CHAPTER FIFTY NINE – PROVING HERSELF TO BE BETTER

Over the next few weeks, Cassie threw herself into her work with renewed determination. She was determined to prove her worth, not just to Karl, but to herself. One particularly challenging day found Cassie juggling multiple tasks simultaneously. She was in the middle of transcribing Karl's dictated notes for an upcoming merger when Xena burst into the room. "Cassandra, Mr. von Steiner needs the Johnson file immediately. He's in a conference call with Tokyo, and they're asking for specifics." Cassie's heart raced. The Johnson file? She vaguely remembered filing it away last week, but where? "I'll find it right away," she assured Xena, trying to keep the panic out of her voice. As Xena left, Cassie frantically searched through the filing cabinets, her mind racing. The minutes ticked by, and she could feel sweat beading on her forehead. Finally, she spotted the file, misfiled under 'J' instead of 'Johnson'. She grabbed it and raced to Karl's office, knocking tentatively. Karl wave