"Hazel!"

He called, prompting her to turn back. Her posture exuded professionalism as she faced him.

"Yes, sir," she responded, her eyes meeting his.

Francisco, intrigued by her promptness and composure, took a moment before asking, "Why are you leaving?"

Hazel, momentarily caught off guard, gathered herself.

"I consider this to be an important call for you," she replied with a confident smile, revealing her understanding of the intricacies of his role.

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