81 Tensions and Triumphs.

The day at Emma’s office started with a jolt. As Emma and Jada were deeply engrossed in planning the day, Inga burst into the room without a courtesy knock, breaking the morning’s calm.

“Knocking isn’t optional, Inga,” Emma chided, her voice laced with annoyance..

Inga slightly taken aback but trying to mask it, retorted, “It slipped my mind. It’s not a big deal, is it? Anyway, here,” she said, tossing some documents onto Emma’s desk in a dismissive gesture. The papers rebounded, scattering on the floor, adding to the tense silence that followed.

Inga’s departure was met with a sharp critique from Jada, “She thinks she owns the place. Emma, why do you put up with that:

Emma sighed, a mix of fatigue and resolve in her voice. “Ignoring her is easier than engaging in endless conflicts. Let’s focus on what’s important.

Their conversation was interrupted by Jackson, who entered to remind Emma of her lunch appointment. Emma, gathering her belongings, noticed Inga preparing to tag along.

“Inga, is there a reason you’re coming with us?” Emma asked, her tone neutral yet probing.

a sign of insecurity, smirked. “I’m just ensuring the company’s best interests are represented. I wouldn’t want our VP to get carried

of complexity to the lunch. Emma, unfazed by his presence, focused on maintaining a professional demeanor.

Emma’s grace and professionalism, presented her with roses, unaware of her recent divorce. Emma’s refusal of the

roses might not be for me. Jada, would you like

before exchanging a knowing look with Emma. Their silent

faux pas, expressed his desire to get to know Emma better. Her response was a simple smile,

resist the opportunity to undermine Emma, interjected, “Emma’s quite occupied with her VP duties. I’m sure she wouldn’t want personal

who had been a silent observer, found himself reflecting on Emma’s transformation. He remembered a simpler Emma, vastly different from the poised woman before

the lunch, as Emma and Jada were leaving,

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earlier…”

face him, replied coolly, “Alex, we’re both here for business. Please, let’s keep it that

Alex,

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