The Opportunity of a Lifetime... Or not

Bianca's fingers trembled as she read the email from Schuyler Laboratories. The words seemed to dance on the screen, promising everything she'd been hoping for.

"Dear Ms. Martins,

We are reaching out to alumni of your master's program to share an exciting new opportunity at Schuyler Laboratories.

After reviewing your profile, we think you'd be a great fit! Please contact our recruiter at your earliest convenience to schedule an interview."**

Her lips curled into a grin. "Good hours, great pay… It's like this job was made for me," she thought. Overwhelmed with joy, she sprang up from the couch and started an impromptu victory dance in the middle of the living room.

Suddenly, a voice broke through her celebration.

"Am I interrupting?" Xavier's amused voice startled her.

"Xavier! I didn't know you were home," Bianca gasped, clutching her phone.