Chapter 23 - 23

"The top floor is fondly called the CEO's floor." Marco explained as he led them down the hallway. "Half of it is assigned to the CEO, we have the CEO's office, the assistants' offices, and two board rooms. We also have our own pantry."

Ian looked around as he noticed that this part was quite empty, it seemed that no one ventured to the CEO's half of the floor.

"Our jobs include the most complicated tasks to the simplest, including preparing his coffee." Marco said as he pointed towards an elaborate espresso machine. "He likes Cafe Latte, extra sweet. Funny right?"

Ian and Camilla were at a loss for words, they didn't know if they could laugh or if they should say anything.

Sensing the awkward atmosphere, Marco pulled the pair into the pantry and closed the door behind him.

"Mr. Reyes isn't exactly some stiff, strict businessman." Marco explained as he pinched the space between his eyes and sighed. "When it is just us you can be comfortable and less formal. Alright?" Marco asked.

Ian nodded and looked at Camilla who nodded as well.

"Now for your future boss, well he's a simple guy, even simpler than his dad." Marco said with a laugh. "His father and sister need to force him to spend. Luckily the CEO's daughter loves to shop."

"This family seems really, ummm. . . odd." Ian remarked. He had seen many sons and daughters of rich families and never had he seen an heir refuse to spend.

"Nothing in the Reyes family is normal, then again, nothing in the Reyes Group is ordinary either." Marco chuckled as he led the two out of the pantry. "Let's continue your tour, shall we."

Marco led them through the pristine halls once more, when they left the pantry all they could hear were their own footsteps. But as they approached the busier area of the CEO's floor, they could hear as the office workers went on their day.

It didn't take long for them to reach the more populated area.

Marco signaled for them to stop.

"To the left is the VPs office. On paper, that's Miss Ayanna, the CEO's daughter who is finishing up her studies. She works here after school and is being trained by the Associate Vice Presidents of each company under the Reyes Group." Marco explained as they peered into a neat and empty office.

Marco waved at a man, gesturing for him to come over to them.

"Paul, these are Ian and Camilla." Marco said, introducing them to a large and well built man. Paul looked to be in his late thirties and carried a worn out expression on his face.

"The Reyes Heir's people?" Paul asked maining a placid look.

"Yes." Marco said with a nod. "Paul is currently Miss Ayanna's assistant. He handles her day to day schedule and most of the things she needs for work."

"Wow, it must be amazing to be a student and have an assistant." Camilla exclaimed.

"No, no, Mr. Reyes is strict on that." Marco told them as he shook his head and smiled. "Paul is only allowed to help her with work, not with anything else."

"Yeah, as if she's never tried." Paul scoffed.

"Miss Ayanna is young." Marco said, shaking his head. "She will learn."

"I hope she does." Paul said. Ian did not miss out how his tone was filled with disapproval. "Anyway, I have a ton of work, is that all that you called me over for Marco?" Paul asked.

"Yes. You may go." Marco said with a frown.

"Nice meeting the two of you, and good luck." Paul said with a nod as he turned and went back to his desk.

"I know what the two of you are thinking." Marco told Ian and Camilla as they continued to walk down the hall. "Paul and I used to work as Mr. Reyes' assistants, when Mr. Reyes decided that it was time for his daughter to join the company he assigned Paul to her."

"I'm guessing Paul didn't take it well." Camilla said as she glanced back to look at the assistant who was busy with his work.

"He saw it as a demotion and was not happy about it." Marco said with a shrug.

"Why couldn't he just leave?" Ian asked.

"You know how well the Reyes Group pays. It isn't a job that you can leave." Marco said with a laugh as they approached an area with people hanging around.

When they spotted Marco they stopped talking and looked at their direction.

"Show time guys." Marco said looking back at Ian and Camilla with a grin.