Chapter 429 Something Big Is Happening

Clary interrupted the interview.

"Are you willing to start working as an assistant?" she asked Fiona decisively. "If that's fine with you, you can stay."

From what she had read about Fiona, it was clear that her marriage had devastated her life. Clary's decision to offer Fiona a position wasn't solely based on empathy for a woman in a similar age group. She saw a spark in Fiona, a potential that transcended the limitations of an ordinary housewife. If she proved inadequate for the job later on, Clary would handle it.

"Yes, please." Fiona smiled. "I'll prove to you that I'm not just a housewife."

Fiona had asserted her position without being overly arrogant or humble, which was an extra point in Clary's book.

They had made an exception for Fiona, so instead of sending her home to wait, they told her to report to the office the next day.

Meanwhile, Evelyn Charters, the elite student who'd mocked Fiona earlier, emerged from another room. She was on her phone, grumbling, "Mom, I don