Chapter 116: The Call

Hazel was abruptly pulled from her sleep by the shrill ring of her phone, the sound cutting through the quiet morning air. Groggy and disoriented, she fumbled for her phone on the nightstand, squinting at the screen as she answered the call. "Hello?" she said, her voice thick with sleep. "Am I speaking to Miss Hazel?" a professional voice on the other end asked. "Yes, you are," Hazel replied, her mind still struggling to fully wake up. "I'm calling from Hastings Company." The moment Hazel heard those words, she sat upright in bed, instantly alert. The haze of sleep was gone, replaced by a rush of adrenaline. She could feel her heart pounding in her chest, her pulse quickening as she listened intently. "We just wanted to let you know that you have been qualified to take up the position as a Recruitment Coordinator in our Human Resources department," the voice continued. "Please be informed that your presence will be needed today before 10 a.m. for the job orientation." Hazel qui