Jessica’s POV
I finished typing the interview questions and checked my time, it was 11:00 am, I packed my writing materials, my recorder and things I will need and left, I drove my own car, I took a male intern with me in case something goes wrong, can never hurt to be careful around this rich people especially someone with his type of reputation.
The ride was short so we were 3 minutes early, the secretary said he was still in a meeting with workers so we waited by the lobby there, I used the opportunity to go over some things with the intern, I took him not only because he is a man but because he is hard working than others, he reminded me of my self except I wouldn’t be the type of manager Natalie was to me to him.
“Ma, you can go see him now”
We went into his office, he was sitting down facing the window, I wondered what type of man he would be but I didn’t wonder for long because he turned and faced us with a wide smile which is the most faked one I have ever seen.
“Welcome to my office, you can have a seat”
We sat down, he is a very handsome man with defined features needless to say but his heart might not be as good as his face.
“So sir, you ready for the interview?”
“Yes but first what would you like to drink?”
“I prefer water”
My assistant nodded too, he was nervous and I can see it, you wouldn’t blame the poor boy, the man is surrounded by nasty rumours more than good ones, just because his parents cover everything up doesn’t mean those in the industry don’t know what is going on.
“Okay then, water it is, I have heard a lot about you Miss Jessica or do you prefer Mrs McCartney?”
“Anyone you feel comfortable with, but we are not here to talk about me ”
“Oh come on, relax, feel free, I don’t bite”
“Okay, then may we start setting things up for the interview?”
“Yes, you can”
My assistant got into work immediately, setting the camera and every other things we need for the interview, it’s a visual one.
“So Mr Marcus, the scandal surrounding you and you and one of the actress from L&L entertainment, how true is it?”
“Coming strong aren’t we? Well the lady in question by name Rebecca is actually my childhood friend ”
“So, you two are childhood sweetheart?”
“Well, we used to be back in collage but she chose to act and am too jealous to for that so we broke up peacefully, we have been keeping in touch since then”
“Then is it true you sponsored her by sleeping with her?”
“Why would I do that to a friend, I did help her by investing in roles that she will be starring in but no favours were exchanged ”
“But you two were caught on a hotel CCTV ”
“I didn’t want to bring this up but eeh I would, Rebecca had a stalker, that night there was a party going on and many people were invited including her, I was but I couldn’t make it in time but then I got a text from Rebecca saying she was being kidnapped ”
“You mean to say, she was in danger that day?”
“Yes, being a small time actress, she was given privileges like the others, so she took a taxi while drunk which is normal because it’s a party, and your superiors are there, you need to get in good graces”
“So her industry neglected a drunk woman to fend for herself?”
“I wouldn’t say neglected, they just didn’t know, so she fall asleep in the taxi and was kidnapped, when she came to, it’s was late, she text me and sent me her GPS”
“Okay, so you tracked her, that doesn’t explain the hotel picture ”
“Am coming to that Mrs McCartney, so when I found her, the man was arrested quietly, she is an actress and it won’t be good for her image, her dress was torn and dirty so we booked a hotel where she calmed her nerves, freshened up, changed and we left, that was when the picture was taken”
“So sir, you are saying that you have ever helped her out as a friend and someone you loved?”
“Yes, that’s right, she is a good girl, the reason she sought my help was because she trusted me and she was also being bullied, I wouldn’t say no to a helpless friend, would I? That will make me a bad friend ”
“Yes, you are right, so what about the new product the company is about to launch ”
“Well, it’s…..”
I watched the man intensely, he is a chronic, well versed liar, I have investigated on my own before coming here, though it was made to match what he is saying, I know it’s a lie because am the one that exposed him in the first place, the way he clenched his hands at a question shows how angry he was, but that is not my concern, after the interview, we packed up and prepared to go.
“Mrs McCartney, I hope you write or show favourable especially about our product ”
“Mr Marcus, don’t worry, I won’t do anything against my work ethic, your fight is with my husband not with me”
“Good, I was afraid for a moment there, let’s have lunch sometime, I will treat you ”
“Okay, have heard you, hope you don’t mind me bringing my husband, you know so people don’t misunderstand your goodwill like before ”
“Yes, please do, you are one smart lady, no wonder Xavier is smitten with you”
“You flatter me Mr Marcus, I will be going now, thanks for your time”
As we were leaving, I looked back at him, his face was scary but suddenly he was smiling.
“Was I imagining things”