Chapter ten

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Lisa steps out and opens the door as Justin steps into the car , and Lisa enters too . He is please with Lisa looks , The pink lipstick is so inviting , he keeps looking at it stylishly . Her dress is so gorgeous too, the diamonds on the gown are sparkling . Justin's driver starts the car and the vehicle glides smoothly through the bustling city streets , carrying them towards the towering headquarters of the company . As they arrive at the grand entrance , Justin knows his arrival will be met with the eager gazes of his dedicated employees , all curious to see the new personal assistant at his back . Lisa , with her poise demeanour is a remarkable addition to his team . With a confident stride , Justin and Lisa enter the glass doors , where a wave of murmurs echo through the best lobby . The employees , clad in their professional attire , turn their attention towards their esteem leader , eager to catch a glimpse of the woman who has replace his former personal assistant . Justin , with a smirk on his face introduce Lisa to his team . "Everyone meet Lisa , my new personal assistant ," He announced , his voice resonating with authority . The erupt into polite applause , showing their respect for Justin's decisions . Lisa , maintaining her composure , greeted the team with a warm smile . With the formalities complete , Justin wastes no time in assigning Lisa various tasks and responsibilities . As his personal assistant , she will be instrumental in managing his hectic schedule , and ensuring seamless communication within the company . Later in the afternoon , Lisa finds herself growing increasingly she is overwhelm with the workload that Justin has assign to her . The never ending stream of tasks and responsibilities has starts to take a toll on her well-being .She feels the weight of the mounting pressure and longs for a moment of respite . As she sits in Justin's Lavish office , Lisa decides to express her concerns . With a deep breath , she looks into his eyes and says , "Justin, I need to talk to you . I am feeling overwhelm with the workload you have given me . It's becoming difficult to juggle all these tasks without compromising on the quality or my own well-being" . Justin engrosses in his laptop screen , seems momentarily distracted . He glances up at Lisa , his brow furrows but quickly returns his attention to the screen then he says to her " I have just given you few works to do and you are already complaining you lazy cow ." Lisa is angry with this statement and retorts back " Lazy! You called that works few ? I have been working for the past three hours now and you called that laziness !" . "Lisa this the is not my house where you can be talking anyhow to your boss ! I won't tolerate any of your rudeness here . He warns her "Continue with the work lady when you are done you are free to do anything you like .Lisa's heart sinks as her concerns are brushed aside . She hopes for a emphatic response from Justin , someone who will understand the toll the heavy workload is taking on her .She realises that he may not comprehend the extent of her exhaust and the need for a more balance approach . Few hours later Lisa is done with the works and asks Justin for her lunch . Justin gives her some money , he requests French fries and a diet Coke for himself , giving her the freedom to choosing something for herself as well . With a sigh , Lisa acknowledges the task , silently contemplating whether it is truly her responsibility to fetch their food. As she makes her way Downstairs , the distant whispers of the workers reaches her ears . In hushed tones ,they discuss her presence , criticising her choice of attire and insinuating ulterior motives . Comments about her attempting to seduce Justin stings her ears , follow by whispers of her youth and the potential wrath of Justin's girlfriends if she dares to make a move . Lisa's heart sinks again as she absorbs the judgemental words .She knows she is not like them , driven by opportunistic intentions . determines to rise above the gossip , she brushes off the hurtful comments and continues towards the exist . However her spirit wavers as she encounters a group of cleaners snickering at her , their Laughter piercing through her vulnerability . Anger wells up within Lisa as she storms off to a nearby restaurant . As Lisa leaves the restaurant , Mabel can't help but feel a pang of regrets she knows she looks ugly now her beauty is no more , Lisa is now glowing while hers is fadin She remembers when her dad was taken to court by Justin , and when demanded Ethan to give him one of his daughters as the payment of his debt . Lisa had been chosen by her dad , They decided to let Lisa be used rather than Mabel their only child . Mabel wipes the tears that are coming out from her eyes she shouldn't have have let Lisa go , she wishes she could back the time . Everything has really changed for them , they hardly eat three squares in a day when Mabel shift is done , she goes home straight , she locks herself in her room refusing to eat , she looks at herself . Her face is drain of colour , she has a pale face now , after suffering from a miscarriage , everything had just change for her . Her had made excuse of cutting low ,she has also not be eating her food . She hates her life now. She had failed scholarship exam and had no option than to do some part-time jobs that will help us he said . "Mabel get up , come and eat your food ," Annabelle says , she is already tired of Mabel's attitude after the miscarriage of the child she was carrying . Mabel will always be talking about the child's family . Even though the father was the wayward child of the minister of finance .Mabel thinks with the child she could have some portion of his father's wealth but everything seems impossible As the baby had been carelessly miscarried by Mabel .
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