that there's been some last minute changes in the recipe, so they are doing it again.
Secretary
This time it'll hardly take a week since they have already made it one time.
Zaina Sauveterre (Aldine)/ FL's Mother
And what about the hydrating product? I want all the details of the new products being made.
Secretary
The progress has been going well and it'll all be finished by the end of this month, as Monsieur has speculated before.
Zaina Sauveterre (Aldine)/ FL's Mother
Alright. Then, is there anything else needing my attention?
Secretary
Not at the moment. You're done with today's work, Mademoiselle.
Zaina Sauveterre (Aldine)/ FL's Mother
Okay then. We'll be leaving then.
Zaina Sauveterre (Aldine)/ FL's Mother
Let's go, Del.
Cordelia Sauveterre (Aldine)
Bye, Mr. Secretary. (walks out)
Zaina Sauveterre (Aldine)/ FL's Mother
(following behind Cordelia)
Mother-daughter – "You too."
Cordelia Sauveterre (Aldine)
To the car showroom?🤩
Zaina Sauveterre (Aldine)/ FL's Mother
No.
Cordelia Sauveterre (Aldine)
Ah? Why?
Zaina Sauveterre (Aldine)/ FL's Mother
You want that car?
Cordelia Sauveterre (Aldine)
Yes yes yes!🤩
Zaina Sauveterre (Aldine)/ FL's Mother
The showroom is near Paris. Take it from there. I'll tell them your name.
Cordelia Sauveterre (Aldine)
Woah, so mysterious of you to not let me even have a look of the car.
Zaina Sauveterre (Aldine)/ FL's Mother
Well, the car I chose for you is a surprise. So, we should maintain the mystery to get surprised.
Zaina Sauveterre (Aldine)/ FL's Mother
For now, let's go to the salon. We need to get you all polished.
Cordelia Sauveterre (Aldine)
I look fine tho.
Zaina Sauveterre (Aldine)/ FL's Mother
No, you don't. Cramped in your room all day and late night studies has made you a bit dull.
Zaina Sauveterre (Aldine)/ FL's Mother
We need to get back your shimmer. Come, let's go.
Zaina Sauveterre (Aldine)/ FL's Mother
Do you want a hair cut?
Cordelia Sauveterre (Aldine)
No. I don't want to part ways with my beloved hairs.
Cordelia Sauveterre (Aldine)
Hair treatment will do tho. I thing my Ahir has gone a little dull and lost its luster.
Zaina Sauveterre (Aldine)/ FL's Mother
Seems a little frizzy too. Let's get it all treated today.
Cordelia Sauveterre (Aldine)
I would be going to a salon for personal care after 2 years, I guess. My hair and nails and skin all must have suffered..
Zaina Sauveterre (Aldine)/ FL's Mother
We still need to reach the salon. Start driving. (gets inside the car)
Cordelia Sauveterre (Aldine)
Yes, Mademoiselle! (slips inside the car and drives to the salon they frequently go to)
Zaina Sauveterre (Aldine)/ FL's Mother
(whispers something to the hair stylist)
Cordelia Sauveterre (Aldine)
(not paying attention) (saw) Mom, how would I look with blonde hair?
Zaina Sauveterre (Aldine)/ FL's Mother
(taken aback) ' No way, she didn't hear me, did she? '
Cordelia Sauveterre (Aldine)
Mom?
Zaina Sauveterre (Aldine)/ FL's Mother
Ah, I also don't know. Let's try it out today.
Cordelia Sauveterre (Aldine)
Okay.
Zaina Sauveterre (Aldine)/ FL's Mother
And don't move your mouth so much. You've applied a face mask.
Zaina Sauveterre (Aldine)/ FL's Mother
Just sleep for a while.
Cordelia Sauveterre (Aldine)
Yeah, it's been long since I had a good little nap. Might as well do that.
Zaina Sauveterre (Aldine)/ FL's Mother
Btw, I forgot to ask before. How was Elise's score?
Cordelia Sauveterre (Aldine)
She did better this time. She's placed 5th. And we applied for the University of Paris together and both of us passed the test.
Cordelia Sauveterre (Aldine)
And the interview was conducted online, making everything easier. Now, we just have to move into the dorms or rent an apartment outside if we want.
Zaina Sauveterre (Aldine)/ FL's Mother
You can have a place to relax in if you take an apartment there. When we come to meet you we can stay there.
Cordelia Sauveterre (Aldine)
Good idea. I'll look for a suitable apartment today. One that has much space for books and has good scenery.
Cordelia Sauveterre (Aldine)
Or a good neighbourhood. With plenty of food halls around the place.
Cordelia Sauveterre (Aldine)
I can enjoy the life to the fullest.
Zaina Sauveterre (Aldine)/ FL's Mother
Now you're moving too much, Del.
Cordelia Sauveterre (Aldine)
But it's you who asked me a question first.
Zaina Sauveterre (Aldine)/ FL's Mother
My apologies, Jeune Femme. You can go to sleep.
Cordelia Sauveterre (Aldine)
Are you sure you will let me sleep?
Zaina Sauveterre (Aldine)/ FL's Mother
Of course. After we're done here, we'll go for lunch.
Zaina Sauveterre (Aldine)/ FL's Mother
We also need to go to the supermarket. I need some things to make Carbonara and Tiramisu.
Cordelia Sauveterre (Aldine)
Oh ho. What's the occasion?
Zaina Sauveterre (Aldine)/ FL's Mother
Nothing special.
Zaina Sauveterre (Aldine)/ FL's Mother
But, Del, it's you who's talking now.
Cordelia Sauveterre (Aldine)
But I only replied to you.
Cordelia Sauveterre (Aldine)
I won't talk to you anymore. Let me sleep. (closes her eyes and doses off)
Zaina Sauveterre (Aldine)/ FL's Mother
(made sure she slept) Apply the permanent hair dye. Make sure it doesn't wear off soon.
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