The Girl He Craves

The Girl He Craves By Demiah13 Chapter 30

Sophie’s pov

I’m completely stunned.

Bernard had a huge position at his workplace. As I recall, he mentioned being the CFO of Harrington.co. A company worth billions.

It was already shocking that he, a high and successful man would come here every day, in this small run-down diner. But it’s even more shocking that he was asking me to fill in the shoes of his secretary

I was well aware that I didn’t have the qualifications for that kind of job. Especially for such a huge well-known company.

Topened my mouth and then closed it, unsure of how to respond to him.

Seeing my stunned expression, Bernard continues. “Before you say no, I just want to men tion that if you do decide to take the job, you’ll be sitting on a hundred thousand dollars annually. That will be enough to give a better life for you and Ash Sophie. Just think about it okay?”

This was a huge opportunity, it really was. But what about the people who actually deserved this opportunity and had the qualifications for it? Was that not snubbing them of this opportunity that could change their lives to?

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“Aren’t there others waiting in line for this opportunity Bernard?” Ignawed on my lips and slid into the chair mirroring his.

I prayed Ressa won’t notice me ‘sitting’ on the job.

Bernard shook his head. “No. I never sent out word that I was in need of a new secretary. I left this empty spot for you specifically Sophie.” He reaches over and squeezes my hand that was on the table.

“I’ve noticed your tired eyes and I’ve seen how stressed you’ve been lately. I want to help you, Sophie. I want to help both you and Ash. Alice will help you with everything on what to do before she leaves. That is, if you do agree?” His eyes shine with hope.

Above eight thousand a month sounds really good. I could give Ash a better life. But at what cost?

“I don’t know Bernard…” I trailed off. What if I wasn’t cut out for the job?

Bernard sighs. “Just think about it okay? Here.” Bernard pulls a red pen from his pocket and grabs the napkin I had given him. He jots down an address I wasn’t familiar with.

“If you agree. Just come here at eight or before eight. There’s a woman at the front desk named Becca, she’ll send you right up to me.” He slides me the napkin and rises from the chair.

My brows furrowed when I noticed he hadn’t taken a bite of anything. “Aren’t you going to eat anything?” I asked.

He looked down at the donuts and coffee. “As much as I want to finish those, I don’t think I have time to today. If you don’t mind, can you bag them all to go, please?”

I nodded, sliding off the chair. “Sure,” I said and went to do just that. When I got back, I hand ed him the two paper bags and his black coffee in a foam cup.

Bernard gives me a thankful smile while taking his order from my grasp. “Thank you Sophie. And please, think about it okay? At least before Alice leaves?” He chuckles lowly and we say our goodbyes before he leaves.

I roller skated to the front counter, saying excuse me as I swing around the corner and head ed to the back where I was sure Mila was.

When she sees me she grins. “I got a guy’s phone number. He was hot.” She pinched the card between her fingers.

I raised a brow and slow down before I reach her. “Are you even going to call?”

She snorted throwing the card to Skyper, one of the other waitresses. “Here you go skyp. He’s hot. But I’d be careful. Sometimes the hot ones are the bad guys.” She warned.

Mila was never one to care for going on dates and all that kind of stuff. She was more so as that one friend who would rather marry herself.

Skyper to leave before telling her. “I think I just got offered a high-paying

attention. “We

not talking about stripping Mila. I’m talk ing

in thought. “Isn’t he like a

secretary, the one he currently has is ready to leave. He

man doesn’t have an eye on you, Soph?

at me in any sexual way, treats me like his daughter, and has been kind enough to

Mila nods. “You’re right.”

didn’t say yes, I’m not sure about this. Being a secretary even for the CFO sounds like a tough

big shot company too but I don’t really like gossip about business people. They make

in before I could. “But. If were you I’d do it. This is a huge opportunity, Soph. You can give Ash the life you’ve

It sounds too good to be true

rolls her eyes. “It’s a secretary job, how hard

and Ressa’s glare was lethal. “Back to

my arms smugly. “I’m

turns to Mila.” You. Back to work!”

a joking glare. “I’d do anything to switch places with you

“Mila!” Ressa screeched,

Mila turns around and skates over to Ressa, “Okay I’m coming

giggle when

alone, my mind wanders back to the opportunity Bernard was

this opportunity up or should I delve

temples. I was way too sleep

Aiden’s pov

“Good morning sir!”

my

my form. I push my hands into the front pockets of my expensive suit and nodded stiffly at her

an entire year had changed me into a very cold man. I had no

since been three years and some months since the altercation with Carson in which mostly everyone

who frustratingly still lives in my mind

as expected, I am greeted by my grandfather. I noticed his body guards on my way coming here so I wasn’t surprised to see him

Chairman of Harrington.co and my

door and walked over

stated with narrowed

while settling myself on the chair. “What brings you here to my office on such short notice?”

quickly during that year in jail. I owe a lot to him actually, he was the one working behind

admit this, but the first thing I did when I got out was to look

her best friend Mila and no one knew where

foster parents or speak to them for that matter. I

Ceo of Harrington.co and I’m convinced I have gotten over

fixed himself in the seat. “So I can’t come to

“What do you want old

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Aiden’s pov

I waited for

desk. It feels uncomfortable but

last two years, I have been in the presence of men who were just like him, sharks, waiting for the

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