Business As Usual
Mary sat down in her chair, attempting to concentrate on her computer screen despite her buzzing thoughts about the CEO’s secrets. Joffrey pretended to be immersed in his paperwork across the room. However, their sporadic glances were anything but casual, showing a tacit agreement to keep a low profile until they could talk in private.
Secret Meetings
Joffrey deftly tucked a little folded letter beneath Mary’s keyboard as the timer for lunch approached. She carefully opened it and read the scrawled words, which recommended a peaceful cafe just outside of town for an after-work rendezvous. The place was ideal—far enough away from the firm to escape inquisitive eyes, yet close enough to gather quickly if necessary.