"How's the search for the stolen goods coming up ?" Liam asked his driver Joe
"The goods were traced to a cargo warehouse this morning. I will head to the warehouse immediately after dropping you at the office " Joe said with all certainty
That's good and yes make sure you find out who had the guts to steal from me" Liam said with a very cold voice
"Yes Mr. Mickelson trust me I will " joe responded.
Everyone working under Liam address him as Mr. Mickelson as a sign of respect except Hazel the head maid and her daughter Martha at his house.
Not quite long the car came to a halt outside a magnificent building.The building stood like a giant sentinel, its sleek glass and steel façade glinting in the sunlight like a shard of splintered diamond. Its peak disappeared into the clouds, giving the illusion of infinite height.
As the sleek black 2024 Mercedes-Maybach pulled up to the curb, a tall, imposing figure emerged from the rear passenger seat. He unfolded his long frame, his three-piece suit immaculately tailored to accentuate his broad shoulders and chest. The suit was a deep charcoal gray, perfectly complementing the steel and glass behemoth of a building looming behind him. His eyes, a piercing blue, scanned the surroundings with a confident air. With a swift motion, he adjusted his tie and stepped onto the sidewalk, his black oxfords gleaming in the sunlight. He exuded an aura of power and sophistication, a true master of the corporate world.
Mr. Mickelson walked inside the building and headed straight to he's private elevator to avoid too much attention and stares especially from he's female employees.
"you know you don't really have to show up to work everyday and scare the innocent employees of yours with cold face" Theo said to Liam with a wide smile on he's face as he saw him walking out of the elevator
"And you don't have to welcome me every morning with your creepy smile Theo" Liam said back with a smile while hugging him.
"By the way, what's the schedule for today" Liam asked
"there's a meeting with the board members by 11 and most importantly you have an interview by 10"
"Wait an interview? Liam asked. "I thought you would take care of it"
"sorry buddy , I need to sort out the files before the board meeting. I'm pretty sure you don't want me to look clueless at the meeting now do you" Theodore said
"if that's what will take for me to skip the interview then maybe you looking clueless and unprepared for the meeting won't hurt" Liam said with a smirk
Meanwhile, Andrea who was lost in thoughts didn't know when the taxi stopped.
"excuse me ma'am, we have arrived" the taxi driver called out to her when he noticed she was drowning in her own thoughts.
"Oh yes, thank you so much sir" she said with smile that expresses both happiness and nervousness at the same thing.
"You're welcome ma'am and i don't know what's making you nervous or worried but trust me it will go well" the Taxi driver reassured her with a smile.
All of a sudden her lost confidence came back and this time her smile didn't express nervousness but confidence and Joy.
"thank you sir." She said as she highlighted from the car.
Andrea in her professional attire which is a testament to her corporate prowess. Her tailored blazer and fitted trousers were a sharp contrast to the flowing curves of her long, dark hair, which cascaded down her back like a waterfall. Her beautiful grey eyes, bright with wonder, locked onto the magnificent building before her, its gleaming facade reflecting the sun's rays like a beacon of success. She stood transfixed, her gaze drinking in the building's sleek lines and towering presence, a look of awe and admiration softening her features. For a moment, she forgot the hustle and bustle of the city, lost in the grandeur of the architectural masterpiece. Her lips curled into a subtle smile, as if she were sharing a secret with the building itself. After minutes of admiration she came back to reality and walked inside the building head high with one thought only " it's now or never".
"Excuse me ma'am I'm here for the interview" Andrea said to the receptionist.
"Okay ma just give a minute" the receptionist responded while dialing a number on the telephone.
"Go straight ahead an take the elevator by your right the interview will hold on the top floor and when you get there wait in the waiting room you'll be called in"
The receptionist said with a smile.
"Thank you ma'am" Andrea said and did exactly as she was told.
After waiting in the room for about 5mins the telephone rang. She immediately picked it up and she heard a deep authoritative voice asking her to come in for the interview.
Her confidence level dropped immediately as she started doubting how well prepared she was for the interview.
"You're here now so there's no going back" She thought aloud as she tried to motivate herself.
