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here?”
    “Yes, Matty. Just sending a text to wish me good luck was fine. You didn’t need to come wish me luck in person.” Her eyes were wide and beautiful and she touched my arm, giving me a small squeeze. She was so excited and I felt bad that she thought I came here to wish her luck in person.
    I gave a small hand gesture, waving to the office. “Baby, I work here. This is my company.”
    Her jaw dropped open and a look of complete and utter shock swept over her face. I started to realize this could be a really good thing and I could help her out, making sure she got the job.
    Her smile dropped and her disposition changed completely. She squared off her shoulders and held her head high. In a voice that was full of conviction as if she could read my mind, she stated, “Matty, I want to get this job on my own. Please. Please don’t try to help out. I can do this interview. I know I can.” There was a slight panic to her voice as if I were going to ruin her chances or something.
    “What? Kara, I know you can do this on your own. I won’t do anything. Promise. This is all you, okay?” She nodded her head and relief washed over her expression. I looked down and noticed she was wearing that yellow flower ring.
    Just then, Vanessa Hargrave opened the door to the reception room. I tried to signal to Kara to remove the ring by wringing the same finger she was wearing the yellow ring. Vanessa quickly eyed me before turning her gaze to Kara and held out her hand introducing herself to Kara.
    In a bitchy tone, one I was sure could only be deemed as contempt, Vanessa said, “You must be Kara Leonard. I’m Vanessa Hargrave, Human Resources Director. Come with me, please.”
    I glanced at Kara and noticed fear glaze over her eyes from the witch’s tone. I’ll be pissed as hell if Vanessa takes away that proud determined look Kara had before. Vanessa has a fight on her hands if she fucks this up.

Chapter 3
Vanessa
     
    With e very passing day my week became worse. My week started out with some jerk not realizing the “Reserved for” sign actually meant “do not park here.” Each day, I pulled up and that same darn blue SUV was parked there. I ordered a new sign with my name on it weeks ago, but the sign arrived with my name misspelled. That was Monday.
    Then, I was called into Mr. Buchanan’s office and informed that a Mr. Matthew Williams was hired as Vice President for Inside Sales – without my approval or even a chance to interview him for the position. I was also told that Mr. Williams would be given a huge budget (I’ve never seen such an impressive budget) and I was told, in not so many words, that Mr. Williams would be able to do anything he wants. I couldn’t help but wonder if he was someone at the top’s nephew or son, especially after I asked to see his résumé. He has no managerial experience and came from outside sales.
    After I reviewed his résumé, I went right back into Mr. Buchanan’s office and made sure he was well aware of this problem. I was told to sign him up for classes and take him under my wing. That did not go as well as I had planned. I almost laughed in his face, but luckily refrained. Mr. Buchanan seemed to be nice, but I had heard from the other officers that he could be a jerk if you crossed him.
    I took this position two months ago knowing it would be a challenge. Joining this company was a great step up in my career. I had only been an assistant until now, so being able to run things the way I wanted was a dream come true for me. I had worked my way up the corporate ladder and hoped to continue. Being able to run this office site the way I wanted to, for the most part, was a thrill – at first.
    As soon as I came here I knew that I had a fight on my hands. The previous HR director let things fall aside and it was up to me to turn things around. I put many new policies in place and for the most part, Mr. Buchanan was agreeable. There were a couple things we disagreed on, but