Against All Odds #1

time. She couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement and nervousness as she prepared for her

irelessly to land this job, and she was ready to prove herself. She thought about her family, who had always beli

f the most prestigious companies in the industry, working alongside some of the brightest minds in the b

15 minutes, and she knew she had to rush to make it to the office on time. She grabbed her b

eding down the street until it was almost too late. With a gasp, she leaped out of the way just in time, her heart racing with fear.

t getting hit by a car and now she was covered in dirt and dust! She lo

u're going, lad

the one who almost hit me!

st a clumsy pedestrian. You're

ar drove by, slowing down as it passed them. The driver, a handsome man wi

er chest, but she pushed it asi

river!" she shouted

n the street, fuming. She took a deep breath, compose

y a car and now she was covered in dirt and dust! She looked at her watch and realized

y changed into a new dress, washed her face, and reapplied her

d on Christmas morning, eager to unwrap the presents that awaited her. She imagined herself succeeding, growing, and learning alongside

tcomes. She felt like a puzzle piece, finally finding her place in the grand scheme of thing

r step, Ava pushed through the doors of Rya

. She was determined to make a good impression on her first day. She a

Welcome to Ryan Industries!

en's hand. "Thanks, Kare

erwork. "Here's your ID and some information about th

She had heard rumors about Caleb Ryan's tough exterior and

heels clicking on the marble floor. She took a d

ge desk at the far end. Caleb Ryan standing behind his desk, his piercing blue eyes fixed on her. Suddenly, she felt a jolt of recognition. She knew that face, thos

couldn't look straight into his eyes anymore, afraid of what he might

but Ava sensed a flicker of recogniti

s deep voice breaking the silenc

tions - sad about what happened earlier and embarrasse

her eye, his expression softening. "Hey, a

ise to her cheeks. "Yeah, I'm

e. But I'm glad you're okay. That was a reck

"I will, thanks. And thanks for stopping

eyes crinkling at the c

n her throat. She couldn't bel

herself, but her eyes kept darting away from

to Ava..., She tried t

es never leaving hers. Ava nodded, feel

ont of his desk. "Have a seat,

and modern, with a stunning view of the city skyline. S

on her. "So, Ava, tell me about yourself. What makes

r prepared speech. She told him about her background, her skills, and her e

never leaving hers. He nodded occa

. "Impressive, Ava. Very impressive. But let me tell you, this isn't a cushy j

with excitement. "Sir. I'm re

, enigmatic smile. "