''Then, the initial requirement didn't really matter?'' Lucy asked.
''It mattered because, based on that we were able to get you talented ones here. Any questions again?'' Amy looked at Lucy and smiled.
Lucy shook her head. ''No, thank you!''
''Lastly, the VP's office is in the last floor and none of you is allowed to go up there unless called. The elevator written VP is strictly for the Vice President and you must never use it. the company has a cafeteria downstairs for all employees. The food is free for all workers.''
Hearing about the free food at the cafeteria, Lucy smiled brightly and winked at Natalia. Dindin glared at them and scoffed.
''Okay, let's go. I will send you to the HR, he will assign you to your duties.'' Amy said and they followed her as she went towards the HR's office.
.....
Human Resource Department.
HR office.
Amy knocked at the door and Jason responded, ''come in!''
Amy walked in first followed by everyone, ''Jason, I am here with regards to the newly recruits.''
''Are they the newly hired?'' Jason asked as he looked at Natalie. He still didn't know why Williams went against him just to hire her.
''Yes. Sit down.'' Amy said to them and Dindin took the first seat on the sofa followed by Anita, Lucy and Natalie.
''Amy, you can go back to your work.'' Jason said to Amy.
''Sure!'' Amy smiled and went out.
Jason picked up their files and opened it. He scanned through their various information as he spoke to them. ''So, welcome to Janice.''
'Thank you!'' Dindin's voice replied loudly.
''My name is Jason and I hate been called Sir. So, let's stick with Jason, okay?'' He said as he looked up to face them
''Okay!''
''Who is Anita Benevater?'' Jason looked at them curiously. Truth was, Natalie was the only one he could remember from that day because of how William was adamant in hiring her. He was curious to find out what exactly William saw in her.
''I am Anita!''
''You will work at the Marketing department for a month. Lucy, you will be with the Finance department. Dindin and Natalie will be at the Creative Ring and HR respectively.
''Yes, Jason!'' Natalie replied.
''Yes, Jason!'' Dindin replied.
''You can leave. Amy will introduce you to your supervisors. Natalie, you're stacked with me.'' He said and smiled at her.
...
Meanwhile at the Song Mansion.
Hall.
Mimi paced to and fro in front of her parents as she spoke with her parents. ''Mom, I barely escaped the reporters at the airport. If sister doesn't attend the press conference then, my career is going to be over. Everybody is talking about how I sabotaged a woman who was mourning her husband. I don't know why she would decide to malign me at this crucial point in my career.''
Mimi said as she bit her nails anxiously. She wasn't about to admit to her mother that she was the one who started it first. She was going to keep the truth to herself and bury it up by acting innocent as she had been doing all these years. In front of her parents, she must remain the innocent and weak Mimi Song that couldn't hurt anyone.
Mrs. Solace held her hand and sat her down on the sofa. ''Don't worry, I already sent her a message. I don't believe she will dare to disobey me. Let's get ready for the press conference first.''
''Your mother is right. Calm your nerves down. Natalie will definitely come and clarify things. All she needs to do is say the actress mentioned in the article is not you. How hard is that?'' Mr. Song, Mimi's father said.
Mimi calmed down but frowned again when she looked at the screen of the television in the hall and saw Alice. ''What is that bitch doing now?''
.....
CITY M AIRPORT.
EXIT TERMINAL 3.
Standing in front of the reporters that she had called to meet at the City M airport, Alice put her most award winning innocent smiled as she looked at them. Three bodyguards surrounded her as she answered the questions from the reporters.
''The world is a scary place, right? I mean, how could someone as filthy as Lee Felicia even think to report about someone who just lost and is mourning her husband? And to think that an actress of this country was part of this diabolical plot, it gives me the creeps." Alice said, rubbing her shoulders. "I suddenly feel scared. What if I am the next being targeted after this interview? Please, reporters, I plead that you always verify the news you receive because they can hurt someone for life. And to my fans, please, continue to pray for me, because I have taken it upon myself to make sure that such crazy acts are forever gone from our industry.''
Niania removed a gum from her pocket and placed it in her mouth to stop herself from laughing out loud and ruining the plans of her Miss. She looked at the sympathetic gazes of the reporters and knew they had fallen for Alice's tricks.
''Miss Alice Jun is so kind!'' One of the reporters said as she shed tears. ''Hearing how supportive you are of the truth just makes me feel ashamed as a reporter.''
''I gain strength from my fans. Each time I feel tired and want to quit, their letters and gifts just makes me feel better and I am able to move on again ''
''I noticed that you and Natalie Jun have the same surname. Could it be because of that; you are especially moved to help her?''
Alice's gaze waivered a little but she recovered fast and asked innocently. ''Do we really have the same names? Whoa, I didn't even know that. Well, I don't know her personally but whoever is able to get married to the late business tycoon won't be an ordinary woman. She must be a good person to be married to the Sun family. I should pay attention to her more since we share the same surname. It saddens my heart that someone is targeting a helpless woman and I just don't understand why someone is doing to this." Facing the camera, Alice smirked subtly. "It's crazy. I just want her to know that there are still good people out there. Don't allow the insecurities of those trying to bring you own get to you. I am sending lots to love to you Mrs. Sun!''
''Anything to say to your fans watching from home?''
''To my fans, I love you and cherish you so much. And to, Miss M, whoever it is, please stop been bitter about life.''
...
SONG MANSION.
HALL.
Mimi screamed and turned off the TV. ''That bitch just won't stop messing with me. Mom, dad, she is the one I want out of the industry the most. She kept messing with me throughout the filming."
Pointing at the TV she continued. "Look at the nonsense she said on TV? Now everyone is going to be pointing their hands at me.''
Mr. Daniel furrowed his brows and asked Solace suspiciously. ''Her full name is Alice Jun? Are you sure she is not related to Natalia Jun in anyway?"
Mrs. Solace shook her head. "Are you suggesting that I don't even know the number of children I gave birth to?" Solace glanced at Mr. Song furiously.
"That's not what I mean. What if your ex-husband married another woman and gave birth to this one?"
"That is impossible. Alice Jun is from District K, she is the daughter of late Leonardo Jun, the former vice chancellor of City M University. Natalia Jun took the name from her late grandfather's maiden name Jun. Mimi, go and change, the press will be at the venue soon.'' Solace stood up.
....
City M principal airport road.
Mikael's van.
Mikael laughed as he watched the video of Alice at the airport doing the interview. He was the one who gave her that little stunt earlier and Alice had promised to follow it through. Now that she was actually doing it, he couldn't help but be amazed by her talent.
''I really underestimated this little girl. She just keeps getting better and better. Should I give her a price for her worthy performance?''
''Mikael, where do I send you?'' Brian asked as he drove the van.
''To the press conference. I want to see the faces of those who dared to bully my sister in law. Things are going about to get interesting.''
Mikael said and smirked, having his own share of tricks up his sleeves.
''Okay!'' Brian replied and changed lanes.
...
Janice Jewellery.
Cafeteria.
Food counter.
Natalia stood by Lucy as they moved in the queue to get their food and her phone buzzed. She looked at the caller ID and immediately answered.
''Aunt, are you back to City M?'' Natalie asked Mrs. Regina Sun.
''Natalie, what is going on? I returned from my vacation and saw all sort of news about you?''
''Aunt, I can't talk right now. Let's talk tonight, I will pass by the house.''
''What about the press conference? Are you attending it?''
''No, I won't attend it. They should do whatever they want. I have nothing to do with that family.''
''Good, Mikael told me he just got back. I will tell him to handle it.''
''No need. He must be tired, no need to trouble him. Aunt, I will handle this myself."