Page 14 of The Damaged Billionaire's Obsession
Stella’s eyebrow rises. “At the oil and gas company?”
“No, the other one, Acercraft. The online gaming platform.”
“Oh, yeah, okay. That’s more your vibe, right?”
“Yes, software development, cyber security, debugging, API integrations…”
“Stop, stop, you’re giving me vertigo!” Stella chuckles.
As a celebrity stylist and a social media influencer, she’s very good at image manipulation and social media marketing but doesn’t want to know anything else about technology and how it operates.
“I know, sorry.”
“Bottom line, is it good? The offer, I mean.”
“It’s the best, Stella. It’s a job that I would be too intimidated to apply for a year ago.”
Since building Sabrina’s website free of charge last year, demand for my work has gone through the roof. “I wouldn’t have heard about it, anyway, since it’s only being advertised through specific agents.”
“Like when a model’s agent gets them contracts while the other ones without representation struggle to be seen?” Stella asks
“Exactly.”
“Nice! So, you’re not only sensational at what you do, you’re also well-connected. Look at you getting personally invited by the CEO himself!”
“Thanks,” I reply. All the while, my father’s voice in my head cruelly whispers,You’re only getting this opportunity because of your connection to a billionaire.
He’s my friend’s husband!
Still not good. Slippery slope, Siobhán.
I shake off the annoying, judgy voice. It’s a great offer, on paper at least, whether it’s due to my connections or not.
“What are you thinking?” Stella asks after seeing the conflicted expression on my face.
“Nothing. It’s just, what makes this offer even better is that Sabrina is pregnant.”
“Really!”
“With twins.”
“Holy crap! Twins! That’s…wow.” She chuckles, shaking her head in amazement. “That’s quite a lot.”
“You can say that again.”
“But I don’t see how that has anything to do with you taking the job—“
“Not job, interview!” I remind her.
“Right. ‘Interview,’” Stella air quotes.
“Okay.” I sit up straighter. “Here’s what I’m thinking. I know for a fact that Jordan needs to take a step back from Acercraft. He has way too much on his plate. It’s also not been the easiest pregnancy for Sabrina.
Now, Jordan didn’t tell me he’s stepping back, but from the job description and what I know of his life, I think he’s looking for someone or a group of people to train up.”
“Hey, that’s awesome, Bonnie! Imagine Jordan training you to become CEO. I think this opportunity is great for your career.”
“Er, Stella, I wouldn’t stretch it that far.”