Chapter 97: Step one and two
Victoria's POV
''Stay!, you are employed.'' He blurted out the minute he realized I was about leaving.
''First step achieved.'' I murmured to myself and turned to face him.
''You haven't even done an interview on me to see if I'm fit for the job.''
''It doesn't matter, please have a sit ''He pointed the visitor's seat at me, which I smiled and took. I noticed his curious gaze on me as he went back to his seat and sat across me.
We were both silent for a minute while we locked eyes with each other, without saying a word.
''Victoria.'' He called me through mind link, but I totally ignored him and acted like I couldn't hear him, joke on him to think I wasn't prepared for this.
During the past two years, I learnt how to subdue my wolf and ignore mind links.
''Are you a werewolf.'' He asked
''Yes, I am sir.'' I responded professionally.
''I see!'' He murmured with a sigh
''How is it possible that you have the scent of my mate, the same Aura and my wolf recognizes you as her.'' He spoke out
''Maybe your wolf still can't bear the pain of losing her, so he is mistaking me for her.'' I spoke in a firm voice while having eye contact with him, so he wouldn't suspect a thing.
''This is ridiculous.''he murmured to himself and tiredly massaged his forehead while he went into deep thought, giving me the opportunity to take a good look at him.
Judging from the last time I saw him two years ago, he looks as if he has lost of little weight, although his broad shoulders were wider indicating he has been doing lots of work out.
His black hair which was always neatly trimmed looks unkept and cared for, more like he has not had his hair cut for a while. Judging from his appearance, one would think he was actually mourning me.
''I thought she is dead, and the wolverines buried her to mother earth.'' I spoke up, wanting to get words from him, but he was calm and quiet, totally ignoring my words.
''Bastard.'' I murmured to myself
''Is there a question you want to ask about my profession.'' I asked
''No, that will be all for now.'' He murmured and stared at me with curious eyes
''Very well then, I'll take my leave.'' I stood on my feet, but he stopped me.
''Please wait.'' He pleaded, while I nodded my head and took my seat.
''Is there something else.'' I asked
''Yes.'' He paused and thought for a while
''You will have to stay in the mansion, I know you might have family, but you can go see them during the weekend.'' He spoke nervously
''Step two accomplished.'' I whispered evilly to myself
''But why do I have to stay here, I can come to work every day from home.'' I murmured with a fake frown.
''The thing is that my work is not regulated, I can be in the office once in a week or twice in a week and sometimes my attention might be needed at the late hours of the night and I don't want you to be stressing yourself.'' He said those words trying to convince me with those lies, while I knew the actual reason he wanted me to stay in the mansion was for him to get closer to me, which I also wanted.
''You never stated this in the application.'' I murmured with a frown
''I'm sorry, maybe I forgot, but you don't have to worry, this mansion is big, you will have everything you want.'' He spoke in a convincing manner which made me chuckled within myself.
''Fine, I'll stay here.''
''Good, I will call for a servant to show you to your room, and we can begin work starting from tomorrow.''
''Very well, sir, thank you.'' I spoke formally
''You don't have to call me sir, you can just call me Derick or alpha Derick.'' He urged
''Alright, alpha Derick.'' I said with a warm smile.
''Gosh, you have the same smile.'' He murmured to himself, but I heard him.
''I'm sorry for your lost…'' I wanted to speak, but he stopped me with his hand
''Please do not talk about that.''
''I'm sorry I won't.'' I murmured to myself and watched him went into deep thought. Staring at him, it was obvious he might be regretting his actions, but it was too late now.
'' I apologize for speaking to you in that manner, it's just that I don't like people talking about her.'' He murmured, while I just nodded my head and looked away.
A soft knock came on the door before it opened and Tony walked in.
''The Servant is here.''
''Good, please have some rest, you can go home and pick your things you would need for work.'' Derick said those words to me while I nodded my head and stood on my feet.
''Thanks for giving me this job, I promise I'll work up to your expectations.''
''I hope so.'' He flashed me a weak smile, Which was actually not a smile.
''Please come with me.'' Tony said those words and led the way while I followed behind.
We left the office building which was attached to the mansion and walked into the big sitting room.
''I don't know why it feels like we've met, but I just can't tell where.'' Tony murmured, confused, as we met eyes with each other.
''The world is a small place, maybe we've met in an occasion, parties, or gathering.'' I spoke firmly, so he wouldn't suspect a thing.
''Maybe''He nodded his head in agreement,
''Greetings.'' A Servant greeted and stood before us
''This is Olivia, she is alpha Derick's new secretary, and she will be staying here, so your duty is to Carter for all her needs, make sure she has whatever she needs.'' Chris muttered out
''Consider it done.'' The servant said those words and lowered her head in respect.
''Come, let me show you your room.''
''Alright.'' I said those words and flashed Tony a friendly smile, which he did not return before leaving with the maid.
We took the stairs and stopped at the second floor, we walked through a hallway and stopped at the second room by the right-hand side.
''This is your room.'' She said those words and opened the door, while she steps aside and allowed me to walk in.
''My name is Lilia, call me if you need anything.''
''I will, thank you.''
She nodded her head and left the room.
I smiled evilly as I moved my gaze around the room while I made a mind Link.
''Clinton.'' I called out
''Yes Vicky.'' He responded
''Step one and two accomplished.''I spoke proudly.