Everyone stared dumbfoundedly at her as she found her way to the entrance. They opened their mouths ajar and parted way for her to pass through. Until Emily walked past them, none could speak.
“Isn’t that the newbie?”
“Did she just step out of that car?”
“Uwa!”
“This is unbelievable!”
“She owns the latest model?”
“That car can buy my whole generation!”
“She’s so rich!”
Stephanie couldn’t believe her eyes, she was the most shocked! She had stepped out of her office, and applied make-up, only to welcome that girl?! Her eyes blackened-even more than the back of a pot. What nonsense?!
But how come she…. how did that girl… Stephanie didn’t know what to think. She opened her mouth in astonishment as she looked back and forth. She made a fool of herself.
“Even Queen Stephanie doesn’t use this model”
“I heard somewhere that she has a black credit card”
“What?!.. Black what?!”
“Even Queen Stephanie doesn’t have one!”
“Omo!.. She’s really rich.”
Stephanie’s face darkened the more as she listened to the gossips around her. She was visibly seething with anger, her teeth clattering. She balled up her fists and marched away.
Rachel who was also very dumbstruck stared at Stephanie’s retreating form and stared back at the car… Where exactly did her gullible sister get the money to buy the car?.. she needed to get close to her to know.
Rachel stared at the car again and walked away, leaving the others to continue with their gossip.
Emily heaved a sigh of relief as she stepped into her manager’s office. She had thought everyone at the entrance was going to do something bad to her but fortunately, they didn’t.
“Emily have you heard?” Maria looked up.
“Mbo?” Emily furrowed her brows, slowly taking her sit.
“There’s going to be a documentary about the CEO of EMPIRE WORLD CORPORATIONS.” Maria sighed.
“Mbo?! CEO?” Emily opened her mouth in astonishment.
“Uhn.” Maria sighed.
“I don’t know who the presenter the director wants to use is, but I pray it’s not you.” Maria groaned.
“The CEO is a very difficult man…. he doesn’t like to associate himself with anybody… and I’m so scared right now.” Maria looked at Emily wearily.
‘yeah, I know, right,’ Emily pouted.
“And there’s also going to be a documentary on EWEI. The broadcasters in this industry are all going to collaborate on it. I think the documentary will also be used as an advertisement for the industry.” Maria twitched her mouth.
“You have a broadcast tonight. You are on duty tonight.” She huffed.
“There will be a meeting about the CEO’s documentary in a few days.” Maria rapped her fingers on her desk.
“And oh I finally got you a personal assistant.” She smiled.
Maria picked up the receiver and dialed a number, she said a few things and replaced the receiver.
A few seconds later, the door creaked open and a lady stepped in.
“Annyeonghaseyo” the lady bobbed her head as she stood beside Emily.
Emily looked up, the girl looked familiar… And, oh, it’s the girl that had given her a coat the day she got painted.
“Huh, deo…” Emily pointed at the girl.
“Annyeon, Unnie-please, permit me to call you unnie.” the lady grinned, showing off her while set of teeth.
“My name is Min Ah and I’m your personal assistant. Please, take care of me.” Min Ha bobbed her head again.
Emily looked back and forth at her manager and the girl …. wow.
“She’s your new PA Emily. She’s trustworthy, you don’t need to be scared.” Maria assured.
Emily smiled. She liked the girl, so…
“Now let’s get to work. Min Ah you need to get the news reports from the journalists, you know their section right?” Maria tilted her head to the left.
“Yes ma’am.” Min Ah bobbed.
“Good. Now, get going.” Maria smiled and Min Ah walked out of the office.
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After discussing a few more things and going through the script for the night’s broadcast, Emily decided to take a walk around the industry with her assistant.
“Kumawo.” Emily smiled her hands on her lower back.
“Ah… Unnie, you don’t have to thank me.” Min Ah smiled behind her new boss.
Ever since the first time she saw Emily, she developed a sudden feeling to work for her and she had been super excited when Maria told her she was the chosen one for Emily.
Emily smiled sweetly as her hand grazed the flowers.
“Aren’t they pretty?” she turned around and faced Min Ah.
“They are.” Min Ah chuckled.
“Unnie!” the duo heard a voice and turned to their side.
“Huh?… Rachel!” Emily smiled as she watched her sister walk towards her.
“Unnie you just forgot about everyone at home..” Rachel pouted her mouth as she stood right in front of Emily.
“Aaniii. It’s not like that.” Emily frowned.
“You saw dad that day too; I’m scared to come home.” Her face fell.
“It’s alright Unnie, I understand you.” Rachel smiled affectionately.
She took a look at the girl beside Emily.
“Unnie, who is she?” She nodded her head in the girl’s direction.
