Chapter 12

The next day, the CEO's office. Alston had only been transferred back to FC Group's headquarters for a month from a subsidiary, and he was still unfamiliar with many of the company's operations. As he entered the CEO's office, he immediately sat down behind his desk. Just as he reached for a document, there was a knock on the office door. Alston's throat moved slightly, and a word escaped his sensually thin lips, "Come in." It was Boyce. Carrying a folder in his hands, Boyce walked straight to the desk without glancing around. He extended the folder towards Alston and said, "Sir, this is the bonus application from the marketing department for this month, awaiting your approval. Please take a look." Alston placed the document in his hand on the desk, his sharply defined fingers reaching out to take the folder from Boyce. He lowered his gaze slightly. The atmosphere in the room was quiet. Alston occasionally flipped through the pages, causing the rustling sound of paper rubbing against e