XAVIER'S POV:
~Before the accident~
I took a glance at my watch to see the time, which was 7:55 in the morning. My phone vibrates on my way to my company for an important conference which is at 8:30 am. Anticipating who it could be, I picked it up and linked it to Bluetooth,142Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUIFppnDJmN
"Yes, Elliot. What's the matter?" I asked, in a professional tone.142Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9Cd4G3Lmqg
"Sir, I got a call from Mr. Albert, asking if the meeting could be rescheduled to 8:15 am due to his early flight." My assistant, Elliot, informed me in a hurry.142Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeaiy0baZ3i
"What?!" I exclaimed in a cold tone, with a clear sense of displeasure.
Everyone in this business world is aware of my desire for perfection. I don't put up with any sort of mistake or recklessness at work. Elliot is my eleventh and, hopefully, very last assistant, so if I discover anything like that, 'Oh, Lord bless them'. When I thought about my former assistant, I grimaced.142Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSLgsBFdZ62
Want to know what happened to my former assistant? It was a girl, Linda. I do respect women, but if they frequently act inappropriately and disregard their work, I might as well disregard their purpose for existence. They call me cruel? Sure.
Sensing the dissatisfaction in my tone, he asked, "Should I ask them t-", anticipating his next question, I interrupted him, "No. Specify that they need to show up at 8:15 am sharp. I'm on my way." Without waiting for his response, I hung up.142Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU8GvSm0o2G
Elliot's commitment to his career is something I respect, and no, he's not older than me. He is a 21-year-old guy. Regardless of how frustrated I become, or the amount of workload increases, he never seems to protest. Even at 3 in the morning, he is ready to begin working. He and Kiara are some of the good ones in my life.
~Flashback~
(1 year ago)
"Get out!" I muttered, staring fiercely at her. "But sir...I'll do everything you say, or maybe more..." she attempted to convince me in a seductive tone, keyword TRIED.142Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSHH1dBfVrG
"GET! OUT! NOW! BEFORE I CALL THE SECURITY" I growled, clenching my fists in disgust at her actions.142Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdC84BNxlKH
"But I-I..-" she tried to persuade me, and it'd be funny if she thought that I'd be convinced by her antics. I abruptly cut her off by slamming my fist against my table, causing her to tremble in terror. Without a second thought, she sprang to her feet and ran away. 142Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9gth2gY12u
I have no clue how these real-life bots assume they can work in my company without having any knowledge. Considering that hardly anyone would take this job seriously, for once, I just wanted the interview to end.
"Kiara!" my cold tone boomed across my office as I called my secretary. A head slowly emerges from the gap between the doors. "Sir?" She gently knocks on the door.142Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0CAlDrfiVc
I called out, "Come in," in a tired voice. The doors slammed open dramatically. Yeah, that's Kiara for you. "For god's sake, could you stop slamming that door?" I asked in irritation. "uh. I guess..." she said, which sounded more like a question.
She's one of a kind, with whom I can express thoughts without hesitation. She is one of a kind, and I feel comfortable talking to her about both professional and personal issues since she listens and shares her opinions regardless of whether I am a renowned billionaire. She has a light skin tone, and her hair is chestnut brown with waves, and her eyes are jet black. I don't have an elder sibling, so it's nice to have her. She may be two years my senior, but she still has a child's heart.
Pushing my thoughts away, I found her waiting for the reason I called her in.142Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAHnExawErT
"Send the others back; I've finished the interview. I don't want to see any unprofessional behavior", I stated as I leaned back, closing my eyes shut for a while.142Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiNdbsEPg16
There was a comfortable silence, but I felt her gaze on me, so I opened my eyes to see her leaning on the chair with the support of her elbows and her chin resting on the palm of her hands watching me with amusement on her face. "What?" I asked as I narrowed my eyes in confusion.
"Do you realize-" she paused as I raised my eyebrows, asking her to continue, "-there are wrinkles forming on your face, you look old!" she said and fled away. What!142Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGnMDcEVS8j
"Hey!" I yelled at her retreating figure. 'WTF was that? Did she just insult me? one of the 'top 10 most handsome guys' in the world?' I asked myself. 'Oh hell, she did' my subconscious mocked. But do I look old?
...Wait. Wrinkles?
"Just kidding about the wrinkles, but you'll get them sooner if you take any more stress. By the way, there's only one person left for the interview as others left and I'm sending him in." She said, peeping through the doors before leaving in a hurry without taking no for an answer.142Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZdr6shU46u
Sometimes I wonder who the actual CEO is.
After a minute, there was a knock on the door. "Come in," I said indifferently, with a lack of interest. The door opens and guess what? A guy of...I guess, 20-21, enters with his resume.142Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzHZVLQ3qNU
Hiding my curiosity, I asked him to take a seat and went through his resume. ELLIOT ANDRESON. Age: 20. Yeah, I was right about his age. Graduated: Harvard university. Skipped grades. Oh. Skills: Multitasking, organized, creative thinking, communication, ethical hacker- huh? Smart, but that's not what I'm looking for. 142Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2u7ldm6tvq
I've had people smarter but older than him, yet none lasted more than a week. Whether he's capable or not, I'll find that out on my way.
"So Elliot, what makes you think that I should hire you? What if you disagree with the way I want you to handle a situation?" I asked with my cold business tone which sounded intimidating as I stared down at him.
"I believe I have plenty of relevant and transferable skills that will enable me to perform to a high standard as your Assistant. I can plan and prioritize my work effectively and can multi-task to ensure everything is completed on time and to the required standard. Finally, in addition to being competent in all relevant software packages that will need to be used in this role, I am highly flexible and will work the hours required as and when needed.142Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT6lwOP6REy
About the second question, as a Personal Assistant, I am there to support the manager in their role and take away the problems and stresses of the tasks they do not need to be involved in. Therefore, I would keep my opinions to myself and trust their judgment. I think one of the most important aspects of being a Personal Assistant is to build a positive and professional relationship with your manager, and on that basis, I would only offer my input or suggestion if the time and situation were relevant."
"Hm." all this while, I noticed that he didn't tremble or his voice broke due to my blank icy stare at him. But I need to keep an eye on him since he's young for this job and investigate his personal details because for all I know,
Elliot Andreson will be staying by my side...for a very long time.
"Kiara!" I called. "Yes?" she responded, peeping through the door. "Show him his office and give him the schedule for tomorrow", I stated as I went through my phone. "YAY!" I heard a shriek that startled me. As soon as I looked up, I didn't find anyone. What was that?
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