Derek stepped into the office, his eyes scanning the chaos. The usual calm of the floor was replaced with murmurs from clustered staff, loud bangs from movers shifting furniture, and an overall air of disruption. Men in blue overalls navigated desks and chairs through the hallways, while employees stood to the side, whispering about the commotion.
He adjusted his tie and made his way through the space, searching for Sam. She had been distant lately, and he figured now was as good a time as any to catch up. But as he looked around, Sam was nowhere to be seen.
After asking a few distracted staff members, he finally found her in her office, surrounded by a handful of employees. She was giving instructions, her voice assertive but calm despite the surrounding activity. Derek lingered by
