“You're welcome," Jovanni replied. It was clearly a significant matter; otherwise, Camila wouldn't have sought his help.

Jovanni knew that without her assistance, he wouldn't be in his current position. Coming from a modest background, he had always relied on his own efforts and never anticipated breaking away from his old routine. This opportunity was unexpected, a turning point he hadn't imagined possible.

“How's everything going with your work?" Camila inquired, remembering her own challenging start as the research institute's director.

Jovanni recognized why she asked. She had faced initial resistance in her role.

"It's different for me," he explained. "They resisted you initially because you were too young. Besides, you had never worked with us before, and suddenly, you were appointed as the director. How could they easily accept it? I have been at the research institute for years; I'm a familiar face.”