AVA POV INSIDE THE HOUSE After taking a long shower, I was in front of the mirror, cleaning my face and preparing to apply my skincare when my phone suddenly buzzed. I glanced at the screen and saw an email notification. “Congratulations! You have been appointed…” My fingers tremble slightly as I opened the email. It was from The Williams Company. I stared at the message in disbelief. Already? So fast? I scrolled down to look at the job role, but all it said was that I would know more details when I resumed on Monday. No specific title, no description—just a time and place. I sat there for a second, not knowing whether to laugh or curse. They’d already worked on it. Just like that. I shot up from my seat, ready to find Raymond. There was no way I could work with him. He needed to f

