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.

bid farewell.“I understand. I’ll go now. Goodbye.” Without waiting

to see Evan sit there

Where’s Olivia?”

She left.”

surprised. She knew Olivia’s job search must have failed. Still, she

credibly capable…”

doesn’t seem that

what he meant. She had thought every man would fall for beautiful women, but Evan as different.

dressed like that when she arrived. I wanted er to look

didn’t know what to say.

I changed my clothes, sitting dejectedly at my vanity. Leaving the

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

one who should apologize.”

people didn’t

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

thing to Evan, but he said nothing. I

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try again?”

a few seconds, then gave up.“No, maybe Jones

nothing

bed, feeling down and exhausted. Through a haze of sleep, I

fluttering open to see Julian standing by the bed, his face frosty. I didn’t want to talk to him, turning over and pulling the covers over

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