It’s a bit of a shame giving up on such a great opportunity, but nothing matters more than giving birth to my babies safely!
“Oh, about that… The company has decided that you are an incredibly talented individual and would be happy to arrange for an online interview instead. What do you think?”
Hmm? That’s very tempting and all, but… Why is a company like Tinsel Group going so far for a nobody like me?
Although I found it a little odd, I figured it should be safe and agreed to their suggestion.
The interview was scheduled to take place at nine in the morning tomorrow. I wasn’t expecting much from it, but I woke up really early anyway thanks to the kicking from my babies and was readily waiting in front of my computer thirty minutes prior to the interview.
The secretary started the video call right on time, and I answered it after giving my appearance a quick fix. However, my jaw dropped in shock when I saw the face of my interviewer.
Zander? Oh, my god… I didn’t think I’d see him again, so I didn’t even keep his business card! I can’t believe he ended up becoming my superior…
“All right, let’s get this interview started.” Zander began the interview before I could even regain my composure.
I calmed down a little when I saw how professional he was being, and we went through the interview process smoothly.
I was able to answer all of his questions easily thanks to my two years of hard work, and the fact that he ended the session without any difficult questions helped a ton as well. “Okay, we’ll end the interview here. When will you be able to start work here, Ms. Stovall?”
“Wait… Does this mean I’m hired?” I asked in surprise and disbelief.
Zander leaned against his leather armchair and spread his arms as he said, “Your qualifications suit the company’s needs perfectly, so it would only make sense to hire you. Is there a problem?”
“No, not at all!” I felt a little excited at having my abilities acknowledged, but I also made sure to explain my situation to him, “Did your secretary tell you that I’m pregnant? I’ll only be able to start work about three months later.”
Zander paused and frowned when he heard that.
Having prepared myself mentally for this outcome, I pursed my lips and said, “It’s okay, I understand that three months is too long for…”
“All right.” Zander snapped his fingers at me all of a sudden. “I’ll just take it as a maternity leave taken in advance, then. You will not be allowed to take another maternity leave within the next five years. Is that okay with you?”
That condition of his makes no difference to me! Given my physical condition, I won’t be having any more children after giving birth to this pair of twins anyway!
With that thought in mind, I put on my most solemn face possible and nodded at him. “I accept your terms!”
Zander smiled and leaned back against his chair as he waved at me. “Congratulations, Scarlett! I look forward to working with you!”
The weather got increasingly colder as winter came, and the temperature in K City often dropped below thirty-two degrees. The sky was rather gloomy as it was both raining and snowing at the same time. Thanks to my huge tummy and many layers of clothing, I looked like a polar bear as I sat by the window with Emma.
The plants in the garden had all withered, and the whole place was covered with a thick layer of snow.
The tranquil moment was interrupted when Louis’ assistant came running into the room frantically. He was dressed in a plain fleece jacket, his warm breath clearly visible as he asked, “Is Mr. Stovall in?”
He was looking for John.
“What happened, Mr. Cooper?” Emma asked.
The assistant was about to say something when John appeared at the stairs and stopped him. “Mr. Cooper, let’s talk upstairs.”
Seeing as John called the shots in the house and was the person he came looking for, to begin with, the assistant followed him upstairs without another word.
Emma thought John was trying to spite her and grumbled angrily, “Hmph! It’s not like I wanted to hear it anyway!”
