Zoey's lips, which had just been curling up into the hint of a smile, froze mid-motion.

Sabrina's eyes widened in disbelief. It took her a moment to process what she’d just heard, and when she did, sheer delight nearly made her shriek aloud.

Jasmine's voice remained measured, calm as still water. "Seven years ago, when I joined this company, I signed a ten-year contract. Unless I resign voluntarily, the position of Head of Research and Development is mine for the ...