Share

2: Hired

Author: Yina Z.
last update Last Updated: 2024-08-22 12:43:06

Weeks later, Noah seeks a way to get out of his unfortunate situation. He often drowns himself in alcohol and sometimes at work, but fortunately, Isabel has not returned to work there.

The absence of the only woman he has loved starts to reflect in the behavior of his little son, Liam. No matter how much he tries to make him understand that his mother won’t come back, it has only triggered a rebellious and controversial attitude in the child.

The nannies have not worked out, as they all quit after just a few days, claiming the boy is quite mischievous or has tried to escape. The worst part for Noah is that he cannot neglect his business, as it means losses for him.

Once again, there’s a knock on the office door. The secretary enters because it’s time to interview a few more candidates for the nanny position. He just hopes that this time there’s at least one who can win over this little boy. 

With Isabel's deception, he can’t help but think and deduce that everyone around him is only close because of self-interest, clearly for his money, just like his ex-wife.

Before heading to the interviews, Noah receives a message from his friend, informing him that the divorce papers have reached Isabel.

The candidates come in one by one, but they all resemble those who have quit. While trying to impress him with inappropriate comments, his patience runs thin, and by the end of the day, he’s left to continue the daily hiring of nannies, which is not good for the child. However, there’s no other option.

Meanwhile, Emily was smiling as she finished helping her grandparents. Today, she would have to look for a job again; the expenses at home, not to mention monthly payments, overwhelm her more each day. She looks at her computer and realizes that she must postpone her studies again due to a lack of money.

Emily picks up her phone; her friend has sent her the location for a nanny interview. Emily smiles because this is a great opportunity to stay afloat a little longer, as waiting tables haven’t worked well for her.

She quickly gets ready while mentally reviewing some points her friend mentioned. She kisses her grandparents and then steps out with her biggest smile. She takes the bus, but it stops far from the indicated address.

When Emily gets off, all she does is run to try to make it there. Upon arrival, she sees the huge building with large windows she needs to enter.

She lowered her head as she exhaled heavily, feeling quite excited about the opportunity to get a job again, one that was full-time, so she wouldn’t have to think about working the next day.

Emily gathered everything in her hands, realizing she was running quite late, but staying optimistic about being able to achieve something; the elevator doors opened, revealing the presidential reception area. A woman, seeing her, pressed her lips together and with a disdainful look told her to go on.

“You've arrived too late, and what Mr. Davis hates the most is tardiness,” she said.

That small chance of getting the job appeared to have ended for Emily upon hearing those words.

“I’m sorry, I couldn't arrive earlier. Please let me go to the interview, just one opportunity, I need the job. Something came up on my way, please,” Emily spoke, pleading with her hands clasped together.

As Emily was explaining to the receptionist, Noah came out of the conference room and headed toward his office, but as he passed, he noticed Emily. He grimaced and continued walking until he heard that she didn’t intend to move from there. He stepped back slightly; she was a slim woman with flawless features, very beautiful—something he noticed easily.

Emily, on her part, caught a glimpse of a man standing to the side; just his gaze made her uncomfortable, so she preferred to ignore him.

“From what I just heard, you’re here for the interview,” he spoke with a piercing look that felt unsettling at first glance. “Leave your resume with the receptionist and move on; I don’t have much time to waste,” he said. His tone was strong and dominant, causing Emily's skin to prickle entirely.

She obeyed him, walking ahead with a smile for at least making it to the first step. She walked confidently, feeling the man’s gaze on her; he was quite tall and very attractive—something she certainly didn’t overlook.

Emily sat down in front of a huge desk, while he perched himself on the edge of the table. Noah’s scent quickly filled Emily’s nostrils. For a few seconds, before starting a conversation, she got lost in his brown eyes, his toned body perfectly defined without a jacket or tie.

Noah, for his part, shook his head a couple of times, trying to clear the thoughts swirling in his mind; she had left him completely restless. He crossed his arms and began to speak.

“What’s your name?” he asked.

Emily moistened her lips to respond, which made Noah clear his throat.

“Emily Wilson. I’m very sorry for being late; what happened was…” she began to explain.

Noah raised his hand, placing it open in front of Emily’s face to prevent her from continuing.

“I’m not interested in your problems; I already have enough of my own to fill my office with complaints. The only thing I care about is finding the right woman to take care of my son, someone who can make him feel as good as if he were with his mother, who treats him well and provides the time he needs. Someone who can be his best friend, because otherwise, your job will only last a couple of days or, in the best-case scenario, just a few hours,” he stated firmly.

As she listened, all Emily could wonder was what could be so difficult about that little boy that babysitters didn’t last.

