Chapter 3

Grace's POV

After finishing the loads of work my boss dumped on me, it was finally time I reached home, not before buying an instant noodles packet for my dinner. Yep because that is the only cheapest meal I can afford as of right now.

After having dinner, I checked my phone to see any important notifications. Having none, I called it a day and slipped into a deep slumber.

The whole week went by with nothing serious happening, except for the loads of work, and my boss finally learning my name. He is still the same impossible jackass, but I just have to deal with it as of right now, because I'm in need of money, and this job certainly pays me better than any other I have had so far. I was making my way to the small kitchen in the office to get him his coffee when I saw I had company.

I however ignored the man standing there and continued making the coffee. He of course noticed me and decided to start a conversation.

"Hey," the guy smiled at me.

"Hi," I nodded back at him.

"You new here?" I nodded at his question.

"Oh really, what post?" He asked sweetly. Well he didn't really seem the jerk kind so I decided to answer him.

"I'm the new P.A for Mr. Knight"

"No way! So the rumors are true!" his eyes widened at my revelation.

I squinted my eyes at the sudden reaction. "What rumors?" I asked curiously.

"Oh, you know that Mr. Knight finally got himself a beautiful female personal assistant." I slightly blushed at the 'beautiful' part.

"No wonder everyone was right!" I chuckled at his statement. "Oh how rude of me to not introduce myself! I'm Stephan," he offered me his hand to shake. I accepted it gladly.

"I'm Grace Miller."

"A beautiful name for a beautiful girl!" Cliche, I thought.

"If you'll excuse me I have to go now," I showed him the coffee cup that I prepared for Mr Knight and he nodded.

"Can we meet at lunch if you are ok with it?" I nodded at his request.

"Sure I'll see you there then," and with that I made my way back to his office.

I knocked before entering.

But what surprised me was that Mr Knight was glaring daggers at my direction as soon as I entered.

I got a little nervous thinking of what I did wrong this time. I gently placed the cup on his desk when he decided to open his mouth.

"It is advisable for you to keep your personal life out of the office, Miss Miller. I don't want you flirting with my employees. " He spoke nonchalantly, all the while glaring at me.

I opened my mouth to argue back for that unbelievable accusation he was putting me up for but nothing came out. I looked like a fish out of water.

"Cat got your tongue Miss Miller?" He raised his eyebrow and as he spat arrogantly.

"I wasn't..." I tried to explain but he didn't let me.

"I don't care what you were or were not doing. I won't tolerate this kind of behavior next time. You may leave now!" He went back to work without letting me explain anything.

I quietly left not before thinking what the hell just happened?

Once it was time for lunch, I packed my things ready to leave when a knock sounded on my door. "Come in" I called out without looking up.

"Looks like someone is busy," I looked up to find Stephan standing there.

"Oh hey what are you doing here?" I asked.

"I thought you forgot about our lunch," he replied sheepishly.

"Oh no I didn't, I was just wrapping up."

After I was done, we made our way to the cafeteria and took a seat on a table of two people.

"So tell me a little more about yourself Grace!" He excitedly munched on his hamburger.

"There is really nothing exciting about me," I shrugged, giving the same answer.

"Really? Why do I find that hard to believe?"

"Really. I'm just an ordinary drop out from college."

"Why did you drop out?"

"Because of a situation....." He realized that I was not really ready to open up about myself so instantly changed the topic.

"Ok. So you know I'm 24 years old and have been working here for three years now. My hobby is painting and I'm single."

"Really? You paint? You don't look like the artistic one, honestly. No offense."

"None taken. And yes I know because I get that a lot. But you will really be shell shocked once you see my work. "

"If you say," I shrugged.

"In fact I'll paint a portrait of you as a proof".

"There really is no need for that!"

"Of course there is . After all you are my friend!'' The word 'friend' shocked me as I really didn't have any friends my entire life. I smiled slightly at him. Once we were done we left for our cabins.

It was time for a meeting with one of Mr. Knight's clients so I got ready for that. He told me that my 'presence' would be required for this one as I had to take notes.

I accompanied him to the meeting hall as we took our places respectively. I served him a glass of water before the meeting started in case he got thirsty during the meeting. He eyed me with something reflecting in his orbs but let it pass. I sat down and finally the meeting started.

I concentrated on taking down notes while adding my points to the discussion when required. It was time to show them the presentation that I had prepared and I was quite nervous as I was the one to deliver it.

As I was going through the presentation, from the corner of my eyes , I could see everyone was impressed with my research, even Mr Knight, but I knew the jerk wouldn't praise me for anything.

The meeting was over and successful as everyone got up to make their way out. But soon one of the clients approached Mr Knight as I stood beside him carrying his papers for him.

"It was a pleasure dealing with you Mr Knight. I must add that you have an efficient personal assistant. She truly was in the spotlight today. I would love to have someone as beautiful as her working for me as well." I got a little uncomfortable at his remarks but maintained my posture. While Mr Knight clearly stayed emotionless.

"It would be better for you to concentrate on the meeting instead of my employees next time Mr. Steve. For all I know, I may not like this behavior of yours and it could cost you a very handsome deal." His voice filled with annoyance and anger. Mr. Steve paled at Mr. Knight's words and squeaked out a sorry before escaping. Mr. Knight turned to look at me and my eyes immediately started admiring the heels I was wearing.

"Work on the economic area more next time," he stated before walking out and leaving me behind with just one thought.

Never satisfied.