Married To An Old Billionaire, In Love With His Son

Eve’s POV

When they finished introducing themselves; he furthered more told them that I am the new secretary; he informed them about his arrival and he made mentioned that; * He has come to stay * I didn’t really get what he meant.

After the meeting ended; everyone left for their various departments leaving Liam in the hall. Actually, he ordered them to leave first but I was still there, waiting for him; uhm waiting for him simply because we came here together.

“Are you waiting for me stepmom?” Liam asked me; as he picked up a few things from the table.

“No” I lied.. I might have said ‘yes’ but he added ‘stepmom’ to the end of the question.

“Okay.. so why are you still here? you don’t know your way to the office I just showed you?” He asked.

“I do” I told him, then I picked up my documents and phone… I hurried out of the hall.

* Any slight mistake can make me change my mind *

Those words echoed and his mean voice jingled in my head like a bell.

*

My new colleagues gazed at me as I made my way through every unit.. until I got to my own office, I heaved a very heavy sigh before settling down on the comfortable seat.

Right on my table, there was the complete set of a computer. I really don’t know what I’m gonna do here but the last time I checked; A secretary is someone who records, takes notes, and handles the general work in a company.

“Okay, Let’s do this Eve” I said to myself.

I brought out the booklet Liam gave to me earlier and went through it… realizing the regulations are sort of difficult to comply to.

I yawn… Gosh, I haven’t done anything at all but I’m already feeling sleepy.

“Hey newbie” I heard a muscular voice say to me; I looked up to see who it was.

“It’s Eve” I told the workaholic-looking guy; he might not be an actual workaholic though but I referred to him as that because he was putting on a pair of recommended glasses..

“Yeah Eve. I’m George. Do you remember me?” He asked.

“What do you mean? I don’t recognize this face… I’m literally just meeting you for the first time George” I said.

“Oh yes, but you sat beside me in the meeting room” He reminded me.

“Oh! I didn’t know. I didn’t look at your face” I said while turning the pages of the document I found on my desk.

“Egregious!” He remarked and I gave a tired eye roll.

“George!” We heard Liam’s voice and George stood on his feet immediately.

“Mr. Liam” He muttered; he tried not to panic.

“Is this your office?” Liam caught him right here.

“No sir”

“No, I mean. Was this your office?”

“No sir”

“Did you drop anything here for me or her?”

“Not at all sir”

“Oh is it recess period already?”

I wondered why Liam was asking him all these questions.

“No sir. Recess period will be in the next two hours” George replied.

“Oh well then, can I ask you one more question George?”

“Go ahead sir” He smiled…

” What are you doing here Mr. George?” Liam finally asked.

Geez, here comes the actual question. I feel bad for George; because he only came here to say to me; “Hi

“Errm…”

“Errrm? Errm what? Why are you not in your office? Why are you not working?” Liam queried.

“I… I’m sorry sir”

“You are sorry?”

“I am sorry sir” George repeated; he was already trembling.

Liam smiled devilishly and said; ” Anyways I’m in a happy mood today probably because I just resumed. Tomorrow I’m not sure of what temperament that might take over me” He said.

“Now leave” said that in an authoritative tone.

“Back to you Eve” He turned to me.

“He only came to say Hi to me” I uttered.

“Oh, so the brief introduction we just finished during the meeting is not proper or enough?”

“No, that’s not what I’m trying to say… George only…”

“Meet me in my office” With that, he went away.

I slapped my forehead and interjected “Uuuggh”

“Not again. He really should watch his temper” I said; I was just about to say more words and react back since he wasn’t here but I suddenly remember that the glass wall was transparent… So I just tried to compose myself and then went to meet him in his office.

*

“I’m sorry sir” I apologized immediately after I entered his office (right from the door). I guess that’s what I should have said earlier (The word; sorry) instead of justifying George since he finds that as a flimsy excuse.

“Come forward” Liam ordered and I did; stood in front of him with my hands intertwined at the back of me and I looked at the floor.

“Have you studied the booklet I gave to you?” He asked me instead.

“Yes… I mean Yes sir” I stammered.

It was part of the rule (written in the booklet) not to do anything aside from work if it’s not the time for recess or especially if there is a lot of work to do. I doubt if he will spare me like he spared George. But I’m innocent because I don’t even know what work to start with and I was just on my own when George came to meet me.

I suddenly recalled what Mark said to Liam when we were about to leave this morning.

~*You know something about hatred, when you don’t like someone you’ll find every little thing the person does irritating and annoying*

Darn it… Liam is gonna fire me on my first day at work.

“I’m sorry sir” I repeated.

“Take these publications you might need them as well” He pushed some manuscripts towards me… I packed them up and glared at them like the novice I was.

The word “Secretary” was included in the headings of each of the scripts.

“You might need this handout also. It explains what you are here to do as a secretary; of course, you are not here for jokes” He said. I received the handout from him also.

I thought that was all not until he stood up and yanked off his suit jacket and hung it on his seat… leaving him on a plain white shirt.

“Now come closer and listen” He clapped his hand and sat on his desk; there was just a short space between us.

“Aside from what is written in there” He pointed at the books I carried.

“There is more work for you to do as my secretary” He paused then continued;

“Since your office is just right there; put a call to me if I have any visitors. You know; I might be busy or carried away with something. I may not be looking through to see who is coming for me… that’s why I want you to simply holla me” He said.

“Okay… I don’t have your conta..”

“I already jotted down my telephone number on the cover of that very handout you are holding” He said.

