Fear was a stranger to her, but she harbored a reluctance to confront Nancy.

“Millie, do not disappoint me,” Marcus challenged.

“Very well, but my demand is to begin as the most unassuming designer Marcus’ fingers brushed her nose as he stood, a teasing glint in his eyes.

“Did you truly think leadership would be handed to you immediately?”

Millie’s thoughts had indeed run wild. He intended for her to be a humble employee.

“I thought I would ascend to deputy CEO,” Millie sighed as she hastened out of bed to prepare for the day.

Standing before the towering facade of the Thomas Group, Millie inhaled deeply, her dream at last within reach.

asserted her independence, insisting on entering the

Angela’s Library

the thirty-second floor lay

hovered over the elevator button, and she

elevator ascended swiftly

was the manager’s office on the same floor to register with Rosie Astley, now

gently against

“Enter,” a voice commanded.

a woman, around 35, her short hair a crown of authority, her red suit a mark of her cold

eyes widened at Millie’s

gracious smile, Millie introduced

Millie, qualified by modern jewelry courses at Preagend

taking on a somber hue. It was evident that she was acquainted with Millie. The roster of potential hires

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