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Alicia's heart - a billionaire story

Chapter 3 TAKING THE LEAP

Word Count: 1678    |    Released on: 15/11/2024

her nerves. This was it, her first day at Humperdinck Industries. She had sp

decor and bustling atmosphere. The receptionist, a friendly-looking woman

ything at once. The building was huge, with floor after floor of offices

a woman named Karen, who showed her to a conference room where

houghts. She was excited to start this new chapter in her career, but she was

a group of people filed in. They all introduced themsel

ll as several other members of the accounting team. They all seemed f

ened intently, trying to absorb as much information as possible. She was determi

able space with a desk and a chair. Alicia was relieved to have a place to ca

ement and anticipation. She was finally starting her new job,

knock at the door. It was Richard Langley,

g so far?" he

owards him. "It's going great, thank you," she sai

hear that," he said. "If you have any questi

f relief. She was glad to have s

out a sigh. She had made it through her first morni

ther. She had been meaning to share the news with her for days, but

sense of excitement and pride. She had worked hard to get this job,

d Alicia could hear the warmth and love i

ieved. "I'm great, Mom," she said. "

ous. "What is it, sweetie? Yo

ble. It's good news, actually. I just sta

er's voice came back, filled with excitement and pride. "Oh, Alic

xcited about this opportunity. I'm going to be working as an accounta

nity, sweetie. I'm so glad you're following your dreams and pursuing y

er's words. She was grateful for her mother's love and support, a

voice filled with emotion. "That

oud of you, and I know you're going to do great things. K

she could always count on her mother to be there for he

owards her mother. She was lucky to have such a wonderful mother in h

looking forward to meeting her new colleagues all morning, but now that the

urned to face her. They were all smiling, an

g up to greet her. "Welcome to the team

towards David for breaking the ice. "Thanks,

er everyone's names and positions. There was Emily, the senior accounta

elief wash over her. She had been worried that she might not fit in,

felt a sense of excitement and anticipation. She was eager to learn and

b as much information as possible. Her new colleagues seemed impressed with he

l for the warm welcome. "That

She was looking forward to getting to know her new c

ke she might actually be a part of this team, and that

r first day was over. She had survived the initial introductions a

pick up some groceries on her way home. She had been so busy wit

nt the time scrolling through her phone and

ls of fresh produce and baked goods. She loved shopping at this market because it

apples, some carrots, and a bunch of fresh spinach. Next, she headed to the bak

as Mrs. Jenkins, who owned the local flower shop, and Tom, who worked at the near

, she couldn't help but feel grateful for this little market. It was more than just a p

r and began to unload her groceries onto the conveyor belt. The cashie

day, dear?" Th

good," she said. "I sta

"Congratulations!" she excl

position at Humperdinck Industri

the cashier smiled at her. "I'm so glad to hear abou

grateful for the kind words.

d headed home. She was looking forward to cooking a h

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