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“Next” The sultry attendee came out of the office and gestured at her.

It was finally Allyson’s turn to be interviewed. She smoothed up the crease on her bodycon gown; if her knowledge or fine face didn't impress the interviewer, her sexy body should do so.

She rose up from the plush sofa with her sleek leather bag hanging from her shoulder and a file in her grasp. 

Confidently, she sauntered towards the door, her stilettos clicking against the marbled floor, as though she was announcing her entrance.

As soon as Allyson stepped into the office, Her eyes darted to the two people in the office, she saw Logan and and immediately, she knew she was in trouble.

“Have a seat” Felix beckoned her.

She forced herself to remain as calm as possible. After all, Logan seemed distracted by the paperwork in front of him.

“You are Allyson Scott?” Felix read from her folder. 

Allyson nodded, her eyes drifted to Logan, thinking her name would ring a bell immediately and draw his attention.

“And with what I'm seeing here, you are a fresh graduate” Felix said.

“Yes, I am” She replied.

“Wow, great. But not withstanding, we need to make sure that you understand the role you're applying for” 

Allyson nodded.

“As the CEO’s personal assistant, you need to get as close as he wishes” He emphasized, making Allyson wonder who the CEO was.

“And not only would you work for him here but more personally”

“I'm sorry, but could you explain what you mean by working for him personally?” I asked.

“Ahemm....” Felix cleared his throat and pointed at Logan.

It was then, her eyes drifted to Logan again whose gaze was already boring into her with a smug smirk on his face.

"So, Allyson," Logan began, his voice low and measured, "why don't you tell me why I shouldn't call the police right now and have you arrested for theft?” He dropped the paper work and crossed his arms.

Allyson froze, her heart hammering against her chest.

 “Theft? Who? Me? I'm sorry, I believe we have not met before” She had to think of something, anything, to get herself out of this mess.

“What do you mean Logan?” Felix whispered.

“She's the one who robbed me at the club last week” Logan replied, his eyes locked with Allyson’s. 

“Oh My God. Yes, now she looks so familiar” Felix recongized Allyson now.

“Someone call the police right away” Logan ordered aloud as he slowly stood up from his chair and began to circle around the desk towards her.

Allyson swallowed really hard “I… I am sorry, I needed money. Please, Mr. Logan, I'm begging you. I was desperate. My sister...she's sick. She was at the hospital, I needed to pay the bills for her surgery and I needed to get her drugs and dialysis. I..I…” She stuttered.

“You shouldn't have stolen from me and I don't want your apologies. I want to know why I should let you walk out of here a free woman.”

“Please I don't want to go to jail, my sister needs me, I promise I'll pay you back everything I took from you, I owe you …” Allyson fell on her knees immediately and began to plead.

Just then, the police arrived.

“Please” Allyson rubbed her palms together.

“Hold on, let her be” Logan said when the police were about to cuff her hands and drag her out mercilessly.

“Nevermind, leave. I'll call you if need be” Logan said to the cops. They saluted and took their leave.

"Thank you " Her voice hoarse from the tears that were threatening to spill over. Her heart still racing, she almost couldn't believe Logan had spared her.

“Did I hear you say you owe me?” Logan recalled, with a mischievous glint in his eyes.

“Yes! I promise, I'll pay you back” She quickly said.

Logan's gaze held Allyson's for a long moment. "And what if I don't want the money or the stolen items back?" He finally asked, breaking the silence. "What if I want something else from you?"

Allyson froze, What could he possibly want from her? 

“I.. I'll do anything” She made up her mind.

Logan narrowed his eyes, a knowing smirk playing on his lips: “ Uhm” He glanced at Felix who watched them and didn't want to interfere yet but only gestured at him to go on.

 “ I want you to be my girlfriend or my fiancee” Logan said.

Allyson blinked a few times, trying to make process what Logan was proposing. "You want me to be your...your girlfriend? How… I.. I don't understand" she asked incredulously.

“Pretend Girlfriend “ Logan and Felix corrected at the same time.

“Just play a role as if we are in a romantic relationship” Logan briefly said.

"Oh, but..but why me? Why do you want me to DJ that?" Allyson asked, her voice barely above a whisper.

“Because you applied for the job and here you are for interview” Felix answered.

“Wait! Hold on… I.. I don't seem to understand. I applied for the job of an assistant to the CEO”

“This is it” Felix said.

“And you do not expect me to pay for this job because you already owe me” Logan added. “Alright?”

Allyson nodded like an agama lizard. “Al..right”

Felix gave Logan a knowing smile.

“Is..that all?” She asked.

“Yes, for now”

“So how do I go about pretending to be your girlfriend?”

“Uhm…” He took a pen on the table and a tore a note to write down “Here's my address. I'll be expecting you at my place tomorrow. A whole day with me should be enough for you to know some stuff about me so as to help you pretend that we are dating” Logan said.

“You want me to come to your place?” Allyson said, recieving the note from him.

“You don't want to? Hold on there little thief! You are not going to rob me again, are you?”

“No, no, I won't. I swear, I won't” She trembled again.

“Or you are gonna flee?”

“Huh..” She had thought of that idea.

“No, you can't run away. I now have your important creditials, your ID card, your original resume and CVs with me” Logan said, grasping her documents on the table.

Allyson sighed, “I won't run, I'll pretend to be your girlfriend”

After all, it won't bite; she thought.

“Perfect” Logan said, exchanging a knowing fulfilled glance with Francis.

“You can leave now. You dare not forget the deal, be at his place tomorrow as early by 9am” Francis hollered.

She gave a little bow before taking her leave.

As soon as she stepped out, Francis and Logan had a high five.