The Billionaire Wins the Game(16)

She got a car! She was so excited. She couldn’t believe she got a company car. Did she get to take it home with her? She wanted to ask but was afraid that it would sound bad. Her forehead wrinkled a little bit as she was warring with herself on whether she should ask that or not.

“This will be your vehicle for personal use as well,” he said as if reading her mind. “Unless there are performance issues with the vehicle, we trade them in every two years. Safety’s a huge concern of ours and we don’t want you breaking down on the side of the road somewhere,” he added.

Was this company for real? She’d never heard of a business being so good to its employees. She would treat the vehicle like it was a newborn baby. She knew from her interview she was expected to do a lot of errands but hadn’t really thought about how she was supposed to get from point a to point b. She was glad they were providing the transportation because some of the things she was transporting were too risky to take a chance on the subway with.

“Here’s your new telephone,” he said handing it over to her with a piece of paper. “Your number’s on it. You have unlimited minutes so you may also use this as your personal cell and can turn off your other one. Communication’s key to a good business and we need to be able to reach each other at all times, well that’s except nighttime when work should be the last thing on anybody’s mind,” he added with a laugh. “However, unfortunately in the corporate world, time is forgotten and there will be some very late nights and long weekends,” he added sympathetically.

She already knew that as he’d told her all about what was going to be expected of her in the job interview. She had no issues with working hard. She would’ve been willing to do it without all the added benefits but with them there was nothing she wouldn’t do for the company.

“My dearest wife threw a couple of my company phones out into the lake when we were on vacation. She always told me that there was a time for work and then a time to relax.” He added.

Amy already thought the world of his wife. That statement made her like the woman even more.

“Of course you’ll have the finest medical insurance, which starts on Monday and all the other policies, which I’ve listed here. You can read through them later. They will help you to fall asleep,” he again chuckled.

“Now for the biggest benefit, which I think is fitting considering your current situation, which Lucas has filled me in on.” He added without any condemnation in his voice. “All of our executive officers are offered housing. We have a terrific apartment building that’s reserved for our company personnel and visiting businessmen and woman. We do a lot of work with people overseas and have found that they far prefer these apartments to a hotel.”

“There’s low rent and all utilities are included with that. Several of our board members stay in the complex for years while saving up and then buying homes. There’s no time limit on how long you stay. It’s yours for the duration of the job. If you’re out on sick leave the apartment’s still yours. I want you to feel completely at home and safe in your new place.” She had a feeling he knew a little bit about her past. Of course he would know about her past.

She figured he did extensive background checks on people he had working for his company, especially at such a high level.

“Your new apartment will be ready to move into by Monday. We had to do some painting and cleanup as that’s where Esther was living for quite some time,” he added. “I think you’ll find it very comfortable. It’s already furnished but Lucas will take you out tomorrow and you can pick your own decorations. Your things have already been moved in, except for a few clothes, which are sitting over by the door for you to use tomorrow.”

“Well, that takes care of the business. Do you have any questions for me?” he finished.

Amy was stunned. She didn’t know what to say. She had her own apartment. Her own apartment! It was even furnished. She would have few bills. Could this really be happening to her? She was so excited she forgot who she was for a moment and jumped up, throwing her arms around Joseph. “Thank you so much,” she cried with enthusiasm.

Amy suddenly realized what she’d done and how unprofessional it was of her and leapt back.

“I’m sorry about that Mr. Anderson. That was completely unprofessional. It’s just that I never imagined any of those things could be a part of a job and…” suddenly she choked up and couldn’t speak.

Joseph rose from the couch and pulled her into a hug. “It’s alright dear. I never turn down a hug.

You’re a good person and highly intelligent. You earned all that you’re receiving. Don’t forget that young lady.” He patted her back and then pulled away.

“As for this weekend, I understand that you don’t have a place to stay so I would like to offer you the guest house here on the property. Now don’t shake your head at me. We enjoy having people stay there. That’s why it’s called a guest house. There’s no need for you to go stay in some hotel,” he said, sounding like his son, leaving no room for argument.

“You look as if you’re about to fall over so I’ll have Lucas walk you out there. I noticed that you were eyeing the books. Would you like to take one with you to read this evening?” he offered.

Amy knew that there was no point in arguing with the man, she would lose anyway.