“Sorry girl, she is dead...”
When I heard those words, before I could get close enough, I burst into tears.
“That’s not true, isn’t it? My sister’s just playing a joke on me because she’s late for my birthday. She wants to surprise me, right? Isn’t that true， right? Where’s my sister?” I laughed out loud as the big grains of tears in my eyes fell one after another, “where is my sister? Why isn’t she still showing up?”
The three police officers averted their eyes from me as if in pity. The officer handed me an ID with red lace and said, “The victim was wearing this when we saw her. We went here after inspecting the address on the ID. Her belongings were not missing, but they had stabbed her multiple times. She is currently being examined in the morgue to determine whether she has been assaulted. We found the body naked, so there’s a 99% chance... they raped her.”
The air clogged my throat, and my chest tightened. I was blacking out; I heard the tension between them all before I completely lost consciousness.
I’m Adele, today is my 18th birthday. I was waiting at home for my elder sister Daisy to come back home to have celebration.
Five years ago, our parents died in a car accident.To help me complete my schooling, Daisy stopped going to the college and began to work to support me.
However, the god of fate made fool of me, turning me into a moneyless and famililess girl.
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I’m now staring at a multinational enterprise called RxTra. When I walked in, I found a long line of applicants. They don’t seem to mind because the hall is completely air-conditioned. A tall man passed by while I was queuing. He dressed formally in a black tuxedo and got a firm stance. I took just one look at his profile and was hooked---he has high cheekbones, a strong jawline with a straight nose. His hair is styled neatly, which suits his perfect face shape. His steps are so large that the woman who looks like an assitant could hardly follow him.
Before they could leave, I clearly heard the woman’s humble voice. “Sir, please accept my resignation letter as your secretary. I want to leave, but I’m having trouble finding a replacement because you refused all the applicants...”
Before they finally left, I leaned back and peered at them again. RxTra is a well-known company that deals with various types of medicine. They purchase stocks and resell them to various pharmacies. I studied business management, so I’m willing to take chances. But I didn’t finish college, so I’m not sure.Everything here seems so strict and cruel.
I took a deep breath to hold back my nerves. Then I went inside and handed the resume to the sexy-dressed woman. She didn’t look at me and read my resume. She simply leaned back in her swivel chair.
“Tell me about yourself.” She examined me from head to toe. Isn’t this woman even going to make me sit down? Her sudden declarations took aback me.
“A-Ah! Adele Barrow! I’m eighteen years old. I graduated from high school and studied Business Management for one year before stopping for personal reasons,” I said hurriedly.
“Sorry—”
I never let the woman finish speaking and cut her off from what she was going to say. I put my two palms together as if praying.
“Please! Please! Any position would do. Just hire me! Even if it’s being a clearer, I’ll take it!” I closed my eyes as I begged.
The woman laughed out loud, so I opened my one eye.
As she chewed the bubble gum, she nodded her head, picked up the telephone, and called someone on the other line.
“Hello Cherry? This is Wendy. I’ve already found someone who can take your position... Yeah, I’m sure of her. She can put up with your obnoxious boss!”
What I heard made my eyes light up. After Wendy hung up the phone, I happily clapped. She laughed once more and said something I couldn’t understand.
“Have fun now, for hell is waiting for you.”
What does that mean?
I merely pouted. Soon, a lady ran to us. I recognize her! She was the woman who followed the handsome man! She quickly yanked my hand away and waved to Wendy. We moved fast, exited the elevator, and entered a large room.
“Please! You are my only hope!” She put her hand on both of my shoulders.
Before I can ask anything, a magnetic, sexy male voice rang out.
“Who did you bring this time?”
I looked up and met a pair of eyes.Sky.This is the first word that jumpped into my mind. They're a bright, clear shade of blue, with just a hint of grey around the edges that gives them a depth and intensity.No one can look away when meeting his eyes. With difficulty, I moved my gaze to the rest of his gorgeous face. Again, I saw his sharp nose and perfect jawline.His red lips curved like he’s smiling to you.
I wanted to smile, but the words that came out from his charming lips made my head boil---
“I don’t like you. Leave.”