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oss. Andrew Cross: Be present in my office at 9:30 sharp. Her heart skipped as she read that message. What could he want now? She wondered. Mr Cross was full of surprises. After dismissing her disgracefully, he's called her to his office. He didn't even feel any remorse. There was no greeting or apology just another command. She sat up slowly brushing out the hair from her face. The memory of yesterday came flashing back. The side talks from the employees, the mocking looks and

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n a tight black skirt and navy blue blouse. He gave her an expressionless stare, then started approaching her. "You arrived on time, Miss Santiago", he said then folded his arms. "I arrived as instructed, Mr Cross", she said, her voice steady despite her heart beating. He studied her for a while. "You would be working with Ms Emily on the public relations approach", he said plainly, moving to his desk. Elena blinked. " Working with Ms. Emily? I thought Madam Cross assigned her the task?" He nodded once. "This campaign is important. The board and the media are o

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ime and Elena stepped in. The tension doubled. "Nice. Miss Santiago you're right on time". Elena looked at both women. Suddenly, the image of how she was reprimanded by them, flashed in her head but she brushed it off. Their stares were cold and piercing. "Miss Santiago, you're well aware that you've been given another chance to prove your worth. Don't let us regret this". Those words were sharp but Elena didn't let it get to her. "Yes ma'am" "Good. I'll leave you both to it and Emily I have trust in your capabilities. You'll make it work". "Always Ms. Cross" Maria Cross gave Elena a cold and sharp stare then left the room. Elena took a deep breath quietly. Emily gestured for Elena to sit down on the seat across her. "Have a sit. We've got a lot to work on," she said firmly. Two hours later, Elena's head was rotating. She was instructed to work on charts, campaign aims, crisis tactics. Emily bombarded her with work. She moved like a force that aimed for absolute efficiency and perfection. "You'll take care of the internal communication", Emily said placing the file on the table. "So you'll have to memorize the names of all the department heads so that you'll know who your addressing. If you don't know who you're addressing, you're failing". Elena nodded in affirmation, going through the file. "And one more thing " Emily said, lowering her head. "There's no space for imperfections. Ensure whatever you do is topnotch. This company thrives on perfection". Elena looked up sharply. "Noted ma'am" Emily observed her. "Good. Because if I even see any lame mistakes, you'll be off the team asap. This isn't just some school project. This is a company project". *Later That Afternoon - Elena's Office.* Later that afternoon, as

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he's my employee and I control her". "I doubt that, Andrew. She's a scandal awaiting to happen". "Then let it happen", he said cooly. "It's my company and I'll handle it myself. You know what. I'm not interested in having this conversation" "You aren't interested because I speak the truth. Typical Andrew. You don't listen and it has always cost you. Just like the past" "You don't need to remind me. I recall it