Chapter 38 Ava Blair

The receptionist gave her a once-over but took her time responding, casually pouring herself a glass of water and taking a sip before she finally spoke with a touch of disdain, “29th floor.” “Thanks.” Even after a year in the workforce, Nova still felt a blush creep up her cheeks under such scrutiny. She knew well enough she didn’t quite mesh with the vibe at Aurora Group. The receptionist’s dismissive attitude seemed par for the course. The interview certainly wasn't going the way she had hoped. Walking into the waiting room, Nova was on edge, hoping to make a solid impression. But instead of meeting the interviewer, she came face-to-face with the last person she wanted to see—her half-sister, Ava Blair. There was Ava, relaxed in a corner with a book, the picture of ease. This interview meant a lot to Nova, and Ava being there wasn't helping. A few days ago, Margaret had mentioned Ava was back from studying abroad. That tidbit had already left a sour taste in Nova's mouth. Ma