Free A Billionaire's Obsession 1 (BWWM Interracial Romance): Wanting Her by Hattie Black Page A

material - Renee retrieves her cell phone from
her large hand-bag and begins to text her boyfriend,
when the thought comes to her to surprise him with the news in person. As a
result, she simply texts, "I'll be out for most of the day. See you around
6pm.". Renee forwards a similar text to Olivia but instead tells her that
she will talk to her later, but she can't wait to
tell her Mom, and forwards a quick text to Pilar Wainwright as she sees Marina
heading back over to her.
    "Renee, Melaine is ready to meet with you, now."
Marina instructs Renee with a poker face.
    "Yes, Ma...Marina." Renee co rrected herself before she said Ma'am. Although she was
raised to be polite. She was fully aware of the environment she was in, and
knew the savvy
avant garde
place she now worked at did not call for such formality. Renee smiles and
follows Marina almost s tep for step. She is led into
Melaine's office which stands out from the other spaces in the firm. Her glass
door is tinted smoky grey instead of the ice white on the other office doors.
On the interior, the walls are painted a bright red and the office is accented with peach, brown, green and sea blue. Renee's
smile widens. She realizes that Melaine is somewhat outside-the-box, and
marches to her own drum beat. Renee becomes optimistic about their work
relationship.
    "Thank you Marina." Melaine tells Marin a.
    "Remember you have an on-site approval in 90
minutes." Marina almost barks in return.
    Whoa! who is the boss here? Renee thinks
    "Got it Marina. Renee, and I are going to talk a
bit." Melaine tells Marina confidentially.
Marina leaves the two women to get acquainted.
    "So Renee, we like your work but it takes more than
being a skillful artist to do well here." Melaine begins to lecture Renee.
We expect you to use initiative, create new and ori ginal
work, keep abreast of what is fresh in your trade, and provide solutions where
needed...Therefore...well, if you can't continue to evolve, you will have a
hard time growing with a company that itself is always evolving. Do you
understand?"
    Renee gul ps as she ingests the
data. "Understood, Melaine."
    "Good! I am glad you understand." Melaine begins
"You are one of few words Renee. However, in your case it works for
you."
    Renee had no idea what Melaine meant by "in your case
it works for you". Before sh e could speculate,
Melaine continues.
    "In interviews eager college grads often want to
impress us with their personality, and charm but your selling point was your
work...your portfolio, not yourself. Therefore we know the standard of work we
can expect f rom you." Melaine explains.
"The rest..." Melaine leans over, and views Renee from head to foot,
"We can work on later."
    Renee becomes worried. She is concerned that her image is
going to be a problem at BYWINSTON. She did notice that the relatively young staff was dressed fashionably, hence why she was 95%
certain she hadn't scored the job.
    Melaine picks up on Renee's anxiety. "Do not worry
Renee. You will be absolutely fine!" Melaine tells Renee and laughs.
"Let's change the subject. Today, I would like you
to read this literature about a new start up. From their mission, provide me
with a draft logo, that is due in the morning. Be prepared to do a formal
presentation explaining your design. Marina will tell you the exact time and
place." Melaine informs Renee. Renee then
quickly types an instant message on her flat screen computer, and Marina
appears at the door. "I will see you tomorrow Renee. Read that literature,
create a draft and presentation, and you can leave early - around 3:00 pm. Just
be sure to be ready." Melaine instructs Renee as
Marina ushers her to the door.
    "Thank you Melaine. I will be ready" Renee
manages to say as she is led out.
    Melaine gestures farewell as the door slowly closes,
cutting off her vision of Renee. Melaine then chuckles as she shakes her head. Outside the office, Marina checks her digital calendar,
at her desk, and provides Renee with her