GoodReadChapter 301 +25 BONUS Chapter 301 Walter had just put the final flourish on a contract when he grabbed the list of new names and flipped to the end to sign off. As his pen danced across the page, he shot a question over his shoulder.
"So, how many fresh faces are joining us as interns? Got any standouts?" Walter asked.
David, who had been Walter's right-hand man for years, knew what he meant. He had the information ready, just waiting for the cue. "We've got five new interns this year. One is a real jack-of-all-trades and shines bright in the bunch. You know we've got that gap in the secretarial pool? HR is buzzing about grooming this star. If they catch your eye, boss, they're in." The HR chief was one of Trey's crew, an unbiased man who acted lawfully and abidingly. That was w when Walter was removing Trey's people from the group, he kept this gem on board.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtWalter's eyebrow raised. "Impressing that old coot is no walk in the park. Who's the kid?" He fanned out the employee files he had, looking for a clue, but his gaze landed on a face he knew all too well.
Minnie? David was just parroting what the HR newbie had blurted out in a flurry, so he was not sure about the name.
C "They said it's Minnie, I think. The new secretary was all over the place, juggling a million things. Could've gotten it wrong..." David's pulse kicked up a notch. Walter was not one to nitpick, except when it cto business-that was where he was a stickler for the nitty-gritty.
It was David's knack for paying great attention to detail that had him outlast five other contenders to stay in Walter's orbit.
"You got it right." Walter's lips curled into a sly grin, his eyes twinkling with mischief.
He was a natural charmer, with a face so finely chiseled that it seemed like a work of art. That grin of his only added to his air of superiority, The brightness was so intense that it demanded constant attention.
David had always known their boss was a knockout, but a tiny slip-up at work had him rattled by that teasing smile, making his heart do a weird little flip-flop.
He watched as his boss's fingers danced over five resumes, pausing on the snapshot of a stunning girl.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"I should've guessed who'd get such compliments from the old man. If it's her, well, that figures." "Mr. Walter Gordon, you know her?" David's voice perked up, hoping familiarity might ease his worry. "Not just know her. I'm rather close with her." Walter flung the resonto his desk, slouching back in his chair with a nonchalant air as he drummed his fingers. "David, if you can't even catch a name, you've got sleveling up to do in the work department!" 1/2 Chapter 301 +25 BONUS
David's forehead broke out in sweat, but he managed a goofy grin. dot it, I't be sharper next time." After David left, Walter's gaze turned piercing.
He was always wary of women who seemed to pop into his life by chance.
Minnie was definitely Alex's student from overseas, no question there. However, why would a music student be so keen to land a job interview at his company? Ho Had he known Minnie was vying for the intern spot this year, he would have barred the door.
Too bad the HR head's word was law, and since he had signed off on it, backing out of the HR chief's favored candidate would be a big no-no.
He supposed he would keep her around for a few days just to see e what kind of gshe was playi
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