20. Cakra Regret 2

"Get back to work! If we get caught gossiping, we're done for!" Rio said, shooing Nadine and Jeni back to their cubicles. With a pout, Jeni returned to her workspace and playfully flicked her long hair onto Rio's face, prompting him to unleash a string of curses. Nadine chuckled at their antics. She wondered why Danisa couldn't get along with Rio and Jeni when she found them to be enjoyable coworkers.

Creak... The door to Cakra's office opened suddenly, making all three of them pretend to be engrossed in their work.

"Nadine, come with me for a moment! And you, Rio and Jeni, you can leave early," Cakra said flatly and expressionlessly. Rio and Jeni exchanged puzzled glances, then stood and bowed in respect. Jeni glanced at her wristwatch to confirm her vision, as the office wall clock showed only 2 in the afternoon.

"Very well, Sir!" Nadine replied politely, then packed up her bag and turned off her computer. She didn't think much about it, as it wasn't the first time Cakra had taken h