Rebecca looked outside and, recognizing who it was, put her hand to her forehead with a sigh. It was Eve, her mom Laura's assistant.

"Miss Harper, Mrs. Harper wanted me to bring gifts for your colleagues on your first day. She hopes you'll all get along well."

Eve smiled and handed everyone two cards—one was a voucher for a spa treatment, and the other was for shopping.

"This is a small gesture from Mrs. Harper. Both cards can be used as often as you like for a year, with ...