Ashley
I moved past Helly, my hands trembling slightly with adrenaline as I gathered my things. I could feel her glaring at my back, could sense her wanting to say more, but I didn't give her the chance. I walked out of that boardroom with my head high, even though my legs felt unsteady and my heart was hammering against my ribs.
What just happened? I thought, making my way through the corridor toward my office. What the hell just happened?
This confrontation left me feeling unsettled and restless. I tried to focus on work, returning emails, reviewing the notes from the meeting, drafting the summary report that Zach would want by the end of day, but my mind kept circling back to Helly's words, her accusations, the barely controlled fury in her eyes.
What are you hiding, Helly? And why
