Welcome Party

"Dear, we have reached" The old cab driver spoke up.

Lelia got down and paid the fare. She looked at the gigantic white building of Winters Group. It was silently screaming with power and luxury.

Lelia took a deep breath and then entered the building. She went to the reception section.

"Good morning, Ma'am. How can I help you" The receptionist spoke up politely with a gentle smile.

"Hi, it is my first day at work. Can you please tell me where I need to go to get my ID card and do the entry procedures?" Lelia asked her.

"Sure, Ma'am. Please visit the HR department. And congratulations. Wish you have a good day" The receptionist said

"Thank you so much. You can call me Lelia" Lelia smiled at the girl who looked around her age.

"Sure, Lelia. I am Katie" The receptionist said

"Wish you have a nice day, too, Katie," Lelia said and left from there.

After going through the entry procedures, Lelia left the HR department. She entered the IT department.

Lelia looked around. Everyone was busy typing on the keyboard. The sound of typing roaming around the department.

Lelia was a bit nervous. "Where is my desk?" She was deep in thought when a girl came to welcome her. “Hello, you must be Lelia. Our new program designer. Welcome to our IT department!”

“Oh, thank you" Lelia smiled at her nervously.

"Hi, I am Rose. I am your assistant" Rose said and forwarded her hand.

Lelia shook hand with her warmly. "She is nice," Lelia thought. As it was her first official job. So she wanted to build up a good relationship with her colleagues and teammates as she knew how important it was to build a good relationship with her colleagues.

"Hi, I am Lelia. Thank you for welcoming me" Lelia said.

"It was my duty. Come, let me introduce you to everyone," Rose said and clapped her hands to gain everyone's attention.

Everyone stopped typing and looked at them.

"Guys, meet Lelia. Our new program designer. She will work with us from now on" Rose spoke up.

Everyone congratulated Lelia with a gentle smile.

"Come, let me show you your desk," Rose said.

"Yeah, thank you" Lelia liked the spot. Her desk was beside the window. She could get a clear view of the outside.

Lelia sat down on her chair.

"Do you have any work for me?" Rose asked her.

"Yeah. I have prepared some ideas. Please have a look. It was my first time, so I was a bit nervous." Lelia opened her laptop, and then they started working on the ideas.

Everyone was working attentively when they heard the clicking sound of high heels.

Lelia looked up and gasped in shock.

It was Bella. Lilly's best friends. She hates and loves to bully her like Lilly.

She used to bully her in school.

"I hate this bitch" Rose whispered.

"What happened?" Lelia asked her.

"She looked down on everyone because her boyfriend is the department manager of the HR department. She never entered the office in time. She always gave her work to others using her boyfriend's power. Just look at her outfit" Rose said angrily.

Lelia could tell Bella bullied Rose too. Lelia looked at Bella. She was wearing a tight, short outfit.

Bella put her bag on her desk and picked up a file. She went to Rose and threw the file on her desk.

"Finish it for me"

"I am sorry, my Boss is here now. I have work to do" Rose said

Bella laughed. "Boss? Who is it?" Bella turned and her eyes fell on Lelia.

"Well, well, look, who is it? What are you doing here?" Bella asked Lelia.

"If you have an eyesight problem why don't you consult a doctor, Bella?" Lelia stood up for herself.

She will not let Bella bully her anymore.

"Oh, you have a tongue I see. But honey, I suggest you use it to see people and places, or you'll lose it.” Bella gritted her teeth angrily.

"Well, if you had proper eyesight you would never have asked what I was doing here. It is a workplace. Of course, I am here to work" Lelia smiled at her.

"Don't try to act smart. It is not a charity home, we don't do charity here. It is an office. Now leave" Bella shouted angrily.

"I don't need to act smart because I am already smart. And I think you are in the wrong place. If you don't know how to do your job, why don't you quit instead of begging others to do your job? They already have a handful of work to do" Lelia snapped at her.

"You...call the security. Drag her out" Bella shouted angrily. No one ever dared to insult her like this.

"Ms. Bella, Lelia is our new program designer. It is her first day at work" Rose spoke up.

"What?! Bella froze, and then an evil smile rose on her lips.

“Then why don't we have a party for her? We will have a welcome party for you. And as usual you have to treat us dinner. Is that okay, Lelia?” Bella asked her.

"I have plans for dinner" Lelia denied

"Then what about lunch?" Bella asked again.

"I think Lelia is busy. We have to give her some time," One of the employees spoke up.

"I don't think Lelia is busy. Are you?" Bella asked her.

“Of course not. Lunch is on me!” Lelia agreed. She knew Bella wanted to show off to everyone her unstable financial ability.

