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I was gone for six months—when I came back, security stopped me at my own company. “Beggar—get out. This place isn’t for you!” I looked down at my clothes—and almost laughed. Then he added—“Secretary Brooks is the real lady here.” I froze—then smiled. Time to remind them who really owns this place! For the sake of the company, I had spent the last six months overseas on business. I came home that very day, only to be stopped at the entrance by one of the security guards. “Where the hell did this beggar crawl out of?” “Look around before you embarrass yourself. Do you even realize where you are?” “You think you can just stroll in here like this place is open to anyone?” He had his chin tipped so high it was a wonder he could see anything at all. I glanced down at myself. A white shirt, jeans, and a pair of worn sneakers. I did not exactly look like someone who worked in a corporate tower, but I had always dressed casually. The longtime employees all knew that. I figured I had simply been away for half a year and the new guard did not recognize me, so I held my temper and started to explain. “I’m...” Before I could finish, he cut me off with open hostility. “I don’t care who you are.” “Secretary Brooks made it clear. Anyone shady-looking doesn’t get through the door.” “Women like you show up here all the time. You see a guy like Mr. Sterling and start thinking you’ve hit the jackpot.” “Get lost. Don’t stand here making trouble and keeping me from doing my job.” He waved me off impatiently, like I was nothing more than a nuisance. “Secretary Brooks?” I frowned and thought about it, but I could not remember anyone by that name. “You don’t even know who Secretary Brooks is?” To my surprise, he actually laughed. “Secretary Brooks is Mr. Sterling’s secretary and the lady of the house at Bennett Group.” “What she says is the same as what Mr. Sterling says. Got it?” I nodded as if I finally understood, pulled out my phone, and call
