It was three years past already, Shannon was preparing for an interview for a company she'd had submitted her details to, the company had called her yesterday for the interview.
After the cheating incident, Shannon had decided to move on with her life, she fled the city to Everest hill where she was living currently. Her sister made sure to make life a living hell for her; flaunting her ex-boyfriend everyday on social media and always reminding her that she was just adopted.
Shannon had decided to move on with life and had fled to Everest hill, that was where she discovered that she was pregnant for the gigolo she had slept with . Unfortunately, she couldn't even recognize the gigolo face not to talk of knowing where he lives.
"Hey mum, tell Nana not to wear me that shoe!" Her cute son walked up to her cutting her off from her thoughts.
Shannon was almost late for the interview and she had made the Nanny have her son, Dennis prepared for school.
She'd was getting penniless because of Dennis School fees, their feeding and still she have to pay their Nanny, and foot other bills, daily demand keeps increasing and Shannon had to quit working where she was because of the low income. She'd had searched job online and there she was preparing to go for the interview.
"My pearl, today is sport day and you have to wear that because that's the only sport shoe you have.. when mommy gets new Job, she would get a new one for you , Okay?" Shannon looked down on her Son, cuddling him tightly to her chest.
"Okay, momma!" The little boy replied.
" Now, give mummy a kiss" She watched as her son chuckled happily before planting a light kiss on her lips.
"Be a good boy okay and be attentive in class" Shannon scooped him from the floor kissing him lightly on his cheeks.
" Mrs Rose, please do take care of him till I'm back" Grabbing her bag , Shannon adjusted her skirt and walked away, her destination to the company.
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Shannon arrived at the A and D company, glancing at her time she was five minutes earlier.
She walked inside the following the description they had texted her in her mail box, " Hello, I'm looking for Mrs. Amelia office" She asked a secretary as she was confused on the part to take.
"The third office by your left!" The response came.
"Are you having an appointment with her?"
"Yes I am" Shannon thank the lady before taking her left, She knocked softly on the door before pressing it open.
"How may I help you?" A young lady in her thirties perhaps, asked.
"I'm Shannon Sawyer, I received a mail about......" Before Shannon could complete her statement, she was cut off.
"Oh! You're that lady with that CV, Well, I don't need to interview you today, because you might get sacked anyway, your performance here today would determine if you would still be in this company. We are having a very special client today, when I mean special, i mean a very reputable client, a major staff that was meant to attend to him is currently hospitalised. So, you would have to fill up her position, if you can't perform well, then you would loose the Job. But if you can get our client to bag the endorsement deal with us, then you won't just be hired, you would be promoted with an increment in salary and twenty thousand dollars to begin with" Shannon heard the lady says, her eyes flickered brightly with hope, the offer was like a dream to her.
"I would do my best, Ma'am!" Shannon promised, she'd would do anything it takes to attain such a height, opportunity they say comes but once; she'd was going to make use of hers.
"The client would be here in an hour time, read this and memorize it all before that time, you have to convince him to sign this deal with us" Amelia handed a file to her.
"Make use of this office, I would give you the privacy you need" Before Shannon could mutter out a word, Amelia was already on her feet as she walked to the door, glancing at her one more time before opening the door and then walked outside.
Shannon let out a deep breath she hadn't realized that she had been holding onto. She could hardly believe that she'd was just going to be given a task just like that, she had expected an interview not a task; she had to do her best and deliver the task dutifully, she can't miss this opportunity for anything, Her son's and her life depended on it.
She opened the file package, skimming through the first three pages, then she went back to study it fully.
From the context she was reading, they needed the client to model for their wine brand and also their clothes brand.
She wondered who the client was that the company wanted to get him at all cost even with a whooping huge ransom of money. She simply shrugged as she continued reading the context, making sure that she fully mastered the content.
Heartbeats later, the door to the office she was practicing the context went open. "Our client is here, you need to come up now, we are relying on you on this Job prior on your CV" Amelia told her as she led the way for her.
Shannon was a certified interviewer, she had worked as a secretary and also in a brand media, she knew how to convince her clients, he wasn't the first she had convinced. As a matter of fact, all client had always signed with her agency back when she still work in her hometown because of her.
