A DIFFERENT FEEDBACK

Another Monday morning had settled over Sterling Tech. Rachel had arrived early enough to avoid the usual rush and was finishing a small breakfast at her desk before fully settling into work. A slice of Spanish tortilla sat on a paper napkin beside her coffee, and she ate slowly while employees gradually filled the department. Some stopped to greet colleagues before taking their seats, while others headed straight for the coffee machine. The day was only beginning, and the office had not yet reached its busiest hour. Cynthia arrived at Rachel's desk with a cup of coffee in one hand and an expression that immediately suggested she had something to complain about."I am getting tired of those security people."Rachel looked up to catch her frustration. "What happened now?"Cynthia pulled an empty chair closer and sat down."The same thing that always happens."Rachel smiled."They came late again?""They didn't come at all."Rachel frowned."What do you mean they didn't come at all?"C

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The conversation with Torres gradually faded into the background as the week moved forward. Rachel returned to her normal routine and focused on the things that demanded her attention each day. Whatever curiosity she had felt after leaving his office slowly gave way to deadlines, meetings, and the ordinary rhythm of work. By Thursday morning, she had almost stopped thinking about it altogether. The day began quietly. The weather outside was pleasant, and sunlight filtered through the large windows of the building. Employees arrived in small groups, exchanging greetings as they settled into their departments. The atmosphere was relaxed in the way it often was before the workload reached its peak. Rachel had spent part of the morning reviewing information from the previous day and helping a colleague resolve a minor issue that had been causing confusion between two departments. It was not difficult work, but it required patience, and she was relieved when the matter was finally resolved

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Joseph's car rolled through the security gate just after sunset. The guard on duty greeted him with a respectful nod before the gates opened, allowing the car to continue along the paved driveway towards the main house. Warm lights glowed through the large windows. The house itself was extravagant. There were wide open spaces, tall windows, polished marble floors and carefully chosen furniture that screamed luxury. Fresh flowers decorated the entrance hall, the garden had been watered before evening, and every part of the property showed the careful attention of the people employed to look after it. A housekeeper managed the home during the day, the cook had already prepared dinner, and the domestic staff quietly carried out their routines without needing Joseph's instructions. As Joseph stepped inside, one of the house staff politely informed him that dinner was ready whenever he wished to eat. He thanked her with a small smile and said he would have it later before making his way to

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