en her paternal uncle had been taking care of her. Her aunt despises her since the beginning and refuses to take responsibility for her bu

her as a housemaid, cook, and all-purpose house cleaner. But Aliza was a hard worker from the beginning. After

lems increased manifold. The savings Nelson could make hardly sufficed to feed the four stomachs at home. She and her cous

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pare the lunch box for your brother?" Her aunt yelled from the living hall painting her nails. Every day Aliza got up at five, prepared breakfast and lunch for all four

ion accidentally fell on the top of the business column. It was a photo of a young and handsome entrepreneur. Aliza was instantly attracted by the charming Apollo and looked throu

Richmond Industries sweeps away the previous record of the country's richest magnate with a turnover of more than 500 million a month. Aliza's jaw dropped t

the young businessman in the newspaper. "He came to our school just three days ago and gave a brilliant speech on self-motivation at the assembly. That young man is very rich." Andrew remarked with his ey

the meager education that she obtained no firm was ready to adopt her for a white-collar job and the few that wanted

ups of her aunt were increasing day by day. Aliza desperately needed employment. Ten days late

EO. Aliza was belowqualified for the job. They wanted post-graduates or at least a graduate with a minimum of t

iven them the interview two days ago and they were happy to give her the job. Though the shift was very long from morning six to eight, a

ind one. Was she forced to empty the scholarship money that she reserved for the registration fee of her university for a dress that ma

ich was a blessing in disguise for her. Otherwise, a top bought five years ago wouldn't fit her today. She matched the top with black colored pants. Her brother stole his mother's shoes and gave them to

r school fees. Wish me all the best." After taking the best wishes of her brother Aliza started with her most improbable job search. Taking the cab ten minu

e, Aliza took cautious steps towards the reception and mentioned her details to the receptionist. To her utter surprise and relief, she was in t

t in a hurry. Aliza felt like an underprivileged person entering the high-rise office. On the ceiling was a huge crystal chandelier hanging. To one

hought otherwise and wanted to run away. She wasn't fit even to step into the building to secure the job. But her gut-churning instinct said she had to

hed and elegant. Aliza felt diffident and insecure at the costly place. Clutching her file to the chest she gave her name at the reception and occupied one of the

en by a tsunami, then the third and the fourth. The list went on as the names were being addressed. But none of them could stay in the room for more than five minutes. Aliza wondered with f

er sitting inside. "Come in" came a deep voice that sent shrills down her spine. With sweating hands, Aliza walked inside the chilling room. He wasn't facing her but looking through the window. The immacu

short of my time." He spoke not even sparing her a glance still gazing through the window. His voice held power, authority, and most importantly a co

d and Aliza's breath

the right office? Photos did little justice to his arresting virility. He was much more attractive in person. "Stop

terview for the personal assistant and secretary. I think I have entered the wrong room, I think I heard you wrong....."

the handsome CEO and for a moment she felt her name was really beautiful. Putting aside the job interview, in which 99% of the cases she wouldn't succeed, Aliza felt immensely lucky. For the normal m

xit." He pointed to the door behind her with his eyes. "You are unnecessarily wasting my time." Sexy dominating hu

ed his hand in exasperation. Within two minutes he raised his eyes to her from the file. "You are not even a graduate. Who allowed you inside the office for the interview? He spoke, ruling about dialin

u're talking about my philanthropy. I am conducting interviews for my assistant and you are wasting my time." He raised his hand and checked the time on his Rolex impatiently waiting fo

told a lie at the reception that I was a graduate and came to this interview." She exposed herself with her head bowed to the floor. "And how did you manage with the duplicate

gaze. "Sir, please forgive me. I will never do such an illusion in my life again. I desperately need this job. I know I am below qualified but just give me a second to explain myself. Please look at my accomplishments stated in the file.

contemplatively. "I like the spirit inside you. You go out and wait outside in the visitor's lounge. My secretary will give you a set of questions relating to our businesses

ld him in confidence and walked out of the cabin. The CEO was much a patient man for the dignity and power he holds. Al

t to consider her despite her being underqualified. Heebie-jeebies crossed her heart as Apollo's features crossed her mind. He was charismatic, powerful, and very

her.....every feature about him held a might. Aliza landed smiling to herself like a bovine. She may not see the man ever aga

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ries. Well, Aliza knew since the beginning that her chances were very remote but still disappointment etched

Get out of your fantasy Aliza. He would have forgotten you the moment you left the chair opposite to him. He desperately needed to get you out of his room so t

he rubbed her cheek to arrest the sting and spoke meekly, arresting her tears. "Within two minutes I will place the dishes on the dining table Aunt Stella." Gripping Aliza's hair, her aunt mad

t pale in fear and helplessness. Her aunt Stella's brother is an owner of a motel nearby. He was divorced by his wife ten years ago and is a womanizer. The whole family knows h

e between her shoulder and ear Aliza gave a feeble reply cutting the onions for making breakfast. She knew where she was

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