Sophia's POV
I finally had a job of my own.
The pharmaceutical division of Romano Industries occupied the top three floors of a sleek glass tower in Midtown Manhattan. As I stepped out of the elevator, the scent of fresh paint and new carpet greeted me.
The open-plan office buzzed with activity. Researchers in white coats hurried between workstations, while executives in sharp suits gathered around conference tables.
A middle-aged woman with wire-rimmed glasses approached me, "Mrs. Romano? I'm Dr. Patricia Hayes, the department head. Mr. Romano informed us you'd be joining the management team."
The emphasis she placed on "management team" wasn't lost on me. Neither was the way several nearby employees exchanged glances behind her back.
"Thank you for having me," I said, keeping my vo
