The Girl He Craves

Chapter 30

Sophie’s pov

I’m completely stunned.

Bernard had a huge position at his workplace. As I recall, he mentioned being the CFO of Harrington.co. A company worth billions.

It was already shocking that he, a high and successful man would come here every day, in this small run-down diner. But it’s even more shocking that he was asking me to fill in the shoes of his secretary

I was well aware that I didn’t have the qualifications for that kind of job. Especially for such a huge well-known company.

Topened my mouth and then closed it, unsure of how to respond to him.

Seeing my stunned expression, Bernard continues. “Before you say no, I just want to men tion that if you do decide to take the job, you’ll be sitting on a hundred thousand dollars annually. That will be enough to give a better life for you and Ash Sophie. Just think about it okay?”

This was a huge opportunity, it really was. But what about the people who actually deserved this opportunity and had the qualifications for it? Was that not snubbing them of this opportunity that could change their lives to?

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“Aren’t there others waiting in line for this opportunity Bernard?” Ignawed on my lips and slid into the chair mirroring his.

I prayed Ressa won’t notice me ‘sitting’ on the job.

Bernard shook his head. “No. I never sent out word that I was in need of a new secretary. I left this empty spot for you specifically Sophie.” He reaches over and squeezes my hand that was on the table.

“I’ve noticed your tired eyes and I’ve seen how stressed you’ve been lately. I want to help you, Sophie. I want to help both you and Ash. Alice will help you with everything on what to do before she leaves. That is, if you do agree?” His eyes shine with hope.

Above eight thousand a month sounds really good. I could give Ash a better life. But at what cost?

“I don’t know Bernard…” I trailed off. What if I wasn’t cut out for the job?

Bernard sighs. “Just think about it okay? Here.” Bernard pulls a red pen from his pocket and grabs the napkin I had given him. He jots down an address I wasn’t familiar with.

“If you agree. Just come here at eight or before eight. There’s a woman at the front desk named Becca, she’ll send you right up to me.” He slides me the napkin and rises from the chair.

brows furrowed when I noticed he hadn’t taken a bite of anything. “Aren’t you going

coffee. “As much as I want to finish those, I don’t think I have time to today. If you

just that. When I got back, I hand ed him the two paper bags and his black coffee

think about it okay? At least before Alice leaves?” He chuckles lowly and we

saying excuse me as I swing around the corner and head

grins. “I got a guy’s phone number. He was hot.” She pinched the card between

down before I reach her. “Are

card to Skyper, one of the other waitresses. “Here you go skyp. He’s hot.

never one to care for going on dates and all that kind of stuff. She was more so as that

her and wait for Skyper to leave before telling her. “I think I just got offered a high-paying job.” I breathed out, still

“We talked about this

not talking about stripping Mila. I’m talk

“Isn’t he like a Chief of

He wants me to be his secretary, the one he currently has

“Are you sure that man doesn’t have an eye on you,

in any sexual way, treats me like his daughter, and has

Mila nods. “You’re right.”

secretary even for the CFO sounds like

like gossip about business

could. “But. If were you I’d do it. This is a huge opportunity, Soph. You can give Ash the

bottom lip. “I don’t know. It sounds too good to be true and I

rolls her eyes. “It’s a secretary job, how hard can

burst open and Ressa’s glare was lethal.

arms smugly. “I’m

Mila.” You. Back

salutes her and gives me a joking glare. “I’d do anything to

“Mila!” Ressa screeched,

to Ressa, “Okay I’m coming stick

giggle when Ressa smacks a

my mind wanders back to the opportunity Bernard was

pass this opportunity up or should I delve