I looked at the handout and I saw the number he was just referring to.

“Oh… Okay” I muttered.

“A record of every activity that occurs in a company is very important. Especially in a very big company like this” He demonstrated as he spoke. While I listened to him attentively and nodded.

“Not just that; you are to collect the files from your fellow colleagues, organized them and submit them to me by yourself. Now we are gonna start with the recent ones… Dad must have reviewed the previous performances they’ve carried out.. so no going back to those ones”

“Listen Eve, now that I’m taking over the company again, and I was the one who appointed you as my secretary. I would like things to be done the way I want them. Do you understand?”

“Yes, I understand ” I replied.

“Whenever we have meetings either within ourselves or with outsiders; I mean with other companies; make sure you jot down the necessary key points, words and conclusion. You could type them down later. Hold on, do you know how to use a computer?” He asked me.

“Yes, I do” I replied. Of course, I do; I’m not an illiterate after all.

“Good, very good” I’m surprised he raved regarding my positive response. And.. uhm.. I think he seemed a little bit calm at work rather than when we are at home; just a little bit.

He was about to continue with what he was saying but his phone suddenly rang – cutting him off. He picked it up and smiled when he glimpsed at who was calling him.

~ “Hello love” He said as soon as he swiped right to the receiver.

His Girlfriend! Why not? Or who else could he refer to as ‘Love’? He can’t be gay.

He smiled and hopped down from the table he was initially sitting on.. then he moved around while listening to the lady’s responses which I couldn’t hear.

~ “I have been trying to get to you; I came to your place yesterday to check up on you too. What’s going on Clara?” He said…

Aww so Clara is the girl’s name and looks like he’s drunk in love with her because he didn’t notice my presence anymore, he was just perambulating and picking up random objects, pretending to himself that he was admiring those objects.. while he was gleaming and smiling on the outside.

~ “Oh” He mouthed.

~ “Guess what babe?” He told Clara.

~”I’m back!”He announced to her.

I chuckled; wished could hear what she is saying. No, I’m not tryna poke nose here.

~”Yes I’m back love. Can we meet today? I have missed you so much”

I rolled my eyes; do long-distance relationships still exist? Well if both of them truly love and trust each other, it’s very possible.

~”I’m in the office”

~”Yeah I resumed today”

~”Are you at home right now? should I pick you up and treat you for lunch? There’s a lot of things for us to catch up with you know.., I might even spend the whole day with you” He wouldn’t stop smiling.. even his cheeks turned red.

~ “Oh” He suddenly stopped smiling and bit his finger.This text is property of Nô/velD/rama.Org.

~ “No, It’s alright, I understand dear. I just can not wait to meet you already. It’s been a long time you know” He said, the enthusiasm suddenly reduced and he frowned abit.

~”Tomorrow Clara, what about tomorrow?” He asked.

~”Okay. Tomorrow it is… Good it’s Saturday even if it’s not, I’ll definitely take a break from work because of you ” He began to smile again.

~”Bye love. See you tomorrow”

He hung the call, glared at his phone screen again, and exclaimed; “Yes! Yes” He rejoiced; overwhelmingly.

I was still standing there, but now behind him… When he turned around, he freaked out as soon as he saw me.

“What are you still doing here?” Liam asked me.

“We are not done and you didn’t tell me to leave” I answered him innocently.

He folded his arm, gawking at me as if I have a hidden agenda.

“Leave” That was the only thing he said.

“Okay” I walked out of his office; but before I finally stepped out… I could sense him jubilating again.

He must really be into her; I could discern love all over him.

*

I sat down on my seat, ~ in my office… I made sure I managed to go through all the books and manuscripts Liam gave to me earlier.

“Isn’t it time to take a break yet?” I wearily glanced at the wall on the clock. Okay, Just one more hour to go.

“Hey Eve” A worker (I’ve forgotten her name), she briefly greeted me as she headed to Liam’s office.

“Please bring it here. Give it to me” I told her; referring to the file she was holding.

“Oh, why? It’s for Mr. Liam”

“Yeah I know. He’s expecting some files and ordered me to compile everything or is this one personal?” I asked her.

“No at all. Here you have it, you are the secretary here after all” She came to give me the files then she left.

I peered at it like an illiterate, then I switched on the computer. Yeah, I already read the handout he gave to me… I figured out that Iam meant to save every hardcopy document given to me in a software format, just in case of necessity.

I wasn’t done typing the document when another lady walked by and she was also heading to Liam’s office.

“Wait!” I stopped her.

That was when she even noticed my presence.

“Who are you?” She asked me.

I stood up and smiled…”Of course; the new secretary. Eve” I told her. Was she not at the meeting this morning? or is she not a worker here?

Although she was dressed more elegantly and was carrying a posh bag to fit.

“Oh you are a new worker” She remarked then continue heading to the office.

“Please stop right there!” I said again but this time, it sounds more like an order. Of course, it’s an indirect decree from Liam himself.

I went to meet her and obstructed her way.

“Looks like it’s a personal work matter” I said.

“Yes, I need to see Liam, why won’t you let me go in?” She asked.

“Uhm.. stay right here… I’ll go in now to let him know you want to see him and if he says…”

Liam interrupted me as he rushed out.

“Clara, Clara” He called her name.

What? Is her name, Clara? Isn’t that the name of his girlfriend? Wait, is she the one? Jeez.

“Clara” Liam hit me aside as he ran to hug her passionately.

Uhnn… I swear I didn’t know she was his girlfriend, I was only following his orders.

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