Chapter 15

"Cecily, can we assign this design competition to you?" Cecily stood and turned to Andrew. "I haven't been here long. Wouldn't it make more sense to give this to someone with more experience?" "This wasn't just my decision. Everyone agreed on it, Cecily. Your talent is obvious to all of us." The others in the conference room nodded in agreement. Seeing their unanimous support, Cecily hesitated no longer. She accepted the responsibility with quiet confidence. "I'll give it my best. I won't let you all down." When the morning meeting ended, Andrew signaled for her to stay behind. "Mr. Swift, did you need something?" Andrew's expression tightened slightly at the formal address. "We're friends, Cece. You don't have to be so formal with me." Ever since Andrew had brought Cecily home after she'd gotten drunk last time, she had been more receptive to his attention. Tom and Mary had also warmed up to him, often saying to Cecily, "Andrew seems like a great guy." But Cecily wasn't look