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Fidgeting in her tight-fitting dress, Alifiya stood in front of the enormous empire. Thinking if going inside for this job is worth taking a risk or not. But she needs this job to climb higher. Sighing big, she entered inside the glass entrance.

When she informed the reception that she has come for the interview, the lady sent her to a room full of beautiful, confident women. They were all so breathtakingly beautiful. Ally continued checking them out as she took a sit. Suddenly, she realized it's not only her checking them out, but also they were doing the same with her.

That must be because of the dress!

Otherwise, in front of the blonde beauties, her brunette hair, olive skin look simpler. Though Alifiya thinks she is beautiful as well, but in front of these beauties? No, they look like runway models. What do they see in her?

One by one they were going into the room where the COO himself was taking the interview. Alifiya fidgeted in her seat again. Most of the girls here were whispering about the COO so much that Ally doubts if they have come for the job or him. Ally shook her head in disappointment.

When Ally's number came, there were still about 5 girls left for the interview. Alifiya took a deep breath and stood up in her wanted, improper and sexy outfit. Taking the god's name and then another deep breath, Ally knocked and then opened the door.

"May I come in, sir?" Ally asked in her smooth, calm voice.

Noah was busy writing 'denied' on the last resume as he heard the most calming voice that has ever succeeded in pacifying him after a bad meeting. He slowly looked up to see whom the voice belongs to... and their eyes met.

For a second, Noah was speechless at her beauty, on the other hand, Ally was lost in those amber eyes.

Noah silently looking at her face for two seconds as he felt a strange emotion. Then his eyes moved downwards and he noticed how she is wearing a very similar slutty outfit as other ladies out there who came to seduce him, rather than the job. She is no one different.

Noah cleared his throat and said in a sharp voice, "Come in. Have a seat."

Ally smiled and said thanks as she took her seat. Noah was once again startled at her voice. So soothing. So calming. So special.

Sadly, she is just like others. Otherwise, he would've given her the job right then and there. At least for the voice. It calmed him instantly. He can listen to her talking throughout a very busy day without complaining.

"Tell me about yourself, Ms. Alifiya Flores."

He noticed how she was having such a hard time looking into his eyes. How her lips trembled slightly, and her throat gulping down, repeatedly. Of course, her throat dried as well. Just like his. She was as startled to see him as was he. The tension in the room was unmistakably visible.

Taking a deep breath, she smiled, and with her chin up, she confidently said, "I'm Alifiya Flores. I've recently completed my bachelor's with a dual major in finance and economics. Right now I'm looking for opportunities to learn and show my potential-"

Noah was lost in her voice. Potential? He hoped one of the potential was her mouth wrapped around his -

Stop! Don't go that way once again.

But her lips look so suckable.

Also, those perfect curves...

And those innocent eyes! He bets there is a little demon behind those.

Fuck.

Alifiya was done answering and waited for his response when Noah was lost in her. He didn't hear much after the word 'potential.' most probably she was talking about something she researched about the company.

If it was any other day in the club, he would have gone for her, no doubt. But in the office, he is never going to take a chance ever again. He really wanted to hire her but if she dressed like this in front of him every day, it would be a problem. He won't be able to chain his inner evil beast from pouncing on her.

"Good. So, Ms. Flores-" before he could say anything more, the door opened and the king of the empire, his father Nathaniel Archer entered. Alifiya was so startled by his presence that she stood up right away.

Just when she greeted his father his steps halted and he stood there scrutinizing her.

"Good morning. You are?" he asked.

"Alifiya Flores, sir. I'm here for attending the  interview for the post of PA to the COO. It's so good to see you, sir. I have always wanted to meet you," Alifiya was overjoyed to meet her inspiration.

Noah noticed how his father smirked at him when she said that she wished to meet his father. Then the old handsome man put a hand in his pocket and looked at Alifiya again. The smirk was still there. Noah didn't like it.

"You did, huh? Are you sure it's me that you wanted to meet?"

Noah frowned. What the fuck his dad wanted to imply? That girls only come here to meet him?

