A Naive Bride for the Sophisticated CEO novel Chapter 9

“Thank you so much for helping me arrange yesterday, Elena. I would have had to do all of the work alone if you weren’t around. My uncle had an emergency meeting,” Amelia said to Elena as she stood in front of her door.

Amelia was dressed in a white ironed shirt and black office pants. She carried a black tote bag which hung on her shoulders. In her bag were her credentials. She was fully prepared to apply for a job at James’ company.

“It’s nothing, Amelia. You are my new neighbor and it’s only nice of me to help you out,” Elena responded, and Amelia bounced her head happily.

“So… where are you headed? You are off to work?” She asked, and Amelia heaved a sigh. “Not really, Elena. I’m just going to apply for a job. I hope I’m accepted into the company.”

Elena smiled and nodded. “You seem smart. You will be accepted. I wish you good luck.” Amelia nodded and smiled widely. “Thank you. And you? You aren’t going to work?” She asked, and Elena shook her head.

“I’m yet to secure a job. But I have it under control. You should quickly head to the company now. You don’t want to be late,” Elena said, Amelia bobbed.

“True. See you soon.” Amelia waved at Elena and hurried down the corridor. She could feel Elena’s eye boring into her back. She looked back and waved at her again. Elena waved for the last time and entered her apartment.

Amelia chuckled happily as she headed out. ‘Finally, I have someone I can call my friend. She is so nice and beautiful.’ Amelia couldn’t stop thinking about her new friend.

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Amelia sat in front of James’ office after she got to the company. She was asked to wait in front of his office by the receptionist.

After some minutes, she heard someone approach her. She looked up and when she saw James approaching, she sprang to her feet. “Mr. James. Good morning, sir,” She lowered her head.

James stood in front of Amelia, his hands buried in the pockets of his new deep-blue blazer pants, and stared at her from head to toe.

He could notice how neatly ironed her shirt was, though it was a little bit big for her.

Her pants were also ironed and big. ‘What’s with her and big clothes?’

He moved his eyes to the bag that was in her hand, and he could see her file. It was bigger than her bag, so she couldn’t zip it. Her shoe was the same she wore the first time she came to see him.

Amelia was forced to look when she noticed how quiet he was. ‘God, what is he thinking now?’

“Why are you here?” He asked, and she quickly reached for the file in her bag and pulled it out.

“I’m here to apply for a job, Mr. James. I would love to work in this great company of yours.” She bowed severally as she spoke, and this made James smirk.

James uttered no words, instead he headed to his door and opened it. He walked into the office and left the door open.

Amelia interpreted it to be a “come in” gesture, so she hurried and followed behind him. He picked up a remote from his desk, pointed it to his Air conditioner and switched it on.

He walked to his chair, removed his blue blazers and hung it on his chair.

“Tell me, Amelia, give me one reason why I should employ you to work in my company.” He sat on his chair, crossed his legs and stared at her.

“Because I’m competent, I have a very good result, I’m hardworking, I…” She stopped counting her fingers when James raised his hand.

“That’s enough. I didn’t give you the opportunity to boast in front of me, woman,” He said, and Amelia clasped her lips. “I’m sorry, sir.” She bowed, and he sighed.

“So, you want me to employ you even when I’m yet to forgive you, hun?” He asked, and she bobbed.

Amelia dropped her bag on the couch in his office and walked up to him. James’ eyes widened as he watched her approach him. “Mr. James, please…”