Ruthlessly Heartless

Chapter 2

Miller still looking at Jasmine with so much interest "Tell them to ask all the questions"

"Yes boss"

Assistant Fowler picked up the mic from his lapel. "Ask all the questions I gave you earlier"

He saw the HR manager nod slightly.

Fowler had a faint smile on his face as he looks at the girl called Jasmine.

"What is your name?"

"My name is Jasmine, Jasmine Portman"

Her voice sounds clear and melodious, Miller can already imagine her screaming his name while he rams continuously into her.

"Where are you from?"

"I am originally from South City, but my adoptive parents are from Capital Kane"

"You were adopted?"

"Yes"

"How did you know that you were from South City?"

Jasmine frowned lightly, is this a work or a birth certificate retrieval interview? She felt a bit displeased but counted it as curiosity on their parts. "I was adopted at the age of thirteen, I was old enough to know my background"

"You lost your birth parents?"

Jasmine lowered her eyes in pain and answered quietly "Yes"

"We are so sorry for your loss"

"It's okay, it's a long time ago"

"Tell us a bit about your background"

Jasmine pursed her lips 'What's going on? They already have all these informations. I have been to several interviews before this and they didn't ask so much personal questions. Could it be that they just wanted to know how eloquent I am?'

"In addition to what I have said earlier, I grew up here in Capital Kane. I attended Burton High School and went ahead to further in accounting and management at UCK, uhmm.. sorry, I meant University Of Capital Kane. I graduated last year with merit. I took several professional courses after I graduated and passed them all with flying colors"

'i am going to sing my own praises...hmph!'

The HR manager and two others in charge of the interview flipped through the copies of her file as they nodded their heads impressed and listened intently.

"Are you single or married?"

"Huh?"

"We have a very good reason to ask that question. Jamill Group, is a very serious organization and we need to place each and every one of our employees according to strength and weaknesses. If you have to run home due to emergencies with the husband and kids for example we will likely place you in a position or department where such actions won't affect work. Do you understand?"

Mr Ford the HR manager gulped 'how did I come up with that? Is the boss not putting me in a spot by making me ask such questions. Now I sound unreasonable. Sigh'

However, oblivious, Jasmine nodded thoughtfully "That's really thoughtful, it gives everyone the right to work here without been restricted in anyway"

The two assistants with Mr Ford exchanged glances 'If only you knew what type of tight ship the boss runs here'

"I am not married"

"Okay, but are you in a committed relationship that could lead to a proposal and marriage anytime soon?"

Jasmine blushed slightly "No sir, I mean I am in a relationship but it's at it's early stage" I haven't seen him in ten years, so it doesn't count right?

Miller frowned "Ask her if he won't limit her work"

"That's okay, Miss Portman, but I hope he won't limit your work in anyway. I mean you may have to travel and entertain clients late sometimes if work calls for it"

"No, that won't be a problem"

"Very good, very good."

Under Miller's guardianship, he went on to ask a series of personal questions and she answered them all without frowning or sounding displeased.

Miller's eyes is fixated on her plump and pouty lips "Hire her"

"..."

'Is the boss not too hasty? We are supposed to get back to all of them tomorrow right?' Mr Ford gulped.

"Congratulations Miss Portman, you are hired."

Jasmine looked up In surprise and pure happiness "Really?"

"Yes, we are impressed by your patience in answering questions and even though some of them are personal, you were still very professional, plus your achievements and certificates speaks loud and clear of how intelligent and dedicated you are and can be. You will be a valuable addition to the JG. Don't forget that after a year of internship, if you put forth your utmost best, you will be granted a permanent position"

Jasmine was trembling with excitement, she stood up and bow as she "Thank you, Thank you. I won't disappoint you"

"Very good. See you tomorrow at 8am sharp. The HR department will handle all formal procedures and show you to your cabin"

"Okay sir. Thank you"

Jasmine nearly jumped up and down in happiness but held it in as she hurriedly walks out before they somehow change their minds.

Miller saw her scurried out and smiled. 'i can't wait to conquer you'. He stood up and briskly walked out of the monitoring room with Fowler in tow. He was about to press the button on the elevator when small hands held his waist as if trying to steady herself as she was about to fall. Miller turned around icily and was about to fire whomever it is.

"..."

"I am so sorry, I am so sorry, I was about to use the next elevator and I tripped "

"Tripped?"

Fowler lowered his gaze guiltily and said nothing. 'Did boss know?'

Miller looked around and lifted one side of his lips in a sneer "What tripped you? The flat floor?"

Jasmine looked up and saw one of the most handsome faces ever. She blushed and lowered her head "I...don't know, I really tripped"

She sounded sincere, Miller looked towards Fowler and saw him looking down guiltily. So that's the case, and I was about to lash out at her for being as cheap as all those girls that are always looking for reasons to fall into my arms. I will get back to you later.

"Now that you have taken advantage of me? Won't you claim responsibility?"

"..."

Responsibility? Advantage? I just needed something to hold on to, I would have fallen on my face.

"Sir, I.. am so sorry. I wasn't trying to take advantage of you"

"Really?"

Jasmine nodded her head repeatedly and looked so cute doing it. Miller had a big smile "I was going up for a very important meeting and you have squeezed my perfectly ironed suit. What should I do now?"

"..." He still looks smart and immaculate. Why can't he just go. If I wasn't scared of losing this job as soon as I got it, I would have given him an earful. I can't afford to offend any of the higher-ups here.

"If there is an iron or a garment steamer, I will help you fix it. How about that?"

"Fair enough"

He opened his own personal elevator and stepped in. Jasmine looked up and saw Executive Elevator. 'Is he a big shot?'

Miller looked at her as if he is staring at his prey "What are you waiting for?"

"This is a personal elevator. I will take the next one,"

"Why? Do you know what floor we are going to?"

Jasmine shook her head "No"

Fowler was still holding out his hand to stop the door from closing. "Come inside ma'am you can always use it with permission"

Jasmine nodded and stepped in. She smiled awkwardly and saw the person that just talked to her press PH. Jasmine frowned a bit. There is a total of thirteen floors in this building. She made her research before coming to the interview. Even though this is a very elite area, you can make your building as wide as you want but, you can't make it higher than the prescribed length.

Where is this PH? If there was no CCTVs everywhere in the building she wouldn't have followed them in the first place.

Jasmine wanted to say something but kept quiet, she needed this job so she can move out of her adoptive parents house. As the elevator finally stopped she waited as they both stepped out and follow. She noticed straight away that this was the only elevator out of all six in the building that reaches this floor.

Before she could say anything the Mr with the un wrinkled suit motioned for her to come with him. She followed behind them and soon entered a very huge living room. It was lavishly furnished with modern furnitures and finishing. The gold and white create a very beautiful and luxe contrast . She stared around in awe.

Fowler who was still scared can't help but think 'Is he going to praise me for giving him this opportunity or reprimand me?' he saw Jasmine looking around as if she found an ancient palace. "Miss Po... coughs Miss?"

Jasmine composed herself "hm?"

Fowler gestured towards Miller "He is waiting?"

Jasmine turned around and noticed that the Mr un-wrinkled suit has removed his suit and was unbuttoning his shirt. "..."

"What are you doing?"

"Why? Are you going to iron them while I still have them on?"

"No...I mean.. do i have to iron the shirt too?"

"Yes, I don't like wearing wrinkled clothing"

"..."