Chapter 57

Lauren's POV

After what felt like the longest day, I finally set my pen down and leaned back against the chair in my room. My entire focus has been on preparing for the interview tomorrow. Every second had been spent making sure nothing was left to chance. I had gone over all the questions they had asked me the last time, studying my own mistakes and making mental notes of what I should have said instead. This time had to be different.

Tomorrow wasn’t just another chance at employment, it was an opportunity to place myself right in the line where I needed to be. Their boss was rumored to be showing up at the company, and if there was even the slightest chance that I would meet him, then I had to be flawless.

Failure wasn’t an option. If I could secure this job, it wouldn’t just be about financial stability or career growth. It would be the first solid step forward in my promise to Elena. That fire was what kept me pushing, rehearsing my answers ov