Emilia Williams was only five minutes late,yet the CEO had whisked her into her office
And that CEO of today just had to be Bailey Williams
After their father Trevor Williams went for a business trip for a week. Bailey 'd use that excuse for being Incharge, having permission from their father made her grasp the opportunity to torture Emilia
Emilia Williams life have been a living hell
When she existed the CEO 's office, Emilia Williams face was brightly flushed, eyes red and swollen. She looked as if she'd lost her soul
She had clearly been crying
The entire secretarial department felt sorry for her
Emilia Williams was a new intern who had been assigned to the secretarial office. Bailey 'd specifically assigned her as a personal secretary, not only was she neglected at home by Bailey but now also at work.
Emilia 'd work at the company distribution center but now as Bailey tormented tool
Her usual tasks involved writing soft copy press releases and organizing miscellaneous documents
However, for whatever reasons, Bailey always seemed to have a problem with her
In almost everything. For the past few days, she hardly slept well and was always occupied with work, more than she can possibly handle
Everyday, Bailey Williams 'd find a reason to haul her into her office and humiliate her.
And every time, Emilia emerged from her office, she would look like she did now
Today, Bailey purposely signed her punishment for being five minutes late to entertaing Mr Roger Edward the young Chairman of D&C textiles, inorder to sign their collaboration,he insisted a gift and that gifts happens to be her. Moreover he was a womanizer,a crazy guy who abused women,use them,then dump. Most of his case we're always erased since his uncle works at the most popular law firm,Babel.
Emilia had turned him down
And the least she gets was her salary getting deducted
Maya , another intern ,slid over her in her chair,expressing her indignation on Emilia's behalf . "Seriously. The CEO 's daughter is too much. She clearly sees you as an easy target. I mean you follow her all day. How do you even breath in the same air with her"
Then she sighed" Emi , How do you manage to upset her so much? How could the first thing every morning is to lecture you and humiliate you? "
Emilia mind hadn't entirely recovered from everything that had happened in the office, still consumed by the vivid and intense scenes
Bailey was quite aware of how much of a maniac Mr Roger was but insisted this this was her plans to raise the stock price
Either this or cutting off all the employees discount
Emilia had expect Bailey to use her as a excuse for their father rage upon her. This was her real plans
Trevor Williams was arriving today. Alot of slacking off from Bailey 'd left the company unbalanced at loss,a deal with Mr Roger Edward was a method of raising the sales
Bailey had directly use this to cut off her salary and use her as the cause for all the other employees discount getting deducted
Her colleague Maya felt sorry for Emilia, but there was nothing she could do.
She could only pat Emilia's shoulder " Take it easy,Emi . After all, there's only one day left in our internship. Just tough it out. I think you're way better at the distribution center"
Maya is a junior studying fashion management at UNS university, and she was only interning for a month during her winter break
Emilia nodded in a daze
Maya's sympathy deepened " During tonight department dinner, we'll all help you think of a solution. Don't worry too much".
Only then did Emilia Williams snap back into reality" A department dinner? Do I have to attend? "
Tonight was she and Luke Richard,her boyfriend, dating anniversary. The day was pretty special for her,if there was any reason to be excited,was this. She and Luke 'd been in a relationship for five years. They had met back at college, although he 'd graduated a few years ago but nothing has changed. Luck Richard was still very promising
Though busy this days. But she wouldn't miss this day...
May whispered " of course, you have to attend. It's being hosted specifically by Miss Bailey for the promotion of Sabrina Cortez. Apparently, she's being promoted - that's not the point, though, the point is that many of our seniors colleagues from the secretarial office will be there. We can't just snub them "
Her words finally snapped Emilia Williams from her daze.
Sabrina Cortez was also an intern,a student close to Bailey, studying at the same university UNS but In a different class from Emilia Williams. Rumors had it that she had connections and was parachuted into an internship at shengyuan group
Well... She was also parachuted in ...
