48. A rumor.

The atmosphere in the office this morning was different and quite strange. If other people said hello, it would be expected, but unfortunately, after saying hello—they were talking about Oriaga behind his back, something that rarely happened in Gregorious' office.

The man didn't respond, and he thought it might be the scent of his new perfume, or let's call it the perfume he had stolen from his wife last night. Oriaga picked it up from the dressing table and put the glass object in his pocket before leaving the mansion.

He was sure Amanda was confused about not finding her perfume this morning. While the man had said nothing about 'borrowing' or 'asking for' it, could one call this situation theft?

"Joana, do I look strange today?" asked Oriaga when he found Joana sitting behind her cubicle while the man had stopped.

"Strange, sir?" Joana was puzzled. She moved to take in her boss's appearance. "I think everything is fine."

"Really? Or is it the scent of my perfume?"

The woman only re