---- Chapter 147 By noon, Tara had packed her things and was ready to check out. The company that had invited her for an interview was in another city, Naoundbury . It was about five hours away by high-speed train. She had already arranged to attend the interview the following day. Tara dragged her suitcase through the train station and boarded the train bound for Naoundbury. To avoid drawing any unwanted attention, she made sure to wear a mask. She hoped this interview would go smoothly.

If it didn't, she truly had no idea how else to find a job. She had already sent her resume to every company with a relevant opening, but every single one was met with silence. After arriving in Naoundbury , Tara checked into a hotel near the company. She figured it was better to wait and see how the interview went before committing to a place to live. That night, while lying in bed, her thoughts wandered to Soren.

They had been together for a long time, and she had grown used to having him by her side. Still, maybe it was a good thing he no longer loved her in ---- this universe. At least he wouldn't be caught up in the constant battles with Lance and Shawn. Life would be a little less messy for him. And for Tara, she no longer had to worry about Lance and Shawn's schemes. It felt as if the whole world had finally settled into peace.

She hoped the interview tomorrow would go well since her only concern now was not being able to find a job. She let out a yawn, curled up under the covers, and drifted off to sleep. The next morning, Tara put on light makeup and slipped into a modest long dress. She was in a rush and didn't have time to prepare special clothes for the interview.

When she arrived at the company building, the bustling location and the impressive exterior made it clear that this was a strong, well-established company. At the HR department, Tara sat nervously in front of the department managers. She answered their questions very carefully, choosing her words with caution. Afterwards, the two department managers discussed briefly among themselves. They didn't ask her to go home and wait for a response.

Instead , they told her the interview result right away." You can start tomorrow." ---- Tara's eyes widened in shock. She quickly nodded and said, "Thank you so much." The manager couldn't help but smile when he saw the look of relief on her face. "There's no need to be so nervous. Just relax. The first month will be a probation period. You've looked over the pay details, right?" "Yes, I've looked into it," Tara responded promptly. "Great.

We're looking forward to having you on board tomorrow." Both managers stood and offered their hands. Tara politely shook hands with each of them. Once outside, she looked up at the bright sun and couldn't hold back her smile. Her mood had never been better. To celebrate, she decided to treat herself to a seafood boil for lunch. Sometimes, life really worked in strange ways. When things started going smoothly, everything else seemed to fall into place.

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That afternoon, she found an apartment near the company at a reasonable price. It offered a lovely view and even had a balcony. Pleased with the find, she signed the lease on the spot. ---- Tara spread out the freshly dried bedding straight from the dryer, then settled into the hanging egg chair on her balcony. She gazed up at the blue sky and drifting clouds. Although the apartment was small, it didn't make it any less relaxing.

In the evening, she went to a nearby shopping district and bought three sets of shirts and pants for work. Now that she had a job, spending money didn't sting as much. The next day, Tara wore her new outfit and put on makeup for work. Her arrival caught the attention of many at the company. Employees from other departments stopped by just to catch a glimpse of the new hire and see how attractive she really was.

At a glance, everyone kept exclaiming in surprise because she was even more beautiful than they had imagined. Some of them, who spent too much time online, recognized Tara immediately. Gossip started to ripple through the office. The others expected some big scandal, but it turned out to be just a small matter. "With a girl this gorgeous trying to seduce them, they're the ones missing out." ---- "Exactly." Then someone who knew more spoke up quietly , "The one she was trying to seduce was Mr.

Pearson." The group quickly fell silent. Jonah was known for his cold, unapproachable demeanor. If Tara really dared to seduce him, it definitely showed she had guts. Someone whispered quietly, "Who wouldn't want to seduce Mr. Pearson?" The thing was, no one actually dared to do so, and no one even got any opportunities to make an attempt. In other departments , some women who had fantasized about a "CEO falls for me" romance now looked at Tara with a mix of admiration and disbelief.

They had seen Jonah at the company's annual gala, and his commanding presence was no joke. On her first day at work, Tara was honestly a bit worried. She feared the gossip might make others view her with bias. But after a full day on the job, she realized she had overthought it. Everyone there was a workaholic , which truly lived up to the reputation of a Pearson Group company. The eight hours flew by because she was so busy.

People ---- in her department focused seriously on their work, with none of the backstabbing or office politics she had expected. This was a company she could see herself staying with for the long haul. After work, Tara passed a flower shop and paused before stepping inside. She bought two vases and a few fresh blooms. Back home, she gave the stems a quick trim and placed them into the vases. As she looked at the flowers on her table, she felt a quiet sense of hope take root in her life.

The days slipped by. Tara successfully completed her probation and became a full-time employee. When she received her first paycheck, she saved most of it right away, determined to be careful with her spending. Maybe because work kept her busy, life in Naoundbury passed peacefully over the past six months. As she settled into the rhythm of ordinary life, the online rumors about her gradually faded away. There were several coworkers who showed interest in her, but she turned them down. At least for now, she wasn't looking for another relationship.