Rita's words brought the lively scene to an awkward halt. The crowd exchanged glances, their expressions a mix of confusion and curiosity. Rita took a sip of her wine, her brows knitting together as she scanned the room.
"What? Why's everyone so quiet?"
Derek cleared his throat, breaking the silence. "Rita... Logan, he's started dating someone new."
Rita's heart sank, her grip on her wine glass tightening. She forced a smile, trying to sound nonchalant. "Oh, is that it? I thought something serious had happened when he changed his number. Just dating, huh?"
Despite her casual tone, a wave of jealousy washed over her. Logan had always had women around him, and she thought she was used to it. But this time, he had been gone for so long...
"Yeah, he'll probably get bored soon and move on," Derek chuckled.
Rita nodded slightly, choosing not to say more.
***
As the year-end approached, the company hit its busiest season, with meetings stacking up.
The event planners and the admin manager met with Camila to discuss the upcoming annual gala. The venue had been booked months in advance, and now it was all about the finishing touches. Camila quietly flipped through her notes, picturing the event—lighting, sound, stage setup—every detail had to be perfect.
Camila was new to organizing such a big event, and the pressure of managing something for over a thousand people was getting to her. Departments were eagerly signing up to perform, competing for generous rewards. Some even registered multiple acts.
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