Chapter 67. Beautiful Again

Standing in front of the receptionist, Lara swallows hard as a bubble of excitement clamps down on her. Clad in a navy blue cooperate gown, she managed to dress herself up in the most suitable way for her first day at work. Her hair has been neatly oiled and packed into a ponytail, unlike the blonde plus size receptionist whose hair seem to have not been close to a saloon in years.

The woman as usual is dressed in a shouty pink suit with a black bow tie. Lara takes notice of the fact that she is chewing gum recklessly despite her utmost focus on her computer.

“You again,” She grumbles, blowing and bursting a bubble almost simultaneously. “What’s your name again?”

“Lara Croft.”

“Hmm…” She lifts her gaze momentarily, sizing Lara up before focusing on the screen again.

“You got the job, huh?”

Lara clears her throat, her chest springing up with pride. “Yes.”

“Okay then,” She pulls out a brown file from the cupboard and hands it over to Lara. “Pl