Chapter 2- The Request

" Mr. Miller, you want me to no longer work as your assistant but as your daughter's assistant?" I asked without taking my eyes off the document.

" Yes, as I said earlier I need someone I can trust and I can't think of anyone but you,” he said.

I felt honored that he would trust me enough to want me to work with his daughter but what about him? I'm used to working with him.

“ What about you Mr. Miller? You also need an assistant, it would be hard for you to get used to someone else,” I said.

" Don't worry about me son, the bigger issue right now is that my daughter would be in good hands, go over that document and tell me what you think,” he said.

If this was what he wanted I didn't have a choice but to do it, well that's after reading the contract.

“ If that's what you want sir," I said.

I had tea with Mr. Miller and we talked for a while before I left for the office to carry out a task he gave me.

As soon as I entered the office, the staring began, I was used to it from women here. They'd look at me shamelessly, their desire clear in their eyes but I'd ignore them.

As much as I was a playboy, I like to maintain a respectful reputation in the office.

I entered the elevator as I pressed the button for my office floor which was the same floor as Mr. Miller.

The elevator reached my floor and I walked out and headed to my office.

I got settled on my chair as I started reviewing the document. There wasn't much, it just aligned my benefits and everything I'll be getting on the job, the only thing that was brow raising was where it said I couldn't quit the position no matter what.

It's not like I plan on quitting. But this has never been on any of my contracts before so I'm a bit surprised it's here.

Nevertheless I read it again and it wasn't that bad so I signed.

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ARIANA’S POV

I was called earlier from work that my mom collapsed. I was so worried so I quickly rushed down.

I was scared out of my mind, I couldn't lose her not after my father's mysterious death.

“ Where's she?" I asked the maid soon as I entered the house.

“ She's in her room, the doctor is attending to her," She said and without wasting another minute I quickly rushed to her room.

My heart sank when I saw her as soon as I opened the door.

She looked so pale and sick, it was frightening.

“ Mom," I whispered as I walked into the room and her eyes met mine and a smile took over her lips.

“ My beautiful daughter," She said as she opened her arms for me and I rushed in hugging her tight.

“ How's she doing?" I asked the doctor as I turned to her.

“ She's managing just fine now but she needs a lot of rest, she's really weak and please can you remind her to take her meds, she hasn't been taking them," The doctor said with worry in her voice.

“ Come on doctor, you don't have to rat me out like that," my mom said.

“ Mom, this is serious, why haven't you been taking your meds?” I asked with a frown. She has been joking about her health and I didn't like that one bit.

" I'm sorry doctor, I'll make sure she doesn't skip any of her medications anymore," I said to the doctor.

“ That would be great, please take care of her, I'll take my leave now," The doctor asked.

“ I'll walk you out," I said as I began to stand up from the bed where I was seated but the doctor stopped me.

“ No need Miss Miller, I know how to find my way out, please take care of your mother,” She said and I smiled at her before sitting down.

I watched as the doctor opened the door and walked out and then I turned to my mom.

“ Mom," I called with a sigh,... “ how can you be careless with your health? Do you want to leave me too?" I whispered the last part.

“ Why would you think that? I love you my child and I promise to take my health seriously from now on,"

“ Promise?"

“ Promise," She said.

I hugged her but she pulled away with a sigh.

“ What's wrong?" I asked.

“ The doctor just told me I'm to get enough rest and I'm supposed to resume as the new CEO on Monday," She said in frustration.

" That would be too much stress for you Mom and your health is very important, where's Grandpa? I need to talk to him,” I said an idea forming in my head.

“ He's in his study," she said.

“ Rest for now Mom, I'll be back," I said as I got up and kissed her on the forehead before drawing the blanket up her body to cover her well.

I walked out of the room to go look for my grandpa.

I knocked on his study door and I heard his voice telling me to come in.

“ My baby girl," he said with a smile as I walked to him and hugged him.

“ How's your mother doing now?" He asked.

“ She's fine, how are you feeling?" I asked as I turned around and took a seat.

“ I'm fine, you know she got me worried," he said as he rubbed his head. The man was stressed out but he wouldn't stop working. He has worked so hard for that company.

“ I have a request Grandpa,"

“ Always straight to the point, that's why you're my favorite," he said with a chuckle and I couldn't help but smile.

“ What would you like me to do for you?" He asked.

" As we know my mom is currently sick and she is expected to resume as the CEO, many hungry sharks would want to use her health as an opportunity to raise opposition, finding a reason to say she isn't fit for the position.” I said and he just watched me.

“ So what do you suggest we do?" He asked and I sat up straight bracing myself for what I was about to say.

“ Make me the CEO of the Miller's Cooperation,"