The situation at the office was only just beginning to unravel. The staff had only realized what was going on when they dared not escalate the issue and instead called Lily Thompson.

As a secretary, Lily was used to handling all kinds of tasks, big and small. But even she had never felt this flustered. She was at a loss for what to do.

Serena Harper told her to calm down and explain things slowly, while also urging her to finish their meal quickly.

They ...