OFFICE INTRIGUE
The hum of the fluorescent lights buzzed above as Jane took in the office, her eyes finding the clock on the wall. It was 8:57 AM, and she had three minutes to secure her coffee before the team meeting. Her heels clicked on the linoleum floor as she rushed to the break room. Hey, Jane, wait up! She turned, seeing Mark, her colleague and closest friend at the firm, jogging toward her with a stack of files in hand. What's up, Mark? Mark panted slightly, adjusting his glasses. Just got the latest figures from the quarterly report. Thought you'd want to take a look before the meeting. Jane took the files, her mind already racing through the numbers. Thanks, I owe you one. Coffee? Mark nodded, and they walked together to the coffee machine. The break room, a small, cluttered refuge, filled with the aroma of brewing coffee and the low murmur of co-workers' conversations. Jane poured two cups, handing one to Mark. So, how's Sarah doing? Mark's face so...