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However, the person on the other end remained friendly as he said, “How about this? I’ll get her a job at the reception first. If she’s willing to take this job, we’ll give her an official contract once the probation period of three months is over. Please send me her number and basic details.”

“Okay, great! Thank you a bunch, Mr. McConaughey,” Connor said in relief, thinking that this was suitable compensation for Ellen.

His daughter was employed, and Ellen didn’t have to worry about job searching anymore.

When he got home, Olivia continued to ask him whether he had given any money to Ellen, which was within his expectations.

“She wouldn’t take it even if I wanted to give it to her,” he answered helplessly.

“It’s only right that she doesn’t take it as she should understand that every single penny from this family is unrelated to her,” Olivia scoffed. Every word she uttered was more demeaning than the last.

He stared at his wife and felt as though he was looking at a stranger. What turned her into such a heartless person? Was it money? he wondered.

All these years, their relationship was quite stable, but he noticed that his wife had gradually turned into a selfish and indifferent person. She hoarded money like a dragon and no longer had any compassion for others.

Annoyed by his stare, she barked, “What are you looking at?”

“Nothing.” Initially, he wanted to tell her that he had gotten Ellen into the Presgrave Group as well, but he decided against it.
However, the person on the other end remained friendly as he said, “How about this? I’ll get her a job at the reception first. If she’s willing to take this job, we’ll give her an official contract once the probation period of three months is over. Please send me her number and basic details.”

Soon, Selena returned home and was over the moon to find out that she got the position of financial analyst. For a fresh graduate, it would be impossible for her to get such a good job. Furthermore, she merely wanted to go there and work to get an extra point for herself so that she could have better chances of meeting men of higher social class.

Soon, Selena returned home and was over the moon to find out that she got the position of financial analyst. For a fresh graduate, it would be impossible for her to get such a good job. Furthermore, she merely wanted to go there and work to get an extra point for herself so that she could have better chances of meeting men of higher social class.

While she sat on the couch, the image of that young man she bumped into at the golf course that day appeared in her mind. For the past few days, she would go there for a walk and take some pictures with her friends, but she didn’t run into him again.

Despite her disappointment, she looked forward to seeing him again because some people in this world had the charm to steal one’s heart at first sight.

At night, Ellen fell asleep amidst her tears; she wasn’t afraid, but she merely missed Jessica and couldn’t accept the fact that she was gone.

Early the following day, she woke up in a daze when she heard her cell phone ringing. She blindly reached out to grab her phone and picked up the call. “Hello? Who’s this?”

“Am I speaking to Miss Ellen Reiss? I’m calling from the Human Resource Department of Presgrave Group. Can you come to work tomorrow?”

“Work? Presgrave Group? Me?” A clueless Ellen didn’t remember submitting her resume to this company before.

“Yes, you’re hired. Is there a problem?”

At the moment, she was in urgent need of a job. She couldn’t be bothered to wonder whether this job offer was a mistake as she grasped it tight like a lifeline.

“No, no problem at all. I’ll be there tomorrow,” she stammered with excitement.

Even after she had ended the call, she still thought she was dreaming. She had a job now, and it was even a job at Presgrave Group! Once again, she tried to recall the resumes she had sent and was sure that she hadn’t sent one there. Whatever, she thought. I’ll just show up there tomorrow and see what happens!

Out of the blue, she was struck with overwhelming sorrow. If Jessica was watching her from the other side and knew that she was going to start working in a huge corporation, would she be happy for her?

She would need a decent business suit for her job tomorrow. Alas, the clothes Connor bought for her were all casual wear, which was unsuitable for an interview. In addition, an international company such as Presgrave Group would definitely have a strict dress code.

Hence, she opened the other bags that were fully packed. These were the old clothing that Olivia had packed for her, and she had brought all of them back.

One by one, she laid them out on the bed to take a good look at them. Finally, she found a business suit with a skirt that looked professional, and she heaved a sigh of relief. Not only did this look good, but it also didn’t look worn out.

After she checked the label and noticed that it was from a renowned brand, she sighed again. Selena’s life is something that I couldn’t even have in my dreams.

Of course, she wasn’t jealous but merely envious because she had faith that her life would only improve.

The next day before going to work, she wore some light makeup early in the morning and took the public bus to Presgrave Group.

