The expansion of Longroad Logistics had been moving at a breakneck pace lately. Between managing the new fleet of trucks and navigating the delicate corporate politics involving Jennifer Arnoyd, the daily workload was becoming a mountain that required more than just my own hands. I had already been planning to expand the administrative staff, so Rebecca’s request wasn't just a burden—it was a timely opportunity.
"Mr. Barnes," she said, her voice dropping to a soft, intimate register as she leaned closer. "I know how the company operates, and I know you’re a busy man with a lot on your plate. But my cousin... she’s lived such a sheltered life. If she ends up in some predatory office or a dead-end factory, I’m afraid she’ll be corrupted by the city. If she could be near me, under your prote
