"I was never aware that there was any vacancy for this position" Mr Rykhard said as he sat down on his seat. " What makes you think you are qualified for this job?? " He asked Angel again still typing on his laptop.
Angel smiled and confidently said " I have excellent organization skills and I am proficient in range range software applications and I am also eager to learn. "
Alex leaned back in his chair steepling his fingers together.
"Well I don't need someone who is just eager to learn... If you want to work with me you must be exceptional and be able to keep up with my demanding schedules. And I don't see that in you so you can leave right away"
He said coldly without any emotions.
Angel felt a surge of determination, she wanted to prove herself and wouldn't give up so easily. She didn't know why this man was walking her out of the office probably because of what transpired between them a few days ago.
"Am sorry sir for what happened the first time we met and I promise you I won't make such a mistake again in future. Please this is the only company that accepted my application. " Angel couldn't believe that she was apologizing to this rude man who had unexpectedly turned out to be her boss.
" Am ready to work hard and prove my self, I am not afraid of any challenge ".
Alex raised an eye brow , a hint of coldness flickering in his face.
" I like your spirit. "He said " But having high spirit alone won't get you the job. I need to see results ".
Angel nodded as her heart pounded with excitement. This was going to be the first time she was working under someone. " I understand sir, what do I do to prove myself? ".
Alex smiled a cold calculating smile. "I'll give you a task . If you are ableto complete it to my satisfaction, I'll consider hiring you as my secretary".
The next day Angel stood outside the conference room her heart racing with anticipation. She had worked tirelessly all night to create a flawless presentation, and she was determined to nail it.she took a deep breath checking her notes, smoothing her dress for what felt like a hundred times.
As she entered the room Alex looked up from his phone, his eyes narrowing as he watched her approach. Angel smiled, her confidence growing with each passing minute. " I am ready to present "she said.
Alex nodded, his eyes glittering with challenge.
" Let's begin ".
As angel began her presentation she felt a sense of pride and accomplishment. She had worked hard to present a comprehensive and engaging presentation and it showed.
Alex listened intently, his eyes never living hers. He asked pointed questions pushing her to think critically and defend her ideas.
As the presentation drew to a close Alex nodded thoughtfully "well done" He said.
Alex knew he had underestimated her. He never thought she was as smart and intelligent as this. H
Previously, he had felt that she a dumb kind of Lady who wouldn't have any idea on what business was but he had been proved wrong.
Mr Jenkins the potential investor smiled, his eyes twinkling with approval. " I must say I am impressed, you have done a fantastic job. You are really an angel. "
"Thank you Mr Jenkins, am glad you found the presentation informative. "
Alex leaned back on his chair his eyes narrowing as he watched her.
"I think you will find out that working for me is not for the faint at heart,Mrs Anderson. I demand excellence from my employees and I won't hesitate to push you to your limits. "
Angel felt a shiver down her spine as she met Alex gaze.
She knew that she was in for a wild ride, but she was ready for the challenge.
"I understand Mr RykhardRykhard" She said. Her voice firm and confident. "Am willing to put on the hard work necessary to succeed."
Alex raised an eye brow his expression unreadable. "We'll see about that, miss Andrew. We'll see about that. "
As the meeting came to a close Angel felt a sense of excitement and trepidation. She knew that she had a lot to learn, but she was ready to put an effort.
"Are you free tonight, Angel? "
Mr Jenkins asked. " I'll like to have dinner with you. "
"Well I will definitely make out time, Mr Jenkins" Angel replied.
"Nah...my name is Fred, you can call me by my name.. Jenkins was my father's name . And here is my business card, if you need anything am a call away. "
Angel collected the card and looked at it "I will definitely do that Mr Jenkins... I mean Fred... "
Meanwhile Alex glared at them as they seem to be ignorant of his presence.
"What is the meaning of this Fred?? Courting an employee in an office during working hours. "
"Don't be mad Alex, after all who can resist such a beautiful angel like this. You amaze me Alex that sometimes I think you are gay... "
"Enough of all this nonsense. This company has its rules and regulations and you are breaking one of them.. If this continues I will have to severe our business relationship. "
Alex said irritated.
"Chill man, no need to be mad. Am leaving".
Angel sat in her office which was inside Alex's office, her mind occupied with things that had happened within the week. She stared blankly on the computer screen before her. Her mind kept wandering to what had transpired between her and her parents.
Why was it so important that she prove herself to her parents?
She knew that they loved her and wanted the best for her
, but she couldn't shake the feeling that they didn't believe in her. As she sat there lost her mind began to wander back to her childhood. She had grown up with every privilege imaginable but her parents had always been strict and demanding. They had expected her to excel in school to make perfect grades and attend the best university and Angel had tried she had studied hard and worked diligently, but no matter how hard she tried she could never seem to measure up to their expectations.
Her brother James has always been the golden child. He was charming and charismatic with a quick wit and silver tongue. Their parents had always assumed he will take over the family business so they groomed him from a young age.
But angel had other plans, she was determined to prove herself, to show her parents that she was capable of succeeding in her own terms.