Chapter 3

After my nightly routine, I was lying in bed when my phone buzzed with a message from my director, Charles Fletcher.

[Sylvia, congrats on your promotion and raise,] Charles Fletcher texted.

I was so happy I nearly bounced off the bed. Over the past three years, I'd worked my way up from a regular office clerk to Charles's secretary, and every time I got promoted, my salary jumped by another 300 dollars.

[Thanks, Mr. Fletcher,] I texted back.

[Want to know what your new position is?] Charles asked.

Of course, I wanted to know. I texted back, [Yes.]

[You're now…