Well, it's true though.

"Yes, sir! You have always been my idol. Your story has always inspired me, motivated me. Whenever I felt like I would fail, I recall how you got up again and again after falling, never accepting defeat. You make me dream big, sir. I owe you."

Noah had his mouth opened like a fish. What the hell was happening before his eyes? He didn't like it. He didn't like it a bit that she is smiling brightly at his father. She fücking wanted to meet his father, not him like the other girls!  Also, right that very moment, giving all her attention to the old man who was still smirking. 

Some strange feelings inside were bothering him.

"That is so nice of you. Trust me when I say this. Right now, you are making me dream big, young woman, " he looked at Noah once again as his smirk went bigger and now looked like an evil grin.

"Me, sir?" Alifiya looked astounded.

"Yes. You," then Mr. Archer looked at his son with the lingering smirk and said, "I'm taking her with me. Earlier I came here for some resume from you as I also need a second hand to manage my job. My secretary had an emergency at home. I need such an enthusiastic young talent to work for me. You can carry on with the interview. Just hand me over her resume."

What the hell?

He wants to steal her away!

"But she is here to interview for the position of my PA, dad. I'm sorry. I can't," Noah sternly said, fuming inside with an unknown emotion.

What is this emotion? Why can't he?

"You have so many candidates outside who are more than willing to work for you. I'm just asking for this one specific young lady," he looked like he was having fun.

Old cunning man!

"It's alright, sir. I have no problem working for your father. In fact, I'll be blessed! It'll be my dream come true!"

Noah was almost panting in rage when he grimaced the words, "Then I'm sorry, Ms. Flores that your dream will have to wait a little longer to come true. Because, you are already hired to work for me."

With dimmed eyes, she said, "But we haven't even properly gone through the interview yet-" before she could finish, Noah strode in front of her and declared sternly, as if claiming his territory. "You. Are. Hired. For. Me."

Alifiya looked flushed and startled, blushing furiously.

Yes, Noah felt good, finally. It looks normal now.

Then he heard his father chuckle behind him. With furrowed brows, Noah looked at him. What else does he want? There is no way Noah is giving Alifiya away to his father.

Mr. Archer looked at Alifiya with adoration flashing in his eyes, "Young lady, it seems like my son is not going to give up on you. Don't worry, there will be opportunities for us to learn from each other and you will definitely get chances from me to upgrade your resume, I promise."

Alifiya's dim eyes shined, finally.

Noah felt sick. A punch in the gut.

His father looked at him and expressionlessly said, "The couch looks fine. Order coffee for me and the young lady. I wish to have a conversation with her here. And please carry on with the interview."

"There is no need for carrying on the interview. I've found the right person," the way he said the words 'right person,' he felt warmth in his chest and both the pair of eyes looked at him right away with an astonished expression.

"Listen, son. All the ladies have come here with a dream. You can't send them away without an interview. It's rude. Take the interviews and maybe we can call any of them in the future if we need an employee. Besides, I still need one. Carry on."

Noah noticed Alifiya looking at his father with bright, appreciating eyes, as if his father is some sort of superhero.

He felt like throwing up. What's with this emotion?

Then he wordlessly saw his father making himself comfortable at the couch with Alifiya sitting opposite to him. He, on the other hand, could do nothing but to order coffee for them.

All the while he took the interviews of the ladies who came here with the sole purpose of seducing him, Noah kept stealing glances at Alifiya. She looked over the moon happy as she talked to his father. And his father? He kept looking at her so affectionately as if she is his own daughter.

Besides, his father looked so comfortable with her. When he talked, she kept looking at him with astonishing eyes, as if her biggest dream did truly come true.

Sick! This is sick!

What's with this emotion?

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▪️What do you think Noah thinks of her? What's with his feelings? 🤔

▪️Do you like the dad Archer? Remember in TIB how he said to Neil "Carry on, son..." I love him since then 😝

▪️How was the interview? What do you think dad Archer was doing there? 😉

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