Chapter 23: Candidates 2 and 3

GENERAL POV

"I think he is kind of a cool guy. Too cool, unlike the cocky CEOs we see in the movies. I think I'm beginning to like him."

Isabella wrote on their group chat on their way back from the company.

Nathan responded with "Yup."

While Owen said, "So true, I just hope he passes the test in the end."

Joseph and Sophie were seated in front while the kids were perched at the back as usual, sitting hunched over their pads with all their attention focused on them. Elliot had granted her an early leave from work due to Nathan’s illness.

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Back at the company's hallway after they met Elliot and Olivia, they had talked and got to know themselves a little more, until the intercom in the CEO's office had been rung by Sophie's call. The kids had been so surprised and pleased by the way Elliot cooperated with their lie and their up-and-down game plan.

He had rushed back inside with Olivia to pick up the call, while the kids followed him in. Owen cleverly sighted and obtained the missing