Page 39 of Wicked Trap

“Hello, Sameer. I got the job!”

“Oh wow! I knew you would. But I didn’t know it would be this quick. Congratulations.”

She laughed. “Thanks. Are you free for lunch?”

There was the minutest of pauses. “Yes, definitely. But I’m finishing up something important. Why don’t you wait by the cafeteria? I will be downstairs in a few minutes.”

“Sure. No problem.”

Ending the call, she walked out of the building. She asked someone where the cafeteria was located before following the directions.

It was a bit early for lunch and not many employees were there yet. She waited outside because she wouldn’t be allowed in. The place was beautiful with lush greenery dominating the area despite the tall buildings surrounding it. Maybe it wouldn’t be that bad to work there for a few weeks.

She checked her phone messages to see if there was any news about the mall construction. So far, there wasn’t any change in the schedule. There were quite a few social media messages and articles demanding to stop the mall construction. She boosted and shared those messages, adding a few comments with them.

During the interview process, she discovered that the parent company was based out of New York. Although it wasn’t a ground-breaking revelation, she made a note of it. She would search for all real estate companies in New York.

“Hello, princess,” a deep, familiar voice greeted.

She whipped her head up to see her arrogant neighbor.

“What are you doing here?” she demanded.

He flashed his dimples with a smirk. “Shouldn’t that be my question?” he asked.

She shook her head. “I was here for an interview, and I’m waiting for Sameer to join me for lunch.”

His eyes flashed. “You can wait inside.”

She wanted to refuse. But it would look silly wanting to wait outside when she had the choice to sit at one of the tables.

“Fine.”

He let out a short laugh at her ungracious statement and swiped a card that allowed them inside the large cafeteria. Since the place was empty, she could choose from many tables to sit.

“Let’s sit there.”

He was leading them to a place near the water feature. There were only a few tables there giving enough privacy from the rest of the cafeteria.

She frowned. She wasn’t expecting him to join her and Sameer for lunch. But since he was there and she didn’t want to be too rude, she followed him. She supposed she did owe him a meal in return for the delicious dinner she had at his place a few nights ago.

They sat at a table.

She sat opposite him. Even though there was enough distance between them, once again, she felt a strong awareness. His long legs brushed hers slightly under the table, and his direct gaze on her fluttered her stomach.

She was once again annoyed by her body’s reaction.

“I got the job,” she blurted to cut through the awareness.

His mouth twisted. “Congratulations, princess.”

She didn’t know why but she felt as though he was expecting that outcome. Even she was shocked about her quick job offer, but the arrogant man in front of her had a knowing look.

Annoyance flared along with awareness. “I’m going to be working for your boss,” she said.

“My boss?”

“Well, most likely your boss’s boss’s boss and even higher. With your chairman.”

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