Veil of Betrayal

ith, typically punctual, was notably absent from the gathering, leading her colleagues to presume she was running behind

n engaged in playful banter, expressing his optimism for the day ahead. His proclamation of a promising day ahead set the tone, even pr

r tardiness, it also left him pondering their previous encounter-a stolen kiss shrouded in uncertainty. As he approached his office, his gaze fell upon a captiva

had about her boss. Bursting into the room where Natalie was working, she whispered urgently, "Fortytwo, Natalie! He is forty-two!!" Natalie, puzzled, replied, "Who is

the conference hall for your lesson?" Embarrassed, they quickly made their way to the classroom, conscious of the attention they had dra

ncounter earlier. As the class ended, she headed straight to Corbin's office to deliver the completed work

naged to express his regret for the previous night's incident and extended an invitation to dinner. However

anyone he had encountered before. Determined to respect her boundaries, he resolved to mainta