No Escape from Love novel Chapter 60

"You know it in your heart if it's nonsense or not. I've told you, you won't get into Hastings Group. Now, move. I'm leaving," I said coldly, my expression unyielding.

"You think you can stop me? Serena, face it. You'll never be better than me!" Elena screeched behind me, her voice filled with hysteria.

Back at the dorm, I immediately collapsed onto my bed.

I had been too anxious about the interview to sleep well for days. Now that it was over, no matter the outcome, I desperately needed rest.

…

The next morning, I woke to my phone buzzing. Half-asleep, I answered it.

"Serena, how could you lie to me?" Alex said in an upset tone.

That jolted me awake. I sat up straight. "When have I ever lied to you?"

"You said you'd join Hastings Group, but I just checked the recruits' resumes, and yours isn't here."

I was surprised that Alex would check the applications. So, Elena was right. The office assistant was to report to Alex directly. Otherwise, he wouldn't bother going through the applicants.

"Oh? You told me to show up for the written test and the interview. I just finished my interview yesterday, but the interviewer told me on the spot that I wasn't a good fit and handed my file back to me," I said in an innocent tone, lying back down on the bed.

"What?" Alex's tone sharpened. "Why didn't you tell me sooner?"

"Well… I didn't know how to bring it up. I mean, I interviewed at your company and got rejected right away because I wasn't qualified. How could I admit that to you?" I said, pouting as I scrambled for an excuse.

Alex took a deep breath. "Fine. I'll handle it."