Chapter 22

"Mhm… Dr. Ranford, how did you know that?" Right after asking, Kourtney remembered I even knew where her hometown was, so this was not all that surprising. "When we get back, I'll introduce you to a company. You can start working right away—no need to go through interviews." Her eyes lit up with surprise. "Really? I can?" "But just so we're clear, you'll start as an intern. The base salary is 4500 dollars a month, and after probation, it increases to 5000 dollars. Bonuses and performance pay come after." "Thank you, Dr. Ranford!" Once I got everything lined up for Kourtney, I realized she did not have a place to stay. So, I cleared out a spare room in my apartment and let her move in—for now. "How much is the rent here?" she asked hesitantly. "You can cover it by helping out around the house—cleaning, cooking, things like that." "But…" "A full-time housekeeper would cost me at least ten, 20 grand. You helping out saves me the trouble." In truth, I was rarely home.