Chapter 35: Given a Chance
Cammy lowered her head, her voice trembling as she said, "E-Ethan."
"What are you doing here?" Ethan asked, startled to see her, especially since only employees with badges could access that floor, and visitors weren’t permitted.
"I’m sorry I didn’t tell you," she began, "but this is where I work. I wanted it to be a surprise, but now... I’m not even sure if I still have a job."
"What do you mean?" Ethan asked, confused. It was only her first day.
"Duncan already filed my death certificate, and HR found out because they couldn’t process my documents under my social security number," Cammy explained, her voice heavy with disappointment. "I begged them to keep my identity a secret because I was not ready to confront Duncan yet. They said they understand and will try to help, but I know there’s only so much they can do."
"Who have you talked to about this?" Ethan asked.
"HR and my project manager. They’re in the meeting room and—"
Before she could finish, Ethan gripped her arms and cut in, "You’re heading to the bathroom, right? Go now, then head back to the meeting room in twenty minutes. I’ll talk to them first."
"B-But—" Cammy began, but Ethan was already hurrying off toward the meeting room, leaving her standing there.