Chapter 6 - Dont Be Deceived (1/2)

Clearing his throat, he changed the question.

”So, tell me about your education and work experience.”

Meredith let out a sigh and gave him a grateful look as the color slowly made its way on her face.

”I graduated from KUUV with high honors with a degree in business management two years ago. Unfortunately, I don't have any working experience but I'm hardworking, able to withstand stress or pressure. I'm sure I'm going to do a good job please just give me the chance.”

”So, what have you been doing these two years after school?”

Meredith inhaled deeply before answering, ”I was taking care of my mom. She was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. She passed away nine months ago.”

Atlas could see she was trying not to break down.

”Sorry for your loss, Miss Rossi.” Damn he hated the sad look on her face. He would rather see her cry in his bed than see the sad look on her face right now.

”Thank you. I'm glad she passed away though. She was suffering a lot. At times death isn't so bad. It's an escape from this harsh world.” Meredith forced out a smile.

Atlas pressed his lips together and gave a curt nod.

”So… I'm I hired?” Meredith asked with her eyes glinting with hope.

”Yes Miss Rossi. You're hired.”

”I'm hired? Thank you, Sir you're not going to regret this.”

Atlas lips curled into a soft smile by her reaction. She looked like a kid who has received her favorite cookies.

Being in a calculative circle it was rare to see someone who genuinely expressed her feelings.

”Yeah, you're going to start tomorrow morning. I want you to be here exactly at 7:30am. Work starts at 8:00am but as my secretary you're supposed to come early and make sure everything is in place and oh, don't forget my coffee.”

Atlas opened a drawer and removed a card from it.

”Here is my business card. My personal number is on it. In case you need to contact me directly for something.”

Meredith grasped the card with her hand then stared at it.

”I don't tolerate tardiness and laziness so make sure to be on time tomorrow.”

”Alright Sir.” Meredith replied.

”I will call someone to give you a tour around the company. Wait for him at the reception hall.”

”Okay. Thank you.” She got up from her chair and strode out of his office. Just as she was about to open the door, she turned around and walked towards him. She came to stand behind the chair she was previously sitting in.

”Um…sir, how much is my salary….? She asked, her voice a bare whisper in the room.

Atlas's eyes flickered with amusement as he leaned in his chair.

”How much do you want me to pay you, Miss Rossi?”

Meredith frowned, unsure how to answer. She has never worked before so she had no idea how much she is supposed to take.

”I'm waiting for your answer, Miss Rossi.”

”I-I don't know sir.” She fought back a blush before answering him.