Emilia smoothen with a short excuse
"Am sorry, I just can't make it..."
Maya got up with a sigh " you probably have a reason. I'll make a better excuse for them. Good luck"
With that said, she left.
Emilia heaved a deep sigh as her eager eyes lingered on the screen of her phone. She had been expecting a call from Luke Richard since morning but he hadn't even send a text except from yesterday
Luck had texted her the name of the restaurant for their anniversary
That was all
Was he that busy?
Her thoughts was interrupted when a large box containing documents landed on her desk. Emilia eyes raised, staring at Bailey Williams who stood Infront of her,her eyes gleaming with pure hatred and her arms crossed on her chest
"Get all of this,incheck. All my schedule and meetings. Handle them. I already use your name as my substitute for the visitors, so it won't be a problem"
"What!!! " Emilia burst out in disbelief" This 's too much!...
Bailey scoffed with obvious disdain" if you get this done in time. It won't be a problem. Would it? "
Emilia Williams sighed,her fists clenched tightly. "No.. ma'am "
A smirk curled on Bailey 's lips " Thank you heavens. You still know your place....
Her statement shattered Emilia brick by brick
Emilia 's face turned pale of course. This's her real family
Switched at birth with Bailey. She had spent eighteen years at the orphanage. Upon returning, she had been favoured by the old general Morgan Williams, the next year after he passed away.
She received no sympathy or apologies from her real parents
Only endless scorn and ridicule
They had favoured their adopted daughter rather than their real parents
What was she still hoping for?
Emilia Williams could only remain quiet. With no objections to their will
A satisfied grin flashed on Bailey's face. She loved the scene - whenever Emilia get affected by her words,she'd long for whatever belongs to Emilia and here she was having earned all Emilia 's rights, even her parents love " if you get things done quickly. I guess you can make it for you and Luke Richard anniversary. Trust me. He won't be there tonight..."
With a sneer on her face. Bailey walk off being followed by a group of board members.
Emilia Williams sank into her chair,a disturbing look crossed her face. The last sentence of Bailey Williams left her heart wavered. Troubled
She grabbed her phone and for the 10th time dialled Luke 's number
But it was unreachable
Emilia felt her heart raised
Luck Richard would make it. She was sure of it.
Instead of dialling his number. She dialled her best friend Ava Roland
....
Emilia Williams had spend the entire afternoon attending meetings and encountering different business associates
The magnitude of the day finally down like a wave
LORIS RESTAURANT +
Emilia Williams stepped out of a red car dressed in a red dinner gown matched with a pair of red heels. She'd use a touch of makeup and an addition of a diamond necklace and bracelet set
The two pairs were gifted by her grandfather on her birthday that year
Only this was left of the old man 's gifts, all were taken by Bailey
She had hid these from Bailey's sight
And the car, Emilia used her salaries from her other part time jobs to afford this, The only way not to get spotted secretly taking jobs outside was having her own car in the custody of her best friend Ava Roland.
Her gaze swept towards the large restaurant before her
This was the place Luke texted her
Emilia Williams walked briskily inside the building
Luck Richard had booked a reservation in time
She was being lead into the VIP 's table
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TWO HOURS PASSED
Emilia Williams drank the remaining glass of water on the table
A sigh escaping her lips.
For the 30th times she'd dialled his number
But it was still unreachable
What could have taken him so long. Emilia wondered
Just,then , She recalled Bailey Williams last words
Her heart skipped as she suddenly got up
Emilia Williams hurried out of her car,parked by Elms Estate driveway. She entered the building with haste ignoring the questioning gaze of the gateman...
The elevator ding to a stop on the fifth floor where Luke Richard apartment was located
Emilia eyes darted toward the slightly open door. Just as she approached it
The sound of moaning echoed from inside
That was definitely, Bailey Williams
But.. no... It's can't be
The surprising voice of Luck Richard reached her ears
"I have always love you Bailey. You know that..., you're way better than Emilia. She act as a nun, I just used her for my benefits"