Pampered By My Three Brothers: The Return Of The Neglected Heiress - Chapter 1385

Chapter 1385: Job interview
As soon as Patricia walked into the room, she immediately sensed a shift in the atmosphere. The air was tense, and so were the people walking in with her. Scanning the room, she spotted four individuals seated at a long table—three men and one woman. In the corner, another person stood.

It was Penny.

‘What is she doing there?’ Patricia wondered, eyeing Penny, who was leaning against the wall, her gaze fixed on the glass partition. Penny didn’t seem interested in the proceedings—not that she was bothering anyone. In fact, no one would have noticed her unless they deliberately looked.

She was more like a decoration with very little presence. Patricia almost found it strange because Penny always carried herself with such presence that one couldn’t deny. However, she didn’t dwell in it.

As the applicants took their seats, they faced the panelists across the table.

‘Damn…’ Patricia mentally winced as her eyes landed on a familiar face right in the middle. ‘Nina’s cousin is here too.’

This was bad.

She felt like she had already lost points before the interview even started.

‘It’s okay, it’s okay!’ Patricia reassured herself. ‘He’s a professional. They all are! They won’t let personal matters interfere… as long as I ace this. I mean, I’ve changed and I’ll show him that!’

The only woman on the panel studied the applicants before exchanging a glance with her colleagues. After receiving a nod, she turned back to the group.

“Let’s begin,” she announced coolly. “Please introduce yourselves and walk us through your resumes.”

She then gestured to the man on the far end to start.

The first applicant spoke, giving a precise summary of his background and highlighting key achievements. The panelists listened attentively, nodding before moving on to the next candidate. The second applicant followed, delivering his introduction with equal composure.

Patricia’s heart pounded louder in her ears as her turn drew closer.

‘This is unfair!’ she panicked inwardly. ‘Why do they all have so many accomplishments?!’

She discreetly scratched her cheek and averted her gaze. Maybe if she didn’t look at the speakers, she wouldn’t feel so nervous.

But then, the next person beside her started talking.

“My name is Teddy Arthur…”

Patricia’s brows lifted slightly. She snuck a glance at him, her expression twitching the more he spoke. His confident, articulate manner made him sound even more impressive than the previous applicants. And if she was going to be honest, she would definitely hire him if she were one of the panelists.

‘Wow…’ she thought. ‘I glanced at his resume earlier, but I didn’t think he had all this.’

The panelists nodded in satisfaction. It was clear they were impressed. Then, their gazes shifted to Patricia.

“Miss Miller?” the head of Human Resources called.

Patricia hadn’t realized she had zoned out. Only when she was called the second time did she snap out of her momentary daze.

“Oh.” She quickly straightened her posture, flashing a meek smile before clearing her throat. “My name is Patricia Miller. I graduated with a degree in Business Management and have experience in various roles. In my previous job at Miller’s Company, I worked as a task coordinator…”

Her voice started off slightly shaky as she recited her memorized lines, but as she continued, confidence seeped in. By the time she finished, she smiled innocently.

The panelists nodded, their faces unreadable as they jotted down notes before moving on. Meanwhile, the other applicants cast her a brief look. They only had one thought in mind:

‘Task coordinator?’ they wondered. ‘Meaning, she ran errands?’

“We only have a few questions prepared,” the HR head said, offering a faint smile. “Please make the most of your time.”

She then glanced at Patricia.

“Our next question: What’s your ideal work environment?” She paused. “Miss Miller, please start.”

Patricia’s breath hitched. She wasn’t prepared to go first. Still, her mouth opened, and words spilled out before she could filter them.

“I don’t have an ideal work environment because… I know that if I get hired, I have to expect the unexpected. Being the CEO’s assistant is a crucial role, so even if I had a preference, I’d only be setting myself up for disappointment.” She bit her tongue, wincing as she felt herself rambling.

“What I mean is, if we’re talking about ideals, it’s not about the work environment—it’s about the boss. As long as the person I work for treats me well, I can adapt to any situation. No matter how hard it can be… I think I’m really good at that.”

The panelists stared at her for a moment before moving on to the next applicant.

Still getting no reaction, Patricia let out a quiet sigh.

‘Am I doing okay?’ she wondered, listening to the next person’s answer. ‘Why did I have to sit beside this guy?’

Having to follow Teddy was one thing. Speaking before him? It was not any better. It made it easier for the panel to compare them.

‘Gosh…’ Patricia frowned, momentarily discouraged. But she wasn’t one to give up so easily. She immediately shook off the doubt.’I can’t be discouraged! I’m doing better than I expected! I may not sound as technical as these guys, but… I have my own strengths!’

Falling down and pulling herself back up—that had always been her story. If that wasn’t a talent, she didn’t know what was.

Once the last applicant finished, silence filled the room.

“Onto our final question,” the HR head said before turning to someone. “Sir.”

The applicants instinctively straightened, their eyes sharpening in focus as they turned to the man about to speak.

Patricia, noticing their reactions, furrowed her brows.

‘Why do they suddenly look so intense?’ she wondered, but she quickly shrugged it off, waiting for the next question.

Yugi, the man now leading the interview, studied the group before speaking.

“If you were hired…” he trailed off, scanning their faces. “… Give me three names of applicants from today’s interview whom you’d choose to join the CEO’s department. And explain why you think they’re qualified.”

Silence.