Chapter 5: Prove your worth

Elsa's POV 

In all honesty, I was almost intimidated. The Jarvis I met at Glassdoor empire wasn't the one I knew in the mansion, my close friend.

As I walked into the gigantic doors of the company, my eyes picked on the fanciness of my surroundings, I felt like I was meant to be there. I had casually mentioned to Jarvis about my job search in one of our lengthy conversations and he encouraged I apply in the Davidson company but I wasn't expecting that I was going to get shortlisted in such a top tier company like this.

A stern looking middle aged man walked up to me, he had a staff tag pinned to his chest.

“Are you here for the interview?” He said without sparing me a glance.

I responded and gave him my name, he checked the iPad on his palm and nodded in affirmation. He held out a temporary identity card to me which I placed around my neck. We made for the elevator and he directed me to the third floor where I met with other candidates.

I saw Jarvis walked out of the elevator close to the waiting room and every fiber of my body wished to rush over to him but I had to refrain myself as I watched the staffs shower him with utmost respect. He walked past me and acknowledged my greeting casually just as he had done to other candidates and made for his office.

When it was my turn for the interview, I walked in confidently just as I had practised up to ten times this morning.To my relief, Jarvis and Jethro weren't part of the interview, I settled down and answered all questions confidently.

Just when I was internally rejoicing at the positive look on the interviewer’s faces, the doorknob turned, did I tell you I was relieved that the Davidson twin weren't part of the interview,

Apparently, I was wrong.

Jethro walked in dressed the opposite of himself except his undignified haircut. His tuxedo and gleaming black shoes made his striking resemblance to Jarvis more profound.

“She isn't qualified.”

I bit my lower lip as I heard him proclaim.The interviewers exchanged curious looks while I watched helplessly, torn between defending myself and maintaining my composure.

“Why do you think so Mr Davidson? Aren't you only here to observe?”

The oldest of the trio interviewer said throwing shades at Jethro, obviously their dislike for each other was mutual.

“Of course, the chairman requested me to observe and that is exactly what I have been doing here all day.”

Jethro shot back at the man, awkward silence ensued between them and everyone in the room seemed uncomfortable with the situation.bI figured Jethro had stepped out shortly before I was called in but seeing that he disqualified me as he walked in, he must have been watching the process from CCTV footage.

“What is your reservation about her performance Mr Davidson?”

“Well, she's underqualified for the post, also she doesn't seem smart enough to handle it and she was shortlisted due to my brother’s favouritism.” 

He said with a smirk on his smug irritating face. I had to blink back tears that threatened to stream out of my eyes, I wasn't going to give him the satisfaction he craves for.

“That is a serious accusation you have here Mr Davidson.” the petite woman said bluntly.

“She seems intelligent enough to my reasoning.”The older man counter attacked Jethro’s words, defending me.

“Vigorously test her more, if she fails, she is out but if it is a pass, I let it go.” 

His sly smile had revealed it all ,he wasn't going to let me get the job no matter how hard I tried. Their banter ended and all attention shifted back to me.

Had Jarvis abandoned me to prove his brother wrong?

Was I being fair judging him like that, wouldn't he prove Jethro right if he had showed up?

I draw in my innermost courage and faced my interviewer.vI could see Jethro adjusting on his seat but I couldn't care less,

I wasn't going to go down without a fight.

Time sleaked by without me realizing it until my body felt it, I was famished and so were my interviewer.To my absolute bliss, I had constructive responses to all the vigorous questions thrown to me.

My courage heightened significantly as I flowed freely with the pace of it all, the affirmative nods I got gave me the inclination that I was going great. I looked over at Jethro whose countenance remained expressionless, I knew my woes weren't over.

“Mr Davidson, do you have any questions for her?”

The older interviewer threw the word in the air and I felt Jethro's gaze on me intensified. Awkward silence ensued in the room for the longest time.

“Mr Davidson,” he called again.

“I do not… have any …question for her.” he said In between clenched teeth.

“Miss Williams,thank you for your time,we will get back to you.”

I bid them goodbye and left the company.The reality of my misfortune finally dawned on me as I walked through the gate of the mansion. I did exceptionally well no doubt but Jethro Davidson wasn't a mere onlooker, his family owned the company and I knew he wouldn't allow my employment.

I made peace with my impending rejection.

“Bad news on an empty stomach is the most terrible combination ever.”

I made it to the kitchen to have my lunch served. I even had the maid double my portion of the food, I would need a lot of stamina for tears, wouldn't I?

I was busy munching on my delicacy while scrolling through social media when a message notification popped up on my phone screen. My brows furrowed as I clicked on it.

“Congratulations Miss Williams, you have been offered a job position at Glassdoor empire, the details of the employment will be communicated to you through your mailbox.”

I threw a chunk of food out of my mouth and jumped up excitedly, I couldn't contain my joy, I had done it, I had overridden Jethro's condemnation.

“Congratulations, you have successfully proved my theory right l

ittle Miss gold digger.”

I turned to see Jethro looking down at me with full rage.