It was already nine o'clock at night by the time they got home from the square. Standing at the door, Evelyn went inside first. Eleanor looked back at the man behind her. "Thank you for tonight."
Ian noted her polite but distant expression and offered a small smile. "Of course. Good night."
With that, Ian turned and left.
Eleanor closed the door and went inside. Joslyn had already called her daughter in for a bath. Eleanor set down her purse just as her phone rang. Seeing it was an unknown number, she answered it. "Hello? Who is this?"
"Ellie, it's Mr. Archer," a kind, gentle voice said from the other end.
Eleanor's face lit up. "Mr. Archer! How have you been?"
"I'm doing very well. Listen, I have a grandnephew who just graduated from medical school. He's an exceptional candidate in every respect, and I was hoping he could intern with you for six months. What do you think?"
Eleanor was pleasantly surprised by Andy Archer's proposal. Her lab was about to launch, and she was in desperate need of staff. Mr. Archer was not only a close friend of her late father but also a titan in the medical field. Anyone he personally recommended was guaranteed to have immense ability and potential.
"Mr. Archer, I have complete confidence in anyone you recommend," Eleanor said sincerely. "Actually, my new lab is in the preparatory stages, so we're looking for people right now."
"That's wonderful. The boy's name is Diaz Archer. His academic performance was outstanding, and he's participated in several relevant projects. I'll give him your contact information and have him send his resume over to you shortly."
"Of course, Mr. Archer," Eleanor readily agreed.
"Take a look at his resume first, then decide whether you want to hire him," Andy said with a gentle laugh. After a few more pleasantries, they hung up.
She replied to his email, asking him to meet her at the coffee shop by her residential complex at nine the next morning for an in-person interview.
"Of course, Ellie. I'll be there on time," Diaz quickly responded.
The next morning, Eleanor drove her daughter to school herself. Since she was on a break, she didn't bother asking Ian for a ride.
After dropping Evelyn off, Eleanor had breakfast nearby and then parked her car in a spot next to the coffee shop.
She went inside to wait, enjoying the quiet morning atmosphere. Watching the hurried pedestrians outside, she savored the rare moment of peace.
Just then, a black Maybach pulled up next to the coffee shop. Gavin was there to pick up Ian for a flight; he had a three-day business trip.

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