"I would do my best!" She reassured as she walked alongside with Amelia.
The door to the board meeting was opened by Amelia, Shannon tagged behind her, trailing after her as she walked.
"She's going to be joining us and would carry out the project!" Amelia informed the board members.
She could feel their eyes feeding on her, without being told , she did a formal introduction before she sat down.
The silence in the board meeting only made her anxiety increased, she'd had never felt nervous before about carrying out her job. But something in her, keeps telling her that this client would be different.
She was still in her thought when the door flew open, her heart gave a momentarily loud thud from the impact of the door, three men in suit occupied the door. Her heart beat increased as she stared from the one at right to the left, each with a look of savage in their faces.
Shannon knew she had lost it immediately, their faces was as scary as hell, she doubted if they'd had ever smile not to talk of laughing before.
Her eyes went to the one in the middle, his jet black hair was curled backward like those Mafia movies she do watch in the Cinema, he was different from the others, his face was more scarier than the others, his eyes was a deep sky blue, his eyes were dazzling and was appealing her to stare deeply into it , yet all she could sense from it was danger, without being told , she knew it was dangerous.
His aura alone rendered her wordless, she doubted she'd would be able to convince this client; her eyes darted away from his face to his body; Six feet tall, he could be pass as a model easily, no wonder the company was staking all just to have him model for them. But one question had her thinking, who was this man that she'd had never had of that had such aura and influence?
"How dare you?" She heard that deep voice spoke with pure anger emmanting from his voice, Cold shivers ran down her spine immediately.
It took Shannon a few seconds before she realized that the man was speaking to her, as she turned to look around, she noticed all heads were down only hers was raised up.
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Oops!
Seems Shannon had already gotten in the bad record of her client, would she bag the endorsement deal?
"How dare you?" She heard that deep voice spoke with pure anger emmanting from his voice, Cold shivers ran down her spine immediately. It took Shannon a few seconds before she realized that the man was speaking to her, as she turned to look around, she noticed all heads were down only hers was raised up. Shannon quickly put her head down. "You, stand up!" She heard the commanding voice. She knew he wasn't referring to no one else but her, She quickly stood to her feet with her head down, just her first time of work and she have already had a black stain. She heard those steady footstep as she walked closer to her, with each steps he took her heart was skipping, every muscles in her seems to stop functioning. She could hardly breathe not to talk of saying a word. What petrified her was the power he seems to possess even though he wasn't the boss of the company and was just a mere client, but yet , the power he seems to possess was more than that of the CEO. Shannon felt h
Shannon nodded her head, the word was stucked in her throat, his presence was really affecting her so badly. "Yes Sir!" She managed to croak out.. " Then, I would leave you with a deal!" Shannon heard his response as cold as ever. She was surprised at herself that she'd was still having the courage to talk to him. Shannon face lighten immediately, hope flickered brightly in her eyes as she heard the deal, she already determine that whatsoever the deal was, she was in, she needed money desperately for Dennis upkeep and as a single mother, it was extremely weighing her down. " I'm in for the deal!" She responded immediately. Ryan could hear the tone of determination in her voice, he have other plans, "You would quit working from here, I would ensure you get sacked, that's your punishment" He smirked. With her face bowed, Shannon didn't have to think twice, she was going to be offered twenty dollars immediately he signed, so what's the big deal in quitting the work. She t
Shannon screamed out immediately she turned to take her right, there he stood, his hands stuffed in his pocket, his eyes fixed on her. Those cold eyes were gawking on her as though they were going to eat her up. Shannon crawled backward, it was as though her heart was no longer functioning, she could hear the loud beating of her chest; he had this effect on her, his face was as scary as hell but yet he looks incredibly handsome. How can someone be this scary yet handsome? She thought to herself. He took a step closer to her, Shannon slowly stood to her feet, her legs shaking so badly, if there was any perfect description of developing cold feet; that was what she'd was feeling. His height towered over hers , she'd was afraid of meeting with his gaze. So, she had her head facing the floor, his masculine scent hits her nose one more time, the familiarity about it was messing with her senses, she suddenly felt like drawing close to him, hugging him tightly as she inhaled the fragra
