Valerie stared around the dark room. She couldn't even figure out where the President was because of the darkness of the room.
“Sir?” She called with a shaky voice. Suddenly, the light was turned on. She was startled to see him right in front of her.
Ethan cleared his throat noisily. “So, this is the best you can do? Why did you take this job? I'm sure you know exactly what the next step would be.”
Tears circulated in Valerie's eyes. What would become of her if she loses this job? It took her a lot to secure this job, and now she was going to lose it in a snap, all because of her heartless stepmother. “I'm ready to take whatever punishment it is you'll give me, President Ethan. But please don't terminate my contract. I really need this money.”
“Is that the kind of family you lived wit
