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d spreadsheets and presentations. Their connection, once unspoken, had grown into something they could no longer ign

. "I did some research about workplace relationships,

air, his expression thoughtful.

e policy discourages relationships between employees in different hie

rds sank in. Emily watched as a myriad of emotions crossed Ale

," he admitted, his gaze fixed on a point beyond th

. "It makes sense from a professional standp

ing. "Emily, I won't deny that my feelings for you

ssion, her own emotions echoing his

en them becoming palpable. Emily's mind raced with possi

Alexander asked, his voice tinged with

to keep our feelings hidden and continue our professional interactions as they were. Or we c

ips. "Emily, I won't deny that my feelings for you are real. The qu

onal desires and their professional responsibilities weighed heavily on their hearts. Emily vo

ers," she said, her voice a mixture of caution and fr

ou're right. It's not just about

stories of other workplace relationships they had seen, the successes and the challenges they had witnessed.

on. During a team meeting, they spoke openly about their close friendship and the collaboration they share

th was out, even if only partially. It was a strategic move to protect the

atitude and something deeper in his eyes. "

be careful. We can't let our feelings je

ed. Their bond was tested by the constraints of company policies,

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