Shannon gathered the little courage she had left and stared at him in his face, she almost choked out when she saw his eyes directed at no other place than her chest region. The two button of her shirt was loosed revealing her white creamy breast. His eyes became suddenly dark, "What was he thinking?" She thought. "If you don't mind, I... I have to go!" Shannon stuttered.She watched as he smirked, then his hold tighten on her hands, he held her two hands captive, his warm breath fanning on her ears, Making cold shivers to run down her spine. "You don't dare Walk out on me!" His voice was low but hard, it was a warning she had to adhered to. Shannon was almost getting pissed off from his incessant order, she knew if she'd say more words, then he might have her retain in his territory for too long and she needed to get back home quick for her son, Dennis. "Yes Sir!" She mumbled softly, wishing he would set her free. "Now, Scram!" His hold released on hers. Shannon ran
" Give mummy a kiss!" Shannon beamed to her Son, she didn't want to be late for the interview. So, she was going to leave him in the care of the Nanny. "Nana, I trust you to take good care of him" "Sure, Shannon.. Dennis would be fine" Nana, a middle aged woman smiled. "Bye Cupcake!" She grabbed her bag and blowing him a kiss, she rush outside flagging a Taxi. Glancing at her wristwatch, Shannon was Fifteen minutes early, the time for the interview was by 9.00am. She mentally calculated that before she'd get to the Company, it was going to be in five minutes time and ten minutes would be enough to get relaxed before the interview begins. In a few minutes time, Shannon arrived at the Company, she went inside to the interview section. The applicants alongside with her were like ten in numbers that was present there already. Shannon was tagged as number 3, she was happy within her that she was close. When she glanced at her wristwatch for a second time, it was already
Immediately Shannon entered the office, the door was locked , she banged endlessly on it asking for him to open up, but instead she heard his footstep as he walked away from the door. What was happening? She thought, her heart racing heavily. As she walked inside the office, which was less equipped, her eyes gawked on every corner, observing the width of the room. Suddenly, she felt something move behind her back, She halted her footstep as she observed the noise. When she heard nothing, Shannon turned to her back, and immediately her heart was caught in her throat. Blue eyes like her son aside from the coldness was staring at her face.The coldness in his eyes was different this time, his eyes was gawking on her with so much hatred, disgust was clearly written on his face. Her eyes diverted from him to the door, it was still locked, how in heavens name did he ended up entering the office. She wondered. Her heart raced heavily, she wondered why he had this mixed up mood sw
"Take off your clothes!" She heard unexpectedly!. Shannon batted with her eyelashes, What does he take her for ? She had a son and can't whore around. "I'm sorry Sir, I can't do that!" Shannon voice broke as she spokes. She watched as he squinted his gaze on her, his eyes alone sent cold shivers to run through her.Ryan Lancaster felt his pride being laid to the floor, 'Did she just rejected his command?' he could find it difficult to believe. No female born of a woman had ever say no to him, not even the married one's, Females were always the one to seduce him while he walks out on them. He scoffed, suggesting that she'd was playing hard to get. "Don't let me do this the hard way!" He warned, his voice hard and strict.Shannon was determined never to get moved by his tone, she came for job and not for prostitution, she wasn't some cheap whores that he'd can just control anytime. "I'm sorry Sir, I came for the application of the Job which post was Vacant, I'm not some prost
"Stop it you both!" Voice like an ice spoke, as they both directed their attention to where it was coming from. Laughter erupted in the office as everyone saw who it was, it was the other blonde guy immitating the boss voice. "You're very Stupid Lewis" The red headed lady hissed. " Sharon, you have tons of work to do, how about you return to them immediately before I report you!" The Lewis guy spoke with seriousness in his face. "Just because you were appointed as the head over here, you think you can misuse your power on me?" The red headed lady whom Shannon got to knew from Lewis was Sharon by name, a close name interval to hers. "Let's talk about you miss, because you can't seems to get over your die hard crush over Mr. Lancaster personal Assistant then you seems to take it out on the new attendant" Lewis fired back at her. "Well, it's not of your business, I'm proud I have someone like him as a crush unlike you that is as ugly as a duckling!" Shannon head was