“Huh? Oh, you mean Min Ah?” Emily smiled.
“She’s my personal assistant and she’s a nice person.” Emily touched Min Ah’s arm lightly.
Min Ah blushed.
“Oh…” Rachel nodded her head, secretly eyeing Min Ah.
She’d be useful in the nearest future. She smiled.
“Ahh, that reminds me; Sis, I saw your car… It’s beautiful!” Rachel smiled her cutest.
“Awwn.” Emily grinned.
“Kumawo” she blushed slightly.
Rachel nodded her head, it was time to ask the question she came to ask.
“But unnie, where did you get it from?” She asked keenly.
“Huh? I didn’t buy it; I don’t have money to buy it.” Emily grinned, “Someone gave it to me,” she added.
‘mbo?!..’ Rachel couldn’t believe her ears.
Someone gave it to her? Even she, that had slept with a lot of men in the industry just to get to the top, had never been gifted the latest model- so, who did her idiot of a sister sleep with, that gave her a brand new… The latest model car? Rachel balled up her fists discreetly….. She smiled at Emily as she maintained her calm.
“Jinjja? Nugu?” she asked sweetly but keenly, her eyes staring directly into Emily’s eyes.
She was very eager to know. She wanted to know. She knew her stupid sister would tell her like she always told her everything. She knew Emily wouldn’t lie to her.
“Unnie, I just got a call from the manager, it’s almost time for the broadcast.” Min Ah stated respectfully.
“Huh?.. really?… we should get going then.” Emily pursed her lips.
“Rachel I’ll see you later.” Emily smiled and turned around.
Rachel clenched her teeth and looked around in annoyance, she didn’t get the info. Anyways, Emily wasn’t going anywhere so… she would still get it from her. She smirked and walked away.
“Min Ah, why did you lie? There’s still time before the broadcast.” Emily frowned.
“Unnie, I’m sorry, it’s just that I don’t think Rachel has good intentions towards you.” Min Ah puckered her mouth.
“Mwo? Why did you say that?” Emily furrowed her brows.
“Well, her face…” Min Ah stuttered.
“Hahaha” Emily laughed.
“That’s how her face is .. but she’s a sweet person.” Emily smiled as they entered her manager’s office.
“Hehehe” she laughed again.
After chatting for a while, Emily, Min Ah, and Maria headed to the closet where Emily had her makeup done. And as soon as she was done in EWEI’s closet, they headed to the news studio.
As soon as Emily stepped on the studio floor, the director and every other technician got ready. 8 pm struck and the news broadcast began.
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“Yahaishh! Can’t you drive sensibly?!” Joel hit Noah’s head with the newspaper in his hand from the backseat.
“I’m sorry boss.” Noah broke into cold sweats as he drove his boss home.”
Joel looked out through the window and let his eyes land on the digital screen, Emily was broadcasting… she looked so beautiful and flawless as she read out the news. He smiled.
“Change of plans. Let’s go over to the industry.” Joel stated.
“Ye” Noah blinked his eyes rapidly.
His boss… He wanted to go home and he was saying he should drive to the industry? Gosh. Noah groaned inwardly.
As soon as she was done with the broadcast, Emily walked out of the studio with her manager and PA.
“Emily as always, you did well again tonight.” Maria smiled.
“Good night.” She waved and walked away to her office while Min Ah hastily handed Emily’s bag to her.
“Unnie you were good just now.” Min Ah grinned.
“Awwn, kumawo.” Emily smiled.
“I have to go now. Good night, Unnie.” Min Ah bowed and walked away.
Emily smiled as she walked out of the broadcasting industry, she got in her car and drove out of EWEI. She hadn’t driven far from the industry when a car blocked her path.
Emily furrowed her brows and turned off the engine of her car before stepping out of the car. She stared at the car in front of her’s; hope it wasn’t Stephanie. She fidgeted as she watched the door of the other car open and watched its driver step out.
“Huh? Deo!” Emily grinned immediately she set her eyes on the owner of the car, it was her knight in shining armor.
“Annyeon, Anchor Emily.” Vincent waved his hand.
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“I decided to come to celebrate with you.” Vincent grinned as he poured Emily a shot glass of tequila.
“Uwa!” Emily clapped her hands excitedly.
“Cheers to Emily for being a broadcaster.” Vincent raised his shot glass.
“Cheers to me for being a broadcaster!” Emily clinked their glasses and gulped down her shot.
“Ahhhhhh” she grimaced and dropped the shot glass on the table.
Vincent grinned as he also placed his glass on the table.
“Errr, Emily I want to ask you a question…” Vincent stated calmly.
“Really? Ask already.” Emily shrugged as she poured herself another shot.