The Best Is Yet to Come: Novella Bonus for Her Best Match (The Best Girls Book 0) Read Online Free PDF Page B

“But I’m going to leave you, anyway. No matter what. So you’d better take these interviews seriously.”
    “Of course, Ms. Carson. I always take my job seriously. You can send in the next candidate.”
    Katie called another interviewee into the room. Once again, Gherring refused to acknowledge the girl’s presence until he had studied her cover letter, resume, and letters of recommendation. When he raised his eyes to the candidate, he found she was still standing before him, having refused to take the chair Katie indicated.
    “Would you like to be seated?” he asked.
    “Thank you, sir,” she answered, her voice so soft he had to strain to hear her. Her eyes were wide and staring. She sat down slowly, feeling her way into the chair, never taking her eyes off him. What was that emotion he saw? Was it fear? Awe? He expected his employees to respect him, but he couldn’t imagine having a personal assistant who became catatonic in his presence.
    “Tell me about yourself, Ms. Everett.” He opted to use her real name since she already appeared to be rattled.
    “Uhmm... It’s an honor to meet you, Mr. Gherring,” she spoke, her voice almost a whisper.
    “I’ll need you to speak up just a bit, Ms. Everett. Can you tell me why you want to work at Gherring Inc.?”
    “I just can’t believe I’m really standing here,” she said. “It’s so surreal.”
    Steven decided he liked her better when he couldn’t hear what she was saying. He returned his attention to his computer to answer another email. Then he turned back to the girl who still wore the same shocked expression.
    “When would you be available to begin working if you were hired?”
    “I could start right now!” She smiled with excitement. “Do I have the job?”
    “No, Ms. Everett,” he corrected, quickly. “I have to conduct the other interviews before I make a decision. Thank you, Ms. Everett.” He nodded to Katie, who ushered the stiff gaited girl out the door.
    “Okay,” Katie said, ruefully. “I admit, that one was a dud. But the next one looks better.”
    He glanced at the top of his stack. “Enoch Grant? You really think I want to spend all day every day looking at a male secretary?”
    “Don’t try to pretend you’re the kind of boss who choses a secretary for her looks. I know better.”
    “Perhaps not, but it does make my day more pleasant.”
    “I’m sorry Mr. Gherring, but I happen to know from my investigation you’ve had male executive assistants in the past.”
    He smiled. “Okay, I admit it’s true. But I still maintain it’s not my preference.”
    “Well you have two men to interview today. So, remember to keep an open mind.”
    Katie went to the door and called in the applicant. Once again, Gherring ignored him completely while he studied the components of the resume. This one had impressive credentials—too impressive. Even a Masters Degree in Economics. He wouldn’t stay in the job for more than a year.
    “Mr. Grant,” he said, glancing up to find the man studying the diplomas on his office wall. “Are you quite through with your tour?”
    “Excuse me, Mr. Gherring,” he said, with a beaming smile. He moved to the desk with long, confident strides. “I couldn’t help myself. I didn’t know you had a degree from Harvard Law School. That’s awesome.” He held out his hand. “Enoch Grant. Nice to meet you. I know, Enoch is a strange name, but I’m kind of a strange guy so it fits. What would you like to know about me? I’ve got a Bachelor’s degree in Business, and a Masters in Economics. I just got out of school, so I don’t have much experience, but I can learn quickly. Oh, and I’m a whiz with computers. I really can do most anything you need around here. And I’m willing to work long hours, because I don’t have a family or a girlfriend, even. Really, is there anything else you need to know?”
    Gherring chuckled to himself and shook his head. “Mr. Grant, I’m going to refer you to