Sergio settled into his chair, organizing documents as he casually inquired, "Do you recall the questions I posed during your interview?"

“Yes, I remember you asking about my thoughts on office romances,"

Shirley said in a subdued tone. She felt her palms sweating as nervousness overcame her, and a wave of regret flooded her mind.

Shirley lamented her carelessness in allowing Trevor to see the bottle on the table. And she regretted that Sergio had overheard her conversation with the intern. It must be because of these incidents, she surmised, that he called her to his office.

Shirley had limited connections within the company, mainly with her colleagues and group leaders. Apart from the initial intern interview, she had only encountered Sergio twice during meetings.