Chapter 6

"What is she doing here?" he demanded, his eyes never leaving Sara's face.

Christopher looked up from the papers on his desk, a hint of surprise on his face. "Sara is here as my new assistant," he explained, his voice calm and even.

Austin's eyes widened in incredulity, and he took a step forward, his fists clenched at his sides. "You can't be serious," he spat, his voice dripping with venom. "This woman is rude, arrogant, and completely unprofessional. She can't work here."

Sara's eyes flashed with anger, and she took a step forward, her chin held high. "Excuse me?" she said, her voice icy cold. "I'm standing right here, and I don't appreciate being talked about like I'm not even in the room."

Austin's eyes locked onto Sara's, and he sneered at her. "Oh, I'm sorry," he said, his voice heavy with sarcasm. "I forgot that you're so fragile and delicate. Please, do go on. I'm fascinated by your... unique perspective."

Sara's face flushed with anger, and she took another step forward, her eyes blazing with fury. "How dare you," she spat, her voice trembling with rage. "You have no right to speak to me like that. I'm here to work, and I won't let you or anyone else bully me or make me feel uncomfortable."

The room fell silent, with Christopher watching the exchange between Austin and Sara with interest. He leaned back in his chair, a small smile playing on his lips. "I think that's enough, Austin," he said, his voice firm but calm. "Sara is here to work, and I expect you to treat her with respect and professionalism."

Austin's face darkened, and he looked like he was about to explode. But he took a deep breath and nodded, his eyes never leaving Sara's face. "Fine," he said, his voice tight with anger. "But this isn't over."

Sara's eyes locked onto Austin's, and she smiled sweetly, her voice dripping with venom. "Of course, this isn't over," she said, her words hanging in the air like a challenge. "I'll wait for the right time to make you pay, sir."

Austin's face darkened. "You have no idea who you are messing with." and he took a step forward, his fists clenched at his sides. But Christopher intervened, his voice firm but amused. "I think that's enough, Austin," he said, his eyes glinting with amusement. "Let's not forget that Sara is here to work, not to engage in a battle of wits with you."

a small smile playing on his lips. He was intrigued by the dynamic between Austin and Sara, and he couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction. For the first time, he had found a woman who could match Austin's wit and sarcasm, and he was eager to see how he would handle this woman.

As the tension between Austin and Sara continued to build, Christopher leaned forward, his eyes locked onto Sara's. "Sara, I think it's time we got down to business," he said, his voice firm but friendly. "Why don't you take a seat, and we'll discuss the details of your job?"

Sara nodded, her eyes never leaving Austin's face. She walked over to the chair in front of Christopher's desk and sat down, her back straight and her head held high.

Austin, on the other hand, turned and walked out of the room, his anger and frustration palpable. Christopher watched him go, a small smile playing on his lips. He knew that Austin was in for a wild ride, and he couldn't wait to see how it all played out.

As the door closed behind Austin, Christopher turned to Sara, his eyes locked onto hers. "I think it's safe to say that you've made quite an impression, Sara," he said, his voice amused. "But don't worry, I'm not going to fire you. At least, not yet."

Sara smiled, her eyes glinting with amusement. "I'm glad to hear that, sir," she said, her voice sweet. "I promise to try my best and not give you any reason to fire me."

Christopher chuckled, his eyes glinting with amusement. "I'm looking forward to seeing how you'll manage that, Sara," he said, his voice dry. "But for now, let's focus on getting you settled in and up to speed. I have a feeling that you're going to be a valuable addition to our team."

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Austin stormed into his cabin, slamming the door behind him. He was still fuming from his encounter with Sara, and he couldn't believe that Christopher had hired her as his new assistant. He paced back and forth across the room, his mind racing with anger and frustration.

Just as he was starting to calm down, there was a knock at the door. "Come in," he growled, not bothering to hide his irritation.

The door opened, and Madison walked in, carrying a tray with a cup of coffee and a few pastries. "Hey, sir, I brought you your morning coffee," she said, setting the tray down on his desk.

Austin turned to her, his eyes still blazing with anger. Madison's eyes widened in concern as she took in his expression. "What's wrong, sir?" she asked, her voice soft with concern. "You look like you're about to explode."

Austin took a deep breath, trying to calm down. "It's Christopher's new assistant," he said, his voice tight with anger. "Sara, or whatever her name is. She's a piece of work, let me tell you."

Madison's eyes sparkled with interest. "Oh, Sara?" she said, a small smile playing on her lips.

Austin turned to her, his eyes narrowing in surprise. "You know her?" he repeated, his voice incredulous. "How do you know her?"

Madison's smile grew wider. "She's my friend," she said, her voice cheerful. "I'm the one who told her about the job opening."

Austin's eyes widened in shock, and he felt like he'd been punched in the gut. "You're kidding me," he said, his voice disbelieving. "You brought that... that... wildcat into our company? She is complete headache."