Monica nodded sympathetically but didn’t say anything
Bevond the pool we walked past a tennis court–unused, of course–and a small, private greenhouse filled with exotic plants. Monica showed me around the greenhouse besetly, explaining that someone came by once a week to tend to it.
ally, we made our way back inside, and Monica took me upstairs again. It seemed like she was showing the more important places. The second
cas just as grand as the first, with long hallways lined with doors. She showed me a few more of the guest rooms. They all had their own en- suite bathrooms, and some even had private balconies overlooking the gardens below, I couldn’t imagine ever needing this many rooms, but then agazin, this wasn’t my idea of home.
We ended the tour in the master wing, which, aside from my own bedroom, I hadn’t explored fully. Monica opened a door to reveal a large home tym complete with every piece of exercise equipment I could think of. There was a mirrored wall on one side and a small area for yoga or stretching Luca of course, had everything he needed right here. No need to go anywhere else.
I thanked Monica for the tour, feeling a little overwhelmed by the sheer size of it all. I knew the house was big, but now that I’d seen a little corner of it, it felt even more daunting. There was so much space. Monica excused herself to get back to cleaning, promising we’d continue the tour the
me she visited, and I wandered back into the kitchen.
I felt a little hungry after the tour, so I grabbed some more of the leftover pasta from the fridge and sat down at the kitchen island to eat. As I nored the boodles on my fork. I go over the sights in front of me and going through YouTube on how to make another food beside pasta. I was Leginning to get tired of it.
My mom was a good cook, and if anything, my father loved that about her. Yes, he was mean, distant. But at least he appreciated a good cook when
tasted her meals. Well that was until she got sick and he changed.
And somehow it felt like I was going to live the same life.
Jedan and Coles were nearly driven crazy by Ezra’s request.
one eyes. Finally, it was Eine
I was time to leave work
Looking defeated, jordan turned all her computer, took off her glasses, and rubbed her soner
They had to work overtime it Ezra stayed longer. Yet, they ren’t allowed to levom manlyn days when Ezra left work beat of time. Such were their pitiful lives.
After work, they would spend their time doing research and petting familiar with the company’s businesses, in charter, and varios:
Not only did Enakrep them busy, Marnie would often arrange more work for them. Since Marnie was technically their mentor, they swallowed their dististation and marched
Jordan and Coles were as bony as bees, Jordan felt like the could die from overworking
“They’re really exploiting our labor by forcing just the two of us to shodder all this work! After the probation, only one of us will stay tigh, that capitalism” pondan vented.
“ob? is that so?” Ezra’s unterling voketang dut from the door, causing her eyes to widen in shock.
She thought Ezrahallett What was the poing to do, now that he had overheandlier honest feelings?
“Mr. Kinsler, why are you back in the office?” She forced an inkward smile.
“Remember, walls have cars. If you do not want people to pinssip, always keep secret as a secret.” Ezra stood at the door of the assistant’s office without any intention to enter He watched fondan with a head!
Then, he walked away in the glow of the sunset without a care. His melodious voice echoed in the glass corridor. “A loose tongue will bring a lot of trouble
lord that he was right. She bet she would never be fired full–time after her probation period
She smacked herself on the cheek and manbled, “Ser! This is what happens when you run your mouth.”
| Deflated, she walked or to close the door, but she heard someone’s high heels clicking
Marnie walked over, and her presence gave Jordan a bad feeling.
“Thank God you’re stil here Mamie handed Jordan a box of documents and went straight to the point
Jordan took the heavy bax–there must be a lot of documents in there.
Mamie explained, “These documents are on Kinsler Group’s recent project in Glowcrest Village Coe up with a plan and an analysis of the project feasibility. We will discuss the project in tomorrow’s meeting “‘
Manie issued the order matter–of–factly, but Jordan kw it was mission impossible even if she stayed up all night to work on the proposals
So, Jordan refused to do it. “But in’t this the responsibility of the project team? Besides, I can’t come up with all the required documents by tomorrow.”
