Chapter 3 - First Day
And so, that very night, Landon sat beside me while I called Derek Smith and told him of my decision to accept his offer.
He seemed thrilled over the phone, giving me the details about working hours, my salary, and so forth.
Landon's mouth and mine almost dropped to the floor when he announced that I was going to earn a yearly six-figure sum.
Right off of the bat? It sounded too good to be true.
Grace Rivers
If I can ask... what happened to the previous accountant?
Derek Smith
He was caught trying to embezzle some funds to hide from his wife that he was cheating on her.
Derek Smith
He got arrested and fired on the spot.
Derek Smith
I trust that won't happen with you, Miss Rivers.
Grace Rivers
I don't have a wife, so I doubt that would ever occur to me.
Derek Smith
Indeed. Anyway, can you start tomorrow? If you could arrive at 9 AM and just head towards the main reception area, I'll have your badge and working area prepped by then.
Grace Rivers
Um, of course...
Grace Rivers
But can I ask you something...
Derek Smith
I am here to assist you, Miss Rivers.
Grace Rivers
The reason that you're hiring me... I'm afraid that it's just because I'm good at math.
Derek Smith
That isn't the only reason. All will come clear with time.
That sounds a little suspicious. Too suspicious for my liking.
But if this is true, I'll be able to support Landon throughout high school and university!
Not to mention getting out of this trashy apartment once and for all.
Grace Rivers
I'll come at 9 AM tomorrow then.
Landon grinned, miming a thumbs up.
Derek Smith
Excellent. We will be happy to have you amongst us, Miss Rivers.
Derek Smith
Have a good evening.
And just like that, I hung up and turned towards my brother, extremely excited.
Grace Rivers
They want me to start tomorrow!
Landon Rivers
That's amazing!
Grace Rivers
I'm texting my old Boss that I quit. I don't have any material possessions in that office anyway, so I don't need to go back.
I couldn't believe it. Me, getting hired by the Castella Corporation?
It was the dream of any graduate student to be deemed worthy of receiving an offer of employment from them.
Landon Rivers
Have you got smart clothes? Not some tattered suit, but a nice blouse and a pencil skirt?
Landon Rivers
You need to dress the part, leave an impression.
He rushed into my room, rummaging around my wardrobe.
His hands grabbed neatly ironed clothes and threw them over my bed, making me sigh.
Landon Rivers
No... no... no way... no... maybe, but no... aha!
Taking out a white blouse with long sleeves and a black ribbon for decoration around the neck as well as a pencil skirt which reached just above my knees, he handed them to me.
Landon Rivers
This, wear this.
Landon Rivers
Black and white will evoke professionalism while keeping you under the radar.
Landon Rivers
It will make you stand out yet blend in.
Landon Rivers
The perfect mix.
Standing out and blending in contrast each other.
It doesn't make any sense, but I trust his judgement.
Grace Rivers
Okay, it's late. You need to get your beauty sleep.
Landon Rivers
You know that you're just 15 seconds older than me, right?
Grace Rivers
Right, and that still makes me your older sister so get to sleep. You have school tomorrow.
Landon Rivers
And you have a new job to get to.
Misty Plume
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Maggie Techton
one of smiths the matchmaker family
2022-09-15
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lucas's princess♥️♥️
Older siblings even if it’s just by 1 FREAKING SECONDS
2022-04-25
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Mscrazy 1234.
He is smart! Where is my brain? Learn from him!
2021-10-25
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