Episode 9
(The office air is thick with tension. The moment Jace Bennett steps inside, everyone senses it—his mood is bad. His sharp gaze scans the room, daring anyone to even breathe too loudly. Mason, his assistant, follows behind, flipping through his tablet as he attempts to keep up with Jace’s long strides.)
Mason knight (ML PA)
(flips through the schedule nervously)
Mason knight (ML PA)
(hesitates—grip on the schedule tightening slightly.)
Jace Bennett (ML)
(noticing the pause, irritated) What?
Mason knight (ML PA)
(Mason shudders slightly, licking his lips, hesitating for a second too long)
Jace Bennett (ML)
(sharper) Mason. Speak.
(Mason straightens. He knows this isn't good.)
Mason knight (ML PA)
"Sir… there's an issue.
(Jace just stares, his patience wearing thin. Mason sighs before continuing.)
Mason knight (ML PA)
Elena Carter hasn't submitted the file yet.
(The room? Silent. Dead silent. Even the sound of the AC feels loud in the tension.)
Jace Bennett (ML)
(slowly, voice dangerously low) What?
Mason knight (ML PA)
(clears throat nervously) The file… the one for today's board meeting? The one that was supposed to be the first thing on our desk this morning? It… hasn't been submitted.
Jace Bennett (ML)
(leans forward)
Mason knight (ML PA)
(feels temperature in the room drops)
Jace Bennett (ML)
(mockingly calm) So, you’re telling me that the most important document of the day, the one I need to present to the board in less than two hours, is missing?
Mason knight (ML PA)
Yes, sir
(Jace lets out a long exhale. His jaw clenches, his fingers tapping against the desk in a slow, controlled rhythm.)
Jace Bennett (ML)
Call the creative department’s receptionist. Now. I want Elena Carter in my office in the next five minutes.
(Mason nods quickly, dialing the reception. A few seconds later, the call connects.)
Receptionist
Creative Department, how can I help you?
Mason knight (ML PA)
Elena Carter. Tell her to report to Jace Bennett’s office. Immediately.
Receptionist
Uhm… sir, Elena Carter isn’t here.
Mason knight (ML PA)
What do you mean she’s not there? She’s working today.
Receptionist
She left early in the morning, sir. Said she was tired and went home
(Mason doesn't respond for a second. His grip tightens on the phone. Slowly, he lowers it from his ear, looking at Jace with the expression of a man who just realized he’s about to witness a murder.)
Jace Bennett (ML)
(gritting his teeth) She left?
(Mason nods. Jace leans back, running a hand through his hair before exhaling heavily.)
Jace Bennett (ML)
(low, sharp) Call her
(Mason, now very much aware that Elena’s peaceful morning is about to be ruined, quickly dials her number.)
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saku
omg what's next 😯
2025-03-26
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