Chapter 41: The Interwoven Schemes

Mariana stared out the window of her hostel room. Tiago's denial about sabotaging her job search echoed in her mind. Was he truly clueless, or was it a masterful performance? A sliver of doubt lingered, fuelled by the unsettling encounter at the cabin. Could that mysterious woman have somehow influenced Tiago's actions? “Dwelling on unanswered questions wouldn't pay the bills.” She muttered to herself as she took a deep breath, forcing herself to focus on the present. Finding a job was paramount. She pulled out her laptop, and started analysing what could possibly be wrong. Her mind fixated on finding a job. Clearly, her marketing and jewelry-focused resume wasn't working. It was time for a strategic shift. She came accross her degree in Business Management. A smile tugged at the corner of her lips. This could be the answer. With a practiced efficiency, she began revising her resume. She highlighted her business acumen – project management skills, financial analysis experien