Meanwhile, at Connor’s house, Selena had put on the business suit she had just bought and wore delicate makeup before leaving the house via her father’s luxury car.

Under the morning sun, the dark blue glass panels of the Presgrave Group building walls reflected a dazzling light, and after Ellen hopped off the public bus, she scurried over quickly, worried that she would be late.

At the same time, Selena had just arrived after parking the car in the parking lot.

She held her purse over her shoulder, paced toward the revolving doors, and it was then that she caught sight of a familiar figure. She thought that her eyes were playing tricks on her, so she focused and looked again.

I was right, she thought. I did see Ellen. How’s this possible? Why is she here? Also, the attire she’s wearing looks very familiar as well. That looks like it belonged to me. Mom told me that she gave Ellen all of my old clothes, and it seemed like she was really wearing them.

Her red lips turned upward into a contemptuous smirk, and she walked briskly toward the lobby.

Ellen stood in the lobby and raised her head in amazement as she stared in awe at the grand and resplendent hall, too stunned by the sight.

This was a working environment she had never imagined working in, and it was simply too grand!

Right then, Selena walked in and saw her. Although she really didn’t want to acknowledge her, curiosity got the better of her, and she approached her, asking, “Ellen, what are you doing here?”

A startled Ellen turned and lit up when she saw Selena. “You’re here, too, Selena? Are you here to work as well?”

“It’s my first day at work today. So, what are you doing here?” She’s not here to do odd jobs, is she? Selena wondered.

Ellen blinked innocently as she answered, “I-I’m here to work.”

“What?” Selena thought that she had misheard Ellen, yet her hopes were shattered when she saw Ellen’s nod.

“It’s my first day at work, too.”

Selena took a deep breath as she thought, How could she get a job here? What qualifications does she have?

“These clothes are mine, aren’t they? Are you sure you can bring out the elegance of these clothes?” she scoffed and flounced off in annoyance.

The fact that Ellen was working here made her feel that the compelling character of the place had lowered.

Meanwhile, Ellen’s face was scarlet for a second and pale the next. Although she knew that Selena was mocking her, she could only sigh and let it go.

Then, she went to the Human Resource Department to sign the employment contract. She still couldn’t believe she was hired and even immediately had a position at the front desk. When she saw the base salary, her eyes lit up with delight.

My god, the base salary is 15,000! she gushed silently, and her hands shook with excitement as she signed the contract.

After she read through the contract, she was sent to look for her superior at the front desk to assign work to her.

Back in the lobby, Ellen looked at the long and grand front desk; all of the equipment was so advanced. She couldn’t help but feel that this entire place looked elegant despite it being just a receptionist’s working area.

She was assigned next to senior staff because her superior, Carrie Lynch, took extra care of her and didn’t give her any pressure at all.

In addition, Carrie had also received a note from the higher-ups, so she treated Ellen slightly better than the others.

Simultaneously in the finance department, Selena was assigned an office to herself within an extensive department. Although her run-in with Ellen had dampened her mood, she was still pleased with her job.

Selena was a person who was good at handling situations and even better at acting coy. So, it wasn’t long before she got a male colleague in the office beside hers to teach her devotedly and would always show up to help on matters that stumped her.

Ellen clocked off at 6.30PM on her first day of work. Although she messed up sometimes due to her inexperience, she was a quick learner. It also helped that there happened to be another colleague at the front desk who was about to get married soon. So, her colleague guided her to take over the workload.

After work, Ellen went home immediately while Selena went out with that male colleague for dinner to learn about the ins and outs of the company.

Selena could no longer suppress her curiosity any longer as she asked, “Chris, who’s the president of Presgrave Group now?”

“Don’t you know that the young master of the Presgrave Family has taken over the reins at the company?”

“What does he look like? I’ve never seen him before. Do you have a picture of him?” she asked inquisitively.

The next second, a man named Christian took out his phone and scrolled through to find the picture that was circulated in the company’s internal group. The man in the photo was seated in the conference room, looking young and dashing with an intelligent glint in his eyes, simply a hunk that was a ten on the scale.

Selena took his phone, glanced at the picture, and almost dropped it. Nevertheless, she hurriedly composed herself as she held it tightly and covered her mouth, staring in disbelief at the man in the photo.

Oh, my god! Isn’t this the man I bumped into at the golf course last time? So, he’s the current boss of Presgrave Group?

