I stared at Alex in shock for a moment, my fork frozen halfway to my mouth

“Your…your secretary?" I managed to ask

“Yes, and it’s effective immediately. I have been looking for a secretary since I got here and the whole process has been draining.”

“I’m so sorry about that but I can’t be your secretary.”

“Excuse you??”

I had to come up with something to avoid working closely with Alex round the clock. “What I’m trying to say is that I’d be underutilized if I take that role. I believe I have so much to offer to the company.”

“Now tell me what’s greater than serving this office. If...