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    “Yes,” Ronald confirmed. “He insists you report to him immediately upon arrival to review yesterday’s meeting proceedings.”


    “Alright, I’ll gather the materials,” Rachel replied, resigned to the inevitability of the situation. She decided to confront the matter withposure.


    Upon reaching the top floor, Ronald knocked lightly on the office door.


    “Mr. White, Ms. Marsh has arrived.”


    The initialck of response heightened the tension.


    After a short wait, Ronald knocked again.


    This time, a resonant voice from withinmanded, “Come in.”


    Ronald opened the door, and Rachel entered cautiously. Her eyes quickly adjusted to the scene that unfolded before her.


    Brian was silhouetted against the sprawling window, his stance rxed yet authoritative, one hand nonchntly resting in his pocket. Directly in front of him was Tracy, her proximity intimate as she deftly adjusted his tie with her refined touch.


    “Apologies, Mr. White, I didn’t intend to interrupt,” Rachel said, moving instinctively toward the exit.


    “Leaving so soon, without finishing the work report?” Brian called out to her from behind.


    “I shouldn’t bother you two while you’re upied. I’ll return in an hour,” Rachel responded, her tone even, carefully masking any underlying emotions.


    Despite herposed expression, Brian felt irritation bubbling up within him.


    “Just stay here; it won’t take long,” he insisted abruptly.


    “I prefer to wait outside. I’lle in once you guys are finished.”


    “Don’t leave this room. I’m not giving you permission.” Brian’s voice hardened, an icy edge slicing through the previous warmth.


    Standing taller, Rachel responded firmly, “I’m not here to watch. It might also make Tracy Haynes ufortable.” Her words almost pushed Brian to the edge.


    Rachel kept walking, yet Brian’s voice halted her again, saying, “If you are determined to defy ourpany’s policies, as for the design department’s bonus, I’m afraid I might need to…”


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    Rachel understood what was likely to follow. He might strip the design department of their performance bonus.


    She would not let her team’s earnings bepromised. Brian’s maniption was downright despicable.


    Rachel halted, her fists tightening involuntarily. For a fleeting moment, she considered leaving in a fit of anger.


    However, she knew she couldn’t drag others down with her.


    Thus, she suppressed her frustration and chose to sit on the couch and wait.


    Therge office fell silent, the air heavy with things left unsaid. Then Tracypleted her task of adjusting Brian’s tie. “Is this to your liking, Brian?”


    He gave a nod of approval. “It’s perfect, thank you.”


    Seizing the moment, Tracy smiled warmly. “I’m d you like it. Just say the word, and I’ll be here to assist you anytime.”


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