Cassandra Chapter 2

"Yes Ma'am. It means everyone's jobs would be on the line."

"You are so BRIGHT! I knew you were a perfect fit for this company the minute I laid eyes on you. As I was saying, we need to keep these men happy. As is the case with other corporations, we provide certain... amenities and creature comforts for our special guests to let them know we do not take their patronage for granted. A little pampering here and there is not too much to provide, in view of the potential returns. We maintain a hospitality suite at the Ritz Carlton to relieve them of the necessity of securing their own accommodations - which would almost certainly be less convenient or less comfortable. We also maintain a chauffeured limousine at their beck and call.

Cassandra, I want to assign someone from the office to act as a kind of 'special liaison' to these VIP's when they visit us. I want someone who is attractive, intuitive, personable, a real 'people person' who has an instinctive feel for the wants and needs of our special guests and the ability to satisfy them. I thought of you immediately. Your duties as a receptionist make you a perfect choice. We will just...expand your duties a bit.

You will accompany our guests around the company, making sure they are comfortable and their needs are attended to, escort them to lunch or perhaps dinner - at company expense, of course. Naturally, we will arrange coverage at the reception desk in your absence and provide you with suitable compensation, should your services be required after regular business hours. The most important matter is to give your undivided attention to our clients' needs. Of course, I would NEVER ask you to do anything that was against your principles, but if you could, uh, satisfy any of their requests which you deem... REASONABLE, this company would be GREATLY appreciative."

"You can count on me, Ma'am."

Grace beamed a brilliant smile. She stood and offered me a hand up.

"Splendid! I knew I could. Oh, and one more thing. PLEASE don't call me Ma'am; it makes me feel like an old woman. My name is Grace."