CELESTINE's P O V

I looked at my reflection in the mirror while humming softly to myself. I was wearing a mint green sundress over a denim jacket, and although I have short black hair, it has never been very interesting to style, and I have no plans to change that.

I have finally decided to go ahead and register my business with the government today, and I had been keeping my fingers crossed that I would win the contract against Victor Wheeler next week. When I thought about how my plans had been carried out bit by bit, I couldn't help but crack a little smile.

I gave my...