Overbearing CEO's Contract Love
Chapter 428: The Job-Seeking Show

Chapter 428: The Job-Seeking Show

Damian Sterling leaned down and pressed his lips against Emma Hart’s soft ones. Time seemed to stop for three seconds before he pulled back and said leisurely, "This is the gift." Emma Hart felt like she had been tricked.

A week later, Riley Turner called Emma Hart to tell her she was about to participate in a job-seeking reality show and hoped Emma could come to support her.

Relentlessly pestering Damian Sterling everywhere, even in the bathroom at home, Emma Hart finally got the president’s approval. However, the condition was that she had to bring two bodyguards.

Two days later, outside the TV station.

Emma Hart forcibly brought Amelia Davidson to support Riley Turner.

"Emma, why on earth did you bring me here?" Amelia Davidson asked, puzzled. She had been in the middle of cleaning her house when Emma Hart and two bodyguards dragged her here.

"Amelia, I met a new friend named Riley Turner. She’s participating in a show here today, and I thought you could come along to cheer her on with me!" Emma Hart explained, hoping Amelia Davidson and Riley Turner would get to know each other.

"Please, it’d be so boring to sit in the audience alone!" Emma Hart pleaded with Amelia Davidson.

Amelia thought for a moment and agreed. After all, she no longer worked in public relations and had plenty of time.

"Alright, let’s go see how your new friend is," Amelia Davidson said, putting her arm around Emma Hart’s shoulder and heading toward the TV station entrance.

Outside one of the doors, Riley Turner stood waiting for Emma Hart. Seeing Emma with another imposing woman by her side, Riley was momentarily taken aback, having expected Emma to come alone.

"Emma, you’re here! Who’s this?" Riley Turner asked with a smile.

"Hehe, let me introduce you. This is my good friend and close confidante, Amelia Davidson. Everyone calls her Amelia. Amelia, this is my new friend, Riley Turner," Emma Hart introduced.

"Hello, Amelia. I’m Riley Turner, just call me Riley. It’s a pleasure to meet you," Riley Turner extended her right hand in greeting. Amelia Davidson sized up the young girl before her. She was indeed pure and charming.

"Likewise. I wish you great success with today’s show!" Amelia responded.

Seeing her two good friends getting along well, Emma Hart felt relieved.

"I’m here to participate in a job-seeking show. Thank you both for coming to support me! I’ll give it my all!" Riley Turner said as she led them backstage.

"I’ll have someone take you to the recording site to find your seats. I still need to get my makeup done," Riley said, summoning a staff member to escort Emma Hart and Amelia Davidson to the front row of the set.

"Alright, see you later, and good luck, Riley!" Emma Hart said happily. Amelia Davidson also bid Riley Turner farewell before following Emma and the bodyguards to the front row.

Emma Hart and Amelia Davidson sat in the first row of the recording site. There was still some time before the competition, and the audience was gradually arriving.

Amelia Davidson began asking about Riley Turner’s family background and how she and Emma Hart got along. It seemed Amelia wasn’t very satisfied with Riley Turner but chose not to voice it.

Emma Hart noticed that Amelia Davidson’s expression didn’t seem very favorable.

"Amelia, what do you think of Riley Turner?" Emma Hart asked.

Without hesitation, Amelia Davidson replied, "You can’t judge someone’s character just by looking at them once. Based on my experience, this girl seems pure, but it’s hard to say for sure. You just met her, so it’s better to be cautious and keep an eye out."

"Thanks, Amelia," Emma Hart said, though she wasn’t entirely satisfied with the response. Riley Turner had helped her a lot.

To prevent any misunderstandings, Emma Hart shared her own thoughts about Riley Turner with Amelia Davidson. Amelia listened silently, not making any further comments.

Emma Hart felt the conversation was going nowhere and decided to drop the subject.

Unnoticed, the audience seats filled up. The stage lights dimmed to the sound of music, and the host slowly walked on stage. Opposite the stage, twelve masked employers were seated.

This job-seeking show was quite unique. Both the job seekers and employers wore masks. The job seekers didn’t reveal their names, and the employers didn’t disclose their company names. They only provided job positions and screened qualified candidates.

Riley Turner was the last job seeker to go on stage.

Emma Hart, sitting in the audience, was so excited she almost cheered out loud for Riley Turner, but Amelia Davidson stopped her.

"Quiet, Emma. Don’t embarrass her," Amelia whispered.

Riley Turner’s performance on stage left them both speechless.

"People really can’t be judged by their appearance," Amelia Davidson remarked, amazed by Riley Turner’s self-introduction.

Although still an undergraduate, Riley Turner had won numerous finance competitions and had a successful collaboration history with the Turner family and her father.

In the end, Riley Turner secured a management trainee position with a company.

After signing the contract, Emma Hart and Amelia Davidson rushed backstage to congratulate her.

"Riley, you were amazing! Congratulations!" Emma Hart exclaimed, grabbing Riley Turner’s hands and jumping with excitement.

Riley Turner awkwardly went along with it, occasionally glancing at the staff around them, feeling a bit embarrassed.

Amelia Davidson noticed Riley Turner’s uneasy expressions and couldn’t help but tease, "Don’t worry, no one minds."

Riley frowned for a moment but quickly resumed her usual innocent smile.

"So, which company did you end up with?" Emma Hart asked.

"Uh, it’s Taylor Group, in City B," Riley Turner replied hesitantly.

"Taylor Group?" Emma thought, what a coincidence.

"Hmm?" Amelia Davidson was also surprised.

"Yes, why?" Riley Turner noticed their odd reactions.

"Oh, nothing," Emma Hart responded. Matthew Taylor’s company? Better not let Riley Turner know I know him, she thought.

"Congrats, but moving so far, will your dad be okay with it?" Emma Hart asked.

Riley Turner curled her lips into a fox-like, cunning smile.