Ana Gray's Servile Marriage

1: Ana Gray

I pulled on the reception desk with a masked smile, the ones that doubted my politeness and made me friendly. Unlike some other women I had no limit, and I was not ready to back down for anything, children or husband it meant the same money.

"Anna Gray, I have an interview for the post of secretary," I spoke with a British accent, I've always loved how it made me look even formal, including on the mirror of my dresser.

"Mrs. Gray, you're early." The blond receptionist returned a warm smile to my fake one. I used to be in her shoes before I got replaced by a bitch. How I had to act all gentle and kind to every prick that walked over my table even when they made useless advances.

"Punctuality is a key to success." I simply exchanged. I saw a fading smile on her lips when she dialed a series of numbers on the office phone and spoke short sentences to keep her conversation private. She nodded one last time into the phone and hung up.

"Mr. Eastern himself wants to see you. Take the elevator to the 7th floor you'll find his office first thing." She said to me kindly, but I didn't miss the look of surprise written on her face.

I half nodded towards her politely before taking my leave after she gave me a card, I remembered the first time I ever walked into a hall to an interview I was furious, and maybe a little frightening back then, I had a teenage criminal history on my file and I was angry for committing the crime and being so stupid, I told myself that day, "now you might never get a job here because of one stupid decision." I did get the job thanks to my studies and how I stood confident and ruled my words.

I smiled softly at my souvenirs like it was a child that has grown to adulthood.

I entered the elevator and proceeded to the 7th floor when the elevator dinged and the door slid open I set a foot out but before I take another step I was run into by a man, he bumped hard into me enough to cause me a wince, but instead of turning around an apologizing he walked right into the elevator and it shut before I even had the time to take his face in for revenge purposes.

I gritted my teeth and started only to be met by a series of doors, I thought she said I'd see the door as soon as I get out?

"I was a better secretary," I muttered.

Despite my early distaste for the company I refused to back down and kept walking the hall, like a ghost, any cc camera footage would mistake me for one by the way. I finally came to my senses and peace when I saw, CEO Eastern direction written on the door, in bold and golden, I adjusted my clothes and cleared my throat.

My first move was to knock and I got the response back very quickly, I stepped in with a polite smile, and there I was faced with a redhead lady who looked pretty and young, with dimples on her flushed cheeks.

"Welcome to International Renovation company, you must be Ms. Anna Gray, please be seated." She gestured, I nodded politely.

"First I'll like to thank you for your punctuality that's professional, and professionalism is all we ask for in this company." She started, her smile dissolved in a formal expression.

"what are your qualifications?" she demanded.

"Ph.D. in business administration." I simply replied she looked like she wanted more words from me. But I knew how to answer one question and not give unnecessary opinions the hard way.

"Is that all?" she asked with a small cock of her head, I smile in a flattery manner.

"Mrs. Tomlinson, I was only responding to the simple question you asked which was, what my qualifications were, in which I answered Ph.D. You didn't anything to that." I said to her and she had a look of shock and embarrassment which she tried to hide.

"H-how many years of experience? In the domain?" She asked.

I cleared my throat, "two years as a guide and two years in the secretary post."

"Any health issues?"

"I go for check-ups every Saturday, to date I have not a bug," I said with a smile.

The phone beside her started ringing and she picked it up, "yes sir." She nodded along before hanging up and staring at me.

"Is with a great pleasure Mr. Eastern would like to receive you in person." She smiled, this time it was well done that I couldn't read through.

I half nodded while glancing at the door. The huge Jackpot. Phoebe explained to me how she worked in the company and how much they pay which was double times my salary, but the chances of them firing me in the first week were like a million chances, not a million possibilities, which was much. The company was also known for its strict office rule and more. But I was determined to pull in front of my ex-bosses office to buy a partnership so I could fire his bitch and watch her beg. And I know a year in the company as a secretary will grant me the necessary.

Determined? I was ever since I was humiliated, they were going down.

Hello friends! It has been ages! Yeah, I know. Not my fault, University is killing me, and with the contracts, I have from the other platforms I couldn't do much.

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