Entangled bonds

he news with Kris over the phone. "I got the job Kr

oing as you planned, Eva!

nts during the interview, but I stil

?" Kris ask

, I'll find out what's expected of me after this

ion, "Please be

er cut in, "All CCR staff, please report to the c

y?" Kris asked

exited the restroom, smoothing her collared shirt and suit,

e room, searching for an empty chair. Suddenly, a staff member whispered, "He's coming! He's coming!"

rode in, flanked by Rosa. He commanded attention in his black suit, his p

's gaze narrowed. "Leave!" he ordered, his voice firm. The staff member ap

I've received complaints about some of you not taking customer orders seriously. I'm here to remind you that customers

ly, their eyes fixed on M

m fell silent, fear holding everyone back. Eva bravely rais

a confidently replied, "You remain cal

That's correct..." He pause

tly filled in. "

t's correct, Eva.

n client handling. I won't repeat myself again!" He strode aw

approached her with a warm smile.

king, "Is Mason alw

rumors circulate. Some claim he's a wolf, othe

wolf? That's absurd! An

think Mason is capable

n of the office and focused on her work with her partner, Jane, a reserved brunette. Eva made ten calls that day, he

er the past few nights. She got ready, feeling anticipation build up. The restaurant was cozy, with soft lighting and a warm atmosphere, filled with couples and friends e

unning than your profile picture." Eva smil

Hansen asked, "H

ood?" She

rved nature. Hansen listened intently, but his gaze kept drifting to

ttention. "Hello? Hansen?" she teased, breaking the spell. Hansen

thought you were actually

t's ditch the small talk, Eva. Want to

they chilled on the couch, watching Netflix for an hour. As

you Eva", Han

she asked

y looking for a hookup, but s

ing to be late!" she exclaimed, jumping out of Hansen's bed. Her eyes landed on a photo frame by his beds

aded to the office. Her mind replayed the previous nigh

he worst. Rosa called out to her, and Eva braced herself for a reprimand, possibly even terminatio