Chapter 12

KATE

What kind of boss hires someone without taking a look at their resume? I think it's the same type of person who doesn't do any research about their future boss. Although I couldn't figure out how it was possible, I felt calmer. Maybe being alone with him made me more comfortable.

"It's quite clear to me," I said.

"Not to me," he replied.

"Haven't you realized yet that I'm your new assistant, Mr. Ryan?"

"Oh, come on! I'm referring to how this happened."

"Well... I passed the test, and now I'm the new assistant to the CEO of Ryan. Didn't you know I would be your new assistant?" I asked sarcastically.

"Yes, I knew Miss Katherine Collins would start working here today. But I didn't know it was... you."

"I see that you don't usually research your future employees."

"I saw your resume. Your grades. Everything. I received excellent references from the university and many compliments from Miss Swan. But..." He seemed confused. "Did you know you would meet me here today?"

"No!"

"How could