After what seemed like an eternity of faxing and inserting contacts, I made a reservation at the restaurant he wanted.

I walk to his office and knocked.

When I hear a 'come in', I walk into his office.

"Sir, I'm done with all the tasks you asked me to do, so I'm here to organize the files you wanted"

"Yes, Ms. Downs the files over there," he pointed at a stack of files to his left.

"I want you to put them all alphabetically in a binder and on to that rack over there, make no mistake because I don't tolerate mistakes"

"Yes, sir" I blinked.

I walked over to the files, picked them up, and put them on the floor, I started opening all the binders from A to Z and placed them beside the files on the floor.

"What are you doing Ms. Downs?" He sounded annoyed.

"I'm organizing the files sir"

Are you blind? Is what I wanted to say but continued looking through the files instead.

"On the floor?"

"Yes, is that a problem?"

"No, it's fine, just go back to work"

I noticed a hint of amusement in his voice but ignored it.

By the next hour, I was finished and started placing the binders on the rack.

"Sir, I'm done with what you asked, if you'll excuse me I'll go on my lunch break"

"Already?!"

Take that asshole.

"Yes, would you like me to get you anything sir, coffee? Cake? A sandwich perhaps?"

"Actually Ms. Downs, will you mind me accompanying you to lunch?"

"Not at all sir, be my guest"

Scary...

His mood changed...

We went into the elevator, I was about to press the floor to the cafeteria but Mr. Reid pressed the floor to the lobby.

"Sir?"

"I'm taking you out"

"Do you have a lunch meeting?"

"No"

"I see," I said skeptically.

We walked out of the elevator and I felt all eyes on us, I ignored it and it seems Mr. Reid had the same idea as me.

As we walked out of the lobby, there was a limo parked in front of the building.

Mr. Reid casually opened the door for me to get in and I didn't question him, I went in, reminding myself he's a billionaire.

I sat in the limousine and looked around, Mr. Reid slid in next to me, I looked at Mr. Reid to find him staring at me.

"Mr. Reid is there something you want to tell me?"

"No, not exactly, but I would like to get to know you a bit, Ms. Downs"

"I'm sorry sir but I think we should just keep our relationship professional, no need to get to know each other personally"

"I never said personally Ms. Downs, I'd just like to get to know someone I'm going to be working so closely with"

"I'm sorry sir but I don't feel obligated to tell you something about my personal life"

"Obligation isn't the problem Ms. Downs, as your boss I'm ordering you to tell me"

"And I'm telling you as your 'assistant' that I don't want to tell you anything"

"I'll find out somehow Ms. Downs, you're well aware of what I'm capable of"

I gulped and stared out the window, determined to stand my ground.

Calm down Julie, you haven't committed murder so it's fine.

What can he find out anyway?

We arrived at an expensive-looking cafe and the driver opened my side of the door.

I got out and said a polite 'thank you' but Mr. Reid on the other hand scoffed at the poor man.

I ignored it and walked inside.

"Table for two," Mr. Reid said to the waiter.

"Yes, Mr. Reid," he said solemnly.

He walked us to a table with two chairs and as we sat down, the waiter walked back to his station.

"Mr. Reid, what can I get you?" A waitress said, clearly shaking.

Apparently, everyone knows Mr. Reid, either he's really famous or comes here a lot and man is this poor girl afraid of him.

What did you do Mr. Reid? Do you just fire someone or kill them?

"I'd like the usual pasta and for dessert, the lemon cake and get me a coffee"

My suspicions were confirmed! Hooray! He both comes here a lot and is an asshole!

"Anything else sir?" She said with a forced smile.

"Well I'll have a turkey sandwich and lemonade, for desert I'd like a cheesecake and mint tea" I interrupted, the poor thing was so scared of Mr. Reid she forgot all about me.

"Yes, I'll be right with you"

I turned to see Mr. Reid looking at me in amusement.

"Ms. Downs, no need to get jealous"

Excuse me?

"I assure you, sir, that was not jealousy I was being ignored because the poor woman was terrified"

"And I assure you, Ms. Downs, women aren't afraid of me, on the contrary, they rather like me"

"I guess that doesn't apply to all women"

"Do you believe you will always be as proud as you are now?"

"Well, professionally yes, but personally no, because I'm not proud outside work"

Just then a different waitress came with our orders and I gave her a polite smile and said thank you.

She placed both our orders on the table and hurriedly left.

"Ms. Downs, why did you quit your old job?"

"I'm sorry sir but I can't give information like that"

"I'd hate to find out myself Ms. Downs, so better you than someone else"

I was about to clear my throat when we heard glass shatter.

We turn our heads in the direction of the sound to see that a couple's son accidentally knocked over a glass.

The little boy began crying and his parents tried to calm him down.

When he calmed down, the couple gave us all an apologetic look and I just smiled and waved it off.

"Now my answer- oh for the love of God!" This time my phone's alarm went off, I apologized and looked at my phone.

My expression turned serious.

"Sir, you have a meeting in twenty minutes, I suggest you quickly eat so by then you have a minimum of five minutes to get there on time," I said in my business tone.

"Alright Ms. Downs"

We ate our meal in silence and we said to take our desserts to go.

We argued about the bill and in the end, he won, grabbing our dessert box, we decided to drink our drinks in the drive back to the office.

My calculations were correct, when we arrived at the office we only had five minutes left until the meeting.

