"Would you like to say something to the employees, Mr Black?" Mr Howard asked with a huge smile on his wrinkled face.The old man had been running as CEO of Howard Tech, one of the fast growing smartphones and software developing companies. With no heirs to take over his company and a terrible gambling habit, Mr Howard was in a fix since the previous year and was finding it difficult to continue handling the company.He had approached a number of successful businessmen, but none had been willing to buy it for the right price and maintain the conditions Mr Howard had put in place.Enrique had been approached and at first, he had been hesitant to take on a struggling company, but after consulting renowned analysts, who had solutions to about seventy percent of the issues Howard Tech was facing, he made his proposal to buy the company."I really don't have too much to say, but I know that I would like to change a number of workers here. Many of them are terribly inefficient," Enrique fron
Grace straightened her long black skirt and grey shirt. Her flat grey shoes did nothing to accentuate her height. She inspected her pale face in the mirror and smiled. There was no way Enrique could discover that she was Lila, not when she looked so dull and uninviting."Ms Jones, remember the tips I gave you. You don't have to get nervous, don't stutter for any reason and look straight into Mr Black's eyes. He already seems to have a poor opinion of you, this is your chance to redeem yourself," Mr Bright said to her.Grace smiled at him as he spoke, he was so handsome, almost like an angel. After hearing her name being repeated, she snapped out of her thoughts.Mr Bright had been trying to get her attention while she was busy swooning over him. "Are you alright? You seem a bit out of it today, is anything the matter?""I'm alright, Sir. Thanks for your concern, I'll do my best in the interview," she smiled at him."Okay then, I have some things to attend to, let me know if you got t
"Get dressed in the outfit I placed on your bed, you are on duty," Camila announced without even allowing Grace to take off her shoes as soon as she walked into the flat.Penny was reading a novel and Grace was relieved to know that Camila handled her discharge from the hospital, but at the same time, she was aware that it was only another chain Camila had on she and her sister."Why? Is this how things are going to be henceforth?" Grace frowned."What are you talking about? Go get dressed, we don't want to keep your client waiting.""You should have checked with me first if I'm interested in entertaining anyone. Springing all this on me all of a sudden is making this look like I have no choice at all, but to comply."Penny got up from the couch, abandoning her novel to stand beside her sister, showing her support."Have you lost your mind or perhaps forgotten your place? You have absolutely no choice in all of this. You are under a contract in my agency and I have the right to ask yo
"So what's the occasion today? Forgive me if I sound rude, but I had the feeling that you never wanted to see me again after the last time. You practically threw me out of your car," Grace frowned."I'm sorry about that, I really shouldn't have behaved that way, especially not after you did such a great job at convincing everyone we were dating," Enrique apologized, looking straight into her ice grey orbs.He found himself appreciating her beauty more this night. The other time, her face had been partly covered by a mask. The mask had concealed just how beautiful she was.Her makeup was flawless, her eyes were big and shining bright as she stared at him. Her lips were so full and captivating. He found himself wondering what it would feel like covering those plump lips with his.Shaking his head, he forced himself to stop having such dirty thoughts and said, "it's my cooking show's fifth year anniversary. We are celebrating a hundred episodes of cooking good food and teaching our viewe
"Care to explain how exactly it is that you are dating an employee of mine all of a sudden, Miguel," Enrique queried."It's a long story," Janet replied."Let me summarize it. My parents set us up on a blind date a month ago. We found out that we had common interests and Janet is exactly the kind of woman I need in my life right now. We've been in touch even though I was away for a week. We are taking things slowly for now," Miguel added, kissing Janet's cheek.Grace couldn't believe what was happening in front of her. Of course, Janet had told her about a new boyfriend of hers, but she had never expected to meet Janet and the said boyfriend while she was disguised as someone else. Janet Morgan on the other hand, kept staring at Grace strangely as though she was suspicious of her identity. "Wow, that's impressive. I'm a bit mad at Miguel for not telling me about this, but I'm happy for you both," Enrique said."That was just the shortest summary of how our relationship started. We to
"I don't know what you're talking about," Grace countered."You don't know? I can't believe this, why are you trying to dispute my claim? You are Grace Jones, don't you think I know you well enough to recognize you despite whatever form of disguise you take on?" Janet snapped."I'm sorry Janet, but I have a very valid reason for this, I just can't explain to you yet. Can you just keep this between us?" Grace pleaded."I just don't understand, why do you have to pretend to be someone else. Is your name Grace Jones, after all?""Yes, it is. I'm so sorry, Ms Morgan," Grace said."Ms Morgan? I should have understood that we weren't friends, but I was foolish enough to think we were. You still refer to me so formally, Grace and we are not even at work. Do you know why I didn't expose you to Enrique?"Grace blinked back her tears, she felt like a total fraud. It was obvious that Janet's encounter with her tonight was going to cause a friction between them."It's because I was confident that
"What new job?" Grace frowned at Enrique, wondering what exactly was going through his mind.No matter how tempting whatever job he had for her was, she had to refuse. She couldn't keep being around him while acting as Lila, he could easily figure out who she was just like Janet did.As long as she had already taken the job as his PA at work, it would mean Enrique would have more time to observe her and probably figure out the similarities between she and Lila."I want you to be my girlfriend," Enrique said."What?" Grace gasped.What was happening, she had no intention of dating someone as rude and annoying as Enrique Black, why the hell was he asking to date her?"I don't want to be your girlfriend," she replied."Do not flatter yourself, I have no interest in someone who works as an escort. It will be a contracted relationship. You will only do the things required for a girlfriend to do when we are in public. I kissed you because I wanted to know if you could do a good job at convi
"Ms— I mean Janet, please could you come to the entrance for a moment?" Grace pleaded as soon as Janet answered the phone."What is it, Lila or is it Grace?" Janet snapped.Grace knew that Janet had every right to be mad at her, but she was the only one who could help her get access into the building. "I'm really sorry about everything, Janet, but I'm in a fix right now, please I need your job or Mr Black will have me fired," Grace pleaded."I'm on my way," Janet said before hanging up.A few minutes later, Grace saw Janet walking up to her. She was dressed smartly in a pink business suit that enhanced he slim, feminine figure.Her long blonde hair was pack in a tight bun and her face was set in a frown when she came to stand in front of Grace."What are you doing, standing here like this?" She queried."I left my ID at home, so I can't get into the company.""Really? How could you forget it? Today is your first day as Mr Black's assistant and you are going to be late. It's already f