In the morning, as Diana rode the cab on the way to Forrest Research Institute, she made a call to Professor Kenneth Lim.
He didn't pick up so she just left him a voicemail, telling him that she got the job and was thankful for letting her use his name as a Reference.
When she reached the address, she wasn't able to get in right away as she needed to undergo security checks and the regular cabs can't enter the complex. She had to wait outside of the gate as they checked her ID.
As soon as she was cleared to go, she saw a mobile that looked like a golf cart, approaching her.
A man got off and introduced himself to her. "Good morning. I'm Ethan Taylor, Mr. Lucas's Assistant. How do you do Ms. Winchester?"
Diana was shell-shocked that he knows her name and he even personally came to the gate.
"Oh. Yes. I'm doing good. Thank you for asking. How are you?" Diana asked
"Ms. Silva" Ethan Taylor looked at Tamara questioningly as he saw her when he opened the door. "Mr. Taylor." Tamara nodded. "I'm here to inform Mr. Ingram of the list of new applicants for the laboratory technician position. I was told to let him know if people from Hopton Research Institute will apply." Ethan nodded in understanding. He opened the door wider and let Tamara enter. He stayed with them in the office. "Good day Sir. Here is the list of the applicants. There are two people from Hopton Research Institute who applied for the position." Tamara said, giving the folder with the applicants' resumes. Lucas flipped through the files. "There's a Mr. Cook with managerial experience and the other is a Senior Laboratory Technician." "I see. Let them appear for the interview. I want you to be thorough in evaluating the applicants." Lucas instructed, looking at her pointedly.
Diana gasped in shock as she looked at the man in front of her. He was still staring down at his phone as if waiting for a call or a text. He didn't see the young woman staring at him. Ethan cleared his throat, stopping the elevator's door from closing by pressing the button. "Miss? Are you getting in?" "Ah! Yes. Sorry. Umm--Thank you." Diana said, trying to get herself together. "Good day. Mr. Ingram, Mr. Taylor." At the sound of her voice, Lucas finally looked up. His eyes widened at the sight of her. "Diana" his voice sounded breathless. Diana nodded. "Hi." she said, waving her phone. As if that was her reply to his message. Lucas's eyes blinked. He chuckled. "How are you?" "I'm doing well, thank you for asking. How about you?" Diana smiled kindly. She had to admit that even if she was a little disappointed that he didn't contact her before even after initiating the
At the Winchester Family's mansion, the grandparents Vergil and Regina sat across each other at the dinner table. On one side, sat Osmond, Regina, and Chantal. On the other, sat Mr. Richard Ward, his wife Elena, and their son Henry. The two families were happily chatting, the guests every so often complimented the chef's cooking and the precious antiques that were displayed. Mr. Richard Ward has always been focused on his work and only took time off to show formality with the Winchester Family. This is after Henry sought him out and told him of his decision to marry Chantal back in January. His wife Elena has met Chantal only in December before but they've spent time with each other frequently after that. Chantal even spent Christmas eve with them. So far, Elena is pleased with Chantal's attitude towards their family and especially to Henry. This is why she has no objection when Henry announced that he will marry.
At Forrest Research Institute, the applicants were lined up outside the conference room. Men and women, newly-graduates, and experienced workers stood waiting for their turn to be interviewed. Some of them were reading the Institute's Mission, Vision and Philosophy hoping that it will help them impress the interviewers, others were praying or holding their amulet, and there are some busily fixing themselves, making sure that there is not a hair out of place. Among the applicants, Clara and Bryan stood next to each other. Both of them are applying for a Laboratory Technician position. Bryan wanted to apply as a Supervisor there, but because the Institute was not currently looking to hire new Supervisors, he decided to apply for this position instead. He can work his way up afterwards, he is sure of it. After all, with his experience, he will surely get a promotion right away. Before Clara stood a girl wearing formal
Inside the Conference room, Tamara was still waiting for Kate. They've already interviewed a number of applicants. She left the other resumes on her table earlier so she asked Kate to bring it over. But it has already been 5 minutes and still no sign of Kate or another Lab technician. "Excuse me for a moment." Tamara excused herself. "I'll go check outside." The other interviewers nodded. She left the Conference room and looked left and right to find Kate or another Lab technician from her department. "How shameless of you to even be here?! After the crap that you did back at Hopton Research Institute, you have the guts to even come here? Isn't endangering the patients' lives more than enough?" Tamara heard a loud voice several feet from her. It was obvious the speaker intentionally said it so others will hear. Tamara was dismayed. They're conducting interviews and then a scene like this happ
Tamara was about to lose the last bits of patience she has. She had already planned this day so it would go smoothly, and these two have made a mess of things here. When she did a background check on Bryan Cook and Clara Holt after sensing her boss's attitude at the mention of Hopton Research Institute, she was only looking at it from a perspective of an employee only doing her job. Now facing these two people harassing Diana Winchester, she can't help but feel empathy towards Diana. She did a background check on Diana before right after her speedy hiring. She knows that Diana is always top of her class and even graduated top of her year. Mr. Taylor only told her to offer a job to Diana. As she was about to follow the order, she found that Ms. Winchester submitted an application. She was even recommended by a notable professor. This professor has recommended graduates before and the ones that he recommended are all
Bryan and Clara resisted the two security guards. The scene quickly became chaotic. With Clara shrieking like a banshee and Bryan shielding her while trying to look up Assistant Ethan Taylor's name in his contacts. "Let go! I know Assistant Taylor! You'll be sorry for treating us like this!" Bryan threatened. He hurriedly pressed the call with his other hand that is holding his phone while struggling to push the security guard from him. "Hello! Mr. Taylor. I'm at the Institute now. Some employees are harassing me…" Bryan was about to speak more when Ethan interrupted. "Alright. I'm heading down." Ethan said calmly, ending the call. Bryan was pleasantly surprised at this. He smirked. "He's coming. Just you wait!" Bryan finally pushed off the security guard who was looking at him indifferently. "What? So they really know the A
At the cafeteria, Kate and Miriam were waiting for Diana. When they saw her enter, they hurriedly waved at her. Diana went to their table as soon as she saw them. "What took you so long? Here, I already got your food." Kate said. "Here's a bottle of lemonade." Miriam gave it to her. Diana was surprised at their gesture. In front of her is the beef spare ribs over steamed white rice. "How much was it? I'll transfer it to you." "Huh? Don't mention it. It's my treat. Hurry and eat.." Kate waved her hand, rejecting her payment. "Thank you. Both of you." Diana smiled faintly. She just came from some trouble and now she has these two colleagues who took the initiative to befriend her. It was too heartwarming. The two didn't bother Diana. They insisted on having her focus on eating seeing that lunch break is almost over. &n