'I'm late for work.' Kevin thought.

Kevin's lateness was unusual for his flawless record at Jardin Corporation. His punctuality was legendary, making this deviation stand out.

At the office, Blake's red, swollen eyes did not escape Janice's attention. She handed Blake a comforting cup of coffee and asked, "Blake, are you okay? Did something happen with Liam?"

Blake brushed it off, "Just a late night with sad movies. I should go see Ms. Samford now."

However, Blake's meeting with Cecilia was not about work. Cecilia, usually the epitome of corporate professionalism, was dressed casually today. Blake could not help but notice a change in her demeanor.

The conversation took an unexpected turn as Cecilia inquired directly, "Are you dating Kevin?"

Taken aback, Blake struggled to find words, "Ms. Samford..."

Cecilia sat at her desk, clicking through her work email, and said, "Kevin sent me a work-related email this morning. Did you know about that?"

Blake thought, 'Kevin emailing Ceci