Charlotte was looking displeased about hearing her father's statement, "dad isn't it bit too much that I become an assistant, To someone the same age as me?"
Stefan spoke up kindly pointing out "the idea will be effective, if you become the assistant to the chairman, your influence will become greater then your dads. This company is powerful, and your dads position is good too. So you would directly be in contact through to James, those around you and appointments. So your reputation will be nearly as strong as James"
Charlotte finally understood what it meant and it was a chance for her family to rise up over the other families in the city at the same time. She was thinking about how this would be a huge advantage for her.
They all began to talk like professionals, James lost track in the conversation as he saw how switched on Charlotte was about how to proceed "in order to make money outside, we should see if the company is losing any profits from within first since the company has been recently brought be good to check the finances" James suggested.
Stefan agreed "there is an office you can use for the time being and use the excuse that you two are doing work experience, will also arrange some others to help if need be too"
Charlotte and James began to go through the company's accounting, while Stefan was learning more about the ongoing projects. Few hours went by, James just stood up and began walking out "where are you going?" Charlotte muttered
"Anywhere away from here" James didn't look at her while speaking.
"How long will you be?"
"Charlotte why are you trying so hard? Your father is in a good position. You have a good reputation and can get whatever you want, so why are you trying to help me out?" He continued to speak while looking at the door.
Charlotte placed down a piece of paper, and looked at him "becuase this is what you deserve"
"I didn't want any of this, you Stefan and now Lucian all think that this is what I deserve" taking a deep breathe in "but has anyone thought of what I actually felt about all this?"
Not letting her respond he walked straight out of the building. Getting back to his apartment at 6pm, smelling food being cooked as soon as he walked through the door. Trish was still hanging out with Julia, not paying them any attention.
James walked into his room slamming the door by accident. Making the two girls jump. They looked at each other in a curious manor, placing food on the table Julia asked softly "should we invite James to eat with us?"
Trish went and knocked on James door, slowly opening it up "James, dinner is ready would you want to join us so can tell Julia what college is like when she arrives?"
James nodded and walked out to the table sitting directly across from Julia "James has agreed to inform you of what to expect in the college"
"No matter what you do, make it your choice. Teachers are nice but strict, teachers wanna teach but alot of students think they can do whatever they want." James spoke then began playing with his food.
Julia wondered "since I know you why don't you show me around the college?"
James dropped his food back down into the bowl "that is your choice, but I don't recommend it. This college is extremely harsh if you have no money and no future potential, well that's if the students see it like that"
In the morning Julia and James went to the college gate, seeing Samuel standing there James explained and introduced Julia to him. Before Ben and Henry arrived, the group went into the school. Sameul showed Julia around the school.
James sat in the back of the classroom scribbling in his school book. Thomas walked up snatching his book from underneath James hand.
"Why don't you drop out, this school is for those who can afford it" Looking James up and down "doesn't look like you'll succeed, so why not do everyone a favour and leave"
The classroom began to laugh, throwing scrunched up pieces of paper at James.
Sophia jumped up wanting to curry favour with Thomas "why don't you become a janitor? Your a perfect fit for that job"
James stood up and poured milk on top of Thomas's head "opps I slipped"
Thomas grabbed James by his collar before raising his hand to hit him. James stared expressionless at him. "If you want to hit me do it."
Whack
Thomas punched James, making everyone in the classroom excited.
"He should be thanking Thomas for being hit by him"
"Don't let him go so easily, Thomas!"
James remained unfazed by the hit he had just received. Charlotte walked in to the classroom and stood at the door. James noticed her and stared at her saying. "People like you never cease to suprise me, everyone always doing something to make themselves feel better or succeed in life."
"What gibberish are you spouting? Do you know who I am?" Thomas shouted
James smiled as he spoke "you are no one of importance" Looking at Charlotte continuing "we are the same but difference is I don't rely on anyone or anything"