After the meeting ended, Selina and Annabelle moved from one department to another, carrying out the tasks Director Callum had given them as punishment for their past tardiness.
Even though the work was exhausting, the two friends were glad to finally be back. The scandal had actually given them a chance, since the company had to adjourn the spring event meetings until the drama quieted down.
Striding along the hallway with a limp, Selina's gaze dipped to her left leg. It was biting inside her heels. Agonizing pain shot through her limb, worsening the moment she stopped forcing herself to look composed.
"Goodness," she winced, halting briefly to lean against the wall. "I don't think I can go on with this. I truly need a break from work until I'm healed."
Noticing her friend had stopped, Annabelle halted too, her gaze dropping worriedly to Selina's feet.
