Chapter 6
Wayne’s laughter echoed through the room, a grin plastered on his face. “Teresa, you won’t believe this, but Jonathan gave us the go-ahead for the interview.”
Teresa’s face showed her surprise as she tried to make sense of the situation.
He patted her shoulder, his excitement palpable. “You nailed it, Teresa! You’re on fire!”
But Teresa’s voice was tinged with skepticism. “Seriously, Jonathan himself said yes?”
“Sure,” Wayne confirmed. “Mr. Lynn’s waiting in the meeting room and specifically requested you. Maybe your voice left an impression, and now he’s curious about the person behind it. Luckily, you’re stunning. We’re counting on you to make the operations team proud.”
Interviews weren’t Teresa’s usual gig, but Wayne dropped the news: if the interview went well, there was a $3,000 bonus waiting by month’s end. Hard to say no to that—a short interview for a nice payoff.
Papers in hand, Teresa strode into the office, the door creaking open to show Jonathan already seated.
“Good afternoon, Mr. Lynn,” she offered, all business.
“Ms. Johnston,” Jonathan greeted back, a casual tilt of his head and a teasing sparkle in his eyes.
For a beat, she found herself admiring his charisma and good looks—he was undoubtedly the most attractive man she’d ever encountered.
The cameraman’s cough brought her back to the present. She’d almost been caught staring, which was unprofessional, and she knew it.
Sitting down next to Jonathan on the sofa, Teresa got straight to the point. “Thanks for fitting us into your day, Mr. Lynn. We’ll keep this quick and to the point, just a few questions to make the most of our time.”
Jonathan leaned back in his chair, legs crossed, the epitome of relaxed confidence. He hummed thoughtfully, his gaze never leaving Teresa.
Teresa referred to her notes, her questions prepared and orderly. “Mr. Lynn, what prompted you to agree to this interview with us?” she asked, her voice steady and professional.
Jonathan’s eyes narrowed as he looked at Teresa. “To be honest, I was just bored,” he admitted.
Teresa’s lips tightened, silently confirming her suspicion that he was here out of boredom. His tone made it clear he was still bitter about being left hanging the day before.
She let it slide and continued with her next question. “What inspired you to start your own company?” she inquired, her focus sharp.
Holding her gaze, Jonathan spoke calmly and deliberately. “It’s because someone showed me that a guy needs serious cash to feel confident talking to her.”
Teresa looked impressed as she studied Jonathan’s confident stance. “You seem pretty on top of things, Mr. Lynn, especially for being Nareigh’s youngest billionaire,” she said, a note of respect in her voice.
Jonathan just shrugged off the praise. “There’s always more to do,” he replied, his eyes locked onto hers.
Curious, Teresa leaned forward. “It sounds like you’ve got big plans for the company,” she observed.
Jonathan confirmed this with a simple nod.
Teresa smoothly changed the subject, her voice taking on a softer edge. “Everyone’s aware your mom raised you. What are her thoughts on your career?” she inquired.
Jonathan relaxed into his seat, a smile of appreciation on his face. “She supports me, but stays out of my work,” he mentioned.
Teresa couldn’t help but be skeptical. ‘She stays out of your work, but what about the personal life?’ she thought, rolling her eyes internally, especially when it came to Jonathan’s mother.
She was thankful that the divorce had put an end to the old resentments and petty arguments.
Flipping through her notes, Teresa got down to the last question, her tone all business. “One last question: Are you dating anyone?”
Jonathan’s gaze was intense, scrutinizing Teresa for any sign of a reaction.
Teresa maintained a poker face, her expression giving nothing away.
Jonathan’s demeanor turned serious, and he announced deliberately, “I’m engaged, actually.”