Love Unspoken

"No clue. He used to make late appearances with Getty, but now that she's absent, it's anyone's guess," a coworker mused in a hushed tone.

"Getty must have stumbled upon some good fortune to catch Alexander's eye. She doesn't even hold a candle to Ruby in terms of beauty," another chimed in.

"Indeed, and she doesn't possess Ruby's competence either."

This subject had been the fuel for countless gossip sessions among them, yet it remained an enigma. Regardless, it didn't deter them from envying the situation or occasionally sparking a lively debate about it. Maria, after a quick survey of her surroundings, leaned in and whispered, "Speaking of Ruby, I heard she and Alexander were schoolmates. She's been around since Alexander joined. I have a rather wild hypothesis." "And what might that be?" a curious voice inquired.

Lowering her voice to a conspiratorial whisper, Maria responded, "What if there's something going on between them? Could Getty merely be a diversion?"

"Watch your words! Do you want to lose your job?" One of their colleagues, clearly unnerved, swiftly retreated to his desk.

"Oh, lighten up, we're just having a friendly chat. But haven't you noticed the way Ruby gazes at Alexander? There's more to it than meets the eye." "And what does that prove?"

"Alexander has no shortage of admirers, but Getty has managed to fend them all off. It's only natural for Ruby to be attracted to a catch like him." "It only shows they're not as innocent as they seem. Didn't Getty chase away anyone who showed the slightest interest in Alexander?"

"But Ruby's standing remains unchallenged. With Getty warding off the competition, perhaps they have a chance?"

began to count on her fingers,

amusement, thinking Maria was falling prey

In a nearby café.

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what's so urgent that you had to summon

pile of documents on the table and

she accepted them from Alexander. A quick scan of the

picture of shock. She hadn't anticipated the losses to be so

voice

She wrung her hands nervously.

"He suspects asset misappropriation."

feet, her voice filled with emotion, before thinking better of it and resuming

ones in control here. If this deficit isn't addressed, someone will have to shoulder the blame, understand?"

she clutched the documents once more, her grip tightening until the paper