The Taste of Seducti Chapter 6 - Don'T Be Deceived

Clearing his throat, he changed the question.

"So, tell

about your education and work experience."

redith let out a sigh and gave him a grateful look as the color slowly made its way on her face.

"I graduated from KUUV with high honors with a degree in business managent two years ago. Unfortunately, I don't have any working experience but I'm hardworking, able to withstand stress or pressure. I'm sure I'm going to do a good job please just give

the chance."

"So, what have you been doing these two years after school?"

redith inhaled deeply before answering, "I was taking care of my mom. She was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. She passed away nine months ago."

Atlas could see she was trying not to break down.

"Sorry for your loss, Miss Rossi." Damn he hated the sad look on her face. He would rather see her cry in his bed than see the sad look on her face right now.

"Thank you. I'm glad she passed away though. She was suffering a lot. At tis death isn't so bad. It's an escape from this harsh world." redith forced out a smile.

Atlas pressed his lips together and gave a curt nod.

"So I'm I hired?" redith asked with her eyes glinting with hope.

"Yes Miss Rossi. You're hired."

"I'm hired? Thank you, Sir you're not going to regret this."

Atlas lips curled into a soft smile by her reaction. She looked like a kid who has received her favorite cookies.

Being in a calculative circle it was rare to see soone who genuinely expressed her feelings.

"Yeah, you're going to start tomorrow morning. I want you to be here exactly at 7:30am. Work starts at 8:00am but as my secretary you're supposed to co early and make sure everything is in place and oh, don't forget my coffee."

Atlas opened a drawer and removed a card from it.

"Here is my business card. My personal number is on it. In case you need to contact

directly for sothing."

redith grasped the card with her hand then stared at it.

"I don't tolerate tardiness and laziness so make sure to be on ti tomorrow."

"Alright Sir." redith replied.

"I will call soone to give you a tour around the company. Wait for him at the reception hall."

"Okay. Thank you." She got up from her chair and strode out of his office. Just as she was about to open the door, she turned around and walked towards him. She ca to stand behind the chair she was previously sitting in.

"Umsir, how much is my salary.? She asked, her voice a bare whisper in the room.

Atlas's eyes flickered with amusent as he leaned in his chair.

"How much do you want

to pay you, Miss Rossi?"

redith frowned, unsure how to answer. She has never worked before so she had no idea how much she is supposed to take.

"I'm waiting for your answer, Miss Rossi."

"I-I don't know sir." She fought back a blush before answering him.

"As my personal assistant you be paid 85 dollars per hour. Bonuses will be added at the end of the year depending on your performance."

redith eyes widened. "Really?"

"Yes, Miss Rossi really. I might increase your pay as tis goes on. Like I said depending on your performance. I don't like underpaying my workers they deserve more since they're the ones keeping the company running."

A smile slide across redith's lips.

"You're really kind, Mr. Martini."

Atlas stiffened, before letting out a mirthless chuckle. His gaze burned into hers with such intensity she felt her soul shiver.

"I'm anything but kind, Miss Rossi. Don't be deceived."

He stretched out the last word for emphasis.

redith swallowed the lump in her throat and nodded.

"Good. You can leave now unless you want to spend more ti with ?"

redith felt a hot blush settle over her cheeks.

"I-I. N-no. sir."

"Oh, I didn't know Miss Rossi hated my presence. Then how are we going to work together?"

redith's mouth moved, but remained soundless with nervousness. She had no idea what to say.

"I'm just kidding, Miss Rossi." He laughed and the warm, richly masculine sound swept away her nervousness.

"Oh"

She let out an awkward laugh. "I'm so stupid. I-"

Atlas shot a glare up at her to silence her.

"Don't say that ever again. You're not stupid. If you are I would never hire you. Never let anyone make you feel stupid and most importantly don't put yourself down, you're all you've got."

Atlas has never understood why girls put themselves down. They have sothing that can bring any man to their feet. They create lives but still they can't seem to appreciate themselves. Won were weird for sure.

Maybe it's was because he was closer to his mom but Atlas respected won. He didn't get why n had to be an, abusive and indifference to get their superiority and dominance ssage around.

Not him. His father taught him that respect couldn't be commanded or bought you have to earn it. So yes, he might be ruthless and fierce in the business world.

Cruel and twisted underground but he always gives people the respect they deserved. He didn't see himself high above anybody.

He still rembers the surprise face on the securities and cleaners face anything he asks them how they are when they greet him every morning. If only they knew how much he values each of them for making his company what it is today.

"Did you hear what I just said, Miss Rossi?"

"Yes, Sir." redith replied.

"Good, you can wait for Mr. Matthews at the reception hall. He will be the one giving you the tour."

"Alright. Have a nice day sir and thank you for the advice." She said as her eyes held his for a mont before leaving his office.

She could feel the heat from his stare on her back as she walked away.. Deep down she knew working for Atlas Martini was going to be a thrilling adventure and she couldn't wait.