Sophie and Megan exchanged a look. Seeing Vivian handle him so decisively, they both smiled. They reached Hale Group soon afterward. Vivian got out of the car, gave herself a silent pep talk, and walked into the building. It was the middle of the workday, and the lobby was quiet. Vivian followed the directions in her interview invitation and headed for the elevators. Before she got there, angry shouting erupted from an office at the end of the hall. A middle-aged man was shouting. "The new collection launches the day after tomorrow. Not only did you lose the original designs, but you still can't come up with anything Mr. Hale will approve! If you can do the job, do it. If you can't, get out now!" Vivian slowed and glanced toward the office. The middle-aged man stood in front of a d

