Chapter 1217
When There Is Nothing Left But Love
Itâs a bit of a shame giving up on such a great opportunity, but nothing matters more than giving birth to
my babies safely!
âOh, about that⦠The company has decided that you are an incredibly talented individual and would be
happy to arrange for an online interview instead. What do you think?â
Hmm? Thatâs very tempting and all, but⦠Why is a company like Tinsel Group going so far for a
nobody like me?
Although I found it a little odd, I figured it should be safe and agreed to their suggestion.
The interview was scheduled to take place at nine in the morning tomorrow. I wasnât expecting much
from it, but I woke up really early anyway thanks to the kicking from my babies and was readily waiting
in front of my computer thirty minutes prior to the interview.
The secretary started the video call right on time, and I answered it after giving my appearance a quick
fix. However, my jaw dropped in shock when I saw the face of my interviewer.
Zander? Oh, my god⦠I didnât think Iâd see him again, so I didnât even keep his business card! I canât
believe he ended up becoming my superiorâ¦
âAll right, letâs get this interview started.â Zander began the interview before I could even regain my
composure.
I calmed down a little when I saw how professional he was being, and we went through the interview
process smoothly.
I was able to answer all of his questions easily thanks to my two years of hard work, and the fact that
he ended the session without any difficult questions helped a ton as well. âOkay, weâll end the interview
here. When will you be able to start work here, Ms. Stovall?â
âWait⦠Does this mean Iâm hired?â I asked in surprise and disbelief.
Zander leaned against his leather armchair and spread his arms as he said, âYour qualifications suit the
companyâs needs perfectly, so it would only make sense to hire you. Is there a problem?â
âNo, not at all!â I felt a little excited at having my abilities acknowledged, but I also made sure to explain
my situation to him, âDid your secretary tell you that Iâm pregnant? Iâll only be able to start work about
three months later.â
Zander paused and frowned when he heard that.
Having prepared myself mentally for this outcome, I pursed my lips and said, âItâs okay, I understand
that three months is too long forâ¦â
âAll right.â Zander snapped his fingers at me all of a sudden. âIâll just take it as a maternity leave taken
in advance, then. You will not be allowed to take another maternity leave within the next five years. Is
that okay with you?â
That condition of his makes no difference to me! Given my physical condition, I wonât be having any
more children after giving birth to this pair of twins anyway!
With that thought in mind, I put on my most solemn face possible and nodded at him. âI accept your
terms!â
Zander smiled and leaned back against his chair as he waved at me. âCongratulations, Scarlett! I look
forward to working with you!â
The weather got increasingly colder as winter came, and the temperature in K City often dropped below
thirty-two degrees. The sky was rather gloomy as it was both raining and snowing at the same time.
Thanks to my huge tummy and many layers of clothing, I looked like a polar bear as I sat by the
window with Emma.
The plants in the garden had all withered, and the whole place was covered with a thick layer of snow.
The tranquil moment was interrupted when Louisâ assistant came running into the room frantically. He
was dressed in a plain fleece jacket, his warm breath clearly visible as he asked, âIs Mr. Stovall in?â
He was looking for John.
âWhat happened, Mr. Cooper?â Emma asked.
The assistant was about to say something when John appeared at the stairs and stopped him. âMr.
Cooper, letâs talk upstairs.â
Seeing as John called the shots in the house and was the person he came looking for, to begin with,
the assistant followed him upstairs without another word.
Emma thought John was trying to spite her and grumbled angrily, âHmph! Itâs not like I wanted to hear it
anyway!â