Rose's POV

The email contained a curated selection of high-end cars with professional photographs and detailed specifications. Sleek Mercedes S-Class sedans, a Range Rover in elegant black, a Porsche Panamera, even a few luxury SUVs that cost more than my entire apartment building. A polite note accompanied the images:

“Dear Miss Thompson, 

As part of your new executive secretary role, you are entitled to a company vehicle. Please review the options below and reply with your preference by end of day. All vehicles come fully maintained, insured, and with a dedicated parking space in the executive garage. Let us know if you require any customizations.”

I stared at the screen,...