As soon as Sylvia spoke up, the onlookers scattered like leaves in the wind, with Eunice and Lydia making a beeline for the exit when they saw their boss's temper flaring. Sylvia marched up to Gabriel, grabbing his wrist and steering him towards her office.

Once inside, with the door shut and the prying eyes of office gossip cut off, Sylvia's lips curled into a smile. "They can be such a riot," she said, gesturing around her office. "Take a seat anywhere you like, make yourself comfortable."

Gabriel surveyed the room before settling onto a sofa by the window. "Don't mind me," he said, his voice even. "Carry on with your work."

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Taking a sip, Gabriel replied in his calm tone, "I'm on holiday, boredom is my constant companion."

noncommittal shrug, Sylvia offered, "Well, if you need anything, just

Gabriel nodded in acknowledgment.

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shot her assistant a

lunch, they returned to the office to continue with the afternoon's

- phone calls, scheduling,

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