Why Didn't Asta Get Promoted Novels & Stories

“Where is Romel? Do I have to keep telling you every day to talk to Romel and not me?” “Please accept my apologies,” she said sincerely and sat back down. The rumours she’d heard were true. Astin didn’t talk directly to his secretaries. Everything went through his personal assistant first. Everyone knew his mother, Aunt Kendra, had once been a secretary. That’s why many women had tried to attract him, but he hadn’t been swayed.

That left my candidates and Aston was definitely right at the top of the list. She was a shoo-in. But I couldn’t tell her yet. It wasn’t only Dad’s rule holding me back. We had procedures in place for announcing promotions. Procedures I helped write, so I knew their value better than anyone. Since lunch was the only one of the things I wanted that I might have a chance at getting—if I could convince Aston to sit down for half an hour to eat—I was about to ask her when my phone rang. The damn thing kept interrupting our conversations.

"So what if you've been promoted to a full-time position? What's the big deal? I never thought you'd be depraved enough to steal my promotion, Cassian! You disgust me!" "First of all, no one can claim ownership over the promotion. It was meant to be based on merit, and we were all in the running for it. If you didn't get it, that just means you weren't good enough. And secondly, if we want to talk about depravity, are you sure I can compete with you? You're the disgusting one who sold your own body just to get the position." "You—" "Also, from now on, kindly stay as far away as possible from me. Don't keep hanging around me to get my attention, or else, I might just beat you up."

“That doesn't count and you know it. Now, I'll forever be in doubt. Was I promoted because of my skills or because they wanted to please you?” “Don't do that. Don't sell yourself short. You're an amazing doctor and a damn hard worker.” Easton started reaching for my hand but stopped. He clenched his hands and dropped them to his side. “And the others? They will ignore that because the idea of my promotion being on your merit sounds better for gossip.” He swallowed, his eyes were pained but I couldn't find it within me to sympathize with him at the moment.

I explained in the hope she would understand and change her mind. “You are not the boss, Anastasia. And if you really want to know then you are chosen because the man on the job, not enclosing any name, had to take an emergency leave. From what I saw the man doesn’t take a particular liking to you so he wouldn’t doubt a single thing.” “But that is not what I am paid for. What you are asking is above my pay grade.” I sighed looking at Thomas for help but he looked like he had lost the battle himself.

“What is it?” Agatha asked impatiently. Liam took a deep breath and said, “Inferno told me just now that he'll promote Sterling to an official Basalt member later.” After he said that, the hall erupted into chaos. “Did I mishear him? Is Sterling getting promoted to an official member?” “Gosh! Does it mean we’re going to prosper?” Everyone turned to look at Sterling with envy. Meanwhile, Sterling was stunned. He felt like he had been given a free lunch and felt dizzy.

“I can train by myself. His Grace must be busy.” “If His Grace can spare the time to train you, that means he isn’t busy. None dare to order His Grace around, anyway.” Elias could counter all Asteria’s argument, making her rather speechless. She almost had a headache. Elias was also quite persistent in this. Asher could be considered as his superior. Will that man punish him in case she refuses? “Alright then.” Asteria felt dejected as she said those words. A smile blossoming on Elias’s face. “That’s great then. Don’t worry, if others know that His Grace has taken a liking... to your talent, none would dare to bully you.”

he said calmly, “let her finish. I have plenty of time.” Alan hesitated for a moment, then exhaled. “Fine. Go ahead.” Ashley gave a small nod of gratitude. “Thank you, sir. And I apologize if I sounded rude earlier.” Then she continued. “I am here to speak about an employee I believe deserves an immediate promotion.” Alan raised a brow. “As you can see,” he replied firmly, “we are not handling promotions right now. That process happens in two months. You should know this.” Ashley didn’t back down. “I understand, sir,” she said carefully. “But she has earned it. She truly deserves it.”

"It wasn't your fault, and I assume she had good reason for doing what she did, in her own way. Besides, it was partly my responsibility.“ He crouched in front of her and rested his hands on her knees. ”Laura was right. I wouldn't let Asta be. I pursued her and she repeatedly said no, but not why. I figured she was playing hard to get, maybe reluctant because she feared the blacks wouldn't accept her like I did. I thought she was the one for me. When we mated, I discovered she wasn't a virgin. That she had a living mate never crossed my mind. I guess I was too proud to consider such a thing. Why didn't you tell me we've been together in our dreams?"

Cody took over his bike, waved goodbye to me and drove off. I fell on the car bumper to take a little breather. That drew Aston’s attention. “Hey, hey, don’t make another move, okay?” Aston said, rushing over to me. “I can walk just fine.” “You can’t. What did we talk about rejecting help?” I shrugged him off. “Help? Get the hell out of here, asshole. What do you know about help?” Aston sighed, exasperatedly. “Is this because of my absence at the hospital? I had to take care of an urgent matter.”