Chapter Four
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The next morning came too fast.
It felt like I had only just closed my eyes before my alarm dragged me awake.
I stood in front of my mirror, staring at my reflection .
The same face. The same stature . Same Olive .
I dressed carefully, wearing my usual professional corporate office outfit . A black pant and a white shirt, buttoning my shirt with shaky fingers.
I brushed my hair back neatly and applied light makeup, just enough to hide how exhausted I looked.
My hands trembled slightly as I grabbed my bag and headed out.
When I got to my company's building,my heartbeat increased rapidly.
I walked through the entrance, forcing myself to breathe normally, to look like nothing had changed.
The elevator journey felt endless.
I was feeling nervous. It was as if each floor I passed was bringing me closer to him .
Closer to the moment I can't forget.
When the door finally opened, I walked out slowly.
The scene being displayed in front of me made me cold .
Several employees stood nearby pretending to work while clearly watching the drama unfold.
At the center of it,
a woman was kneeling on the floor.
Crying.
Begging.
" Mr Dennis, please give me one last change. I won't do it again. " . I
' I have learned my mistake please," she continued pleading.
That was the CEO’s new personal assistant.
The woman kept pleading desperately.
" Please sir , I need this job .
" You are fired",
The deep male voice cut through the entire floor like a blade.
Cold.Sharp.Final.
The woman fell silent immediately.
Two security guards stepped forward and helped her out .
I was curious. What happened ? "I whispered to Sharon, the head of my Marketing Department who was standing nearby .
" You didn't hear ?
I shook my head
" The CEO's new personal assistant tried to seduce the CEO, and now she is being fired. The CEO hates scheming women," she chuckled.
He walked up to Maria, the head of secretary.
" Never hire someone like that again," he strictly warned.
Maria nodded quickly.
" I'm sorry Mr Dennis, I will notify the HR to hire someone new immediately," . She replied , her tone respectful .
I walked towards my desk with my head down, trying not to look at him.
But just as I passed him .
' Hey you ! . He called out .
Shit ! . I murmured within my breath
For seconds I didn't make a move. I stood there.
Please.. please
Don’t remember.
Don’t recognize me.
Don’t say anything.
Because if he did ,
I had no idea what I would do.
' come here ", he ordered. I took few steps towards him but I was still a bit far from him.
' look up ", .He ordered again.
Slowly I lifted my head.
And here I was.
Standing right in front of him .
He looked straight into my eyes.
For a moment , I felt he remembered it .
My heart slammed against my chest as I quickly looked away.
He walked towards me immediately.
' Good Morning M_ Mr De_ Dennis ", I stammered .
My voice betrayed me completely.
He held my ID card on my neck.
' Olive Andy " , he looked up
' Which university are you from", he asked.
' Nexus University" , I answered.
He studied me for few seconds.
' You would be my new secretary ", , he said
Beside us , Maria stepped forward immediately.
' But Mr Dennis, she works at the Marketing department", . Maria told him.
" Not anymore "
The CEO turned and left with his assistant without further words.
' Did he not recognize me ", I asked myself . Still confused.
' You got lucky ", Maria said as she came to my desk .
' But why did he pick me ", . I asked
' it's because you are not pretty, and you don't have what it takes to seduce him ", Maria replied as she walked away.
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