Filed to story: Finding the Secret Daddy for My Baby Novel
On the other hand, Olivia had gone out of her way to dress up for this event. Although she was dressed in black, she was decked in jewelry. Moreover, the jewelry that adorned her was very fancy.
Finally, Jessica was buried peacefully. From now onward, Ellen was all alone with nobody to lean on in this world.
Lilac walked over and said, “Connor, what are your plans for Ellie? You can’t expect her to be on her own. She’s just a child.”
“What child? She’s already 22 years old,” Olivia immediately retorted. How dare you try to put the responsibility of taking care of Ellen on us? I won’t let you succeed!
Unable to persuade Olivia, Lilac could only sigh heavily.
Connor replied, “Aunt Lilac, I’ll definitely help Ellie.”
Olivia sneered coldly at those words. I won’t allow him to do that. Not only is Selena uncomfortable with Ellen’s presence, but it is so inconvenient to have Ellen in the house. I used to be able to do whatever I wanted in the past, but I have to accommodate her in everything I do now.
Ellen heard the conversation from nearby and walked over. “Uncle Connor, I’ll move back home tonight. I won’t disturb you any longer.”
“Ellie, why are you moving back so suddenly? We have room for you.” Connor couldn’t help asking.
“I want to keep vigil for Grandma. I’m not scared. Grandma was everything to me,” she responded bravely. She did not want to return to her uncle’s house and continue being a burden to them.
“You’re right, Ellie. One must always repay the kindness one has received. Let’s heed her wishes and allow her to go home to keep vigil!” Olivia immediately agreed. She did not know why she was feeling a sense of guilt and fear at this moment. She also couldn’t help feeling as though there was a chilly presence behind her whenever she looked at Jessica’s grave.
Connor was forced to agree with the arrangement. After the funeral, he sent Ellen back to her home. Looking at the dilapidated village that she was living in, he took out the card that he used last time and said, “There is 15,000 in this card. Take it.”
“I can’t, Uncle Connor. That’s your money. I can’t take that.”
“Just take it!”
“No, Uncle Connor. If Aunt Olivia learns about this, she’ll be very upset.” Ellen was a sensible child.
When Connor drove away from Ellen’s house, his phone rang. He glanced at the caller ID and immediately stopped his car by the side of the road. Then, he solemnly answered the phone call.
“Hello, President Curtis.”
“Mr. Aguirre, I believe you previously mentioned that your daughter would like to work at Presgrave Group. I’ve already made the necessary arrangements. According to her education and experience, we’ve temporarily placed her in the position of a financial analyst. Are you satisfied with that arrangement?”
“Thank you. I’m very satisfied with the arrangement, President Curtis. However, I would like to make another request if possible. I have a niece who is very pretty and has just graduated from university recently. Can I trouble you to arrange a position for her as well?” He swallowed his pride and asked.
However, the person on the other end remained friendly as he said, “How about this? I’ll get her a job at the reception first. If she’s willing to take this job, we’ll give her an official contract once the probation period of three months is over.
Please send me her number and basic details.”
“Okay, great! Thank you a bunch, Mr. McConaughey,” Connor said in relief, thinking that this was suitable compensation for Ellen. His daughter was employed, and Ellen didn’t have to worry about job searching anymore.
When he got home, Olivia continued to ask him whether he had given any money to Ellen, which was within his expectations. “She wouldn’t take it even if I wanted to give it to her,” he answered helplessly.
“It’s only right that she doesn’t take it as she should understand that every single penny from this family is unrelated to her,” Olivia scoffed. Every word she uttered was more demeaning than the last.
He stared at his wife and felt as though he was looking at a stranger. What turned her into such a heartless person? Was it money? he wondered.
All these years, their relationship was quite stable, but he noticed that his wife had gradually turned into a selfish and indifferent person. She hoarded money like a dragon and no longer had any compassion for others.
Annoyed by his stare, she barked, “What are you looking at?”
“Nothing.” Initially, he wanted to tell her that he had gotten Ellen into the
Presgrave Group as well, but he decided against it.
Soon, Selena returned home and was over the moon to find out that she got the position of financial analyst. For a fresh graduate, it would be impossible for her to get such a good job. Furthermore, she merely wanted to go there and work to get an extra point for herself so that she could have better chances of meeting men of higher social class.
While she sat on the couch, the image of that young man she bumped into at the golf course that day appeared in her mind. For the past few days, she would go there for a walk and take some pictures with her friends, but she didn’t run into him again.
Despite her disappointment, she looked forward to seeing him again because some people in this world had the charm to steal one’s heart at first sight.
At night, Ellen fell asleep amidst her tears; she wasn’t afraid, but she merely missed Jessica and couldn’t accept the fact that she was gone.
Early the following day, she woke up in a daze when she heard her cell phone ringing. She blindly reached out to grab her phone and picked up the call.
“Hello? Who’s this?”
“Am I speaking to Miss Ellen Reiss? I’m calling from the Human Resource
Department of Presgrave Group. Can you come to work tomorrow?”
“Work? Presgrave Group? Me?” A clueless Ellen didn’t remember submitting her resume to this company before.
“Yes, you’re hired. Is there a problem?”
At the moment, she was in urgent need of a job. She couldn’t be bothered to wonder whether this job offer was a mistake as she grasped it tight like a lifeline.
“No, no problem at all. I’ll be there tomorrow,” she stammered with excitement.
Even after she had ended the call, she still thought she was dreaming. She had a job now, and it was even a job at Presgrave Group! Once again, she tried to recall the resumes she had sent and was sure that she hadn’t sent one there.
Whatever, she thought. I’ll just show up there tomorrow and see what happens!
Out of the blue, she was struck with overwhelming sorrow. If Jessica was watching her from the other side and knew that she was going to start working in a huge corporation, would she be happy for her?
She would need a decent business suit for her job tomorrow. Alas, the clothes
Connor bought for her were all casual wear, which was unsuitable for an interview. In addition, an international company such as Presgrave Group would definitely have a strict dress code.
Hence, she opened the other bags that were fully packed. These were the old clothing that Olivia had packed for her, and she had brought all of them back.
One by one, she laid them out on the bed to take a good look at them. Finally, she found a business suit with a skirt that looked professional, and she heaved a sigh of relief. Not only did this look good, but it also didn’t look worn out.
After she checked the label and noticed that it was from a renowned brand, she sighed again. Selena’s life is something that I couldn’t even have in my dreams.
Of course, she wasn’t jealous but merely envious because she had faith that her life would only improve.
