Barbara stood at the docks, glancing around in confusion. This was supposed to be the meeting point for her new employer, yet all she saw was the open sea stretching endlessly before her. She frowned, muttering to herself, "What's all this?"
The past few days had felt like a dream. Ever since she landed the job, her father's attitude toward her had shifted dramatically. He had showered her with love and attention like never before, even extending his newfound generosity to her husband. They had been living in luxury, indulging in things they had never imagined.