Her heart beat madly against her chest, and her eyes were filled with ambition as she smiled happily at the picture.

“So, this is our boss! Will we meet him every day?”

Her words sent a pang of jealousy through Christian’s chest. Truth be told, he was a little interested in Selena because she was a newbie at the company, pretty, and had a good figure. In addition, he could tell from how she looked that she came from a wealthy family because he accidentally glanced at her car key and saw that she was driving a Bentley; of course, he was interested in her.

“Regular employees like us don’t have a chance to meet him,” he said, shaking his head.

However, in Selena’s heart, she was already fantasizing about how she could get to know her boss. The last thing she was expecting was for the man she thought she would never meet again would appear so suddenly, and she was so excited that she wanted to scream her joy at the rooftops.

After dinner, she went home and found Olivia in high spirits over the fact that she had a proper job.

“How did it go? Are you happy on your first day?”

”Yes, but an annoying person affected my mood,” she answered candidly.

“What annoying person?” Olivia asked quizzically.

“Who else but Ellen? I don’t even know how she managed a job at Presgrave Group. What a damper!” she whined, utterly annoyed.

to the situation—when she asked Connor to introduce a job to their daughter, he also roped Ellen into the company. This made her incredibly displeased because she didn’t think it was a good thing that he was so concerned about

finding out one day that they had donated her brother’s heart. Not only that, they didn’t even share a single penny out of that huge amount with her.

room to rest, Olivia called Connor into the room for questioning right after he returned

get Ellen into the company. What’s the problem? Isn’t this just a small gesture?” he said, annoyed by the

your pitiful niece is the only one in your eyes now, huh? Do

matter, he went into the bedroom and straight to bed. On the other hand, the more Olivia thought about it, the angrier she became. It was a glorious

on Selena’s door to have a chat

out something that made me really happy today,” Selena said,

“What is it?”

the dreamboat I met at the golf course the other day is my

young? How old is he?” Olivia

young! About

“What’s his family name?”

it’s Presgrave!” Selena blinked at her mother and cast her a

something. It was evident that she was excited but also nervous as she thought, Who would have thought that the boy who had the heart

know him! I should at least let him notice me!” Selena whined with a look of disappointment

idea popped into Olivia’s

acquainted with the young master of the Presgrave Family and let her marry him. That way, they would live a life

chance to get to

will I have the chance to meet him, Mom?” she grumbled, still wearing an expression of

she had spent a lot of money on. Selena had recovered well from the surgery and now had a face that looked naturally

saving a life, namely their young master. The only

when they meet this young master, they just needed to bring this up

that the one who donated his heart still had a sister living in this world. Otherwise, he would be grateful to Ellen instead of them, and the more Olivia thought about it, the angrier she felt. So, why did Connor rope Ellen into the Presgrave

Jared was having dinner in a high-end restaurant with two senior management staff on his side. One of them was Hubert McConaughey, and he mentioned casually, “Mr. Presgrave, do you still remember the relatives of that boy from

wouldn’t

with them and paying

“Thank you, Mr. Hubert.”

nothing. Seeing that you’re so healthy now, I think nothing of this

position did you assign them? Did you pass

at the reception and another in

them.” Then, he asked, “Are the documents

the official document will

Jared nodded. “Okay!”

of their status as the leading corporation. Hence, they had contracted a piece

had dinner outside before she ran into her neighbor, who told her the news in

land will be demolished? This

is this happening?” Ellen asked

official documents will be

felt bittersweet. How amazing it would be if Jessica were still alive when this

money at that time. Enjoy your days! Your

Ellen nodded, but it suddenly hit her that Jessica’s demise was unexpected; she did not change the title’s name and was adopted,

now, she already had a job that could pay her bills, and she wasn’t that

than her because a friend of his

your aunt’s house is located is

“Really? Are you sure?”

is concrete, but

still has

any company could

“Really?”

to help the development of the city. That little piece of land can’t catch their

they’re just doing a

After he hung up the call, she leaned in and asked, “Is Aunt Jessica’s house going to

that it will be demolished, and the papers will be out

is going to be demolished, your aunt’s little three-story house will receive a huge compensation!” Suddenly, Olivia was filled with jealousy

know yet.

