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.

her and wait for Skyper to leave before telling her. “I think I just got offered a high-paying job.” I breathed out, still in disbelief as I clench my

me her full attention. “We

her behind her head and she whines. “I’m not talking about stripping Mila. I’m talk

clench in thought. “Isn’t he like a Chief of

“Chief financial officer. He wants me to be his secretary, the one he currently has is ready to leave. He says he had that spot waiting for

eyes narrowed. “Are you sure that man doesn’t have an eye on you, Soph? I don’t want you to go and work for some creepy

my head. “Bernard has never looked at me in any sexual way, treats me like his daughter, and

Mila nods. “You’re right.”

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

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

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

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

her eyes. “It’s a secretary

open and Ressa’s glare was

“I’m on

eyes she turns to Mila.” You. Back to work!” She

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

“Mila!” Ressa screeched,

over to Ressa, “Okay I’m coming stick

a giggle when

now alone, my mind wanders back to the opportunity

up or should

way too sleep deprived to think about this right

Aiden’s pov

“Good morning sir!”

briefly look over to my right to see my beaming

brown eyes gleamed with desire as they rack over my form. I push my hands into the front pockets of my expensive suit and nodded stiffly at

changed me into a very cold man. I had no feelings left. I only felt

with Carson in

who frustratingly still lives in my mind to

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

Chairman of Harrington.co and

| greeted him as I closed the door and walked over to

stated with

chair. “What brings you here to

working behind the scenes to make me get a lesser sentence. Whatever he did or said

proud to admit this, but the first thing I did when

town with her best friend Mila

ask her foster parents or speak to them for that

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

I

snorted. “What do you

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Aiden’s pov

as I waited for what he

were piercing me across the desk. It feels

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