When Maya returned to the company, she was ten minutes late. She rushed into the office only to be stopped by a lady.
"You're late." The woman pointed out with her hands folded.
Maya exhaled slowly, then lifted her head to look at Betty properly.
"Betty," she started evenly, "it's ten minutes. Not a resignation letter."
Betty smirked. "Company policy says punctuality reflects discipline. Maybe you should read the handbook again. And from what I've seen, Mr. Blackwood doesn't tolerate lateness, even if it's after lunch break."
Maya chuckled under her breath. "And maybe you should stop quoting rules like you enforce them."
Betty's smile froze on her lips. "Excuse me?"
Maya stepped closer, lowering her voice. Her tone was not threatening, but firm. "We're in the same department. You are not my supervisor. If you have an issue with my timing, take it up with management instead of playing hall monitor. It doesn't suit your character."
