Sigourney's voice was cool, clipped. The reminder hit its mark.

Savannah's smile froze in place, her eyes briefly widening in disbelief.

She hadn't expected this.

The always gentle, always supportive Sigourney... had suddenly turned sharp, unyielding.

"And as for the internship position..."

Sigourney turned her gaze to Savannah and gave a faint, mocking smile.

"Weren't you the one who proudly declared you'd start your own business? That you wouldn't rely on family connections to rise to the ...