"Mia, I have CCTV access to every corner of my office," he revealed, the amusement evident in his voice. My boss had eyes on everything, and there was no escaping his scrutiny.
Feeling a bit embarrassed, I replied, "Yes, Mr. Mancini, I'm trying my best to work on your schedules and complete them today."
His tone turned serious, laced with authority. "You don't need to work until you exhaust yourself, Mia. Taking care of yourself is as important as taking care of your work. You need to eat and replenish your energy to work more efficiently."
I opened my mouth to protest, to explain that the workload was simply too much, but he cut me off.
"Mia, come to my office," he ordered firmly, leaving me no room for negotiation. I knew better than to defy my boss's commands, and so, with a mix of
