"It's already like this, how could it not be difficult? There's definitely a connection, and Miss Thompson said it herself—she's very fond of Elijah Walker. When have you ever heard Miss Thompson praise anyone else?"
That bit of conversation led everyone to an epiphany, their faces all bearing expressions as if they were privy to some major secret.
Just as the office buzzed with chatter, the office door was gently knocked upon.
The sound was akin to an alarm bell, bringing silence to everyone present.
"Did Miss Thompson ever personally say what one should be doing during work hours?"
Apparently, Charlotte Thompson's arrival stunned everyone.
Those chatting, eating, or even napping in the office were all startled into action, each person frantically tidying their own surrounding mess, and then, as if by some unspoken agreement, they all turned their eyes towards Charlotte.
