Chapter 60

• The remainder of Valerie's first day at Ashford Group passed relatively smoothly following the initial conflicts and steep learning curves. She was pleasantly surprised at how quickly Alejandro adapted to his role as her faux-assistant after Rose's impromptu printer tutorial.
• The imposing man seemed to possess a keen intelligence and willingness to learn that belied his outward aura of brutish intimidation. By the afternoon, he was deftly juggling various administrative tasks - fielding calls, scheduling meetings, even fetching her coffee and meals without so much as a gruff complaint.
• Valerie made a mental note of Alejandro's impressive focus and versatility. While this temporary office manager position was merely a smokescreen, she recognized that when she eventually ascended to her rightful role as CEO, she would need a highly capable right-hand aide. The bodyguard's ability to smoothly integrate himself into such an unconventional position boded well for his future utility.