that’s not right! Legally, she’s not Aunt Jessica’s legal descendant. They’ve

up with Ellie. That way, she won’t have to be in such hardship, and we

the current situation, Aunt Jessica doesn’t have any children living in that house, and her younger generations could get

stunned Connor jerked his head to look at her and said, “Will you please stop

mean by that? Aren’t we doing it together?” Olivia snorted. “You make it sound like it’s all

open and went out to

demolition, which got him very excited.

will get a larger amount. After she gets her share, it will come to the next generation to divide the money. All

I’m in need of money now. So, Olivia, let’s agree that

goes without saying!” Only when she was done could she finally go to sleep soundly. For some inexplicable reasons, she just couldn’t

was overjoyed upon hearing that they would get some money. After all, besides Olivia’s family

go of a chance where they could get some money? Surely, they would grab this

have any relation to Ellen, plus the fact that she was a young girl, they thought

had donned the uniform to work today, and her entire temperament had changed, appearing fresh and clean. On the streets, even a few people would turn back to

desk. Sienna, the person showing her around work today, had even specially

“Thank you, Sienna.”

“You’re welcome.”

fact that Sienna was about to get married, as she was

up for work, and Ellen was struck with envy at their tailored

saw a person—Selena—who also saw her. They stared at each other for

understood Selena and her arrogance. Since that was the

done. Around 10.30AM., Sienna picked up a document and said, “Someone passed this here. Please pass it on

floor, Mr. Jonas’ assistant, she repeatedly chanted in her head to remember the details, held the document to her chest, and briskly

thinking about something, she saw that the doors of an elevator were about to close and dashed

her arms fell to the floor with a flap and scattered

What?!

bent down to

the man next to her crouched down and helped her to pick up the papers with his slender

felt something amiss and lifted her head abruptly, and the sight that awaited her

he that young man who helped

her as well, and his brilliant

expect to run into someone she had met before, so she was especially friendly

of events, but a grin appeared

level is

didn’t know why he fibbed because the

name is Ellen Reiss. What’s your

for a second before he decided to use his mother’s

him a brilliant smile. “Hi,

with this girl in his chest. Despite this being only the second time that they had met, she made his heart beat slightly out of

you,”

twelfth floor and hurriedly pressed the

this man is

comfortable and assuring presence that was gentle and strong at the same time. Since he’s working

Ding!

reached the twelfth floor, and she gave him another smile. “I’ve arrived.

trousers pocket and nodded at her slightly. Yet, when the elevator doors closed, Ellen’s bright smile still remained in his

his heart was still racing, so he reached out and pressed his

he asked himself in

wanted to press the elevator button again, she pressed the button for the elevator that she had arrived in. A kind-hearted staff reminded her politely, “Miss, you can’t

“Why?”

that’s our president’s private elevator? It’s not

But I just used it earlier and ran into another

you,” she said to the female employee

around her, taking turns to guide her. She was doing exceedingly well, especially with her pretty face. As long as she flirted a little, a guy would help her finish

document that needed to be sent to the president’s office and immediately scurried over to intercept the task, “Laura, let me run this errand for you! I can use this chance to

was more than delighted.

company president later when she went upstairs. She was filled with hope and anticipation as she stepped into the elevator, which shot up to

ding, and she felt that the entire floor was

approached and asked her, “Are you here to deliver a

“Yes, I am.”

assistant took the document from her, and she quickly asked, “Miss, do you have

there,” the lady

during her brief tour. After she used the restroom,

immediately. Oh, how she wished to meet the president here, even if it was just a glance from

though she waited for more than ten minutes, and she could only leave in disappointment because if she hung around any

a glance at the reception once again. Ellen was still there, placing her in a really foul mood. Dressed in the dark blue uniform assigned to the reception desk, Ellen had transformed from a

was like an ugly duckling who had turned into a

very frustrating because, in her opinion, Ellen should always live in her shadows and not have the chance

stay because of the extra hour fees, but she needed the computer in the company

She was so engrossed in

well-built, the man recalled something after he stepped out, turned to look at the reception, and suddenly saw that girl named

Jared

raised her head to greet them. When she saw

you finished

because I was recently employed and still familiarizing myself with the work here. So, I’m returning to work a little more,” she

two girls from the family that Mr. Caine was taking care of, one of them had joined the finance department while the other was working at the

you

promptly answered,

that she’s the

should head

she said, keeping away

Jared checked the time on his watch, he suddenly

I can’t trouble you because my place is quite far