Bye-Bye Jerk, Hello Mr. Right by Rosie Steppe

Chapter 126

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I got to the interview spot at eleven sharp. The office was kind of out of the way-not in the downtown area, but like a twenty-minute drive from my place, on the edge of the city.

I'd already done some digging on this company. They were into lighting development and had even put in a bid for the amusement park's lighting gig, though they didn't end up getting it. Actually, when the amusement park had those lighting issues, I thought about hitting them up to help sort it out.

These two things made me keep an eye on the company, and as luck would have it, they were hiring for a job that matched what I was good at-marketing and promotion.

I applied to them first, and they were the first to call me in for an interview.

The company had rented out an office building-not exactly as fancy as RiverwaveCorp Tower, but it still took up three floors. I rode the elevator to the right level and followed the signs to the HR office. As soon as I walked in, someone greeted me with a smile. "You must be Keira Kay, here for the interview?"

I smiled back and nodded. "Yeah, that's me."

"Please, have a seat!" The guy looked to be around thirty-nothing special in the looks department, but he had this warm, friendly vibe that instantly stood out.

to show kindness, and

interview scheduled for today," he added, as if reading my mind about how he

holding out my hand. He seemed a bit surprised but quickly smiled again and shook

with what we're looking for. I'd love to

had already noticed his name badge during the handshake-HR manager and deputy CEO. Since I was interviewing for the Director of Marketing and Promotion role, it made sense he'd be involved. But the fact that he seemed to be waiting just for me suggested they might really need someone with my skill set, and soon. I didn't overthink it and

said, getting straight to the point. "We

like anyone else I needed to make a living and take some

"We've looked over your work history and know you were an executive assistant at RiverwaveCorp. We're aware of the salary range there.

"Your base salary here would be fifteen thousand a month,

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Chapter 126

three per thousand of your total annual performance. Insurance and holiday benefits are in line with standard regulations. Does that work for you, Ms.

was five thousand less than what I made at RiverwaveCorp- about a 25 per cent drop. But I was okay with

as RiverwaveCorp in terms of size. If they'd

for show-everyone knew I