As she stepped into the office, her eyes widened in wonder, transfixed by the sleek, modern decor that seemed to shimmer and shine around her. The gleaming marble floor, the polished chrome accents, and the vibrant artwork adorning the walls all blended together in a symphony of style and sophistication. She couldn't help but be drawn in by the plush, ergonomic chairs and the gleaming glass office desk, her gaze darting from one stunning element to the next. The overall effect was one of refined elegance, a testament to the company's success and prestige. She felt a thrill of excitement mixed with a touch of intimidation, her mind racing with the prospect of being a part of this impressive organization. For a moment, she forgot about the impending interview, lost in the sheer beauty of her surroundings. She's not sure if she will ever get over the beauty of the office.
While admiring the beauty of the office, her gaze fell on Mr. Mickelson who was just staring at her as she admired the office. Andrea came back to her senses immediately and greeted almost stammering " Good morning...sir "
"Are you just going stand there or you're gonna sit down" He said to her with a cold emotionless voice that filled the air. Andrea immediately sat down and handed over her CV over to him as she felt stiffened by his aura.
The room went quite for a while as she raised her eyes slowly to take a closer look at him, their eyes met. As she gazed upon him, her breath caught in her throat like a bird in flight, refusing to move further. His chiseled features and piercing eyes seemed to command the very air around him, exuding a dominance that was both captivating and intimidating. His sharp jawline and sculpted lips seemed carved from granite, radiating a sense of unyielding strength. Yet, despite his breathtaking beauty, an aura of frostiness emanated from him, like a winter breeze that left her skin tingling. His gaze was piercing, as if he could see right through her, and his presence seemed to draw her in, even as her instincts warned her to keep her distance. She felt both drawn and repelled, her heart racing with a mix of fascination and trepidation.
Mr. Mickelson interrupted her thoughts as cleared his throat and said to her without properly interviewing her
" you're welcome to resume as my P.A tomorrow, everything you need to know about your duty here will sent to your email, read them properly and yes there's no room error, am I'm clear?"
With a confused look on her face she answered staring directly into he's eyes "ye…s …..sir"
"Good! any questions? Mr. Mickelson asked her
" sir is that all? I mean No question asked and you barely went through my CV, I've only been here for about 10mins and I'm good to start tomorrow." She asked him suspiciously
Noticing the sound of suspicion in her voice, he asked her coldly and mildly annoyed " are you questioning my sense of judgment?
"No si….r I'm so so..sorry i didn't mean to. Thank you so much for giving me this opportunity, I won't let you down I promise. She said hurriedly as she left the office scared that he might change he's mind.
Less than 5mins later Theodore came into the office and met Liam lost in his own thoughts
" hope you didn't scare the life out her? Theo said with amusement. Liam said nothing like he wasn't aware of Theo's presence.
"LIAM!!!" Theo called out snapping him out of what ever he was thinking about.
"Theo, you were saying…." Liam answered with a bit of shock and amusement of how far gone he was.
"Tell me what's wrong? Cause you definitely weren't thinking about work, so tell me what's the issue " Theo said with curiosity, wondering what's making his best friend smile so much.
"That girl….. Her ey…."
"Hold on a minute don't tell me you were thinking about your soon to be P.A that's if you gave her the job." Theo interrupted him.
"Yh I did ... something about her makes me want to have her do myself but i can't seem to place my hands on what it is" Liam said to Theo confused and surprised at the same time
Theo smiled and said "Well then that's a good sign, maybe we'll start by not scaring her like that. Anyways it's time for meeting don't be stay long."
"Sure I'll be there in five but you can start the meeting without me" Liam said.
Theo got to the boardroom and noticed that everyone was present and anxiously awaiting the arrival of himself and Mr. Mickelson. Theo walked straight to his seat which was by the right of Mr. Mickelson's chair.
"Mr. Anderson please go on with the meeting. The CEO will join us soon" Theo said after waiting for Liam for about 5 minutes.
About 15 minutes into the meeting, Mr. Mickelson walked in. The air in the room changed almost immediately, He's mere presence in the room made the air a bit too dense for others to take in. His commanding presence was too much for board members to withstand. There was an immediate silence in the room as Mr. Mickelson walked in, they were all scared to move an inch or even blink apart from Theo.
Liam walked straight to his seat and after he sat the down, he ordered the meeting to continue while he went through the files to catch up.