Joseph’s POV
I’d been swamped ever since my last executive assistant, Miss Camila, quit last week. I really needed to get my shit together. Screwing my assistant on my desk after hours was definitely not a good idea.
The next day she came on to me, and I had to shut it down, telling her we should keep things strictly professional. She flew into a rage, trashed some stuff in my office, then quit.
Blood Moon Pack’s Alpha Gerald called me. He was my father’s friend and later became mine. When I took over the Nightbane Pack, his advice guided me through pack management and the business world, keeping me from falling into trouble. I was only eighteen then, just starting college.
"I’m doing great, son. I’ll be in Harbor Bay soon. We should play golf together." He laughed. He was always polite and humorous. Unlike my father, he was an exemplary husband.
"I heard Draven hired that woman you recommended. According to Clara, she’s very capable and highly qualified," I said.
I remembered Alpha Gerald asking me about finding her a position last time we met. I still had an assistant then, so I contacted Clara at Thorne Enterprises.
"I’m sure Draven won’t regret it. Caroline is very determined and professional," Alpha Gerald confirmed.
"Please tell me she’s ugly," I joked.
"Actually quite the opposite, son. She’s one of the most beautiful women I’ve ever seen!" Alpha Gerald laughed heartily. "But she’s not right for you. She’s a very serious person."
"Alpha Gerald, why didn’t you tell me she was beautiful when you asked me to help her find a job?" I asked, laughing.
"Because I know you, Joseph. And Caroline needs a job that lasts longer than six months. Even if I’m sure she wouldn’t fall for your tricks, she’d put you in your place and then quit."
"So she and Draven are perfect for each other. We’re basically setting up two workaholics who think about nothing but work." I chuckled. "But now you need to help me find an assistant. Mine just quit."
"Are you serious? For the reason I think?" he asked.
"Yeah, I think I need to hire someone..."
"Joseph, I called to ask you for a favor, but I think we can help each other. My daughter is Caroline’s best friend. They’re like sisters. My daughter decided to move in with her friend, so she needs a job there."
"Is your daughter ugly?" I didn’t know much about Alpha Gerald’s daughter. Last time I saw her was about ten years ago when she was still a little girl with braces. But Gerald burst out laughing.
"She looks exactly like her mother!" I was screwed, because Gerald’s wife was gorgeous.
"Friend, I don’t want to lose your friendship," I said, laughing.
"Fat chance! My daughter would never go for a guy like you. Eleanor is too special." Gerald was confident about his daughter. "She has a boyfriend, a good guy, and she’s head over heels for him. You don’t stand a chance. She says her boyfriend is a prince. But she’ll keep you in line, I guarantee it."
I paused to think. Running one of the biggest tech companies in the industry was already overwhelming me. Since I took over, my company Puma Global had grown significantly. My Beta Jared was a very responsible man who helped me manage the pack very well. But I really needed an assistant to help with work and keep me in line.
"Can she stay in this job for more than six months?" I asked, still doubtful.
"I will never interfere with your working relationship!" Gerald assured me.
"Have her email me. You have her address. I’ll interview her."
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