Nora let out a deafening scream of excitement from inside her bedroom. Her phone held up in the air as she jumped up and down on her bed with joy. The commotion caught the attention of Alice, Mia, and Axel who were in the kitchen.Axel quickly grabbed a knife, worried that something had gone wrong. Mia and Alice followed closely behind, alarmed by the sudden outburst."Mom, what's wrong?" Axel asked, his voice laced with concern."Nora, are you okay?" Alice added, trying to make sense of the chaos as they gathered around her.Nora assured them that she was fine, relieved that she was okay. Axel put down the knife and hugged her, while Mia and Alice stood close by."Mom, please tell us what's going on," Mia asked, her voice filled with concern. Nora urged them to guess what had happened. Unable to contain her excitement, she revealed the notification on her phone."I got the job! I got the job at Wilkinson's Conglomerate. I never believed I would get it but thankfully I did. Can you b
As she continued to run, Nora couldn't help but notice the stark contrast between the high-quality cars that were allowed to stop at the close-up entrance to the lobby of the company and the humble taxis that were relegated to a far-off location. She couldn't help but feel a twinge of frustration at the inequality she observed.Despite the obstacles in her way, Nora kept running, her heart pounding with adrenaline. Finally, she arrived at the lobby, panting and sweaty and late. Despite her best efforts, Nora arrived at the lobby panting, sweaty, and late for her important meeting with the CEO. She took a moment to catch her breath and compose herself before approaching the lobby secretary, a poised and efficient woman."Excuse me, I'm looking for the office of the CEO," Nora said, her voice slightly breathless.The secretary looked up from her computer and regarded Nora with a cool gaze. "The CEO's office is on the 16th floor," she replied, her tone businesslike.Nora nodded, gratefu
Nora stood nervously in front of the CEO's office, waiting for William Taylor to come out so she could enter. She took a deep breath and tried to calm her nerves, reminding herself that this was her first day at work and she needed to be professional.Merrick looked up as the door opened and William Taylor walked in. "Hey, William Taylor, what's up?" Merrick said, extending his hand for a shake. William smiled and took Merrick's hand in his. "Not much, just here to collect some documents myself," he replied. Merrick leaned back in his chair, gesturing for William to take a seat. "Sure thing, what documents do you need?" William sat down and cleared his throat. "Well, my new secretary is still learning the ropes, so I'm here to pick up some files that I'll need tomorrow before she starts full-time." Merrick nodded, understanding. "Ah, got it. Let me just grab those for you." He stood up and walked over to a nearby file cabinet, pulling out the requested documents. "Thanks, Merrick
"I'm so sorry, Mr. Merrick," Nora responded, her voice shaking slightly. "I got caught up in traffic and-"Merrick cut her off with a sharp gesture. "That's enough. Just make sure it doesn't happen again."Nora nodded, feeling her cheeks flush with embarrassment. She had only just started working for Merrick, but she knew already that he was a difficult boss to please.Merrick continued to watch her for a few more moments before turning back to his computer screen. Nora took a deep breath.Merrick's cold gaze fixed on Nora, making her feel uneasy. "Consider this another round of the interview process," he said, his tone formal.Nora nodded, trying to keep her composure. She had been nervous during her first interview, but now she felt even more on edge.Merrick leaned forward, his eyes piercing. "I want to see what you're really made of, Nora," he said, his voice low. "I expect nothing but the best from my employees."Nora swallowed hard, feeling the weight of his expectations bearing
Merrick's smile turned devilish as he gazed at Nora. "So, Nora, what do you say? Will you take the offer?"Nora's heart leaped with excitement, and she nodded eagerly, her mind buzzing with the possibilities this new role would bring. "Yes, Sir. I'll take it!"As Nora was lost in her thoughts, Merrick's voice interrupted her reverie. "Great! Your first task as my executive assistant starts now. Head down the hall to the store room. Everything you need for the job is there. I need you to organize and upload all the files from the past 10 years into our system. You should be able to do at least three years' worth of files in a day."Nora's eyes widened with shock, but she quickly composed herself and nodded, determined to prove herself in this new role.Merrick's mind raced with thoughts of his own amusement as he watched Nora stand up in his office. "That's your first punishment for not recognizing me," he chuckled to himself, his devilish smile widening.As Nora was about to move forw
After several minutes of sending the email, Merrick furrowed his brow as he checked his inbox and realized that Nora had not yet replied. He could feel his frustration growing."How dare she get my email and not reply?" he muttered under his breath, feeling his blood pressure rise.Merrick leaned back in his chair and tried to calm himself down, but his mind kept drifting back to the unanswered email. He couldn't understand why Nora, his Executive Assistant, would ignore his message on her first day at that.Merrick's frustration with Nora boiled over as he picked up the phone and searched for her resume file. He quickly found her number and saved it on his phone before dialing it with a growing sense of irritation.The phone rang once, twice, thrice, but Nora didn't answer. Merrick could feel his anger rising with each unanswered call."What the fucking hell?" he muttered under his breath, slamming his hand against the desk in frustration.He knew he needed to talk to Nora, to find o
"Okay, I see what you're saying," Merrick said, interrupting her explanation. "That actually makes a lot of sense. You really thought this through."Nora smiled, relieved that Merrick approved of her work. "Thank you," she said, feeling a sense of pride in her accomplishments. "I just wanted to make sure everything was as organized as possible."Merrick nodded in agreement. "And you did a great job," he said. "Now let's get these schedules distributed and make sure everything runs smoothly.""Okay, I'll get right on it," Nora said, feeling a sense of satisfaction at Merrick's praise. "I'll send the next set of schedules to all the directors' new secretaries as soon as I get back to the storeroom."Merrick nodded in agreement, impressed by Nora's efficiency. "Sounds like a plan," he said. "Let's make sure we stay on top of things and keep everything running smoothly."Nora smiled, feeling grateful for the opportunity to prove herself. He looked up at Nora and smiled. "Good job, Nora. T
It was already 7 PM and Nora, the mother of Axel and Mia, still hadn't come home from her first day at work. Alice, Nora's best friend, had brought the kids home after school and they had just finished lunch. Axel and Mia were now sitting in the living room, watching TV and cracking jokes.Axel turned to Mia and said, "Hey, do you think Mom's still at work or did she get lost on the way home?"Mia giggled and replied, "Maybe she's stuck in traffic, or maybe she's having so much fun at work that she forgot to come home!"Alice, who was sitting nearby, chimed in, "Or maybe she's being taken out for a fancy dinner with her new coworkers!"Axel and Mia burst out laughing at the thought of their mom being wined and dined by her colleagues.Axel and Mia couldn't stop laughing at the idea of their mom Nora being wined and dined by her coworkers. Suddenly, Mia remembered something and turned to Axel with a mischievous grin on her face. "Hey, remember when Mom told us she doesn't drink?" she a