2. MY NEW BOSS 1

Emma wiped the last traces of mud from her trousers and sighed.

She had managed to clean it, but she had wasted precious minutes.

“Perfect,” she muttered. “Just perfect.”

First she was late.

Then she got splashed with mud.

And all because of that arrogant man.

“I should’ve added more mud,” she grumbled as she hurried inside Draxen Group.

The building was breathtaking.

Polished floors, sleek walls, and an atmosphere that screamed power.

Emma suddenly felt out of place.

She reached for her phone and called Lucy, the woman she was supposed to meet.

No answer.

Great.

She looked around at the employees moving confidently through the building.

She needed to ask for help.

But suddenly, she couldn’t.

What if they ignored her?

What if they asked questions she couldn’t answer?

No.

She quietly sat down on a nearby chair, pretending she meant to.

A woman approached her moments later.

“Can I help you?”

Emma stood immediately. “Yes, please. I’m looking for Lucy. I have an interview today.”

The woman smiled. “I’m Lucy. Follow me.”

Relief washed over Emma as Lucy led her toward the elevator.

Then Lucy added, “But you should know, my boss hates lateness.”

Emma’s relief vanished.

She was doomed.

she was sure she was definitely going to lose this job before she even got interviewed !!

A few moments later, Lucy led her into an office.

“The CEO was supposed to interview you,” Lucy explained, “but he’s in a meeting, so the manager will handle it instead.”

Emma nodded nervously.

“Wait here,” Lucy said before leaving.

Emma sat down and let out a breath.

She was exhausted.

She had run halfway across the city, fought with a stranger, cleaned mud off her clothes, and barely made it.

Ten minutes passed.

No one came.

Emma leaned back in the chair.

Maybe they had already rejected her from afar .

Before she knew it, her eyes closed as she drifted quietly to sleep completely exhausted.

Jerry changed out of his ruined suit and into a more casual outfit before heading to his office.

Jackson looked up the moment he entered.

“You’re late,” Jackson said with amusement. “And why do you look like your wardrobe gave up on you?”

Jerry glared at him.

“Don’t ask.”

he really didn't want to talk about it .

Jackson chuckled. “Fine. But you do remember you’re supposed to interview the candidate for the assistant position?”

Jerry groaned pinching the bridge of his nose .

“I forgot.”

“Well, since you’re already late for your meeting, I can handle it.”

Jerry nodded. “Do the interview. I need to leave now.”

Together, they headed toward the office, with Lucy leading the way.

The moment Jerry stepped inside, he froze.

There, asleep in the chair, was the same woman from the boutique.

The same woman who had rubbed mud on his suit.

A slow smirk appeared on his face.

if this wasn't coincidence he didn't know what else was..

Lucy looked like she wanted the floor to swallow her.

she had to run her eyes to get a clearer view and indeed _ Emma was still there sleeping and snoring lightly .

Jackson frowned.

“Lucy, this is the person you recommended ?"

Lucy couldn't bare to look at Jackson gaze right now so she kept her eyes glued to the floor as she nodded a yes .

Jackson folded his arms in disbelief.

“She’s late, and now she’s sleeping during the interview? She’s clearly lazy.”.

Jerry said nothing.

He simply stared at Emma, amused.

Jackson noticed the look which made his frown deepen.

“What’s wrong with you?” he asked quietly.

Jerry finally spoke.

“She gets the job.”

Lucy blinked.

she snapped her head up , so hard she worried it would fall..

did she hear right ?

Jackson stared.

“what ?"

Jerry’s expression remained calm tearing his gaze from the clueless sleeping woman to Jackson he nodded a yes .

he didn't like repeating himself and he was pretty sure Jackson heard him the first time .

“Prepare the documents. Let her sign.”

Jackson followed Jerry out immediately.

“What are you doing?” he asked the moment they were alone. “That girl can’t even stay awake during an interview.”

Jerry shrugged.

“I need someone for the position.”

“You need a manager, not a disaster.”

Jerry gave him a small smile.

“Relax. I know exactly what I’m doing.”

Jackson narrowed his eyes.

“This isn’t about the job, is it?”

Jerry’s smile deepened.

“I just want to teach her a lesson.”

Jackson sighed.

“You’re unbelievable.”

Jerry leaned against the desk.

“I want one change made to the contract before she signs.”

Jackson frowned. “What kind of change?”

Jerry’s expression turned cold.

“She disrespected me. I’m making sure she regrets it.”

Jackson hesitated.

“This seems unnecessary.”

Jerry looked at him blankly.

“Thankfully, I didn’t ask for your opinion.”

Jackson shook his head quietly he wanted to say something but shut his lips seeing Jerry firm expression .

“She’s going to hate you.”

Jerry smirked.

“She already does.”

Jackson let out a tired breath and turned toward the door.

“You are going to ruin my vacation.”

Jerry twirled his car key in his hand.

“No one humiliates Jerry Whitmore and walks away untouched.”

To be continued...