Cracking Coding Interview

Ellie Simms is a woman on the run. She had just escaped from an abusive ex-boyfriend who left his mark on her skin. A talented design artist, she finds solace in a new job with Harris Corp Designs, owned by the enigmatic Zac Harris. Upon meeting Ellie during her job interview, Zac immediately recognises deep pain within her beautiful, albeit withdrawn shell, rousing his protective instincts. When she finally opens up, Zac discovers that she is broken in more ways than one. After seeing the travesty carved into her skin, Zac takes her to his sister's tattoo parlour to cover it up, and Ellie chooses a butterfly, a creature as beautiful and delicate as herself... Ellie may think she's broken, but Zac sees the beautiful, brave woman she is as she fights for justice for herself and others.

Being the breadwinner in the family is a big responsibility. Izabela Oceania Calvez applies to work as a cashier at a club since she needs a job badly. She heard a lot of harsh words, but she chose to ignore them. One morning, when she was browsing the internet, she came across an advertisement for a candidate to work as the new CEO's secretary for a renowned textile company. She made an effort to apply. But when she happened to see the CEO of the company having sex inside his office, she immediately backed out of her interview.But she was taken aback when she got a call from the company informing her that her application had been approved. If they didn't interview her, how was she accepted? And worst of all, will she agree to the CEO’s proposal to be her part-time lover for ten million pesos? Will she accept it for the sake of her family?

Alissa terpaksa diam-diam kabur meninggalkan rumah yang sudah ditinggalinya sejak masih kecil. Hal itu karena orang tuanya bersikeras menjodohkannya dengan Juragan Darso demi membayar hutang mereka yang sangat besar. Dengan sisa tabungannya yang sangat sedikit, dia memutuskan untuk ke ibu kota dengan naik kereta. Untung saja, dia sudah mempunyai tujuan, yaitu ke alamat lowongan kerja sebagai pengasuh anak yang tadi malam dilihatnya di media sosial. Beberapa interview dijawabnya dengan baik. Dia diterima untuk bekerja dan dibawa menuju rumah majikan sebenarnya. Namun, Alissa sungguh benar-benar terkejut dengan keadaan rumah tersebut. Rumah besar dengan banyak penjaga berwajah seram dan membawa senjata. Siapakah pemilik rumah ini? Anak siapakah yang akan dia asuh?

Sienna Lewis had been with Sea City’s cold and distant CEO, Zayden Scott, for four years, but he still refused to let his guard down. So, she called her mother. “Mom, you can go ahead and arrange that pilot interview for me now.” On the other end, Helen Bennett sounded shocked. “Really? Didn’t you want to stay in Sea City and get married? You even gave up your dream of becoming a pilot.” Sienna looked at Zayden under the dim lights. He was madly obsessed with that girl and terrified of losing her. She smiled self-deprecatingly. Once she returned to Helmswick, her career would pick up again. From then on, nothing would hold her back. She would be Sienna Lewis, the pilot, again, not some pathetic woman—trapped in a forbidden love affair.

The year I was at my poorest, I impersonated my sister to take care of her blind fiancé in exchange for one hundred thousand dollars. On the day he regained his sight, I left without a word. When we met again, it was during a business interview. I was a nameless intern reporter. He had returned to his rightful status as the heir of the influential Hughes family. During the interview, the host asked, "We’ve heard that during your illness, your fiancée, Miss Dawson, stayed by your side through thick and thin. The two of you are about to get married?" He lifted his hand slightly, revealing a ring, and his lips curled into a faint smile. "Yes, we’re getting engaged soon." Yet, his gaze, through the lens of his glasses, landed—intentionally or not—on me, standing in the corner.

Veronica Anastasia tidak menyangka kalau kejadian tidak senagaja yang terjadi di salah satu club malam akan merubah hidupnya. Kejutan besar dia dapatkan tepat saat wanita itu datang untuk interview kerja di sebuah perusahaan besar. Awalnya, wanita itu terlihat biasa saja, tapi saat masuk ke dalam ruangan CEO perusahaan itu, di sanalah kejutan dia dapatkan. Dia tidak menyangka kalau orang yang akan menjadi calon bosnya itu adalah laki-laki yang bersamanya saat kejadian malam panas waktu itu. "Hai, Nona manis. Sepertinya kamu berhutang sesuatu kepadaku. Benar begitu, 'kan?" Anastasia langsung dibuat bungkam ditempat. Raut wajah wanita itu gugup, pun kedua matanya terlihat terbuka dengan cukup lebar.

Grace Falencia, seorang kupu-kupu malam yang terpaksa menjalani pekerjaan haram demi membiayai keluarganya. Ibunya yang pengidap penyakit parah dan sang ayah yang berhutang dimana-mana membuat Grace terpaksa melakukan itu. Sampai pada akhirnya Grace kehilangan ibunya, ia berenti melakukan pekerjaan haram dan memulai hidup baru. Ia memasuki pekerjaan sebagai pegawai swasta disalah satu perusahaan ternama di kota itu. Sesaat ketika interview dimulai, Grace sangat terkejut begitu melihat bahwa pemilik perusahaan itu adalah mantan pelanggannya yang belum lama ini ia tolak karena sudah berhenti menjadi kupu-kupu malam. "Grace Falencia ya.. gadis yang pernah ada dibawahku? Boleh juga." Tutur Max dengan suara beratnya. Grace menelan salivanya tegang sambil meremas ujung rok yang tidak bersalah.

Allyson needs a huge sum of money for her sister's surgery. She has nowhere to go for help, so she decided to get the money by all means. She went to a club, met a billionaire, but instead of having a platonic affair with him; she drugged him and robbed him! Finally, Logan let go of the fact that he was robbed by a petty thief. He was more worried about his company. His father threatened to give the company to someone else if he fails to get married in two weeks. Allyson's sister dialysis gulped all the money she got, then she goes broke again. Allyson applied for a job and went for the interview only to meet Logan, who was the CEO. Logan gave her two options; either he called the police to get her arrested for theft or she agrees to be his woman.

Maddie is fresh out of college. She earned her master's in business and is ready to find the perfect job. Her best friend, Maggie, gets her an interview with a hot shot and YOUNG billionaire. He's domineering and angry 99% of the time...but he may have a sweet spot for a young and innocent Madeline. Will his past and current life catch up to Maddie and make her leave him or will she stick with him through thick or thin? A story that exposes what reality can be like. The world world is rough, scary, and hard. Some people make it and others don't, this story may shed some light on what self deprivation can feel like. Please read and enjoy. This is a PURE work of fiction, please remember that when reading. This story contains sexually explicit material along with vulgar language. Read at your own risk.

Pinagbintangan at nakulong ang Lola ni Locket, dahil kapus sa buhay napilitan siyang lumuwas sa Maynila para magtrabaho upang makaipon ng pang piyansa. Nag-apply si Locket bilang janitor sa Spyru Harbor Ship Salvor and Builder, isang nangungunang intergrated maritime service provider sa buong bansa. Ngunit, laking gulat ni Locket nang sabihin na pumasa siya sa interview para maging secretary ng Chief Executive Officer ng kompamya. Syempre, pinatos na niya ang offer na trabaho kahit pa hindi naman talaga siya qualified sa nasabing posisyon. Ang akala ni Locket tuloy-tuloy na ang pasok ng swerte sa buhay niya, hagang sa isang gabi, aksidente niyang nasaksihan ang isang krimen na hindi niya dapat nakita.