“Ha! I like how smart you are. We’ll leave right after lunch break” Bella picked up the file from Rose's desk and left from there.

"Why are you messing with her? You shouldn't do that. She will make difficulties for you" Rose said

"Don't worry about me. I know her very well" Lelia said and started doing her work.

Bella sat down on her chair and looked at Lelia angrily.

"You will pay for insulting me. Just wait and see" Bella took out her phone and messaged someone.

When it was time to get off work, Rose stopped working and looked at Lelia. She was typing attentively. Rose could say Lelia is a hardworking person.

"It is time for lunch" Rose spoke up.

"Sorry, I have some work left. I just need two minutes. Why don't you all go downstairs and wait for me" Lelia apologized

"Sure," Rose said then everyone left.

By the time Lelia got down, everyone had left. Lelia receives a text from Rose. Bela went to a restaurant with them

Lelia looked at the address and left immediately.

When Lelia reached in front of the restaurant she was shocked. It was a five-star restaurant.

Lelia rushed inside and noticed her colleagues.

"Lelia" Rose called her.

Lelia took a seat beside Rose.

"Why choose this fancy place? Every meal here is very expensive. You should have chosen a normal restaurant” Rose whispered to Lelia.

"Why did I choose this place!" Lelia thought and noticed Bella smirking at her.

"So, it was you"

"Bella said you messaged her to bring us here" Rose whispered again.

"It's okay. Enjoy" Lelia was quietly counting how much money was in her purse.

Soon, the waiters brought the food. Everyone started eating except Lelia.

"What happened? Why are you not eating?" Rose asked her.

"I don't feel like eating. Please enjoy yourself. I need to use the washroom" Lelia excused herself and left from there.

Bella smirked and stood up.

When everyone looked at her she spoke up, "My boyfriend is calling me"

Making the excuse Bella followed Lelia.

When Lelia came out of the washroom, she found Bella standing at the door.

"What do you want?" Lelia asked her angrily.

"Oh, dear. Why are you so angry? You wanted to treat us lunch so I chose the place so you can show your deep hospitality" Bella said to her.

"I don't want to argue with you, move," Lelia said.

"I want to announce your graceful marriage and order a few bottles of wine. What do you say" Bella tried to blackmail her.

"Do it if you want me to expose your every relationship to your boyfriend" Lelia said and left from there and joined others.

When the waiter brought the bill Lelia's face turned pale.

"Ten thousand dollars" Lelia gritted her teeth in anger.

"I only have five thousand left in my purse. How on earth am I going to pay the bill?"

"Shall I share the bill with you?" Rose whispered into Lelia's ear.

Before Lelia could say anything, Bella snatched the bill from Lelia's hand and spoke up, "Only ten thousand dollars. Look, Lelia, your colleagues ate less thinking of you. The bill is not much for you, is it?"

"Bella, you shouldn't tease her like this" One of the colleagues spoke up.

"Come on guys, I was just asking a simple question," Bella said and stood behind Lelia.

"Don’t tell me you can’t afford to pay the bill? You can ask for my help. I have a friend who works at this restaurant. He will help you. As long as you agree to spend a night with him. I don't it is a bad deal. That disabled husband of yours can never satisfy you. It is a win-win situation. Why don't you give it a try?" Bella whispered to her.

Lelia fisted her hand and turned.

"Shall I ask him to take you...

Slap! Before Bella could finish, Lelia gave her a tight slap and yelled, “Shut up!”

"How dare you?" Bella raised her hand to slap her back when a loud voice was heard in the room.

"What is happening here?"

Everyone turned and saw Mark.

"What is happening here?" Mark asked coldly.

Duke was on the second floor attending a meeting when he noticed everything. When noticed that girl messing with Lelia. When the situation turned out bad, he sent Mark to deal with her.

"Mr. Mark, we were just attending a welcome party" Bella spoke up sweetly.

"Why did you slap her?" Mark asked Lelia.

"She was telling me to sleep with her waiter friend if I don't have money to pay the bill," Lelia spoke up, and Bella's face turned pale.

Mark is very close to the CEO. Only he has the right to enter the CEO's cabin. She didn't want to mess with him at any cost.

"Sir, it was a misunderstanding. I was just teasing her. She is my school friend" Bella spoke up immediately.

"I don't think a friend at school would do that, Miss Bella. Mr. Winters was upstairs and noticed everything. You tried to bully your fellow. You'll pay the bill in her place. If you don't agree to pay, I'm afraid That I have to get Mr. Winters involved in this,” Mark said, shocking Bella.

Everyone kept quiet. They didn't imagine Mark would show up to help Lelia.

"What is your answer?" Mark asked Bella.

"I will pay the bill," Bella said and gritted her teeth in anger.

Mark nodded and left from there...