It was almost time for work to start; she had to leave promptly before the high-level staff arrived.
She grabbed the paper bag, her phone, and laptop from the desk. Noticing the two contracts, she quickly gathered them into her arms as well and hurried downstairs.
As she sat in the elevator, Vera Wave furrowed her brows again, thinking about his demeanor when he left.
That guy… he seemed genuinely angry this time. Could it be… he'll ignore me from now on? If he ignores me, isn't that what I wanted? But why do I feel so uneasy?
She returned to the Advertising Department in a daze. It was only when her colleague, Merlin Bradley, greeted her that she snapped back to reality and managed to force a smile.
Sam Davis happened to walk in. Seeing her, he immediately asked, "Vera, how's the planning coming along?"
Sitting at her desk, Vera was like a mummy, turning a deaf ear.
"Vera?!" Merlin Bradley quietly nudged her. "The manager is calling for you!"
