Chapter 44: Slow Burn

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Rhys paused when he entered the office that Monday morning. "I almost forgot, tis the season to be jolly again." He inhaled the air bitterly. The whole place was hopping with Christmas decorations being put up. It seemed that Thanksgiving didn't even happen. He made his way to his workstation and noticed how most of his office mates' stations were adorned with some decorative Christmas lights. Some even overdid it with a few naughty little Santa dolls. Is that even allowed? he asked himself. "Hey, Rhys!" He heard Ryan's voice before he could reach his desk. "Good morning, Ryan," he greeted with such fake enthusiasm and a cheerful smile. "Have you heard about the latest?" Ryan asked him. His smile was overpowering. "He's throwing a Christmas party," Yohan said, beside him, with littl

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