Chapter 61: A ruckus in the office
Bella arrived at the office swiftly, her skin still tingling from the residual shock of the morning’s events. Theodore’s naked form seemed to be imprinted in her mind, a persistent image she couldn’t shake.
As she approached her desk, she noticed Olivia rummaging through her drawers, her muttered complaints growing increasingly audible. The deep frown etched into Olivia’s brow made it clear she was upset.
’What could have happened to her so early in the morning?’ Bella wondered to herself, but she decided to ignore the commotion and settled at her desk, turning on her computer.
"I kept it right here. Where could it vanish?" Olivia’s mumbles grew louder, her frustration attracting the attention of everyone in the office. Colleagues glanced over curiously, their interest piqued by the growing drama.
Bella glanced at Olivia, trying to decipher what she might be looking for. She debated whether she should offer to help but quickly dismissed the idea.
Olivia’s hostility towards her was no secret, and Bella doubted her assistance would not be appreciated. In fact, she feared that offering help might provoke an even harsher reaction or lead Olivia to blame her for whatever was missing.
Resolving to stay out of the fray, Bella kept her head down, focusing intently on her work. The office buzzed with subdued whispers and side glances, but Bella remained determined not to get involved.
"Hey, have you seen my pen drive?" Olivia asked, looking at her colleagues. "I remember keeping it inside the drawer. But I can’t find it now."
"Maybe you misplaced it," someone suggested. "Check it properly."
"I’m looking everywhere, but I can’t find it," Olivia whined, her voice growing more desperate. "I suspect someone stole it."