Chapter 5 Abigail quietly finished the macaroni on her plate , not leaving a single bite . It had been a long time since she'd had macaroni that tasted this good . Only the celery remained , standing out on the plate . Abigail set down her utensils , stood up , and looked at the others . " I'm done . " Bianca hurriedly reached for her plate . " You barely ate anything . Let me get you more macaron " No need . I'm heading out. You all enjoy . " Abigail didn't want to keep going in circles with the Gibsons . She turned around and walked off without hesitation . " Abby , you said you'd stay at home . " Bianca's voice trembled with panic , like a cry . Her chair scraped loudly against the floor as she moved . Stephen stood up and steadied Bianca . He looked at Abigail , guilt and disapproval written in his eyes . Abigail frowned slightly . Her hands at her sides trembled . She couldn't handle that sound . It reminded her of the three months of abuse in prison . She fought the urge to run and lowered her gaze . Her voice was calm . " I'll come back . " With that , Abigail didn't stop again and quickly disappeared from their sight . After she left , Ralph set down his utensils . Abigail walked out the front gates of Gibson Villa and took out her phone . She opened the last message . A new one had just come in - it was an address , asking her to come in for an interview . Abigail didn't recognize the location . Her finger paused on the screen for a few seconds . She decided to leave the villa neighborhood first . Three years in prison had left Abigail completely out of step with the world . It took her forty minute to from the villa district to the nearest bus stop . Once she got on the bus , she realized the stop wasn't near the address . She would have to walk the rest of the way . Abigail looked down at the street outside the window . A BMW drove by , and her gaze fixed on it . Through the open car window , she saw that Stephen turned to speak . Sitting beside him was Daniella , smiling sweetly . Abigail turned her eyes away without any expression . The bus announcement played as the BMW passed . " Stevie , what are you looking at ? " Daniella asked . Stephen snapped out of it and shook his head . " Nothing . " He thought he had seen Abigail on the bus . It took Abigail two minutes to ask a passerby for directions . She kept her head down , fiddling with her phone . She knew what navigation was , but had never used it before . This was her first time . After a bit of trial and error , Abigail managed to enter the destination . Following the map , she walked to a tall building - that was the place . Abigail put her phone away and stepped inside . A girl at the front desk stopped her . " What are you here for ? Do you have an appointment ? " " I need an appointment just to come in ? I'm here for an interview . " Abigail hadn't expected it to be this strict and wondered if she'd even make it in today . The receptionist looked her up and down and said impatiently , " Why are you here for an interview in the afternoon ? Elevator's over there . Third floor . " Abigail frowned slightly , thinking she should explain . But before she could speak , the receptionist looked past her and suddenly changed her tone , cheerful and eager . " Ms. Harper , you're here for work ? " Abigail glanced back , said nothing , and walked straight toward the elevator . When she reached the third floor , she sent a message : [ I'm here . ] Chapter 5 She quickly found the room with a sign on the door that said " Interview Room " and knocked . " Come in , " someone inside said . She pushed the door open . Inside sat a man and a woman . Both of them looked at her , seeming a little puzzled . The woman pointed at the chair across from them and asked , " You're here for the interview ? Just wait a moment . The interviewer isn't here yet . " Abigail gave a small nod and sat quietly , waiting . Not long after , the door opened again . " Ms. Harper , " said the man and woman in unison . Abigail glanced back . It was the same beautiful woman she had seen downstairs - Director Claudia Harper . Claudia looked annoyed . She gave Abigail a once - over and asked , " Why are you showing up for an interview at this hour ? " Before Abigail could respond , Claudia questioned , " What's your major ? " Abigail frowned . Before she went to prison , she had just received her college acceptance letter . She never even got the chance to attend. But she had already completed a full set of college coursework , including advanced projects . In terms of knowledge , she was more than qualified . " I didn't go to college , " Abigail answered . Claudia's face fell instantly , and she snapped , " Who told you to show up for an interview without a college degree ? " Abigail opened her mouth to explain , but Claudia cut in , " This isn't some no - name company that hires people without degrees . I don't care who sent you . There are no shortcuts here . Get out . " Abigail stood up abruptly , her eyes calm and cold as they locked on Claudia . " First , a degree isn't the only proof of ability . Second , I don't think your company is a good fit for me anyway . " " You- " Claudia raised her hand , about to yell again , when the door opened once more . The moment she saw who it was , Claudia's entire demeanor changed . Her face lit up with a smile . " Mr. Gibson , Dani , why didn't you call me ? I would've come down to pick you up . " Daniella looked surprised to see Abigail . " Abby , what are you doing here ? Are you here for the interview ? But the minimum requirement is a master's degree , and you've never even been to college . " As she spoke , her eyes shifted , and she bit her lip . " Stevie , Abby doesn't meet the qualifications . Maybe I should give up my spot for her instead . "