FRAMED (THE PAYBACK)

on, and he recognizes that only one individual can assist him

cent developments at his workplac

how's your day g

ng well," St

l, what's bothering

work," Ste

work?" Jane que

Ethan who got promoted

him, what's going

y old role. I haven't even been promoted once, and if this keeps up,

This is a serious matter; what d

nd managed to resolve it, so I need you to help me figure this

t with you since you're my brother. Today is your day off, so

Steven says as he drives to J

y explains how she maneuvered her way past a colleague to attain her cur

; you need to frame

? He'll find out it wa

s you choose to tell

mean?" Steven

e even pretend to be friends. That's the only way to s

genuine friends; it's just part of the plan, so you won't be suspected when the framing oc

appealing. He says, "Wow, I think I like this plan. So when sh

for, that's up to you, and you shouldn't ask me that when you work in the

hat, but I hope this w

ot obvious when you're getting close so he won't suspe

me, that's why I say you're the best sister

st stop flattering

joy it when I do,

Share something about yourself so he knows you'

I haven't bothered him because I was tired of it all. Yet, he keeps progressing while I remain sta

n't been bothering him lately because you've changed. If possible, apologize f

ill follow your advice, but I sh

inner; I made your favo

ds, and says, "Al

gela feels uneasy because he hasn't asked her to be his

end already? I've liked him for ages, but nothing has happened. Could he just be

mood, Ethan asks, "An

at and replies, "Of

e we arrived. You haven't even o

I have too much on my mind; I just came out

t's what you say

, making her laugh. Once again, Angela

an; I really need to go

ve you back," Ethan

ome, and they ex

to her best friend Cynthia since her first date with Ethan, so she called to share

riend," Ang

ded to call after disappeari

disappointment. "Oh no, I'