Chapter 8

Elarie sat at her desk, typing away as she finished organizing Danreb’s schedule for the day. She was feeling a little more at ease in her new role, though she was still getting used to the pace and expectations. Therese, seated at her adjacent desk, glanced over at her from time to time. Her lips were curled into faint, knowing smirks. Elarie had learned to ignore them by now and decided to just focus on her work.

The minutes ticked by, and then, she heard the sound of Danreb’s office door opening pulled, which caught her and Therese’s attention. He stepped out into the open. Without preamble, he spoke. “Come with me.”

Elarie assumed he was speaking to Therese. After all, Therese had been there longer and had much more experience. But before anyone could move, her boss added, “Elarie.”

Her heart skipped a beat. Therese’s confident smile faltered. And Elarie could feel the heated glare burning into her as her co-worker glanced sideways. Therese quickly masked the irritation with a thi