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.

just got offered a high-paying job.” I breathed out, still in disbelief as I

gives me her full attention. “We talked

her head and she whines. “I’m not talking about stripping Mila. I’m talk ing about Bernard offering me a job at the company

“Isn’t he

to be his secretary, the one he currently has is ready to leave. He says he had that

you sure that man doesn’t have an eye on you, Soph? I don’t want you to go and work

at me in any sexual way, treats me like

Mila nods. “You’re right.”

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

nods. “Heard they’re some big shot company too but I don’t really like gossip about business people. They make me feel miserable

“But. If were you I’d do it. This is a huge opportunity, Soph. You can give Ash

bottom lip. “I don’t know. It sounds too good to

eyes. “It’s a secretary job,

door suddenly burst open and Ressa’s glare was

“I’m on my break

Mila.” You. Back

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

“Mila!” Ressa screeched,

over to Ressa, “Okay I’m coming stick

out a giggle when Ressa smacks a

now alone, my mind wanders back to the opportunity Bernard was nice enough

pass this opportunity up or should I delve

at my temples. I was way too sleep deprived to think about

Aiden’s pov

“Good morning sir!”

over to my right to

my hands into the front pockets of my expensive suit and nodded stiffly at

had changed me into a very cold man. I had no feelings left. I only felt anger and more anger. Mixed with frustration of

months since the altercation with Carson in which mostly everyone I knew turned their backs on me. Including

who frustratingly still lives in my mind to

body guards on my way coming here

of

the door and walked over to my desk that

He stated with

“What brings you here to my office on such short notice?” I asked

up quickly during that year in jail. I owe a lot to him actually, he was the one working behind the scenes to make me get a lesser sentence. Whatever he did or said worked because I came out of jail within a

was not proud to admit this, but the first thing I

her best friend Mila and no one

that everyone hated me, I didn’t bother to ask her foster parents or speak to them for that matter. I

been two years since I’ve become Ceo of Harrington.co and

in the seat. “So I can’t

snorted. “What do you want

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Aiden’s pov

the chair as I waited for what he had to

eyes were piercing me across the desk. It feels

loved feeling superior, even at his age. For the last two years, I have been in the presence of men who were just like him, sharks, waiting

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