The CEO's Wife Is A Demon God's Daughter

[ At Fiery Eagles Training Camp ]

Flint had been staring at Cassie since this morning. He wondered how she was able to sleep well outside the sleeping quarters. He secretly watched her on the CCTV monitor. He was surprised when he saw her sound asleep, not affected by the cold night breeze.

Cassie woke up early, joining them for the morning exercises. They were now called Trainees for a moment. Cassie was very energetic and lively. Even her fellow trainees were amused by her enthusiasm today.

This time she was wearing their uniform– combat suit, pants, and vest. Her demeanor was different now as compared to her first day. They had to admit that Cassie looked so cool today.

"So this is the effect of the punishment. She became more lively and energetic! Maybe she didn't want to be punished again." 

"Well, she deserved it! Someone said that she might have a strong backer, that's why she was able to join this screening test."

It did not take long when they assembled in the open field. All trainees lined up in three rows, facing the trainers and officers. Justine and Flint were the main officers, leading the screening of those applicants.

Today was the official day of their assessment and observation where they would be ranked based on the scores they would get in every exam.

They would be divided into three groups with five members each. Since there were only three ladies, they were assigned to different groups, separating them.

Now, the other twelve men can choose who among the three women will be their teammate. 

"Applicant 0018, 0064, and 007, please stand in front," Justine called the ladies. Cassie and others obediently followed him. 

Flint turned to the twelve men."We will give you the freedom to choose your team leader. These women will be the ones leading your group until the end of your training and assessment!"

Flint's words were like a warning to them as if he was telling them to choose wisely. He said this because he noticed that most of the men were eyeing Cassie. They wanted to be with her in a team.

Flint wanted to test what the other men would choose– the beauty vs the capable ones. Among the three women, it was Cassie who looked weak and fragile compared to the other two.

Flint wondered if they would still consider choosing Cassie rather than the two women who appeared to be stronger than her. Their future job would be at risk if they would not be careful in choosing their leader.

As much as they wanted to be with a beauty like Cassie, they couldn't sacrifice their goal to become a member of Fiery Eagles.

The men either chose applicants 0064 or 007. Flint and Justine were also surprised that no one lined up at Cassie's back.

"Applicant 0018 can't be alone in her team." Justine, who is also known as Ten, reacted right away.

The twelve men just glanced at each other, hesitant to change their minds. But they had no choice but to be separated. Four men should choose Cassie.

Cassie, on the other hand, just remained silent. She was not affected by their choices. She was just thinking of a way how she would impress everyone today, showing her strength.

'Scarlet, let's get back at them for backstabbing me last night.' Cassie smiled mischievously, talking to Scarlet through their mind link.

'Sure, Master. I'm so excited about that.' Scarlet responded cheerfully.

Cassie was still communicating with her fire dragon when Flint spoke up again. 

"You can't stay in two groups only. If you will not transfer to Applicant 0018, we have no choice but to do this using competition. Understand?"

"Yes sir!" Everyone responded in unison.

"Run twenty laps. The last four will be the team members of 0018." Justine was the one who decided about the competition. He was just upset that no one chose Cassie. He wanted to punish the men by asking them to run twenty laps at their tracking field.

"Go now!" Justine shouted as a cue. The men couldn't complain anymore. They immediately ran as they didn't want to lose and rank last.

Cassie just watched them in amusement. She was relaxed. She glanced at the two ladies who were giving her a smug smile. They felt so proud that the other trainees chose them over Cassie.

"I feel bad for you," Applicant 0064 said to Cassie in a low voice, taunting her.

"Why is that so?" Cassie raised her eyebrow.

"Because no one wanted to be your teammate!" Applicant 007 butted in. They started talking since Justine and Flint were now monitoring the men who were running around the field.

"The losers will be your teammates. Do you think you can defeat us? Either one of us will get the job! I will make it happen. We will be hired after this. And your team will be ranked last." Applicant 0064 was belittling her. She was oozing with confidence.

"We are just starting. It's only the second day. I'll show you the real boss," Cassie said meaningfully, sneering at them.

The two women just glared at her. They were annoyed by Cassie's arrogance. Cassie, on the other hand, just shrugged her shoulders, ignoring the presence of the two ladies.

'Scarlet,' she called her partner in crime.

'Yes, Master? Do you need me now?' Scarlet replied as soon as possible.

'Can you increase the temperature around these two women? They are so hotblooded. Let's give them 'WARM' greetings.' Cassie requested Scarlet.

'Your wish is my command master!!' Scarlet immediately took action.

A few minutes later, Applicant 007 and 0064 started to feel hot. Their bodies were now covered with sweat. They felt so uncomfortable with their training uniform.

'Damn?! What's happening?! Why do I feel so hot? I feel thirsty,' Applicant 007 mumbled inwardly. She tried loosening her collar. She felt like her throat was going dry. She needed water but they were not allowed to leave their stations unless the officers would allow them.

Applicant 0064 also experienced the intense heat. The two turned in Cassie's direction, wondering if she also felt the same way. But to their surprise, Cassie was smiling broadly, meeting their gazes.