Noah grabbed the phone on the desk and called his secretary, then asked without the slightest care, “Is there any problem with her?” Emily’s eyes widened at the expression on his face while he spoke into the phone; after a few minutes, he hung up and turned directly to her. Despite everything, he saw Emily as a good option; she bore a slight resemblance to Isabel, and that could help his son react positively.

“Well then, it’s settled. We’ll go right now for my son to meet you, and you can start tomorrow. Do you have any problem with that?” he asked, again locking his challenging gaze directly on her, making her feel completely intimidated. In response to his question, she merely shook her head. “Perfect, then we’ll go immediately,” he spoke again.

“Really?” she questioned, surprised and joyfully. Noah rolled his eyes at her attitude.

“Yes, your salary will be very good, so you don’t have to worry about that,” he affirmed.

“Thank you, Mr. Davis,” she expressed her gratitude and looked at him.

He stood up, indicating that they should leave.

Emily was somewhat surprised to see that the employees of that man only lowered their heads when he exited. Her astonishment grew when she saw the car they got into. A man was driving while the two of them maintained a considerable distance, without exchanging a word.

She was worried; she wasn’t quite sure what she was going to do, but knowing that she could lose her grandparents' house if she didn’t pay was the best motivation to do things right.

The car stopped, and soon the driver was opening the door on the side where Noah was seated.

When she got out, the first thing she noticed was the kind of property he lived in. It was even more impressive when they entered; inside, an unimaginable amount of luxury shone everywhere. There were several service staff; while she was dazzled by one thing after another, a throat clearing from him caught her attention.

“I hope you’ve had a chance to see the whole house. I mention it because of that indiscreet way you are looking at one place and another. Please follow me to the dining room, so you can meet my son during dinner,” he said arrogantly.

“I don’t want to be a bother,” she replied.

“He’s here now, so we’re doing this today. I’m not going to waste another day on this,” he said haughtily. “My son's name is Liam; you don’t need to know mine, just calling me 'sir' will be enough,” he added. She nodded in acknowledgment.

She was just starting her job and was already feeling uncomfortable, but what really mattered was paying that mortgage; she exhaled while lowering her head and taking short steps behind him. When they arrived at the grand and luxurious dining room, he stretched out his hand, signaling for her to take a seat, and then he sat down across from her.

After a short while, the table was served; there was food everywhere, but her attention was stolen by a young boy who approached, dressed very well, his brown eyes and chestnut hair resembling the cold, arrogant man. Seeing him there made her nervous, as she felt she wasn't able to fulfill her duties properly.

“The only woman I want to see in the dining room is my mom; otherwise, I’d rather eat alone in my room,” the boy spoke loudly and without hesitation, then turned away before she could introduce herself.

Noah clenched his fist, looked at Emily, and then watched as his son ran off.

“Leave. I’ll talk to him, and I hope he can be more open to all of this tomorrow,” he said, his jaw completely tense.

Emily left, feeling somewhat confused about the whole situation, while Noah could only think that everything was getting out of control because of Isabel.

Related chapters

  • A foster mom. Marriage by contract   3: Farewell

    Emily is only clear about one thing: she will win that boy over, no matter what it takes. When she arrives home, the first thing she sees is Luna, her only friend, sitting on the sofa quite impatiently. Luna has to leave and can’t leave Emily’s grandparents alone.“Thank goodness you’re back! You know that I have to go finish a very important project for college; I care about you a lot, but I can’t overlook my commitments,” she says, grabbing her handbag and giving Emily a kiss on the cheek. “I’ll call you later and you can tell me how it went. Your grandparents are fine; they ate and should be asleep by now.” Emily smiles at her friend once she finishes speaking. “Thank you so much, I wouldn’t know what to do without you,” Emily said, feeling quite grateful.“I hope your financial situation improves, so you can hire someone to take care of them. I’m starting my internship and I can’t do it anymore,” she says. Emily nods in agreement. “I love you, my friend; I’ll see you early tomo

    Last Updated : 2024-08-22
  • A foster mom. Marriage by contract   4: Proposition

    Noah looks at Isabel and does not hesitate to grab the things she has in her hand, preventing her from leaving with his son."What do you think you're doing? I told you I never wanted you near this house again. Besides, how dare you take my son without my consent?" he says, while Isabel smiles mischievously. "Leave the child alone; your presence is only causing him harm. He is not old enough to understand what you’ve done," he says, raising his voice.Noah stretched out his hand directly toward Liam’s hand, snatching him away from Isabel."Leave at once before I act in a way you deserve," Noah says, so agitated that Liam, seeing him like this, breaks down in tears and retreats into the house."You are an evil man," Liam says as he walks away crying."You see what you provoke," Isabel says with a half-smile. She looks at him intently in the worst possible way."Soon you will regret treating me that way in front of my son. We will be on the same level soon, and at that moment, you will

    Last Updated : 2024-08-22
  • A foster mom. Marriage by contract   5.Your wife?

