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"You are hired," Davina smirked at a perplexed Della.

"But...You didn't take my interview," Della asked anxiously.

"Nope...Not needed...And Elena, please send away the rest of the candidates," Davina winked at Elena as she returned the wink and walked out of Ian's cabin.

"You are making a big mistake, Mrs. King," Della said.

"Mrs.King? she scoffed.

"Oops, sorry, Davina. I attended this interview because my friends forced me to, and trust me, the paycheck was very alluring. But Mr.Addington and I will not survive an hour together," Della apologized.

"Wow... at least you are being honest there. Consider this a punishment for not telling me what happened back at my restaurant," Davina glared at Della.

"It's just everyday norm in my life, and I didn't want to be a bother in your peaceful life," Della gave a sad smile.

"Hmmm...I know the feeling. Reminds me of the old me. But girl, you are badass, and remember Elena and I are always at your back," Davina gave an assuring nod at Della.

"That we are, girl," Elena joined them.

"Thank you both of you. You are like my...," before Della could complete, both of them finished it for her.

"Sisters?" Davina and Elena squealed.

"Ewww...no, I can't tolerate another sister. The one I have is quite a handful.No more additional family," Della shrieked.

"BFFs, it is then, "Elena and Davina hi-fived.

"BFFs, it is then, "Della hugged both of them.

"That's good...You can join whenever you want, girl," Davina chuckled.

"Whenever?"Della queried.

"Yeah...whenever...like from right now, "Elena roared with laughter.

"What?"Della's eyes widened.

"But...let me tell you, Davina ...Either Mr.Addington will throw me out in an hour, or I will murder him. That much guarantee I can give, "Della chuckled.

"I can assure you that Ian may be a bit flirty, but he is entirely harmless. And trust me, he is the devil's son regarding his work. He will make you work your ass off," Davina laughed.

"I second that...I have been that poor tortured slave of Ian until Vina became his manager, but then I was back to square one when she left for Italy", Elena said dramatically.

"You were his manager?" Della was surprised at the revelation.

"Yes, and he was my sweet little devil boss who treated me like his little sister," Davina reminisced with a grin on her face.

"Unbelievable," Della squealed.

"Anyways, thank you for hiring me, "Della expressed her gratitude again.

"Now, you will thank me, but don't curse me when my brother makes you work like a donkey. Trust me working with him is hell," Davina chuckled while Elena glared at her.

"Brother?"Della asked in confusion.

"Oops...Ian is like my brother...Isn't it so, Elena?"Davina blabbered, not wanting to tell Della the truth.

"Yeah...he is like a brother to both of us...an annoying one at that," Elena added, making all of them laugh.

"Excuse me, ladies...Did you just call me annoying?"Ian walked in with a smirk and stood in front of Elena.

"Haha ...my little sister is here. To what do I owe the honor of your presence, cupcake," Ian demanded Davina while Della looked at the trio in awe. A small smile formed on her lips seeing them. To her, they looked like a perfect family bickering over silly things.

"Of course, you owe me a lot. I took time out of my busy schedule and conducted this interview for you, you lazy man," Davina bellowed.

"Why on earth would you be busy? All you have to do is flick your finger and order your husband around?" Ian joked, and Davina threw a paperweight at him.

"Woman...are you trying to murder me? I can't risk getting hurt. I have a tight shooting schedule," he pouted at Davina.

"Meet your new manager," Davina said, and Ian noticed Della for the first time since he set foot in his office.

"Hey doll," he winked at her.

"Wait ...did you say manager?" he looked at Davina and Elena in bewilderment.

"Yes, manager. Now I'm free," Elena squealed.

"Also, don't bother my hubby or me anymore with your date torture," Davina added.

"Yeah...Yeah, whatever...but will she survive an hour working with me, "Ian furrowed his brows.

"Of course, she will. The most important thing is Della would never try to hit on you, "Davina winked at Ian and Della.

"Anyways, enjoy each other's first day of work together. I have a date with my Davy baby. Bye El and Del.And see you soon, Ian", Davina left after bidding her goodbyes.

"Della ...Do you want me to show you your desk since it's your first day?" Elena asked, taking some papers in her hand.

"Leave that to me, El. I will personally show Ms.Jones around the office. After all, we have to work together for a rather long time," he grinned, brushing off Elena's offer to Della. Elena chuckled and went to her desk and started typing on her laptop.

"So doll...Ian started but was cut off by Della.

"It's Della or Ms.Jones, Mr.Addington.I would like to keep it strictly professional between us," Della said sternly.

"Well, doll, I will call you whatever I want. If you don't like it, then that's not my problem. And the first thing you need to learn is never to interfere while I'm speaking, "Ian yanked her towards his chest and whispered in her ears.

Della gulped in fear, looking at his changed demeanor of Ian. He was nothing like the flirty, playful Ian he had previously encountered. This new dominating power in his aura sent a chill down her spine, or was he always like this, she wondered.

"Okay, Don't worry, Doll, I will address you as Ms.Jones when we are in a public place, but here at the office, you will always be my doll," he said, blowing her a kiss playfully.

"God...he is such a narcissist...I'm going to kill Aiden for trapping me with this moron," Della muttered to herself.

"Whatever, Della...he is your boss, and your paycheck is more important...So ignore his atrocities and concentrate on your work," Della self-motivated herself while Ian gave her a lot of documents for her to sort.

Ian was a workaholic, and he was dedicated to his profession. Della couldn't help but admire Ian's professionalism. Soon both were drowned in their work, and by evening Della understood what Davina and Elena were saying about Ian and his work spirit.

"Hey doll, There is a family get-together at the Summer household tomorrow evening. Be ready. I will pick you up from your apartment," Ian said when Della took her handbag to leave after the day's work.

"No...I am not coming, "Della opposed in irritation.

"I was not requesting you. I am ordering you to come with me as my date, which is part of your job as my manager," Ian said.

"What is the need for a date when you will have Rebecca there waiting for you, "Della queried.

"Are you jealous, doll?"Ian teased.

"Jealous...my foot...I was just stating the facts," Della reciprocated.

"Well, it's a family get-together, and god knows why Mr.Summers invited me. So I thought of taking you, who is part of their family, so that I won't be bored," Ian smiled at Della.

"Mr.Addington...just for your information...I'm not part of that family, and I will never want to be part of that family in the future whatsoever. So please stop associating me with that family," Della snapped at Ian.

"Is this the way to speak to your boss?"Ian pushed her towards the wall, locked her between his arms, and dangerously lowered his face towards Della, making her feel nervous.

"I-I...Mr.Addington...Leave me," she stuttered.

"Are you scared of me, doll?"Ian whispered to her.

"No...I-I'm not, "Della trembled, closing her eyes in fear.

"Hey...hey doll...I was just teasing you, "Ian patted her cheeks, and Della came out of her daze.

"Mr.Addingtton...Sorry, I was being unprofessional. I will be ready tomorrow evening, and you don't have to pick me up. I will be at your office by that time. See you tomorrow," Della walked out hurriedly, trying to hide her tear-filled eyes from Ian.

"What happened? "Elena asked, coming towards Ian and seeing Della leave in a hurry.

"Nothing ...just wondering about Ms.Jones.She is hiding her true self somewhere behind her fierce avatar. It's like the bold girl that she portrays is a facade to hide her pain. There is something mysterious about Della," Ian expressed his thoughts to Elena.

"Even I have the same thoughts about Della. And I have this feeling that soon we will come to know more about Della," Elena sighed, approving Ian's thoughts.

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