Lillian played the role of Mrs. Kent to perfection, offering polite smiles and nods to the employees who passed her on their way to fetch the afternoon tea.
Then, she carried the special blend reserved for Claude and made her way to the top floor.
The assistants and members of the secretary team were already waiting by the elevator when she arrived.
"Good afternoon, ma'am," they greeted her in unison.
Politely declining their offer to carry her stuff, Lillian pushed open the door to Claude's office herself.
The space was minimalist but carried a vintage charm.
There was a large oil painting on the wall; some bronze sculptures and ornate decorations filled the shelves, adding a sense of history to the room.
Setting the snacks down on the small table, Lillian flashed her sweetest smil
