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I fought to stay composed and professional as Sebastien spoke.
“This will be my tenth branch of Club Lunaire. The grand opening will be in a month, with members of the general public invited as well as exclusive elite guests. The total number of persons allowed in the building without it being a fire hazard is two hundred. Caite, my secretary, has already emailed you the logistics. My job today is to make it clear that the success of this event is non-negotiable. Do you think this is a job you can handle, Ms. Malone?”
The job wasn’t the problem. The person offering it was.
“Mr. Quantum, I can assure you that you chose the right person for the job. Executing events flawlessly is what I’m known for. However, the budget for an elaborate event such as this makes a world of difference. Do you have a budget in mind?"
Sebastien’s lips curled into a slow smile and a rich, sexy chuckle escaped his lips, making my heart skip a beat.
“Ms. Malone, there is no strict budget. Quality is the priority. Your salary for this event will be thirty thousand dollars, with a bonus of ten thousand if the event gets ravereviews. Meetallmy expectations and there will be a permanent position for you within my company as our planner, with a salary of fifty thousand per month, perks notwithstanding.”
This is just the type of job I’ve been waiting for. But why does it have to be handed to me on a silver platter that Sebastien’s holding?
I smiled, adding as much enthusiasm in my voice as I could muster. “When do you want me to start?”
“Tomorrow. Quantum Enterprises Head Office at eight a.m. sharp. Caite will send the information. You’ll sign the contract and begin immediately.”
A look of confusion crossed my face.Quantum Enterprises?
Sebastien must have seen it. “Ms. Malone, is something the matter?”
If the name of Sebastien’s company is Quantum Enterprises, there was no way I would’ve sent my resume. Or maybe I did, out of desperation. Either way, I got the job. Yay me?
“No. Mr. Quantum. I’ll be there at eight a.m.”
“If you’re one minute late, Ms. Malone, don’t bother showing up.”
I nodded and rose to my feet. “Thank you for the opportunity. I’ll see you tomorrow at 8 a.m. Mr. Quantum.”
As I made my way out of his office, I hoped against all hopes that I’d be able to survive the upcoming month with Sebastien Quantum.
Chapter 3 - Sebastien
The next day at seven forty-five a.m., my desk phone rang, and I answered.
“Mr. Quantum, Ms. Malone is here,” Caite’s voice came over the phone.
“Send her in.”
A few seconds later, there was a light knock on my office door. Caite ushered Delilah into the office before closing the door behind her.
“Good morning, Mr. Quantum.”
Delilah wore a fitted pencil skirt that hugged her round hips and fell just below her knees with a deep red V-neck blouse that accentuated the curves of her breasts. Her hair was pulled into a ponytail.
Gone was the girl I knew; before me was the confident, beautiful woman she’d grown into.
“Ms. Malone. Have a seat.”
As Delilah sat opposite me, the scent of peaches from her lotion or perfume filled the office. I slid a file across to her. She opened it and glanced at the pages.
“This is the contract outlining your responsibilities and compensation package. After reviewing, sign it. It’s straightforward.”
“Sure thing.”
I watched as Delilah read silently, her lips moving slightly as she did so. When she was finished, she removed a pen from her handbag and signed the documents. She then slid the file toward me. I handed her a copy of the agreement. Within theagreement was a clause restricting her from working on other contracts and mandating that she’d also have to work from the head office.
I stood up. “Let me show you to your office.”