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Chapter 12 – Poison in the Break Room

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Elise sat at her desk the next morning with her back straight and her eyes on the screen. She had arrived early again, printed Damien’s schedule, and placed it on the corner of his desk before he walked in. He had taken it without comment and closed his office door. The quiet felt heavier than usual.

By nine-thirty the floor had filled. Keyboards clicked. Phones rang. Elise reviewed a set of contracts and flagged two clauses that needed legal review. She sent the note to Damien’s email and move
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