Tears welled up in Zoey’s eyes as she struggled to speak.
“Katelyn, my family reached out to me. If I don’t land a job by the end of this month, they’ll send me back home to marry that cripple from our village whom I don’t even know.”
Tears streamed down her face, unstoppable.
“I’ve put in so much effort to change my future through education. I can’t let it all slip away at the very end.”
Katelyn’s eyes filled with sympathy, her heart understanding the weight of Zoey’s struggle. She knew Zoey’s family history all too well. Without the money Katelyn had helped her with over the years, Zoey would have been forced into marriage a long time ago. Her parents were controlling and greedy.
In the beginning, Katelyn had only covered Zoey’s tuition, but soon, she was responsible for the whole family’s expenses. If she didn’t, they threatened to pull Zoey out of school. Worried that Zoey’s future might be ruined, Katelyn found herself forced to keep going, even if it meant taking a step back.
In the end, the Bailey family stepped in, forcing Zoey’s relatives to back down, allowing her to finish her college degree. But that wasn’t the end of it. They didn’t let up.
Katelyn gazed at her in despair, feeling powerless. Dealing with a family like hers felt like being trapped in a never-ending nightmare.
“I’ll assist you in looking for a job in Granville,” Katelyn said, her voice gentle but firm. “Look, the Adams Group’s standards are tough, and your qualifications simply aren’t enough. You might find it hard to keep the job.” She emphasized the last part on purpose.
It wasn’t that she doubted Zoey’s education or skills; the company’s demands were just extremely high. Even the brightest students from top universities struggled to land a position at the Adams Group, so Zoey’s chances seemed slim.
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Zoey stayed on her knees, unwilling to stand, her voice filled with frustration.
“Why are you so sure I can’t make it? You won’t even give me a chance. If I succeed, I could completely change my life.”
“I work at Adams Group,” Katelyn replied, her voice steady. “I know exactly how tough it is, and how high the bar is. During the two-month internship, you’ll barely earn anything financially. And if they let you go, your situation will only worsen.”
Katelyn had repeated herself so many times that she was starting to feel worn out. She sighed and stared at Zoey with a sense of resignation.
“Tell me, why are you so set on staying at Adams Group? Is it only for the salary and perks?”
While the Adams Group did offer generous pay and benefits, those were meant for the truly exceptional. Average employees didn’t stand a chance at earning those kinds of wages. This text is hosted at Find1Novel.net
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