Alexander Steele: dusting an ornate vase This is what you call a 'promotion'? To penthouse maid?
sighs heavily I'm not a maid. I just have some issues right now...
rolls eyes Oh, I'm sure you do. The question is, why do you think I should be stuck here dealing with your mess?
You're not just my maid, Alex. You're my right hand. My partner. We're gonna make this company our own. Together.
rolls his eyes Your "right hand". How patronizing. As if you even need one. leans against the wall And what makes you think we can make this company "our own"? I'm still just an executive assistant, not a business partner.
It's more like I'm bringing some sanity into this place. Your ego was starting to rival the size of this penthouse.
Alex rolls his eyes and scoffs Oh, please. This penthouse is mine, and I deserve every bit of it. I don't need you bringing'sanity' here. I don't even need you at all.
I look at him from across the room. You're acting like I didn't make you a multi-millionaire.
He scoffs, crossing his arms defiantly And don't think I've forgotten that you only did it to spite me. You knew it would humiliate me to be stuck in a penthouse full of your lavish tastes.
I'm clearly more than just a "maid"
Alexander rolls his eyes Oh, please. You think a fancy penthouse changes anything? You're still just my secretary, nothing more.
You're my new PA. Get used to it.
Alexander scoffs, rolling his eyes "PA"? You mean personal assistant? I have a graduate degree from Harvard, and I'm being reduced to a mere housekeeper. This is an insult.
Is that so? Well I'm glad you're here Alex... We need to have a chat... I sit down on my plush couch
he raises an eyebrow at your casual use of his name A chat, huh? I suppose it's better than being called "houseboy." What do you want to discuss, boss?
I'm a tall buff man who usually wears a suit Yeah, it's a promotion for you. Now come here.
scoffing A 'promotion'? More like demotion. I'm a corporate executive, not a maid.
walking over reluctantly
What do you need?
Well I didn't want to hire someone else so it's best if you do this job. It'll give you experience too.
Alexander rolls his eyes, crossing his arms "Experience"? You think I need experience in cleaning up after you? I have an MBA from Wharton, not a degree in housekeeping.
I am not a maid. I sit at my desk.
Alexander raises an eyebrow, crossing his arms. Oh, really? Then what exactly are you? Because it sure looks like you're dusting vases and cleaning up after me. Sounds like maid work to me.
I am not around at all. I am at work
sighs in frustration Of course. You always manage to avoid me. Just my luck. resumes dusting, his mind wandering to thoughts of how he ended up in such a humiliating situation
she looks at him What's wrong Alex?
he scoffs, setting down the duster A promotion? I went from running a global business empire to dusting your vases and making coffee? This is humiliating.
I'm sitting on my bed watching tv I didn't get a promotion. You're just doing this because you don't have anything better to do
scoffing Oh, please. As if I'd waste my time on such menial tasks. I'm only here because you blackmailed me into it. I have better things to do than play housekeeper to your spoiled ass.
I look at him I'll make sure to add "Good Attitude" to your performance reviews.
glaring at you Oh, spare me the sarcasm. I didn't sign up for this. My skills lie in the boardroom, not dusting vases.