The next morning, Sharon arrived at work earlier than usual. The air was crisp with the promise of a new day, but her mind was heavy with calculations. The dinner with Bruce had left her with more questions than answers. Was he genuinely interested in her as a colleague? Or was his attraction starting to blur the lines? She knew she had to tread carefully,Bruce was powerful, but he was also perceptive.
Settling into her desk, Sharon opened her laptop and began reviewing the quarterly report Bruce had asked for. She was halfway through crunching the numbers when her phone buzzed.
Bruce: Morning, Sharon. If you’re free, let’s touch base about the projections in my office at 10.
A part of her welcomed the invitation; another part felt the pressure. She replied swiftly:
Sharon: Good mornin
