Prolog

The 24-year-old woman's legs trembled instantly. The file in her hand was squeezed tight and wet with sweat on her palm. The heels she was wearing seemed to be a meter high, and she started to lose her balance. No! She can not fall!

Not in the presence of that man!

Not in front of the man who is now smiling at her with his angelic smile! Not in front of his future boss! Not in the presence of a man at her age! Not in front of a man she once loved wholeheartedly!

No!!!

So many reasons she can not look weak. She couldn't look so pathetic in front of him. She won't. She would not beg for a job from him. Before she turned around and ran away from the interview room, the man had already stretched out his hand.

"I am Andra Anggara. You can call me Andra. There's no rule here to address a boss as 'sir.'" he smiled, two dimples popping out, "please sit," he continued.

The woman still stood like a statue. She did not return the helping hand of his future boss. She wanted to go, but she wasn't sure her shaking knees would be able to bear the weight of her body. So she had to drag a nearby chair and sat down with a sad expression.

The man before her seemed unperturbed by her attitude. He sat down in his chair and started flipping through the file in front of him – which she believed was her curriculum vitae. Not long after, Andra looked at his prospective subordinate and called her name, "Ariel, I've read your CV, and I think your profile matches the legal advisor position you're applying for."

Funny, you shouldn't have to read it. You know what I'm like. We've known each other since high school!

"You were recommended by your friend, Ninna. And I agree with the approval that Ninna submitted. Approximately next month, you can start working at Anggara Group Company?" He continued in an even tone as if this meeting had been planned.

Or maybe it is. Because Ninna was the one who offered this job to her. Perhaps Ninna conspired with Andra about this interview? But it is not possible. Ninna did not know her past with the man in front of her. Ariel never let anyone know about her past. Especially those related to Andra!

"Ariel, you can start work next month?" he repeated his question.

Ariel is still silent. Her eyes stared straight at the man in front of him with a flat expression. It was the best she could do. She was thinking of jumping over the table and strangling the man in front of him right now.

"Ah, no. Tomorrow! Starting tomorrow, you will work at Anggara Group." He said it was more like an order than a request for approval. "Okay, Ariel, is there anything you want to ask again?"

How insolent.

"This is the most ridiculous job interview of my life. Without a word, I was accepted. You think this is a game?" finally, the words made it out of her mouth.

Andra again brought out his angelic smile like a father who is very patient with his daughter's mischief, and he replied, "I like your profile. You are what companies are looking for. I know you will do very well here. I know you need this job."

Damn it, Ninna was a jerk. What did he tell Andra? Did she say that I was that miserable looking for a job?

"Oh yes, I agree with the salary you proposed. Your salary excludes other benefits, such as transportation allowance, health insurance, and overtime pay. How about it?"

Ariel could hardly believe her ears. The salary she proposed is nominally negotiable, which means she is ready for a salary negotiation war. She never expected that her prospective boss would agree to her salary proposal so easily.

But this is Andra. Andra has always been known to be generous and has a high social spirit. Andra likes to give things without thinking that he could be used by others. Damn, why did Ariel have to remember the bright side of this bastard?

"Okay, if you don't have anything else to ask, you can deal directly with HRD regarding the signing contract."

It cannot be real...

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