Chapter 247 - Cunning woman (1/2)

Mia Stevenson had joined Noah's company a few days back. However, she had not had the opportunity to meet him at all. Every time she made up her mind to meet him, he would not be in the company, and by the time he came back, she would be busy in her work. Though she was the daughter of a businessman, she had to work very hard in Noah's company, unlike the way she walked calmly in her father's small company.

In her father's company, she was treated as a queen. She did not even have to lift a finger and everything would be in front of her. However, now she had to do all her work against her wishes. Nobody even bothered about her being a Stevenson. She was just a normal employee who got paid just like the others. Her colleagues respected her as a fellow colleague and nothing more. They did not fawn over her because of her status, neither did they give her special treatment because of background. ​​

When the employees first joined the company, they would be briefed about the company rules and protocols. And one of the main rules they were given was to never support nepotism. Everybody would be recognized by their work, not by their background. Nobody would be given preferential treatment irrespective of their status. Hence, even if everybody knew about Mia, they did care much about her.

This normal treatment had irked Mia every time. But this was not her company to kick up a fuss. So, she did not speak a word about it. However, that did not mean she did not bear grudges. She started making a list of all the people who offended her and once Noah became hers, she would sweet-talk him into firing them mercilessly.

As she worked on her drafts, she heard her department manager talking on the phone. She eavesdropped on him stopping all her work only to find out that he had to go to the top floor to get Noah's signatures on some of the files. Usually, Ronnie would collect the files from every department and hand it over to his Boss. But today, he had to run an errand regarding the news agency. So, he was yet to reach the office and Shane was busy with the inauguration preparation. So, the Manager was asked to deliver the files personally.

Mia's eyes shone with delight on hearing this. The opportunity had come to her without her doing anything. How could she miss it? Since the time she had started working there, she had tried to go to the top floor many times. But every time she was stopped by Ronnie. Now that he was not here, this was her chance. So, she got up and sauntered towards the Manager who preparing all the files that he had to take with him.

”Sir,” Mia interrupted his work and the man scowled inwardly on seeing who it was. He did not have a good impression of her since the first day as he had seen her slacking off many times. He had also received complaints against her when she had tried to bribe her colleagues into doing her work. He had immediately reprimanded her for her behavior and had even given her warning. Since then, she had stopped her tactics and had started doing her work on her own.

Sometimes, the Manager wondered how she made it into this company. She had neither the knowledge nor the skills, nor did she show any sort of dedication towards her work. However, he was not in a position to question anybody. So, he had remained silent.

The manager's face remained stoic as he stared at her when in actuality, he was being wary of her. He wanted to know what trick she had in her sleeves. ”Yes, Miss Stevenson. What is the matter?”

”I was about to go to the finance department. But I heard that you were going to the top floor to meet Mr. Carter. Do you want me to get these files delivered to him?”

The manager immediately understood what the shrewd lady had in mind. Many people in the company knew about her futile attempts in trying to gain Noah's attention. She was one among the many women who wanted him to notice her, fall for her and make her way into his life. All she wanted was a rich life and who could be better than their Boss, Noah Allen Carter. But he also knew that his Boss had never given her any face. Once, he had even humiliated her in front of everyone mercilessly. The manager even wondered if his Boss even remembered her existence.

Hearing her audacious words, he smiled at her sweetly. ”Miss Stevenson, thank you for offering your help. It's fine. I'll take these files to him. You do not have to worry about them.”

”But...”

”Moreover, I need to speak to him about certain important matters.”

Mia huffed silently. 'What does this stupid man think of himself? How dare he stop me from doing my work? Doesn't he realize I am going to be the future madam of this company?'

If the manager had listened to her obnoxious words, he would have seriously puked blood. Her thoughts were highly amusing which would never become a reality. He was busy with his work. So, he did not notice her 'I am going to kill you' expression.