Supermom

Ariana's heart skipped a beat as she hurriedly packed up her belongings, glancing at the clock ticking away precious minutes. She had been caught up in a crucial meeting with a client, and now she was on the verge of being late to pick up Sydney from school.

Her assistant followed Ariana outside the meeting room to get more instructions from her. Ariana knew that her daughter was just like her, she didn't like to be kept waiting. There had even been a time when her daughter had given her the cold treatment because she had been late for their Friday daughter and mother night.

"Ariana, don't worry, I'll take care of everything here," her assistant reassured her, sensing the urgency in Andrea's voice. "You go ahead and pick up Sydney. I'll handle any follow-ups and make sure the team is on track."

Ariana let out a sigh of relief, grateful for her assistant's competence and support. "Thanks, Zoey. You're a lifesaver. I owe you one."

Zoey grinned mischievously. "Oh, you owe me more than o