Chapter 7

The chief editor's office, the largest one on the entire floor, was adorned with sleek furniture and framed accolades lining the walls.

Melissa knocked and waited for a reply before walking in.

Robert Chavez's displeased expression confirmed her suspicions.

She was on thin ice, her probation period nearing its end, and her lack of ‘BuzzWorthy’ articles hung heavily in the air

Robert wasted no time in reminding her shortcomings, his voice laced with frustration. "Miss Walker, your probation period is almost up, and we haven't seen the impact we expected. Where are the headlines that will make waves?"

Melissa's eyes darted around the room, searching for a lifeline.

She pleaded, her voice tinged with desperation. "Please, Mr Chavez, just give me one more chance. I know I can deliver a headline that will captivate outlet readers."

Robert gestured towards BuzzFeed's website, where Zara Watson's article on the A-list actress and the city's wealthiest billionaire CEO dominated the page, gar