moment of stillness. She took a big breath and pondered. I guess another resume with their company letterhead on it. Given tha

adn't noticed a security camera in the conference room when, in fact, the entire organi

in the back room. The smell was rather alluring. He

for most minimal personal information and, if applicable, a brief history of encounters. She chose private, and she had no prof

nt me to bring my résumé and then fill out anoth

, someone who could aid me in my field of study. However, the line was undoubtedly longer, given the number of graduates from the same degree in our cl

g it and attempting to see herself accepting it. She would try to persuade Shandy, her best friend, to take it as a new stage

he idea of spending an extended period abroad in another nation had never occurred to her. She thought scheduling an interview w

She gently stroked her tummy as she pondered. Should I reschedule? I doubt I'll be able to wait another five or ten minutes

stunning woman with tight red leggings and a long white shirt c

opportunity to continue. I'm hoping someone will come an

to interview you in a moment. The person in charge has already lef

g closely behind. She followed her down the lengthy, quiet corridor until she came

und the large area—The guests' lounge has two rectangular sofas on a golden metal base with white leather uph

top of the desk, and a chair in the ebony leatherette was placed next to the table. The finishing

rniture because her father's compan

/President's nameplat

o explanation for the beating in her chest. She suddenly shivered, a

med her growing suspicion. It seemed to come from a room. She swallowed.

you sit

stand. In those seconds, only her throat moved. She appeared to be unable to handle it as she inhaled deeply. She was al

th his towering height and perfect muscular body built even i

I had seen a man with an Adonis-like shape? She silently

e said. He kept staring at her face as if

ch also entranced her. This continued even as his hand raced

swallowed, but her heartbeat accelerated, and she could not relax. She breathed in and out. And nearly scolde

and said, "Izabella,

hat his pronunciation of her name gave the imp

y acquainted?" She coul

her straightforward query. And he gave a slo

d his respons

don't you remember? And a while ago, I

ed familiar, she reasoned. And

efore she could respond. The woman who had g

you want to

er is excellent, "The man answ

led the two men holding the tray, dr

aid Brigitte. She glanced at her

er to the door. "Where were we during our initial conversation?"

ietly. She was already seated across

ld it be okay if I came at a different time?"

hy

ttle confused. She couldn't understand w

what did

lready been

in, "You n

he man in front of her knew her. Or was that a crazy thought I had after starting a hunger strike? U