The Office Pariah

Valerie left work in a cheerful mood and broke the news to Martha that her design had been selected by the company.

Martha was overjoyed, and she hurried into the kitchen to prepare a few more dishes to celebrate.

Valerie went into her bedroom, kicked off her slippers, and sprawled on the bed to scroll through her phone when she received an international call.

A hypnotic male voice said, “Have you