PROMOTED (MXM) ✔️

Chapter 1

Niclas Gillis as Hope Dream

8 years later

Who would have thought that this could happen? I asked as I tapped my pen under my chin, trying to keep myself busy.

This year was not the best one so far- oh wait, I've been unlucky my entire life, so I'm sure it's not the worst as well.

Still, I can't believe that this is happening.

I thought that after graduating from high school I could finally get rid of my most hated bully, Henerson. The boy who ruined me which almost cost me my life.

A friend of mine referred me to this job as a temporary secretary of a well-known young lad who inherited a stroke of massive luck and blessings after his father passed away.

From what I've heard, they only met twice and the son was never acknowledged at all. I bet his father was so busy making money that he forgot he had a son. A lot say that his mother was originally a servant too. Afraid that it will ruin his image, he rudely shoo the pregnant woman away.

Unfortunately, the rude man never had the chance to have a son again. He got four daughters, though so much for trying.

Seeing how the business might fall into the hands of his princesses, who were only taught how to spend and never earn. He decided to find his unwanted son to be the heir instead.

And that boy received a fortune in the blink of an eye.

A real-life drama, isn't it? Almost half of it was just rumors for sure, but still-

Who would have thought that it was him?! That fucking bastard! I'm pretty sure he had fun making a fool out of me these past months.

I bit my pen before scowling in frustration.

Henerson planned this out pretty well. Maybe it's even part of his scheme to let me experience a peaceful working environment for the first two months alone before finally showing up.

We've only spoken by phone once a day and I never had the chance to see his face. Not even a photo was shown to me at all!

Henerson that sneaky bitch...

If it wasn't for the salary package they offered me, I wouldn't even think twice and resigned the moment I saw his face. But sadly, I'm in the middle of a crisis and this job is the only thing that would save me.

Damn... Now that I've realized it, who would offer a 45k annual and 10k semi-annual bonus to an inexperienced candidate?!

Hope! You walked right into his trap like a freaking bitch!

"Damn it... He lured me in with money, huh? He's smart." I sighed tiredly before leaning on my super comfy chair. Stretching my arms out as I argued with myself about what to do next.

Anyway, I'm Hope Dream, weird name as it is, but I love it. I'm 23 and a temporary secretary of Mr. Henerson Whales, CEO and president of BLACK FRINT CORP. By the company's name, I bet you already have a clue and, yes, we are a publishing company. We publish novels, magazines, children's books, and everything that can be marketed all over the world.

It's a millions-worth company. It is very stable and has been growing at a really fast phase since Henerson took over. I heard this is just one of many businesses owned by the Whales and to be able to work under them is a complete pleasure.

Everything seemed to be perfect too, not until he showed up.

"Pope." I jumped a bit when he whispered my stupid nickname that his friends used to call me back then.