Chapter 628
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Approaching the doorway, Rex tapped lightly on the frame and called out in a measured tone, “Minna.”
Minna wasn’t the kind of woman who turned heads. She wasn’t unattractive, but next to the impeccably dressed women bustling around the office, she didn’t stand out.
Her smile was tinged with courtesy as she sat isolated, thumbing through her phone since the early hours of the morning. Assigned no specific tasks, Minna had attempted to spark some small talk, but her efforts were in vain before the busy colleagues. It was only during a brief respite at lunch that a few coworkers engaged in conversation with her, learning that she used to be in the military’s performance troupe.
A whisper of curiosity began to weave through the department, people pondering if Minna could be Ethan’s cousin. Yet, Minna held the true narrative close to her chest, wary that unveiling she was actually Ethan’s date, meticulously selected by Elsa, could jeopardize her position here.
She didn’t want to be reckless.
When Rex finally walked over, signaling the start of some actual work, Minna’s demeanor shifted. Her eyes sparkled with eagerness as she replied, “Mr. Dury, I’m ready for any task you have. Although my background is in dance, I adapt swiftly and am eager to learn the ropes of office work.”
She truly believed in herself. As a former star dancer, she had honed her craft to perfection; the intricacies of office tasks seemed a lesser challenge by comparison.
She had left the performance troupe to pursue Ethan. Deep down, she was convinced that Ethan, too, would come to see her value and fall for her.
Rex maintained his composure, exuding an air of professionalism as he faced Minna. After all, she had been personally recommended by Ethan’s mother. Any negative report from Minna could easily jeopardize his job, one that gave him a handsome six-figure salary annually.
“Mr. Mitchell’s directive was quite clear. You’re to join the department for which you initially applied. The secretarial department is not looking for new hires at this time,” he said, his tone apologetic.
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Minna’s polite smile froze awkwardly on her lips. She instinctively reached out and clutched the sleeve of Rex’s suit jacket. “Mr. Dury, did you… Did you mention to Mr. Mitchell that it was Elsa who brought me here?”
She couldn’t believe Ethan would deny his own mother such a small favor.
A whirlpool of unease stirred inside her. She had originally applied for a spot in the sales department, but she knew it wasn’t easy to be a salesperson.
There was a harsh three-month probation period, and if she failed to meet the business targets, she would have to leave.
By contrast, the secretarial department was a much safer harbor. As long as she kept her head down and worked hard, she could keep her job without too much risk.
She stared anxiously at Rex, waiting for him to change his mind.
Rex, however, remained resolute, his voice unwavering. “Yes, I’ve already discussed your situation with Mr. Mitchell. His instructions were explicit—you are to report to the sales department.”
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