CHAPTER 21: PROMOTION

"A very important position was vacant at the 16th floor and the executives agreed to promote from their old employees instead of hiring a new one." The general manager of the human resource department explained.

"But sir, why me? There are obviously people who are way better and more qualified than me." Jade retorted not because she couldn't do the secretarial job the manager spoke about but she doesn't want to be promoted at the 16th floor.

She heard a lot of rumors about that floor. Although it was said that the salary greatly differs from the lower ranks but the bosses are strict and schedules are very hectic. Some even work during their day-offs depending with the bosses.

The bosses were also terrifying and there's no room for mistakes let alone failures. So literally, she will lose her freedom once she stepped in there.

"Miss Arria, they chose you out of their thousand employees so that means they know your capabilities. You should be grateful that they have noticed your ability. It's time for you to level up."

"Sir, it's not that I do not want any promotion, in fact, I'm working on it right now. But transitioning at the 16th floor so soon is totally a different level!" she pouted.

"Ha-ha…" The general manager cackled knowing what she meant. "Of course, things like this isn't a simple task. But this is actually a great opportunity for you to learn and explore more."

"But sir… can you give it to someone else?" she pleaded.

The general manager shook his head. "Unfortunately, it was already decided by the executives' miss Arria." He smiled and handed her a thick file.

"What is this?" she asked confused.

"Miss Arria, starting today, you won't be coming to work. Go home and review those files. You'll start working at the 16th floor tomorrow."

"What? tomorrow?!" She yelped in surprise.

"Yes, tomorrow."

Jade left the room with a defeated glow. She won't be working at the human resource department starting now so she must gather all her things.

She went back to her office and started to clean her desk. Jasmine noticed what she was doing so she went to her.

"Jade, what are you doing?" She raised her brow questioningly.

"Jaz…" she pouted in dismay. "I'm… I'm…"

"Miss Arria, I'm really wondering why you kept receiving such favor these past few weeks. Are you hiding something?" The assistant manager came to her, her hands were on her waist while questionning Jade.

"Jade, what is she saying?" Jaz was a little confuse.

"You don't know anything about your friend?" The old woman hissed. "Didn't she tell you she won't be working here anymore?"

"You mean you were fired?!" Her eyes widened in disbelief.

"I wished that's the case. But she was actually promoted at the 16th floor!" The old woman yelped irritatingly.

"What?!" Jaz held her friend's shoulder. "Tell me it's not true!"

Jade lowered her head sadly and sighed a heavy one.

"Tsk! I don't know what you did but I smell something fishy in you." The old woman gritted her teeth in anger before leaving the two.

"I didn't know how and when it was decided but the general manager told me a while ago." She made a face. She clearly doesn't like the idea.

"But I don't think it's a bad idea at all. Though I heard a lot of negative comments about the bosses but I think you'll be able to survive." She smirked mischievously.

Jade made a pitiful face. "But working there means I have to sacrifice my day-offs as well!"

"Ha-ha!" Jasmine chuckled. "I don't think the bosses will harm you out there. You're the CEO's wife after all." She grinned. "And don't you like the fact that you'll be seeing your husband at work also?"

"Well I have thought about that as well but I don't think it'll happen. He is such a busy man after all."

"Well, who knows?" Jaz raised her lip playfully.

As soon as Jade packed all her things, she left it with her best friend for the meantime. She'll be transferring tomorrow so it would be a hassle if she'll take it home.

After spending lunch with Jasmine, Jade went home and studied the files that the general manager gave her. She must study all the things needed for her new job if she wants to please her new boss.

Meanwhile, Marcus disappointedly entered his office room when he saw that the secretary desk was still empty. Seeing the files piled on top of his desk gave him such a headache.

"Sonny, I thought you have already found a new secretary?" He caressed his temple.

"Yes Sir, in fact she'll be coming to work tomorrow morning."

"Did you tell her what time she must come to work?"

"Yes Sir, I did."

"Good. You can leave now."

Sonny stared reluctantly at his boss for a few seconds before exiting the office. As soon as he reached his own desk, he tapped his chest. "You did a good job, man, but you have to prepare your ears for a good scolding tomorrow." He chuckled a little then went back to his work.

Marcus, on the other hand, opened a new file when his office door opened wide.

"What? Did you forget to tell me something?" Marcus lift his head expecting to see Sonny but he was a bit surprised to see the woman he never saw for the past few days now.

"Rachelle! What are you doing here?"

"Why are you so surprised to see me?" She pouted and went to sit on the man's lap. "You were too busy the past few days and I missed you so much." She licked the man's ear. "I missed you so much, babe." She uttered seductively.

"I'm sorry. Just as you can see I am even more busy right now. My new secretary only lasted for a few months so I am left to do her duties." He explained. Rachelle chuckled taunting the man.

She stood up and went to sit on the couch facing the LCD television.

"Looks like no one can handle you, huh. Should I apply as your new secretary?" She joked.

"Can you really do that?" The man joined him in the sofa.

"Can you tolerate a busy and absentee secretary? If you do, then I might consider it." She smiled seductively and leaned on the man's chest.

"I'm afraid that's not possible cause I am a firm believer that personal relationship should not interfere with one's work. Business ethics." He smirked as he captured the woman's lips.

"Well, then I should enter your office as your girlfriend then. I guess we cannot do things like this if I become your secretary." She cackled when she felt the man's burning desire to consume her as he kept advancing.

"You are welcome anytime." He smirked when he felt the woman's core. She's so wet for him.

"Yes baby, it was all yours…." She moaned loudly when the man's fingers entered her wet core.

He must have been deprived of such pleasure since they haven't seen each other for weeks now. Knowing how he felt about the woman he married, Rachelle smirked satisfyingly. She could at least do this thing to keep her man.

'Don't worry, babe. I'll fulfill my duty as your girlfriend and will make you happy at least once a week.' She smirked when Marcus' tired body collapsed on top of her.