Chapter 22

As Evangeline settled into her work, flipping through pages of contracts signed during Jeremy's management, and scanning future developments, there came a knock on the door.

Without looking up, she granted permission for the person to enter.

"Good morning, Mrs. Salazar. I am Sylvie, your newly hired secretary. I'd like to inform you of your updated schedule for today," she began.

"Thank you, Sylvie. Please, go ahead," Evangeline replied, finally looking up from her papers.

Sylvie handed her a neatly organized schedule for the day. "You have a meeting with the marketing team at 10 a.m., followed by a conference call with our international partners at 2 p.m. Then, there's a dinner reception with potential investors at 7 p.m."

Evangeline nodded, taking in the information. "Hm. Please remind me of the meetings fifteen minutes prior."

"Of course, Mrs. Salazar. Is there anything else you need?"

Evangeline paused for a moment, contemplating whether to tell her that she is not a Salazar anymo