    After leaving Mr. Davis's building, Emily felt as horrible as possible. It was clear that she never imagined everything would come crashing down on her, due to her overconfidence and naivety. Now, she was not only back to being unemployed, but also, because of her, Liam might be in trouble.Upon arriving home, Emily found several billing statements from the bank, not to mention that they were already sending them to collections due to the delay. Emily headed to where her grandparents were sitting and listening to some music."My girl, how did it go?" asked the older woman."Good, you don’t have to worry," Emily said with a forced smile."Your eyes look sad. I want you to know that if you need to send us to a nursing home, you can do it. The only thing that matters is that you can be okay. We don’t want to burden you," her grandmother said. Emily crinkled her nose and shook her head."Don't think that just keep listening to that lovely song. I'm going to cook something," Emily said.Emi

    Last Updated : 2024-09-02
  • A foster mom. Marriage by contract   6. Clash of Personalities

    Emily stepped away from him, and Noah showed no emotion or different expression, which confused her. She lowered her gaze to the contract and then signed it.“You can go get the things and then install them in the house,” he said, adjusting his tie and turning his back to her."Is that all?" Emily remarked, her voice breaking, as all of this was making her heart feel somewhat dizzy."It is. Remember, this is just a contract. You're not the type of woman I'm used to," he assured her.Emily blinked a couple of times, realizing that in reality, she was only going to be used; that was why she had been hired."That's why I’m telling you, this is just a contract. The last thing I want is for you to think that at any point you have a chance with me. I want to make that crystal clear. I would never be interested in you," he said."Don't be mistaken," she replied, but he interrupted her."I’m not mistaken. I want you to understand that things will be done my way. What I don’t want you to think

    Last Updated : 2024-09-03
  • A foster mom. Marriage by contract   7. Did the confrontations begin?

    The meal wasn't the most relaxing experience in the world; the tension was palpable at the table, and the only one who seemed to lighten the mood was Liam. The little boy smiled at the sight of Emily, as if she had given him the light he desperately needed."So, Emily, tell me about yourself," says Lucas, prompting Noah to clear his throat."Lucas, please be quiet. It's not our business to know more than necessary," Noah responds. Emily lets out a subtle laugh. "Also, I remind you that Liam is right there, and the last thing we should do is discuss things that might disturb the kid," Noah says, clearly annoyed.Emily shifted her plates and stood up. She wanted to throw everything at that man; he was as arrogant as attractive."To avoid traumatizing Liam, you should first examine how you're raising him. Excuse me," Emily says.Emily walked away, and Noah clenched his jaw at her lack of manners.He wasn't used to people contradicting him."Don't you think you're being too harsh on her?"

    Last Updated : 2024-09-08
  • A foster mom. Marriage by contract   8.  A blow to your ego?

    Noah reached his office; he had several important meetings today. He left his briefcase and turned his face when he saw Isabel entering. "What are you doing here? The last thing I want is to see you," he says. Noah pours himself a drink and then continues to stare at her. "I came for money," she says. Noah lets out a laugh upon hearing those words. "It's not a joke; I just want money," she repeats. "Noah, look, I don't have time to waste with you. I will give you two options: the first one is the easiest, ask your lover to give you the money, or tell your daddy to send it to you. I hope it's clear to you that I'm no longer responsible for giving you money," he says. "Noah, you don't understand anything. I'm not asking for anything for free. It's something I deserve; it's something I want to have," she says. "Sometimes I question why I was married to you. You think the world revolves around you, and the rest of us should kneel and kiss your feet," Noah comments while continuing

    Last Updated : 2024-09-19
  • A foster mom. Marriage by contract   9. Marking territory

    Emily touches her cheek while watching Isabel with great repulsion.“He will never hit me again in his life. You are nobody to lay a single finger on me,” Emily tells Isabel, her hands shaking with rage.Isabel moves her jaw; pushing people’s buttons is her greatest trait.“Look, you are a very misplaced woman. Just look at yourself, you are very insignificant to someone like Noah. It’s clear that you live in a fantasy world where you struggle to face reality, one that isn’t difficult to understand,” Isabel says mockingly.“I am getting tired of you. I won’t listen to you for another minute,” Emily says with determination.“Keep thinking a man like him could be interested in a woman like you. Keep dreaming; I guarantee that when you wake up and crash against reality, I will be there to tell you I told you so,” Isabel says.Emily rolls her eyes, feeling annoyed by the situation. Isabel walks around the room for a bit, then looks at everything her son has done with Emily, and with a gri

    Last Updated : 2024-10-05
  • A foster mom. Marriage by contract   10. It's better to have her as an ally.

