Scarlett's daughter, Ava, gazed up at Mr. Alexander with wide, curious eyes. He smiled at her, his expression full of warmth and kindness. Scarlett watched the interaction with a mix of unease and curiosity. She wanted to protect her daughter, but she couldn't help but be intrigued by the way Mr. Alexander engaged with Ava. She was both wary and fascinated by this mysterious man. Was he truly as kind as he seemed, or was there something more sinister beneath the surface?
Scarlett walked over to the table where Ava and Mr. Alexander were sitting. She smiled politely at him, but her eyes were firm. "Ava, it's time to head upstairs now," she said. Ava looked up at her mother, disappointment written on her face. "But Mom, I was just talking to Mr. Alexander," she protested. "I know, sweetie, but it's time for you to do your homework now," Scarlett replied. "And Mr. Alexander, I hope you understand that Ava is still just a child. It's important that she spends her time focusing on her studies."
Mr. Alexander's expression was solemn as he met Scarlett's gaze. "I understand your concern, and I respect your desire to protect your daughter," he said. "What can I do to earn your trust? I promise you that I have only the best of intentions when it comes to Ava." Scarlett paused for a moment, considering his words. She knew that she had to be cautious, but she also didn't want to be unfair to Mr. Alexander. "I appreciate your willingness to be transparent," she said. "Perhaps we can start by establishing some clear boundaries."
Scarlett continued, "For example, I'd prefer if Ava did not spend time alone with you. She's still too young to be unsupervised, and I'd feel more comfortable if there was always another adult present. What do you think?" Mr. Alexander nodded thoughtfully. "That's perfectly reasonable," he said. "I'd never want you to feel uncomfortable or concerned about Ava's safety. I respect your boundaries, and I'll do my best to honor them." Scarlett nodded, feeling slightly more at ease. "Thank you for understanding," she said.
She was only doing this because she loved Ava and she didn't want Ava to feel bad if she cuts off her friendship with Mr Alexander.
Mr. Alexander's tone was gentle and sincere as he spoke. "I know that this is probably a lot for you to take in, and I don't want to push you into anything," he said. "But I'd like to be honest with you about my feelings. I care about you, and I'd like the chance to pursue a relationship with you. I understand if that's not something you're interested in, but I want to be open and honest with you about my intentions." Scarlett was taken aback by his candor, but she appreciated his directness.
Scarlett's tone was respectful but firm. "Mr. Alexander, I appreciate your honesty, but I'd like to keep things professional between us," she said. As the CEO, you have a lot of responsibility, and I know that the company needs you to be focused and productive. I also have my business to look after, I can't tell you to stop coming here and I'd like to respect that and keep things on a strictly professional level." Mr. Alexander nodded, his expression serious. "Of course," he said. "I understand and respect your wishes."
Scarlett quickly realized that she had made an assumption about Mr. Alexander's role in the company. "I'm so sorry, I shouldn't have assumed that you were the CEO," she said. "What is your role in the company?" Mr. Alexander smiled. "No need to apologize, it's an easy mistake to make," he said. "I'm actually the founder of the company. I started it many years ago, and I'm still very involved in the day-to-day operations." This new information gave Scarlett a different perspective on their situation.
As Scarlett digested this new information, she decided to take a different approach. "I appreciate your openness and honesty," she said. "And I'm grateful for the support you've given to my cafe. I know that you're a busy man, and I want to respect your time. But I also want to make sure that we have a good working relationship. Can we agree to treat each other with respect and professionalism?" Mr. Alexander nodded, a look of relief on his face. "That sounds like a perfect solution," he said.
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