She quickly apologized and hurried away from the exclusive floor, kicking herself for mistaking Theodore for the CEO of the BRD Group.
After all, Theodore was the leader of the Anderson Group, and it was foolish of her to assume he had anything to do with the BRD Group.
Thankfully, Ariana arrived at the correct floor just in time for the interview.
The competition for the role of assistant was fierce, and the interviewersâ questions were sharp and demanding.
But Ariana remained poised and composed, answering each query with confidence and conviction.
Although some interviewers had reservations about her educational background, the chief interviewer in the center of the panel appeared impressed by her responses, expressing his admiration without any attempt to conceal it.
This impeccably-dressed man, with a countenance that exuded charm, not only oozed handsomeness but was also cordial and friendly toward Ariana.
âMs.
Edwards has left us impressed with her performance in the interview.
I believe her undeniable intelligence can make up for her lack of a graduation certificate,â the chief interviewer declared, his statement prompting the other interviewers to ease their attitudes toward Ariana.
Grateful for the manâs kind words, Ariana gazed at him appreciatively.
But the chief interviewerâs teasing tone made Arianaâs cheeks flush with embarrassment as he queried, âI noticed on your resume that you are married, Ms.
Edwards.
Such a young bride you are, indeed.
â
Ariana, sensing the unexpected shift in the chief interviewerâs mood, murmured, âYes.
â
âYou must have found your true love,â he commented with a sigh, prompting another inquiry.
âMay I ask what your husband does?â Ariana was stunned for a while.
The man cleared his throat awkwardly and explained,
âWe require some information about the families of our employees.
Itâs part of the process.
â
Not wanting to divulge Theodoreâs identity, Ariana hesitated for a moment, and then responded casually, âHe is currently jobless and stays at home.
â
âHaâ¦â The chief interviewer guffawed loudly, and Ariana felt her cheeks flame up with fury.
Her face twisted in fury and she felt deeply insulted by the chief interviewerâs ridicule of Theodoreâs employment status.
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Her perception of the interviewer who was once charming and friendly rapidly deteriorated, plummeting to an unprecedented low.
âIs that funny?â Her voice now icy, Ariana challenged the manâs mockery of Theodore.
Despite Theodoreâs reputation as a difficult man, he was her spouse and she would not allow anyone to belittle him.
The chief interviewer cleared his throat and backtracked, realizing his faux pas âIâm sorry for making you uncomfortable.
I just think you deserve better since youâre an accomplished woman yourself.
â
Ariana was seething with anger as she stood up, her body language as stiff as a board.
The warm politeness she had previously displayed had morphed into hostility as she grabbed her bag and glared at the chief interviewer.
âItâs my privacy,â she snapped, her voice cold as ice.
âIt has nothing to do with you.
Is the interview over? If you donât have anything else to ask, Iâll take my leave.
â
Without waiting for his response, Ariana stormed toward the door of the room, determined to put the embarrassing interview behind her.
But she was soon halted in her tracks as the chief interviewer caught up with her, thrusting his business card into her hand.
âMs.
Edwards, Iâm sorry for what I said,â he said apologetically.
âIn fact, I appreciate someone as capable as you.
If you need any help in the future, donât hesitate to contact me.
â
As the chief interviewer scurried away, his shoulders were still convulsing in apparent mirth.
Ariana stood there, perplexed by the manâs odd behavior, clutching the business card that was handed to her.
With a furrowed brow, she muttered to herself, âAdrian Perkins? Vice president of the BRD Group? What kind of people work here?â