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The New Opportunity

Author: Author JJ
last update publish date: 2026-11-04 22:56:18

Aria's POV

Two Days Later

I'm starting to think that "We'll be in touch" is just a polite way of telling someone they've already decided not to hire them.

"Alright. Thank you for taking the time to review my application," I respond, putting as much courtesy into my voice as I can manage while resisting the urge to scream into my phone.

I wait for the call to disconnect before pulling the device away from my ear. My gaze drops to the notebook spread across my thighs, where another company's name
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