Chapter 62: June Osborne

Ophelia shook her head. "No. Palmer never traveled to Ghana, and according to old church staff, he simply said he was protecting two lives and requested that Kelly and her child be kept low profile. It seems their real enemies were here, in the Kingdom."

Eleanor tapped her fingers thoughtfully on the armrest. "What about Kelly’s background?"

Ophelia smiled faintly. "Kelly worked as a finance officer in the church. Despite having no listed educational background, she was described as better at financial management than trained professionals. She even acted as an unofficial Director of Finance for a time."

"In my opinion," Ophelia said, voice firm, "she likely had a high-level degree or professional training but had to bury her identity for her safety."

Eleanor nodded in affirmation while Ophelia continued. "When her daughter was born, the Archdeacon chose to name her June Osborne, in honor of the first female Dean of any medieval cathedral in Britain. It was a symbolic gesture. Archdeacon Cole Palmer made her name known to all the staff and treated her like a child personally protected by the Church. I learned this detail from an elderly staff member... someone who had worked closely with Kelly Wilson during those years."

Ophelia paused briefly, allowing her words to settle. Eleanor said nothing, her eyes narrowed thoughtfully. Ophelia continued.

"After her birth, June showed remarkable intelligence and a strong aptitude for learning. From a very young age, she outshone her peers. She began her education at a local church-run school, where tuition was free for children from underprivileged families. Yet even among them, she stood out. With each stage of her academic life, she earned numerous scholarships and academic awards. She never once needed to pay for her education."

bachelor’s degree in International Business, Finance, and Economics at the University of Manchester," Ophelia added. "She was admitted with a full university scholarship and graduated with the highest honors, sweeping every award in her department. Currently, she’s pursuing her Master’s degree in Business Analysis and Strategic Management

paused for a moment, then continued. "While studying, she worked part-time at various places... KFC, Tesco, UNIQLO, and others. Later, she gained recognition in retail sales and was awarded several performance accolades from these companies. Recently, she worked at Louis Vuitton for over a year, where she won ’Employee of

"things took a turn recently. Few days ago, she unintentionally offended a wealthy woman who visited the store. A few days later, that woman returned with a group of high-society friends, all with membership cards. They caused a scene, lodged a formal complaint with

was terminated. Soon after, the same group of women began contacting other high-end stores in the area, warning them

frowned. "If the former Archdeacon was protecting her, why was she forced into such desperation? Doesn’t

Alumni Loyalty Discount, meaning she pays no tuition for her Master’s degree. She also receives a £200 stipend from a Church foundation each month. Meanwhile, her mother, Kelly Wilson, receives a £600 pension from The Church of England

a week. The dietary requirements, medications, and increased utility bills from the dialysis equipment have placed a heavy

by the Church, their savings are nearly depleted. Kelly was medically advised to stop working and took early retirement. The financial burden fell solely on June. That’s why she desperately needs part-time work, despite her rigorous academic

few moments. Her fingers tapped gently on

talented student, skilled in sales, resilient in the face of hardship, and loyal to her mother. Yet now, she’s being punished by society for crossing paths

answer.

what you’ve said, I can see potential in June. She’s skilled, driven, and currently vulnerable. This is the perfect moment to bring her in... especially because her troubles stem from a situation

Heimdall for a walk-in interview. Let her know that we’re offering a part-time position with pay equal to or greater than her

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