Evangeline had barely stepped out of Vaughn Enterprises when her phone started ringing. "Hello, is this Ms. Mercer? Congratulations, you've passed the interview. Please report to the company tomorrow at 9 a.m. for the new employee orientation." "Really? That's amazing! Thank you so much! I'll be there on time!" The moment she hung up, she couldn't contain her excitement. Throwing her head back, she let out a cheerful shout. This was Vaughn Enterprises, one of the top tech firms in the country! People would do anything to land a job here. And she had done it! The next morning, she woke up early and carefully put herself together. She chose a crisp white blouse tucked into a navy skirt that accentuated her curves. Her chestnut waves cascaded over her shoulders, and she applied a soft

