More Than A Favor

More Than A Favor

Chapter 90

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I arrived at the company for my Interview at 11:00 am. The location wasn’t in the bustling CBD but in a suburban neighborhood, just 20 minutes from my place.

The company specialized in lighting programming and had once bid on the amusement park project, though they weren’t selected. When the project had lighting issues, I even considered reaching out to them for help.

Those experiences kept them on my radar, so when I saw their job posting for a marketing position that suited me perfectly, I applied immediately.

They were the first company I submitted my résumé to, and they were also the first to offer me an

interview.

The company operated out of a rented office building. It wasn’t the towering skyscraper Mercer Corporation had, but it was respectable, occupying three floors.

I took the elevator and followed the signs to the HR office.

As soon as I stepped in, a man greeted me with a smile. “You must be Ms. Hart. Are you here for the interview?”

I nodded politely. “Yes, that’s me.”

*Please, have a seat,” he said warmly. He looked to be in his 30s, with an average appearance but a friendly demeanor that left a good impression.

“You’re our only interviewee today,” he added, which explained how he recognized me immediately.

“Nice to meet you,” I said, extending my hand.

He seemed slightly surprised but quickly shook it. I’m Alex Hall. I’ve reviewed your résumé, and it matches our needs perfectly. I’d like to hear more about what you’re looking for.”

Noticing his name tag, I saw he was the HR Manager and Vice President. It made sense that he was Interviewing me for the head marketing director position, but it still felt odd that I ran into him the moment I arrived, almost like he’d been waiting for me.

Realizing they might urgently need someone, I set aside my suspicions and got to the point.

“Salary, vacation, and I’d like to know more about the company’s development plans. Let’s start with the first two. If we’re aligned, we can discuss the last one,” I said.

candidate, my main concerns were pay

your résumé. We know you worked as an executive assistant at Mercer Corporation. While we can’t match that salary, we offer

I wasn’t surprised.

be 30 thousand dollars, with an annual bonus of 0.3% based on

“None,” I replied.

thousand less than what I earned at Mercer Corporation, about a quarter

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but I agreed. This company wasn’t in the same league as Mercer Corporation, and if they matched my previous salary, I’d

the unspoken understanding that I was the future boss’s partner,

my pay. Here, I was just another employee earning a fair wage based on my

you have any other

see the company’s development plan,” I

prospects. I didn’t want to invest my effort in a company that might close in a few

from his desk and handed it to me. I reviewed

I

about you complete the

“Sure,” I agreed.

extended

it hit me–Logan hadn’t approved my resignation yet. If it came to that,

several

‘mofft

are you? I’m off today.

home? I’ll come over,” I offered.

hard it was for her to get a

come on over!” Nora replied cheerfully.

a couple of drinks at noon?” I

I’ll cook, and you bring the wine,”

other companies I’d applied to and didn’t bother calling back. If they really wanted

way, I picked up a bottle of wine, some fruit,

from me and kissed me on the cheek. When she saw the stove, her eyes lit up. “You’re the best! I’ve been meaning