“I assign it to you because I trust your abilityTM
“But I’m just an employee in my probation period. Do you really want me to work on such an important and cross–department project-
Mariehaughtily raised her chin and chided jordan, “Brace yourself for a fast paced environment when you work for Kinsley Group. Got it?”
Then, Marnie left without giving Jordan a chance to turn down the links.
“Ms Wakefield, please stay.” Jordan felt frustrated without any avenue to rant.
Since Ezra had assigned Mamle to coach her and Coles, she had the right to assign them tasks.
Still, Jordan felt Mantle was being unreasonable for assigning her and Coles what should hun bern the work of others.
Manic, who had walked down the corridor, glared irritably at Jordan.
“I have » questions that I’ve always wanted to ask you.” Jordan switched the tople of conversation after she heard footsteps behind her–Coles must have come out of their office. Marnie showed a trace of panic She thought Jordan had forgotten about that incident before the secchud round interview.
Also, Mamie didn’t gree turir interaction much thought because she believed she wouldn’t come across Jordan again. She thought she just needed to make up an excuse to make Jordan lose the job.
She had expected jondan to survive all ille challenges to stay in Kinley Group.
Jordan look a step toward Marnie.
“Why did you tell me that the interview time had been postponed
had been through ups and downs in life.
As Marnir had expected, Jordan hadn’t let good that incident Howrert, Marnie kept her calu- Folding her arms, she tried to posadirlased. “That was the notice I received. They changed the interview time again later. Did they not inform you But Jordan was no food she took in the subtle still in Marie’s expression Sloce Mamie wanted to play this game, jordan would play along
“Is that no ? What about the stains on the shirts of Coles and the other two interviewees?”
“Thave no idea what you’re talking about. Remember to finish your work by tontrow!” Marnie no longer wanted to dwell on that topic. She strutted away in her high heels
Jordanu pralized that Marnie was a petty woman. She made a mental note to herself to keep her guard up around Mamie
Forming, she stand at Marnie’s longshadows and the thick stack of work in her arms. She let out a soft sigh and returned to her office under the sunset.
She had den uded to hold back on making moves untill liet probation period was up Hight now, she couldn’t afford to offend anyone.
Alter jordan and Marnir bodi lett, Ezra stepped out of his office with a smile. He reallard that jordan was not a doormal
Sood, his smiledaded. He had creecheard their entire convexation, and he couldn’t believe Mannie was such a calculative womuun He stared at their long shadows and sank into deep thought
Chapter 7 Bella Looks Like Connor
“Daddy, let’s not go to the amusement park. You don’t always get a break. So, you need to rest. I’m fine.” Bella’s soft, childlike voice rang in Jordan’s ear
Feeling bittersweet, Jordan caressed her hair and helped her put on the bunny backpack
“haven’t spent time with you in a while. I can’t walk back on my promise. That’s not a good thing. Got it?
Ever since Jordan started working, she had been very busy. On days she got home late, it was Xena who took care of Bella. Sometimes, Bella was already asleep when she got home.
She felt thankful for having such an understanding daughter. Because of that, she wanted to spend every second of her free time on Bella to make up for her absence.
He nodded. Her round checks were so rosy and adorable
Jordan helped Bella out of bed. Bella’s tiny feet stepped on the camel–colored wool carpet:
That carpet was a painful sight for Jordan. Ezra’s phone was beyond repair, and his silk shirt had been warped after she sent it to the laundry place. He surely would not wear that
Since she had no idea that the carpet was made of wool, she put it through the washer, and it shrunk.
just like Ezra had suggested, she now had to pay him back in installments for a year. He threw out the clothes and carpet because they were unusable, but she had taken the carpet and put i at home because she thought it was a pity to throw out such a finecarpet.
She shook her head to get rid of her negative thoughts. Then, she caressed Bella’s head. Today, she needed to spend some quality time and have fun with Bella.
Xena was already wating at the amusement park when they arrived. Xena, holding the tickets, happily waved at them.
