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him was one of the very reasons

till haunts my dreams at night because of guilt? Guilt that because of my mist

And just when I thought I had finally esc

n the spot looking at the face of m

ow, I was having second thoughts of working for Stark Apparel, thinking if I should just call t

r in my face to bring me back to reality. "What

d in formal attire—a white lace blouse, a cream colored-skirt,

gripped the cup

st day, " she assured, but then she f

length dress, one of the few of the dres

Apparel means dress to impress? You're going to be working for the boss who owned a fashion firm, " she reminded, but she forgot to mention that I was only going to

I reasoned. "But I will shop a few

tch your dress." She smiled, then took a sip

I touched my blonde hai

will be working directly t

to work under

irect superior. I work un

certainly someone who co

"Drink up. We're leaving in five minutes.

mured, and then

*

need to worry about transportation. I would be living in the streets if it weren't for her. I knew that it wasn't easy to live in the Unite

use there will be an orientation before I start with the actual job. I came into the room where I first had an initial int

I'm so happy

her. "I'm happy to see you

ager put me in another vacancy because some employee is going to take her maternity leave so they needed

no time if it wasn't me. She was very friendl

I have to wait

d. "No. They s

e was living with his older sister in an apartment on the Upper East Side and was originally born in London. Her sister was already in

at the company for a year. I had no interest in sharing my life with anyone because there was nothing

ket with the company logo on the chest part, a dark red turtleneck shirt, and black tight pants. From the looks of him, everyone seemed to ha

t on the chair across us. "Welcome to Stark

ins, " we answ

I shall start with Miss Hopkins. You can as

sir." I ac

to entrust you the executive assistant position, that is if you passed the probation. It is a very important job

zing his desk, his filing cabinet, forwarding and answering some of his emails, his coffee, assisting his g

ct your desk. And here is the company's handbook, it contains the company's rules and regulations. I'm giving both of you a copy so you can review it in your free time

hard. "

e a question?" Mr

e, s

he Vice CEO's assistant. Oh, excuse me." He looked back at me. "By the way, Miss Hopkins, you s

" I smiled then stood an

ion, don't hesitate

k you

85th-floor button. I could already feel my heart racing as if it wanted to jump out of my chest in nervousness. I couldn't stop clenching the fabrics of my bag.

ning, " h

ning, " I

ps, Miss Hopki

ed, "Ye

inally stopped at the 85th floor. He let me s

d. This floor is exclusive only for the upper man

ve-star hotel suite lobby with chandeliers in the ceiling and the carpeted flooring. The scent alone smelled luxurio

mind that your key has all the access to each door in the building since you are going

you, Mr

to become friends with everyone here. The job here could be demand

Dave." It was almost awkwar

duce you to Mr. Stark p

t getting dry. I took a deep brea

low

rgest room on the 85th floor. He knocke

ed to wait for his answ

odd

ed into the CEO's room.

rk turned his swivel cha

s time, and black ties and his hair was faultlessly trimmed onto classic pompadour. He was confident and shouting with overflowing confidence and

iss Hopkins i

on me, making me blush than ever. Gabriel stood and walked over me.

Stark." His hand was slightly rough and hard, but it didn't help to prevent th

was born to please a woman with his penetrating ga

his hands inside his pocket. "Mr. Kline, show h

urtly nodded, then he looked at

his head as he watched me and