Elara
Nearly two weeks had passed since Atlas officially joined the company as our new department director.
He settled into the role with remarkable ease, quickly familiarizing himself with every project and employee.
That morning, I was reviewing a marketing proposal when a gentle knock sounded against the partition of my cubicle.
I looked up to find Atlas standing there with a warm smile.
"Good morning, Elara," he greeted.
I immediately stood. "Good morning, Director Atlas."
He chuckled softly and gestured for me to relax.
"I've told you before," he said. "Outside of meetings, you don't have to look so nervous around me."
"I'm not nervous," I replied with an embarrassed smile. "I'm just trying to be professional."
"I appreciate that." He held a folder agai
