NECKLACE OF DECEPTION

e stepped out of the office. " I've had enough of that arrogant condes

of himself as God's gift to humanity. In reality, he is just a piti

it. She pushed open the door and stepped into the sunlight, a sense of liberation washing over

ut I have my dignity, and that is

and also needed to get out of the house every day to alleviate her depressio

with the bullshit of others all her life, b

d been a long day and all she wanted to do was l

om the interview earlier, Josephine, hurried

ile, Kiera turned a

know, but you know how that usually goes." Kiera had no

wasn't exactly a slam dunk either. But, hey, it's not all bad news. They offered me a d

Kiera said sincerely, though a hi

ither of us is in a celebratory mood, how about we grab a drink somewhere? I know a b

A drink sounds perfect right now." She then waved off the

Kiera finds Josephine hilarious and has a great sense of humor. She has not stopped laughing since they arri

d short brunette hair all contribu

ira. She bid goodbye to Josephine and congratulated her once mo

After soaking in the running water until she was satisfied, she changed into some comfort

rted to ring. Although she was unsure of the owner's phone number, she had to r

ce on the other sid

she re

Keira?" The

iera sp

that you have been selected for the position. I will most likely need to gi

a chance to say anything. Her heart skipp

she yelled, as excitement an

d and prepared an outfit and other necessities for the following day. After several mi

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and black trousers, with her black wig and minimal makeup. She inhaled deeply and ma

er, she arrived at t

Kiera, do not screw this up; you got this. This is an opportunity for redemptio

te walls, sleek sofas with table on the side, and massive chan

the chance to fully appreciate its beauty. As she stood th

voice said, br

her heart beating slightly faster.

ured to someone behind Keira. "M

tall, imposing figure standing by the elevator. Ethan Stone smiled a

han", she greeted hi

I could convince Mr. Cruz to hire you rather than those wanna

ay. Being my first job, I truly wanted to start here, which is why I applied for th

l free to call me Ethan," he said, smiling back. "

call me Kiera." She repli

room as Mr. Alexandro has a scheduled meeting in approximately thirty minutes. So p

rything off the shelves and arrange them in the conference room on this floor, which is also down the hallway. And t

after all his explanations bef

n instructed. After she was done, she told Etha

ou followed the in

expelled from school and denied graduation due to a malpr