“Vera! I'm sorry!" said Rena as she hurriedly answered the call.

Vera pretended to grumble, “What were you doing? I've been trying to reach you forever!

Come on out, let's have a drink!"

Seeing it as a perfect chance to give Vera the promised half-a-year bonus, Rena agreed to meet up.

Half an hour later, Rena arrived at a well-known bar in town with a stunning ambiance.