Within minutes, every single department knew that CEO Sin had received a staggering declaration of love from a wealthy suitor. Ninety-nine custom shades of an elite, international cosmetic brand. A wave of intense whispering and envy washed over the office desks one after another.
The lunch hour concluded, and the employees had just settled back into their routines when a sudden, company-wide disciplinary email popped up in everyone's inboxes.
The notification read: "Acting President Evelyn Sin, during standard operational hours, failed to abide by the established corporate system, engaging in personal misconduct that negatively impacted the professional image of the enterprise. The disciplinary action is as follows: forfeiture of three months' performance bonuses, and one month of mandatory, continuous evening overtime."
