Chapitre 19: She is jealous again.
Remi just came back with cocoa butter from his vet appointment. They figured out his age based on his teeth and gave him a series of puppy shots and dewormer.
He is suitable for another 4/weeks before he needs a booster shot. Using the back entrance, she let cocoa butter back into her room since she had not been packing anything for her move. Conrad has told her if she could move after Felicia returns. He has yet to say to her about the purchase he made.
She saw the cooks and a few housekeepers bustling around the kitchen area and figured the witches of the west had returned. She just thought they would be gone for a week at least.
But who cares? She has a dog and a condo; she just needed a job. She will start by using the sad-looking degree Clarissa has and use it to her advantage to earn money. Everything is expensive in Arlington; unlike Anders, it is affordable in certain districts.
She can't move without securing a job, and paying an investigator also will cost her money she has not possessed.
She felt since she had moved to Arlington, her weight was slowly decreasing since she barely ate; now, thinking how hungry she was, she would make a turkey panini sandwich since she saw a pesto in the fridge and turkey slices.
From the kitchen, she heard Arianna cackle, followed by a few others in the living room, assuming her friend was invited to come when she showed off her shopping haul from Credence. It wasn't even her money; it was Clarissa's. Mona is nowhere to be seen today; she is probably resting, thinking she is about to die from Rabies disease.
Hiding her inward funny thoughts, she prepped her sandwiches on the plate and walked to the dining area to enjoy her homemade sandwich.
Arianna saw Remi quietly eating, and suddenly rage possessed her that she couldn't help feeling this way. This Clarissa looks more beautiful, and even her body develops more; she never notices that Clarissa has woman assets and a tiny waist. Maybe the baggy clothes they told her to wear hide the curves. This has made Arianna even more upset. They have the same father, but why does she not look like her?
Talking as loud as she could, Arianna made sure to show and tell all the designer collections she gets resulting in admiration from the rest of her friends. They are periodically gaping at Remi that still unbothered by Arianna showing off.
Ilya came hurriedly to the dining table, skipping formalities to Remi, that is still enjoying her sandwiches; she might have made a lot for her.
"Young Miss, a man is looking for you outside!"
Arianna, upon hearing that, an idea popped up like a light bulb in her head to embarrass Remi even more in front of these leeches she allows to be her friend.
"Let the man in," Not letting Remi decide.
Ilya left to open the gate to welcome Arthur in and lead him to the common area.
Arthur was followed by another man with glasses walking in and bowed respectfully to everyone there. He saw a lot of gifts scattered all over the velvet sofa and a few other socialites there gawking at him from afar. He is grateful Roman did not join him, or he will have a headache dealings with the rest of them here.
Arianna started immediately, leaving Remi at the dining table, devouring her panini. Ignoring Arthur, she has no idea what else Clarissa did and is a little nervous if this is a shark loan because she has no money to pay anything now.
"Kind sir, what has my half-sister done this time? Please accept our apology; my parents left this morning for urgent matters, and my half-sister does not have any money for any compensa;to. Therefore, I apologize on her behalf if she has done something bad. You see, she is my father's illegitimate child, as you know....."
Her words are vague but like a venom insulting Remi, yet making herself look noble by being willing to apologize.
Her friends had their hands on their chest as if saddened to see Arianna's pure intentions to apologize, making them glare towards Remi, that just taken a final bite of her panini.
Remi realizes that all eyes are trained on her.
"Yeap..what she said, I don't have money," pointing at Arianna.
"She does; they just got back from a shopping trip."
Arthur scratched his head and kept exchanging glances with the man beside him, unsure how to start a conversation. He knows Clarissa's status, but to be uttered so explicitly and candidly is a little wild for him.
"Miss Henson, there is a misunderstanding here; I am not here for compensation" he then does not want to waste any time since Roman has been impatient lately. They are expecting them in the office.
"I am here on behalf of My boss Mr. Roman Knights, to invite Ms. Clarissa to come with us since we require your expertise based on Ms. Nguyen's information."
"Roman knights," the other socialites started whispering upon each other, some fixing their hair to make an impressionable in front of Arthur, some glaring at Remi full with disdain. Arianna, however, is beyond livid!
"What expertise? She is barely passing her college," Scoffing, crossing her arms.
Remi heard Roman's name and knew it had to be the Van Cleven rings; Natalie is Logan Kent's fiance she met at the hospital.
'The Knights does not have any involvement in antiques. Why does he require my expertise? ' Remi monologued inside her head.
"Mister...I have declined; I don't think I can offer any assistance with Mr. Knights."
"This is not a request, Ms. Henson" Arthur smiled unknowingly, looking a little intimidating.
"Can we speak in private, Ms. Henson" He hinted to Remi while his eyes fixed on Arianna's.
He wanted to speak of the perks and compensation of the Knights.Co will reward her if she gets the job. However, being in a world where he deals with crude people, he knew to differentiate between them.
Remi dejectedly follows Arthur outside to entertain the idea. She knows she will not accept the amount. However, she wants to see if The knights live up to their name.
"Ms. Henson, our company, is branching out to the jewelry business and precious stone; Ms. Nguyen spoke highly of you when you recognized her engagement ring just by looking at it. We needed a person that could work for us to see the value of each gem and its age of it."
"Continue.."
Remi wanted to hear this man speak; he was charismatic and cute, and polite. Looking at his finger, he is married, and, of course, the good man was taken.
"The company is willing to compensate you handsomely if you are proven capable of performing the job."
"How much are we talking?" Remi went straight ahead without beating around the bush.
"25000$ a month, cost of living paid, and traveling allowance allocated for you."
She gulped silently since, even at Anders, the highest she ever gets paid is 10000$ per month. This offer is tempting, but she does not want to be working for the Knights directly.
"I will think about it" she knew she couldn't look desperate and frantic over the offer.
Arthur sweetens the deal again
"You will have your studio, and you can choose your team of staff" Baldie and mango also see Coconut's face flash before eyes. They can go legit and get laid well. She was finally able to help them become a good law-abiding citizen.
"Lead the way"...
"Ermmm..Ms. Henson, perhaps you wanted to wear something business casual?"
She looked at her clothes; there was nothing wrong with it. Her long blue denim jeans, with her fitted blue shirt wearing her platform sneakers. She looks fresh and clean. Her black hair let loose, and her face looked beautiful with just a little existing blusher and peach lip color tint she used earlier.
" I am going there for my test. Not to flirt with your boss, my clothes are fine..now secretary, wait for me in the car; I have to make sure cocoa butter is good before I l.eave."
'Cocoa butter?'
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