Chapter 14

Mer

Julian, what are you looking at?” Rita noticed his distraction and tugged at his sleeve. The trees obscured the view; Julian retracted his gaze.“Nothing.” He looked ahead, his thoughts heavy.

followed Evan. He stood by a tree, answering a call. From time to time he would glance back at me. I stopped,

retreating to a gazebo nearby. Rubbing my temples, I felt utterly foolish.

waited until he hung up before approaching, awkward but trying to sound casual.“Guess your sharp eye saw right hrough me–clearly not cut out to be your secretary. My bad for bothering you.”

Is that all you wanna say? To prove I was right?” He raised an eyebrow.

In his presence, I was completely defenseless, I offered a strained laugh. My job search was doomed anyway; I told him the truth.“I came here to fight for this opportunity. But between my terrible first impression and today’s circus act, it’s

lear I’m not what you’re looking for. I just want to end this without burning bridges.”

His expression was cold and impassive. “You think those are my reasons for rejecting you?”

What else?”

You show up dressed like this for a secretary interview. If you get this job, people might think I hire for looks.” He eaned closer, his voice low.“Even if that were true… I’d have more discretion than to advertise it.”

ly cheeks flushed crimson, my ears burning. He was mocking my attempt to use my appearance to secure the position, and he found it contemptible.

ashamed to stay, so I hastily bid farewell.“I understand. I’ll go now. Goodbye.” Without waiting for a reply, I quickly left.

Mark returned, only to see Evan sit there alone. They

Where’s Olivia?”

She left.”

She knew Olivia’s job search must have

credibly capable…”

doesn’t

She had thought every man would fall for beautiful

dressed like that when she arrived. I wanted

what to

sitting dejectedly at my vanity. Leaving

fish out my phone. It had been silenced since the interview. Countless issed calls flooded the screen–from Julian, from Gloria. Ignoring Julian’s, I called Gloria.“I’m really sorry. I wasn’t eling well, so I left early and forgot to tell

sighed. “I’m the one

people didn’t need details.

was just trying my luck. You’ve already helped me a lot; I appreciate

Evan, but he said nothing. I got his number from Mr. Keller. Do

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try again?”

it for a few seconds, then gave up.“No, maybe Jones Group isn’t

said nothing

and exhausted. Through a haze of

bed, his face frosty. I didn’t want to talk to him, turning

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