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

Sanchez has been around the office for a while, but I've never seen her and Mr. Lopez as an item. Plus,

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 a rush.” "Don't you need to get back to your kids?" "Nope, they're not staying with me." Austin's expression faltered for a moment, then he chuckled, "Oh, I see. I thought you'd be eager to

handle, her

Perhaps emboldened by Ophelia's words and

he wouldn't dare risk

alone - not on my watch as a manager. As a leader, I've got to ensure you get home safely,” Austin said with a probing smile. "Ms.

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