CHAPTER TEN – FIRST DAY ON THE JOB

Kayla slammed a thick folder onto Lana's desk, the sound echoing in the tense silence of the office. "This is the vendor directory," she said curtly, her voice devoid of warmth. Lana, perched on the edge of a chair, flipped through the folder with a studied nonchalance. "Wow, that's… a lot of paper," she remarked, her voice dripping with feigned concern. Kayla gritted her teeth. "There's also an online database," she snapped, pushing a tablet across the desk. "But apparently, some people prefer flipping through actual pages." Lana ignored the implied barb, her perfectly manicured nails tapping a rhythm on the tablet screen. "So, what exactly do I need to do first?" she asked, her voice a saccharine sweet. Kayla took a deep breath, forcing herself to maintain a semblance of professionalism. "First, you'll need to familiarize yourself with the event budget," she said, pointing to a spreadsheet on the tablet. "Then, start contacting potential vendors for catering, venue rentals, and a