Chapter 34: Dinner with the boss.

The boss is around too," Richard said, his voice casual, as if mentioning a trivial fact. Jennifer's body stiffened, her heart racing with a mix of anxiety and anticipation. So, Henry was still in the office, too. She felt a shiver run down her spine as she realized that soon, it would just be her and Henry left in the office. "Interesting," She thought to herself, her eyes never leaving Richard's face, as he turned to leave. "And I would be leaving soon," He added, his voice echoing through the quiet office, leaving Jennifer to wonder what lay ahead. At precisely 8:05 PM, Richard bid Jennifer a goodnight and departed, leaving the vast office space eerily quiet. The only sound was the soft hum of the fluorescent lights overhead And the gentle whir of the air conditioning vents. Jennifer glanced around, feeling a sense of isolation wash over her. She was now alone with Henry, who was still ensconced in his office, his door closed as usual. Her stomach growled, R