As Beverly stood in a daze, Evelyn's voice suddenly came from behind her.
"I know you're on your own for this. Since I don't have much else to do today, why don't I keep you company?"
Beverly turned around, startled, and then, feeling a surge of gratitude, her eyes turned red. "Thank you, Director."
"Don't mention it. Let's get back to work first and talk later."
With the two of them working together, things moved much faster.
Beverly began to regain some confidence.
In the end, the two women ended up working through the entire night, finally getting the main banquet hall arrangements done.
Unbeknownst to Beverly, a figure had been silently observing her from the shadows.
Elroy stood there in silence before retracting his gaze and walking away into the early morning light.
His eye
