Arthur pulled her into a gentle hug before opening the car door for her. On the way to campus, they talked about her rough day.

Arthur reached over and held Zoe’s hand lightly as he drove. He glanced at her, noticing her gaze fixed on the window, clearly shaken.

“Zoe… I know Thor is going to be impossible these next few days,” he began, his tone calm. “But that’s how he gets when he feels rejected. He shuts down, turns into a harsh boss… like he’s trying to control everything because he lost control of what really matters.”

Zoe sighed, not taking her eyes off the window.

“I noticed… he actually fired three people today, Arthur. Without even blinking. Seriously, he’s unbearable!”

“I know.” Arthur nodded. “And he’ll keep being unbearable for a while. But listen to me: be patient. Do your job with the same perfection you always do, and please… avoid mentioning Celina’s name around him. Right now, it’s like an open wound.”

Finally, Zoe turned to face him, her eyes troubled.

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