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2024-10-29 19:42:56"Caroline Sandoval. I picked this woman named Caroline Sandoval," she said, pointing towards one of the resumes on top of her desk.
Mr. Gaston then just nodded his head upon getting the woman's name before saying, "Alright, I'll send an approved email. May I ask when you want her to start?" he added, lifting his gaze to look at her.
"She'll be starting tomorrow. Please let her know that the company wants her early by seven o'clock," Ericka explained before leaning her back on the backrest of her swivel chair.
"Alright, I'll inform her," the old man replied to which she just nodded her head.
"Yes, thank you, Mr. Gaston," she said afterwards and quickly stood up from her desk. The day had already passed and it was nearing night time when she decided to stare for a second at the gaping scenery of sunset from her window.
"Anyway, I'll be going home now," she added before
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