CHAPTER 7

ELLA'S POV

“Sylvia?” I asked in shock as Sylvia came up to me and her expression mirrored mine. She looked even more shocked to see me and my face lit up as she came closer.

“Since you both know each other, I'll leave her to you, Miss Sylvia.” The clerk said and bowed in respect before she got back into the elevator, leaving me and Sylvia with each other.

“What are you doing here?” She asked in shock as she took my hand and led me to her office while I followed her helplessly.

“I thought we were supposed to be best friends, Sylvia,” I said the moment we got to her office and her face fell immediately.

“I know but-”

“You couldn't tell me you worked at such a big and prestigious company? A fashion industry at that? Were you thinking I'd ask you to help me beg for a job? Did you see me as such a burden?” I asked as my voice cracked and she immediately shook her in denial.

“No, Elle, please don't think like that. I wanted to tell you but I didn't want you to feel bad. And I've been looking for ways to help you get a job here. I'm so sorry…” She pleaded as she came up to me and held my hands in hers with a sad expression on her face.

“I did tell you I worked at a big company, and you never asked for the name of the company I was working for.” She added and I huffed in annoyance as I crossed my arms.

“Because you never told me, I thought you weren't comfortable talking about it. You rarely tell me anything about yourself and I didn't want to offend you by probing.” I replied and she let out a soft sigh before pulling me for a hug.

“I'm so sorry. I promise I'll change for the better, okay?” She promised and I smiled in response as I hugged her back tightly.

What were the odds? I'd get to work together with my best friend, what else could I ask for?

“Fine, fine. By the way, what's your job here?” I asked as she pulled away and looked at me with a mischievous smile.

“I'm the CEO's personal secretary.” She replied and my eyes widened in shock while she nodded in excitement.

“You're literally above everyone else in the company! That's so amazing, girl I'm so proud of you.” I praised her as I held her hands and we laughed together in excitement.

“Right; how did you get the job, though? We aren't recruiting any new employees at the moment which was why I couldn't help when I tried.” She said and my heart stopped as I tried to think of a lie.

There was no way I could tell her that I slept my way into the company even though that was the case. Suddenly, the door barged open and someone came running in with a worried expression on her face.

“Keyla? What's wrong?” Sylvia asked in worry while the girl struggled to catch her breath before she finally spoke up.

“There's a fight breaking out downstairs and it's getting very intense. No one's doing anything to stop it so I came to let you know.” She said hurriedly and Sylvia's eyes widened in horror.

“Let's go. Elle, I'll be back in a few minutes.” She said to me before she left with Keyla and I let out a sigh of relief. I needed to come up with a lie to tell her but first, I gotta find Damien.

I walked out of Sylvia's office and started to walk down the large hall. I stopped in front of a door and without warning, pushed it open.

My eyes met Damien's widened gaze and I smiled at him before walking in with a smile on my face.

“Hello, Mr. CEO,” I said and he seemed to calm down the moment he saw me. He gestured for me to sit and I noticed that he wasn't as talkative as he was last night.

“I'm sorry I'm late, I was delayed a bit by the guards.”

“Did you not use the card?” He asked in confusion and I smiled sheepishly as I took it out of my pocket.

“I didn't know its use until I finally took it out for them to see. They suddenly started to treat me like a queen. It felt so surreal.” I replied and he let out a soft ‘hm’ before he leaned forward.

“You seem to be of close acquaintance with my personal secretary.” He said with a weird expression on his face and I nodded in response.

“Yeah, she's my best friend. Why?” I asked in curiosity and he let out a sigh before he leaned back into his chair.

“That's good. You'll have someone who'll tell you what and what not to do. You'll be working as an intern here since you're new. I would have given you a higher position due to your skills but I'm afraid it'll get suspicious. You might attract the hatred of your colleagues who were here before you. If you can do well and showcase your skills, you'll get promoted. Do you understand?” He explained and I nodded slowly as his words sank in.

He was right… Sylvia was already suspicious of how I got the job without any vacancies available.

“Well understood. I have a question though, if people ask how I got the job or the golden card, what do I tell them?” I asked and he looked like he was thinking for a while before he finally spoke up.

“Just tell them your application letter was under review since you sent it and that it just got approved. To clear the air of any suspicion, I'll accept two more employees to join you so that it won't look like you got any special treatment. About the golden card, you can tell them I gave it to you when you saved my life. Come up with an accident scenario or something. Just make it believable.” He answered and I nodded in response.

“Thank-”

“One more thing. I don't need you as my mistress anymore.”