Author's note:
This is part 1 of a 4 part intro to Big Offer, LLC. The series follows a clever young woman as she uses her skills to flip the gender pay gap upside down for anyone willing to push their mind and body to the limit.
Thank you to Literotica user Shinybikiniwife for collaborating on character names and story details.
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Amber and Jason stood in the hallway facing suite 301. White vinyl letters of the "Big Offer LLC" logo had a fresh sheen, suggesting to the couple that they had recently been adhered to the otherwise nondescript, grey door. A small table stood to the side with just enough room to hold a stack of business cards and a potted orchid with clean white blooms. An electronic ringer with an embedded camera was affixed to the wall at chest height.
The hallway was peaceful and quiet.
Jason gripped the handles of a small duffel bag in one hand, holding Amber's hand with the other. Shoulder to shoulder in the small hallway of this downtown office building, they stared at the door.
"Are you sure about this?" Jason said quietly. "It seems legit, but still kind of weird, you know?"
Amber swallowed and lifted her head, answering with hollow determination, "Yeah. I'm trying to keep an open mind. Lynn raved about what these guys did for her... and look at the job she scored."
She felt compelled to whisper, but she wasn't sure why. Perhaps it was because of how quiet it was in the hallway.
"Ok. I'm good if you're good. You ready?"
"Yeah. Let's do this."
Amber reached forward, pressing the ringer on the wall. It made a pleasant chime, then a light began swirling around the button she had pressed. She brought her hand back to her side, touching the smooth fabric of stretch pants under her hoodie sweatshirt. It felt strange to be wearing such casual clothes knowing that she would be interviewing, but the instructions were to prepare for a relaxing, spa-style experience. The outfit she selected for her interview was in the duffel bag Jason was carrying, along with a few other personal items.
Sunlight spilled into the hallway as the door opened from the other side. A warm voice greeted them as their eyes adjusted to the light.
"Hi, Amber. Please come in. This must be Jason with you. I'm Vaishali."
Amber and Jason entered the space and she shut the door behind them. They were in an older building that looked like it might once have been some sort of factory. It was now converted into the kind of space coveted by creative types. Tall, brick walls with embedded steel stretched up to a high ceiling of concrete and wood beams. At the far end, sunlight flooded through a floor-to-ceiling grid of windows. The enormous open space had been divided into distinctly different areas using plant life, freestanding shelves, and movable partitions. At the far end, near the base of the window wall, a desk looked to be staged for video conferencing. To their left was a cluster of a few sit-stand desks with computers and other administrative items on them. A young woman looked up from her work to smile and wave.
Vaishali gestured for them to turn to their right, where a couple of oversized chairs and a sofa formed a cozy conversation area. A plush area rug and large, deep green tropical plants contributed to the inviting feel. Amber walked over and sat at the far end of a small sofa, leaving room for her husband. Her brown hair was gathered into a short ponytail that accentuated her tall, slender frame. Jason shook Vaishali's hand, then took a seat next to Amber.
Vaishali moved through the conversation area to sit in a deep, padded chair across from them. She wore a bright-colored sundress with red and yellow patterns that followed her curves. They couldn't help but notice her figure as she lowered herself into the chair. Her large breasts and ass pushed against the fabric of the dress. Jason was particularly distracted by the pronounced curves of her hips as they bulged outward to meet the large bubble of her butt. He was temporarily enamored at the thought of holding those hips from behind and pulling her ass against him. His mind typically wouldn't go there so quickly, but she exuded exotic sexuality.
By the time she had finished sitting, Jason had pulled himself together and was politely looking at her face which was pretty, but unremarkable when compared to her figure. She had large, expressive eyes with dark pupils.
"Thank you for coming in." Vaishali started.
"I'm sure you both have a ton of questions, which I'll do my best to answer. Before we get into that, I'd like to do a quick time check. Your interview with the tech company is at three o'clock, correct?"
"Yes," said Amber, giving a nod.
"Okay great. It's almost noon now, so that gives us about three hours."
Vaishali grabbed a water bottle from the table between them, offering the same to Jason and Amber. As she leaned to do so, the profile of her nipples pressed through the fabric of the sundress. Amber was impressed at how perky her tits were, even though she clearly wasn't wearing a bra. She made the assumption that her husband would be enjoying the same eye candy.
Vaishali continued, "So, Amber... last week you and had a preliminary video call with my team. They covered a few basics, which I'm happy to repeat now so we can all be on the same page."
"What we offer is an optimized environment for you to prepare for and to take video interviews. Think of it like a spa. We get you relaxed and in the best mindset possible to perform for your interview. Along the way, we coach you on some techniques that you can use during your call to maximize your odds of success. In fact, we're so confident in our methodology, that we only charge a fee if your interview results in you receiving an offer at or above your compensation target."
Amber confirmed her understanding by asking, "And that fee would be ten percent of my annual salary?"
"One time, and only if you receive an offer. Yes, that's correct. I realize it can sound like a lot of money, but I can tell you that we have a near-perfect success rate thus far with our clients receiving offers."
"I was surprised when we heard how much her friend Lynn got offered," Jason added.
"Yes. Lynn did very well, and that's typical for this process. Did she share anything else with you about how this works?"
"No, we haven't had time to get drinks yet, but she used the words 'life changing'. I'm really curious to learn why."
"Well, let me be candid with you. And pardon my language... It's all about being fuckable."
Vaishali paused to gauge the reactions of her clients. The next bit was going to challenge her guests' expectations. She knew that eventually it might be too much for someone and they would walk out. It hadn't happened yet, mostly because of her screening methodology. However, she also knew delivering the message of how it worked was important. It had to be just right for each prospective client. Amber and Jason shared a look but hadn't shown any signs of being overly uncomfortable.
"Let me tell you a little story," she continued.
"I double majored in college, then continued following both paths through grad school -- computer science and psychology. I wanted to get into the artificial intelligence field. I found work right out of school, working for a small tech firm... Which then got bought by a big tech firm... Which then got bought by an even bigger tech firm. That's how these things work. You climb the ladder through acquisitions. That's how you're supposed to grow in your professional career."
"It was through this time of transition that I learned about my pay gap. I made only a fraction of what my male peers were making. When I started asking questions about it, I got shut down. Apparently, other women were experiencing the same. One manager had the gall to tell me that I'd probably be making more if I looked and acted more fuckable. I think he thought he was doing me a favor by telling me. Now I'm not a prude, but what I do with my body, I do on my terms."
"As I continued to watch talented females like myself get paid less, I started to look around for another job. I dressed up and participated in countless video interviews. I did receive offers, but they were always below what a man would make in the same position."
"I became very frustrated and started to get less disciplined in my professionalism. Eventually, I stopped prepping altogether for the interviews. Sometimes I would no-show. Then, one day, something interesting happened. I was fucking my boyfriend and completely forgot about an interview. I swear I was still coming down from an orgasm when I saw the calendar reminder on my phone. Basically, I just said 'fuck it' and got on the video call with barely combed hair and a random blouse. All I had on below the desk was a pair of underwear!"
"And here's the weird thing -- it worked! I had an offer that afternoon. A big one. But I didn't accept. You know why? Because I wanted to experiment. I wanted to figure out why my reckless actions brought about that result. So, suffice it to say, over the next few months, my boyfriend's dick nearly fell off. We tried fucking slow, fucking hard... Hell, he even ate me out during one of my interviews. Eventually, I had gathered enough information to be able to match my actions with predictable results. I had enough insight to be able to manipulate the interviewer and, more importantly, I could coach others to do the same."