CHAPTER THIRTY SEVEN – APPROPRIATE TALK

As Karina left Miguel's office, she felt a mix of emotions - relief, triumph, and a lingering sense of unease. She made her way back to her desk, where Elena was waiting with wide eyes. "What happened in there?" Elena whispered urgently. "We could hear raised voices." Karina sank into her chair, exhaling deeply. "It was... intense. But I think I got through to him, at least a little." Before she could elaborate, Tom approached their desks, looking concerned. "Everything alright, Karina? That looked like quite the confrontation." "It's fine, Tom," Karina assured him. "We've reached a compromise about the cameras. They'll be removed from individual workspaces." Tom's eyebrows shot up. "Really? Well, that's... unexpected. Good job, Karina." As Tom walked away, Raj leaned over from his nearby desk. "So, no need for those blind spots anymore?" he asked with a wink. Karina chuckled. "Not for now, at least. But keep that trick up your sleeve, just in case." The next few days passed in