Maxwell suddenly stepped forward and stopped Sonia. He gestured towards the nearby parking lot and said, “It's quite late. It's the boss' responsibility to ensure the employee gets home safely."

Sonia's mouth twitched as she looked at Maxwell. With a fake smile, she said, "Sure thing."

Then, she held out her hand.

Maxwell hesitated, staring at her hand with a puzzled expression.

Then, with resolve, he reached out and placed his hand in hers.