Downing the first glass of beer, it felt like the second and third were inevitable.

Thankfully, Dorothy had the forethought to line her stomach with some food before diving into the drinks, saving herself from the ache of an empty belly.

The vibe was high tonight, and she wasn't about to be the buzzkill.

hit the restroom." Feeling slightly tipsy, Dorothy figured a splash of cold water

Mr. Lopez... together?" Austin furrowed his brow, "What are you up to now?" "What can I be up to? Just asking! Ms. Sanchez has been around the office for a while, but I've never seen her and Mr. Lopez as

look, recalling Dorothy's admission that she and Mr. Lopez had split. Still, he put on a stern face and scolded, "Don't be nosy. Get back to your seat." Ophelia rolled her eyes, "Pfft! I'm just looking out for you." Returning from the restroom, Dorothy found that almost everyone was full. She barely sat down when Austin offered a smile, "Ms. Sanchez, how about I give you a lift? It's a hassle getting a cab with everyone leaving at once. You could be waiting forever.” "No, it's fine. I'll call a cab after everyone's gone. I'm not in

he turned to see Dorothy leaning on the restaurant's door handle, her cheeks flushed a deeper shade, clearly hit

Maybe I...I should just take you home after all?" Perhaps emboldened by Ophelia's words and his own probing, Austin now

he wouldn't dare risk

go on ahead.” "Don't play the hero. I can't let a colleague go home alone - not on my watch as a manager. As a leader, I've got to ensure you get home safely,” Austin said with

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