chapter 3

As I cautiously opened the door, anticipating my mother's arrival to alleviate the embarrassment, I met with the sight of a tall, fair-haired woman in her early twenties. The young lady possessed an hourglass figure, mesmerising blue eyes, and pale lips adorned with gloss—a sight that even I found captivating. Despite the shock, I managed to maintain a professional demeanour, asking, "How can I help you?" in a mild tone.

However, to my surprise, the blonde woman walked past me without so much as a nod, leaving myself taken aback by her brazen disregard. I, The Khadija , accustomed to the world of professionalism and career success, had never encountered such audacious ignorance before. With a bewildered expression, I watched as the woman approached Taner with a coy smile, prompting me to mutter under my breath, "What the hell?"

Feeling a mix of confusion and frustration, I retreated back into my room without saying another word, leaving the unexpected guests to their own devices.

"Who was that? What was with her attitude?" I mumbled to myself as she adjusted my curtains while opening the window. Startled by the ringing of my phone, I quickly answered the call.

"Ms. Khadija, our plan has encountered some legal problems. Please come to the office as soon as possible. The project director is turning the office upside down," the voice on the other end informed me.

Taking a deep breath to steady myself, I acknowledged the message. "Okay, today is not my day. Brace yourself, Khadija," I muttered to myself as I charged my phone and began to get ready. Twenty minutes later, I applied my mascara after that deep blue shimmer eyeliner, when Taner knocked on my door.

"Khadija? Hey? Your soup is getting cold," he called out, knocking persistently for another thirty seconds. I finished my makeup, grabbed my purse, and opened the door, lifting my head slightly to look at him.

"Mr. Taner, I will keep this formal even though you are younger than me by many years. You can use that room," I pointed to the room in the left corner, opposite to my study room and away from my own room. Taner glanced in the direction where I indicated before returning his gaze to me.

"We can discuss your business and necessary details for the next two months when I come back home. Thanks for the food. Bye," I abruptly ended the conversation, not giving him a chance to respond at all . I hurriedly rushed out, taking my car keys in one hand and buckling up my shoe with the other.

As I left, Taner sighed, watching my departure with a sense of resignation.

As I am driving my car to the office, I get another call from one of the lawyers from the legal team.

**Khadija**: Hello, this is Khadija speaking.

**Lawyer**: Good morning, Ms. Khadija. This is James from the legal team. We need some clarification regarding the government water plant project your company is involved in.

**Khadija**: Of course, James. What specific details do you need?

**Lawyer**: We're reviewing the contracts and noticed some discrepancies in the scope of work outlined. Can you confirm the exact parameters of the project?

**Khadija**: Certainly. The project involves the construction of a new water treatment facility to serve the surrounding communities. Our scope includes site preparation, installation of filtration systems, and infrastructure development for distribution.

**Lawyer**: And what about the environmental impact assessments? Have those been completed?

**Khadija**: Yes, environmental impact assessments were conducted prior to project commencement. Our team ensured compliance with all regulations and obtained necessary permits.

**Lawyer**: That's reassuring. We'll need copies of those assessments for our records. Also, have there been any changes to the project timeline or budget?

**Khadija**: No, the timeline and budget remain unchanged from the initial proposal. We've been diligent in monitoring progress and adhering to the agreed-upon schedule.

**Lawyer**: Excellent. We'll continue our review and keep you updated on any further questions or issues. Thank you for your cooperation, Ms. Khadija.

**Khadija**: You're welcome, James. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need anything else.

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