"Sir go get ready while I prep the meeting room I'll meet you there," I said rushing towards the elevator.

"But you need to take notes"

"I have a notepad in my purse"

"Why do you carry a notepad with you?"

I smiled.

The elevator dinged on the meeting floor.

"Mr. Reid, I'll see you during the meeting"

The elevator doors closed when he was about to say something.

I hummed a tune all the way to the meeting room I had chosen.

I looked over the chairs to make sure we didn't have a shortage of seats, I placed water bottles in front of each seat.

The door opened and two men in suits came in.

I assumed the first one in the navy suit was Victor Norton and the other in the grey one was his partner Ervin Sullivan.

"Mr. Norton, Mr. Sullivan?"

"Who might you be miss?" Mr. Norton asked.

"I'm Juliana Downs, Mr. Reid's personal secretary, Mr. Reid will join us shortly, in the meantime please have a seat"

"Ms. Downs, how long have you been working here?" The man who I'm guessing is Mr. Sullivan asked.

"This will sound strange and very much unprofessional, but I joined today," I said with a small chuckle.

The two men looked at each other then they looked back at me and started laughing hysterically.

"I'm sorry am I missing something here?" I raised a brow and failed to keep a professional tone.

"We're sorry Ms. Downs, it's just you seem like you've been working here for years and you're experienced at these things"

"I have worked at another company before, so I do have some experience"

We heard the door click and turned our heads to see Mr. Reid with an irritated look on his face.

"I hope Ms. Downs is entertaining you all"

"She is, you have a very capable assistant on your hands Derick, would be a shame if we steal her from you" Mr. Sullivan smiled, looking at me.

"Sadly she just started and I think she's too proud to quit on the first day, am I right Ms. Downs?"

What the actual f*ck!

Smiling, I sent Mr. Reid a sharp glare and smiled softly at the gentleman.

"Mr. Sullivan, Mr. Norton, I appreciate the offer but will you leave the position open if needs be?"

"Be our guest we'll be honored, if you can last a day and smile whilst working for Derick then you are everyone's dream employee" Mr. Norton laughed and winked at me, I felt my cheeks heat up, can you blame me? They're both gorgeous.

We stopped when someone cleared his throat.

"Now that we're done with this friendly chit chat, let's get down to business"

I straightened in my seat and readied my notepad and pen, waiting for words to be spoken so I can write down the necessary parts of this meeting.

All throughout the meeting, I felt a pair of eyes on me constantly, I ignored it and kept my gaze on taking notes.

Mr. Reid was the first to speak and they started engaging in conversation.

After about an hour of talking and writing, everyone quietens down and Mr. Reid pulls out the contract and slides it to both of them.

"The only way you can have Reid Enterprises partner with N&S Holding; is by signing your names and agreeing to these terms and conditions"

They both look at each other just like before and both look down at the contract at the same time, both nodding their heads they sign the contract.

They both smile and stand up holding their hands out for Mr. Reid to shake, me and Mr. Reid both stand-up and shake their hands.

While shaking Mr. Norton's hand he raises it to his lips and kisses my palm, he lets go of my hand, not before winking at me, making me blush.

"Pleasure doing business with you" Mr. Reid says, his voice cold as ice.

They both nod, it's cute how familiar they are with each others thoughts.

After they leave Mr. Reid slams his hand on the wooden table, startling me.

"What the hell was that?!"

I look at him confused.

"What?"

"Stop playing dumb Ms. Downs, I know you're not stupid!"

"Mr. Reid, please go ahead and tell me what you're trying to imply" I sigh, what is with this guy?

"You were obviously flirting with my clients!"

I looked at him with an are-you-kidding-me look and blinked a few times to make sure this is real.

"Mr. Reid if anyone was flirting it was YOUR client himself!"

"How dare you talk back to me Ms. Downs!"

"You said it yourself Mr. Reid, I'm too proud for my own good, anyways, sir if you don't have any other tasks that need my attention I will take my leave, but before that I'd like you to tell me my working hours"

"Don't order me around that's my job" He growled lowly but then sighed.

"Be here at 7 AM sharp, I don't tolerate lateness, bring me my coffee when you come in and you leave at 5 PM, except on the days I need you to stay late, but as this is your first day I'll let you go home early as there is nothing else to be done"

"Understood, goodbye sir"

Just let me leave!

"Goodbye Ms. Downs"

I walked out of the meeting room and speed walked to my office, grabbing my purse, I hurried my way out.

What a first day, eventful wasn't it? I thought bitterly.

I walked out of the building and quickly hailed a cab just wanting to go home.

When I look at my apartment I smile, home, no work and most importantly, no Mr. Reid.

I unlocked the door and threw Kate's shoes somewhere, not really caring where and throwing my purse on the couch.

I collapse on the couch, remembering I'm still in my work clothes, I hurriedly go to my room and find a note on the bed.

Julie

Spending the day with Ryan, see you tomorrow and put my shoes back!

xox Kate

I groaned.

How did she know?

I walked back to where I threw the shoes and neatly placed them back where I got them.

I went back into my bedroom and changed into an oversized shirt and short shorts, walking out I flip the TV on and head to look for something to eat.

I finally decide on an easy Caesar salad and start cutting the vegetables and the chicken.

After two helpings of Caesar salad and one movie later the days exhaustion finally gets to me.

I quickly make sure the apartment is locked and close all the lights.

I do my bathroom rituals and after setting my alarm for 6 AM, I go to sleep.

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