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ftware tutorials. She felt overwhelmed taking up information as much as she could. Despite the stress

atie to discuss her progress i

ou feeling overwhelmed?" Laura a

g to soak up as much information as I can,"

e feedback from the team, and your work is top-n

to me," Katie replied, feeling a

inding her footing. She had made friends with her coworkers, le

e had won a trophy of pride and accomplishment. She knew that she still had a lot

dinner invitation that Mr Richard had invited her for.she felt a thrill of excitement at the

uch to fix the mess later.she then enters her room, quickly changes into a comfortable shorts and a red tank

ly arranging her hair and getting her make up done . Then Katie slides into a

ad given Katie as Mr Richards home. Katie was blown away by the stunnin

to explain that she had been invited to see the clays.

r opens to present a beautiful older woman with round features. Ju

ie," the woman said, extending her ha

lking in. she was mesmerized

at?" The woman asked

,the woman then takes it t

Katie ?" The woman inquired from Kat

was nervous , taking a drink

e yourself at home while I

dn't help but notice the grand paintings and furnishings that adorned the pent hou

skyline. The room was filled with Porshy couches and chairs, and a large stone fireplace d

ing couch. "Please, Miss Katie, make yourself a

n on the couch, taking a

ar caught her eye - a picture of Mr. Richard and a younger man who looked vaguely familiar. Just as Ka

s Katie. Shall I show you to the dining ro

ered.she then stands up

as struck by the elegant beautiful table settings wit

he stood up from his position at t

armly."I am so glad you could join

ight.The housekeeper pours Katie a glass of win

in her mid 50s with a warm smile gr

y meet you, Richard has told me a lot about you a

"Thank you, Mrs. Richard

filling her ears with stories of their business ventures, travels, and philanthropic endeavors. As the conversation flowed, Katie found herself feeling more an

n course, the housekeeper reappeared w

r son, Jason, has arrived. Sha

. "Ah, excellent timing. Yes, please show hi

young kid she had seen in the picture at the living room? She co

and leaned fo

nt businessman and a charming young man. I'm

Katie had ever seen. He looked stylish in his clean white shirt, grey trousers and perfect Rolex watch sitting on his

dden jolt of attraction. He couldn't help but notice the way her eyes spar

t Katie," maggie said, sm

his eyes never leaving Katie's fac

t you too, Jason."

o her intelligence, her wit, and her beauty. He found himself wanting to know more about

said while drumming his fork on his wine glass. Everyo

on vacation with my lovely wife. So it's about time that Jason

e table knew about this development

any would be just fine" Maggie sa

son said with strong affirmati

ises up her wine glass to chant "

hanted back:

d more at ease around Katie. He was surprised to discover that they had a lot

Katie. He wasn't sure if it was the way she made him laugh or the way she seemed

d smiled at Katie. "Thank you for joining us for dinner, Kat

dear. You're welcome to join us an

g Katie his hand. "I'll walk you ou

hat the evening was coming to a close. He had truly enjoyed Katie'

g into it like he was talking to someone smal

home. It's the least we can

grateful. "Thank you, Jaso

a sense of reluctance as he said goodbye. As Katie slid into the backseat , Jas