Chapter 27

"There will be a promotion," Annabel exclaimed excitedly, her eyes gleaming with anticipation.

"Anna, what the hell! For a moment, I was scared it was something really serious," Juliet said, a mixture of relief and slight annoyance evident in her voice.

"It is something serious," Annabel replied, feeling a tinge of disappointment at Juliet's reaction to the news.

"I knew about the promotion already, I just never really said anything about it," Juliet admitted, noticing the disappointment on Annabel's face.

Annabel's smile returned, albeit slightly subdued. "I'm just a little excited about it, and that means I'll have to put in even more effort."

"That's the spirit, Anna! You'll be able to save up enough money from it," Juliet encouraged, her eyes filled with genuine support.

"That's the plan, and when I do, I'll quit and start my very own café," Annabel excitedly declared, her dream taking shape in her mind.

"That sounds like a fantastic plan, and I'll always be here to give you my un