"Are you willing to start as an assistant?" Catherine abruptly interrupted the male interviewer, her tone crisp and decisive. "If you’re willing, stay." She flipped through Ruby’s personal file. It was clear that this was a woman whose marriage had ruined her career. But beyond simply wanting to help a fellow woman, Catherine also saw real potential in her. Ruby didn’t seem like an ordinary housewife. If she couldn’t handle the pressure… "I’m willing." Ruby smiled. "And I’ll prove that I’m more than just an assistant." Her composed yet confident attitude was commendable. Since this was an exception to the usual hiring process, there was no need for further interviews—she was told to report to work the next day. Outside, the high-achieving graduate who had mocked Ruby earlier walked

