I Fell For The Boy His Daddy Was A Bonus

Chapter 21: Hired 

Standing in front of the driveway, Scarlett studied her reflection through the glass windows of the Third Diamond Hotel. Seeing how professional she appeared to be, she smiled while turning to Kaleb. She said, “Thank you for the clothes.”

That day was Scarlett‘s interview at the Longhills and Hogans Associates, the best law firm in the city. So instead of going to Liam’s school, Scarlett would take a mode of private transport, arranged by the hotel.

“Good luck, kitten.” Kaleb leaned over and pecked on her lips. Then after, he winked at her and said,” Break a leg… and. You look great.”

“Are you guys married now? Can I call you mommy now?” The couple both turned to Liam, smirking in front of them, his arms crossed against his chest. 

Scarlett turned red at Liam‘s suggestion and Kaleb answered the boy, “Not yet, son, but as soon as Scarlett passes the board exams, we will make the arrangements.” 

Dumfounded, Scarlett turned to Kaleb, but he just chuckled at her, saying, “We talked about it last night.” 

“We did?” She asked, utterly bemused. 

Kaleb caressed his chin. He appeared to be digging through his brain, but eventually, he revealed, “You were sleeping back then, so you probably did not hear us agreeing to this.” 

Scarlett, “...” 

While Scarlett‘s eyes narrowed, Kaleb chuckled. He suggested, “You better leave now. You want to impress Jessica Hogans. I heard she is a lion.” 

***

Arriving at the Longhills and Hogans Associates, Scarlett was escorted to a receiving area on the second floor of the building. Several law students were there, lining up for the paralegal job interview. 

One by one, each applicant was called and despite arriving second amongst the interviewees, Scarlett was hailed last. When she entered the room, the human resource associate was already gathering her things. Scarlett winced and inquired, “Excuse me, I‘m here for the interview.” 

The lady responded, “Oh, I know. Scarlett Barnes. You will not get into this firm. Haven‘t you learned your lesson? Luca James blocked you from every other law firm. You may leave.” 

“Since when does Luca James have a say in every law firm? Isn‘t the James and Powel Law firm your competitor?” Scarlett reasoned, her hand turned into a fist at the interviewer. 

“Yes, but we don‘t want to associate with someone who has a criminal record,” announced the lady. 

you are referring to the lawsuit that Luca tried to file against me, he never pursued it because he never had a solid case. And what happened to the lines innocent until proven guilty?” Scarlett‘s voice could not help but raise. It had been over a year since the incident with Courtney and a little over eight months since she first applied in the same law firm, yet she was

flared as she claimed, “I thought that the Longhills and Hogans Associates was a firm that fights for the truth and cast no judgment on those who were accused wrongly. I guess you are

attorneys are n o match for us, and we certainly are not discriminative!” The

who was looking absolutely dignified in a white dress and

before turning to the HR associate. “Care to

Hogans. This applicant hete failed the preliminary

made me wait for three hours despite arriving

the girl

there is only one way to find out,” said

a second before Nancy wound up admitting, “It‘s not

right. So it involved one Luca James,” Misses Hogans said. “Since when does Luca James dictate anything in my

back down at Scarlett and the resume in her hand. She said, “Follow me, young lady.

the James and Powel Law Firm, then you

at the turn of events and, hearing a Hogans volunteer to interview her,

*** 

watching Scarlet‘s viral video. ‘You were standing two square blocks

with criminal investigations, including analyzing crime

that case till the very end. I thought you were familiar. You are

it was very admirable of you for taking the case on pro bono and

“Isabella’s parents weren‘t rich, and I had my

new and young attorney winning over a veteran. Not only that, you made it possible for Isabella‘s family to receive justice for losing their daughter,”

and she smiled. She pointed out, “Just because you followed that case, it doesn’t mean that I will hire you…

a paralegal at the James and Powel Law Firm for four years while ! studied law. I am very organized and I take my cases at heart.” Scarlett described. “I know how important

some technical questions next, testing how

paralegal relationships. In each question, Scarlett answered genuinely, all while highlighting

on taking the next licensure exam,

to block me this time,”

if he does, he’ll have to come face to face with one of our associates,” Jessica said before

eyes beamed, realizing what Jessica suggested. Her mouth fell agape as she tried to find the

don’t do pro bonos anymore. At least it’s because I don‘t have the time,” Jessica explained. “It’s gonna