CHAPTER THIRTY FIVE – A DRAINING DAY

Across the office, Raj from IT was having a hushed conversation with Tom Reeves, their supervisor. Karina couldn't hear what they were saying, but their furtive glances in her direction spoke volumes. As the morning wore on, Karina found herself growing increasingly agitated. Every time she looked up, she caught sight of those infuriating cameras. Finally, she couldn't take it anymore. "That's it," she muttered, pushing back from her desk. Elena looked up, concerned. "Karina? What are you doing?" "I'm going to talk to him," Karina replied, her jaw set in determination. "This has gone too far." She strode purposefully towards Miguel's office, ignoring the curious stares of her colleagues. As she approached, his assistant, a petite woman named Melissa, tried to intercept her. "I'm sorry, Ms. Zaslav, but Mr. Eladio is in a meeting right now-" Karina brushed past her. "This can't wait, Melissa." She burst into Miguel's office, finding him alone at his desk, poring over some documen