her proposed ad campaign. But somehow, Emma Dee found herself distracted, daydreaming about the man scrutinizing her

topped her list. The ring, however, was a glaring reminder of boundaries she couldn't cross-boundaries she shouldn't even be thinking of crossing. Yet, a part of her couldn't help but wonder: What if there's a crack in that marriage where I could slip in?It wasn't li

r, whispered sharply. "Say something to

Assistant Manager, Emma owed much of her growth to Marissa's guidance and support, though her

's sharp eyes were back on her, waiting for a re

it met the requirements for their marketing campaign-a win-wi

im, you know he's married and all

Emma defen

e's married to a Caraway. You know, that Caraw

our budget down like a haggler in the marketplace. Honestly, I wouldn't have approved your c

giggled. "Besides, we got the budget we needed, didn't we? And, who knows? Maybe he and his wife

her eyes, but a smile tugged at her li

oticed a buzz of excitement among t

short-cropped hair was slightly tousled, and his pink suit perfectly

cally. His grin was wide, and his voice brimmed with excitement. "Tall, sh

er than the usual foss

ahead of anyone in this department." He fiddled with the bracelet

h Eli eagerly dishing out the latest office gossip.

ng Department. Ho

shock before she handed the phone to Emma. "I

t did I do?" she whispered

ng. How can

led junior employees directly. Typically, instructions were passed down

mmered before putting the phone down, he

ut?" Marissa and E

to Room 1502," Emma re

asked. "That is office of the manager that resig

Manager to Manager without going through AM first? That

tically. "That's the new manager's office! The one

ways adhered to company policies. Four, it couldn't possibly be a promotion. Five... Oh no, was it because she had been late today? But she had already explained that-blaming the earthquake and getting stuck in the ele

er blouse. She had rehearsed a dozen scenarios in her head during the walk here, ea

the middle of the room, the