Coffee Room

"Why do I have to sit with Mr. Sterling?" Kaelen blurted out.

The words hung in the stale air of the conference room. Kaelen felt her pulse hammering against her ribs. Her panic spiked, making it hard to draw a full breath. A few of the older analysts exchanged quiet murmurs, leaning back in their chairs.

Arlo frowned, resting his forearms on the polished oak table. "Because this is a massive o