Chapter 11

With Edgar gone, it was the perfect opportunity for me to focus on doing a good job at work. I threw myself into learning and adjusting to the new role, making up for everything I'd lost by staying out of the workforce for four years.

Recalling the agreement I'd made with Stuart, I knew I couldn't lose.

Every day, once I was done with my cleaning duties, I trailed behind Alice and accustomed myself to the extensive work responsibilities she had.

Slowly, I went from being flustered to calm, confident, and even proficient at handling such work.

Once the month was over, I could see a look of approval in Stuart's eyes.

"You're the quickest learner I've ever met, Celia," Stuart said.

For some reason, it felt a little awkward hearing praise from him.

In any case, I succeeded in becoming his second assistant, and that job came with a handsome salary.

Things were also going well with Emma's side of the plan.

While Edgar was off at the subsidiary company, Irina met a man who was secret