DEVIL’s GRIP
“Aren’t you a bit too late to be starting as an intern?”
Hema blinked, but her composure didn’t waver. “I apologize, sir. There was heavy traffic on my way here.”
“Traffic,” Chris repeated, his tone laced with mild mockery. His lips curved into a faint smirk. “That’s the excuse you’re going with?”
“Yes, sir,” Hema replied plainly. “And it won’t happen again.”
Chris leaned forward, resting his elbows on the desk. “I expect it won’t. I don’t tolerate tardiness, Miss Kapoor. But since you’re here…” His voice turned sharper. “You mentioned during your interview that you could handle pressure. Let’s see if that’s true.”
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