Eighty five

Emma left the elevator and quickly remembered that she was supposed to be at work in less than 20 seconds as she cursed Rowan in her head for distracting her with his damning smile.

She reached the department with other recruits already lined up and waiting, and she felt embarrassed that she got in last with everyone looking at her as she joined the small group.

She checked herself, making sure her clothes were right and her hair too, as she calmed her breathing the minute someone else walked in.

"Hello everyone." An older man called, getting all their attention as they all turned from their work desks to the new group at the center.

"We have our recruits today, and I’d like we can all give them a hand in welcoming them to the planning and strategy department of Kings Consolidated,” the older man says, and the room goes up in applause and smiles.

"I am Mr. Sanders and the assistant manager of this department. Our manager is a little grumpy this morning, but he’s over there, so be sure