Isabelle's POV

With a week of work under my belt, I had already settled into the company's routine and August's routine.

Maria still watched me with suspicion, but at least during that first week, I had managed to show her that I was more than just the boss's wife. Professionally and in our day-to-day interactions, I was on the same page as her.

Little by little, I started learning people's names, getting closer to different groups, and moving among them, always keeping an ear out for goss