Realizing he'd said too much, Arthur quickly changed the subject, smiling to cover up. "Welcome aboard. Once you're settled, the procurement department will host a welcome dinner for you."
His words were cleverly phrased. If she didn't settle in, they wouldn't bother with the dinner.
Vivian saw through it but didn't comment. "Thank you."
Arthur smiled. "You're welcome."
After speaking with Arthur, Vivian returned to the project department.
The Pinnacle Architects project was risky, but it was also a great opportunity.
If she succeeded, the million-dollar bonus would cover Caroline's surgery and pay off some debts.
Failure wasn't an option.
Vivian sat at her desk, took a sip of her coffee, and began reviewing the Pinnacle Architects project documents.
The more she read, the more tr