    Noah sat staring at his brother, who had a smile on his face. Emily, for her part, felt quite uncomfortable, especially because she was completely sure that Noah wouldn't just act as if nothing had happened after seeing his brother there."You didn't tell me you were coming. I could have easily made some calls to have someone pick you up at the airport," Noah commented. Leo shook his head."Truth is, I wanted to surprise you, but the one who got surprised was me. I didn't know you already had a new partner, especially since Isabel was here when I arrived. I thought you two had gotten back together. Furthermore, I had no idea your girlfriend was my nephew's babysitter," Leo said, looking at Emily."You see, that's life. What are you doing here, brother?" Noah replied with irony."I came to spend some time with you, my nephew, and of course..." Leo said, glancing at Emily. "Of course, with family," Leo ended up saying."With family? Leo, you're not the type of person who does that. You

    Last Updated : 2024-10-21

Latest chapter

  • A foster mom. Marriage by contract   28. A Traitor?

    A Traitor?Isabel adjusts her clothes and positions herself behind the door; one of the guards might be watching. It's not in her best interest for the employees of this place to see her near Leo.At that moment, the door opens and Noah enters with his son, who, upon seeing Leo, makes an uncomfortable gesture.“What are you doing in my office, brother?” Noah asks.Leo straightens his tie and then stands up to greet his brother.“The real question is, what are you doing here? Shouldn't you be on your honeymoon?” Leo asks, changing the subject.Noah puts down his briefcase and shakes his head.“We decided to come back as soon as possible to get on with our lives; we don't need to be elsewhere to live our love. But that's beside the point; after all, it's my private life. Leo, you still haven't answered the question I asked you: what are you doing in my office?” Noah repeats the question.“I just came to get the bidding documents. I thought you wanted help with that, not to mention I fou

  • A foster mom. Marriage by contract   27. Discovered?

    Discovered?Emily sat on the sand, the gentle wind tousling her hair as she could only think about what happened that night. She turned her face when Noah settled beside her with two bottles. “I think it’s better to drown our sorrows this way,” he commented, taking a sip of his drink.“You’re confusing me; you’re behaving in a way I can’t understand,” she said. Noah smiled.“Many times, I don’t even understand myself. I’m sorry; I know I haven’t been acting my best. I just don’t want things to be misinterpreted,” he excused himself.“Misinterpreted or for me to fall in love?” she questioned.Noah became serious. She shook her head; the headache had already intensified, and the amount of alcohol she had consumed was overwhelming her.“I don’t want you to fall in love because I assure you, I’m not going to,” he asserted.“I already know that; you’ve made it clear in several ways. You’re not my type either, yet here I am, and honestly, I think it’s been the worst mistake. You’ve ruined m

  • A foster mom. Marriage by contract   26. Reasoning goes out the window when she's around.

    Reasoning goes out the window when she's around.Noah takes a few steps closer; however, something within him stops him, making him sit far from them. Noah orders a drink and sits without taking his eyes off them. Emily is ordering her second drink, feeling outraged and offended by Noah. "And what is a beautiful woman like you doing all alone?" says the man next to her. Emily merely presses her lips into a thin line and decides to ignore him. "I just want to drink. If you're going to make comments like that, I'd appreciate it if you left," she says firmly, which makes the man let out a laugh. Noah observes everything from his spot, struggling to sip his drink as he witnesses the scene. "Do you want to go somewhere today? That way I can help you forget your troubles," the man comments. Emily rolls her eyes and looks at him. "I'm tired of men like you thinking they can just say things like that, that you can take women to bed just because you're who you are. You're mistaken," Emily

  • A foster mom. Marriage by contract   25. Taking Things Lightly

    Taking Things LightlyNight fell, and although Noah and Emily had ensured that Liam had one of the best afternoons of his life, they were not having such a good time. Noah knew he had made a mistake, but his ego was so inflated that he didn’t want to admit it.Emily leaves Liam in the room and then walks out, where Noah is in the living room working on his computer.“Do you need me tonight?” she asks, leaning against the doorframe.He continues to look at his phone and computer, giving her no attention, as he always prioritizes his work over others.“No, you can do whatever you want tonight,” he replied dismissively.“Perfect, then I’ll go explore the place,” she says coldly. He is arrogant, not even realizing that she had foolishly developed feelings for him, for something that doesn’t exist.“You should be careful; there aren’t many people around. This is private property, and you could get lost,” he mentions.“I’m not asking you to worry. I’m grown up enough to take care of myself,

  • A foster mom. Marriage by contract   24. He is a cruel, unfeeling person.

