The Girl He Craves

The Girl He Craves By Demiah13 Chapter 31

Chapter 31

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.

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

gives me her full attention. “We

I’m talk ing about Bernard offering me a job at the company he

thought. “Isn’t

me to be his secretary, the one he currently has is ready to

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

way, treats me like his daughter, and has been kind enough to buy Ashton

Mila nods. “You’re right.”

about this. Being a secretary even for the

but I don’t really like gossip about business people. They make me feel

my eyes and was about to respond to her when she cuts in before I could. “But. If were you I’d do it. This is a huge opportunity, Soph. You can give Ash the life

know. It sounds too good to

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

open and Ressa’s glare was lethal. “Back

crossed my arms smugly. “I’m

eyes she turns to Mila.” You. Back

glare. “I’d

“Mila!” Ressa screeched,

skates over to

out a giggle when Ressa smacks a

back to

I pass this opportunity up or should I delve into

was way too sleep deprived to think

Aiden’s pov

“Good morning sir!”

briefly look over to my right

hands into the front

in jail for an entire year had changed me into a very cold man. I had no feelings left. I only felt anger and more anger. Mixed with frustration of

with Carson in which mostly everyone I knew turned their backs on me.

lives

grandfather. I noticed his body guards on my way coming here so I wasn’t surprised to see him in my

Harrington. Chairman of Harrington.co and

as I closed the door and walked over to my desk that over looked the

stated with

myself on the chair. “What brings

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

this, but the first thing I did when I got out

she left town with her best friend Mila and no one

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

two years since I’ve become Ceo of Harrington.co and I’m convinced I have

himself in the seat. “So I

snorted. “What do you want old

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Aiden’s pov

as I waited for what he had

were piercing me across the desk. It feels uncomfortable but I don’t

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