Stepping out of the elevator onto the bustling floor of my firm, a rush of excitement and nerves surged through me. The exclusive interview was just a few hours away.
I’d done all I could to prepare. Penny had ultimately become Timothy and I’s coaches, constructing a hypothetical script for us that we were tasked to memorize and practice. I’d been practicing since last night, not wanting anything to catch me off guard.
Penny and Aria told me what clothes would make me look soft and friendly in the eyes of the public, hopefully miles away from the mistress persona constructed by the media.
I felt much better overall. With my eyebrows plucked and my face and hair done up, I felt like I was giving off a cleaner aura.
As I walked towards my desk, the low hum of conversations and the clac
