Chapter 19

BASH "That's all. Thanks, everyone," Dad wraps up after the long hour of meeting regarding the expansion of Hughes Industry to East Asia. Everyone gathers their things and rises from their seat, including me. I zoned out a couple of times, and my mind kept taunting me with that mind-blowing kiss. I really should talk to her. I need to see her. I need her. "Bash, what's wrong, son?" Dad's voice catches back my attention. I raise my brows. "Nothing's wrong, Dad." Shit. "Bash, you can't just zone out like that during the meeting. I need your mind and heart to focus on our discussion. Leave your baggage at that door as soon as you enter this room. Do you understand me?" Dad says firmly as he points his finger to the conference room's door. He's right, and I should've focused next time, and soon, I will take over his seat, and I can't just disappoint him. "Bash, don't disappoint me again. I let you study abroad for our businesses, and you will be the CEO soon. I've been in your position