    He is a cruel, unfeeling person.It's incredible how a person can throw someone so off balance; that's how Emily felt. Most of the time, she felt confused, and Noah's actions and words increasingly made her head want to explode.Could it be jealousy that he feels? Because there really wouldn't be any other explanation.Emily searched through her things and found that she didn't have anything appropriate to wear. She grabbed the first thing she found, and when she looked in the mirror, she realized it showed more than it should; those swimsuits she had never worn were making her blush today.Emilio left the house, noticing the comments of one of the employees who were there. It was clear that Noah was treated with respect and great admiration, while she was observed with suspicion.As she walked to the edge of the sea, Emily managed to avoid Noah's complete scrutiny. Although she felt exposed, she knew that her weapon against his indifference and arrogance was her beauty.“Emily, you t

  • A foster mom. Marriage by contract   23. Are things different? 

    Are things different?Noah finished organizing everything so they could get to one of his properties. Getting there would be an appropriate place where they wouldn’t have to pretend to be married or anything like that; he could work and focus on his tasks while she could take care of Liam perfectly.Noah descends the stairs and then walks to his car, encountering Emily along the way.“The bags for Liam are ready; I also packed some clothes for myself,” she says in a cheerful tone that shows how happy Noah made her with the news about her university.“Perfect. You can tell one of the drivers to take them,” he replies, leaving her there as he continues walking.“But… aren’t you coming with us?” she asks. Noah stops and then looks at her.“No… when I said we would go on a honeymoon, it was to make her understand that we were going on a trip, not something romantic. I remind you that this is just a facade; however, it’s a facade that must be executed correctly. That’s why we’re taking thi

  • A foster mom. Marriage by contract   22. Did something change in him?

    Did something change in him?When Noah brushed his lips against Emily's, he immediately pulled away. The thought of her kissing his sister and now possibly him was something he didn't like.Emily was confused; perhaps she thought that was going to happen. But at that precise moment, she realized that she was just a tool for him. Noah himself said it; she was merely a means through which he would achieve absolutely everything. Emily took a deep breath; this was going to be harder than she thought, especially because there were feelings involved.Noah, on the other hand, tried to drink some liquor, but remembering what he could lose if alcohol took control of his life again, he decided to leave it there.The next day, Noah woke up early for the office, as he had a lot of work that had piled up due to the wedding. The people he encountered on his way congratulated him, but he showed little emotion in response. Noah sat down and began to review the pending tasks that his secretary brought

  • A foster mom. Marriage by contract   21. Her words are confusing.

    Her words are confusing.The guests began to leave, and Emily realized that from this moment on, there was no way to escape or abandon this. She sat down, feeling the cold air hitting her bare arms."I should go in," Noah said, and Emily rolled her eyes. "Or are you so regretful that you're looking for a way to escape?"Emily turned her body and looked at him; she stood up and raised one eyebrow. She extended the ring and placed it in his hands."I'm not going to leave. That ring is supposed to be a sign that I keep my word. Here I am, I don't plan to go unless things get to a point I don't like. If you act like a caveman or an arrogant fool, I assure you I will leave," she said. Noah began to laugh."Don't worry, I'm not attacking you or anything like that. Look, I understand this isn't easy, but we both agreed to all of this. I promise not to be an ogre or caveman, whatever you want to call me. I just ask that we make this pleasant and work together to avoid losing my son," he kindl

  • A foster mom. Marriage by contract   20. Trying as hard as possible

    Trying as hard as possibleNoah opens his eyes; his brother's honesty is admirable. Not all men fight for the woman they like openly but he goes all in."You have every right to fight, as you say, but I just want to tell you that you will waste your time. You're not going to achieve anything; we just got married," Noah says, raising his hand to show the ring. "So, what you're going to do is waste your energy, your time, and you might crash hard against the wall."Leo starts to laugh; something in him disconnects every time his brother achieves something. It’s not easy to always be second in everything; it's not easy to admit that he can't win anything on his own."That's great that you have such high confidence in her. I think it's excellent. However, I believe it's a bit hasty. You got married without even questioning whether she was the one; you did the same thing with Isabel," Leo asserts."Isabel cheated on me; I would never have done anything to hurt her or damage our marriage,"

Scan code to read on App
DMCA.com Protection Status